Paxman to host Churchill programme

Jeremy Paxman has signed up to host his first new BBC show since stepping down as Newsnight anchor – a documentary marking the 50th anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill’s state funeral.

Jeremy Paxman has signed up to host his first new BBC show since stepping down as Newsnight anchor – a documentary marking the 50th anniversary of Winston Churchill’s state funeral.

The veteran broadcaster, who is to front Channel 4’s general election coverage next year, bowed out from his BBC Two news programme in June after a quarter of a century, but continues to appear on the BBC with highbrow quiz series University Challenge.