Jeremy Paxman’s doctor noticed presenter’s Parkinson’s on University Challenge

One of the doctors said he had noticed that the 72-year-old’s face had acquired a 'Parkinson’s mask'.

Paxman: Putting Up with Parkinson' s follows Jeremy Paxman's story of living with Parkinson's disease since his formal diagnosis, 18 months ago. For the very first time, Jeremy Paxman allows cameras into his life as he reflects on how Parkinson's is impacting him. Photo: Livewire Pictures Limited/ITV/PA Wire

Jeremy Paxman’s doctor diagnosed him with Parkinson’s disease after noticing that he was less “exuberant” on University Challenge, the veteran broadcaster has revealed.

The former Newsnight presenter said the diagnosis came when he was in hospital after collapsing while walking his dog.