John Suchet
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John Suchet (born 29 March 1944, surname pronounced "Sueshay") is a British news reader and television presenter. He is most famous for being a newsreader for ITV News from 1972 until 2004. During this time, he presented News at 12.30/News at One and News at Ten, but became best-known for his presenting the Early Evening News between 1992 (when it was introduced to replace the News At 5:40) and 1999 when the bulletin was dropped. Initially, he alternated with Carol Barnes as the regular presenter of the Early Evening News but by 1994 he had become the sole main host and 'the face of the evening news'. He also anchored or contributed to countless special event programmes, including royal occasions (he was one of the main commentators on ITN's coverage of Princess Diana's funeral), the Budget and ITN's election coverage.
He currently presents Five News. He has also been a guest presenter for ITV1's This Morning, as well as being a guest panellist on Five's The Wright Stuff.
Suchet attended Uppingham School, Rutland, and then the University of Dundee, whence he now holds an honorary doctorate
He is a huge fan of and writer on Beethoven and has toured with his material.
He presents Composer's Notes on Classic FM, a show in which he examines the wealth of famous composers.
John is the brother of actor David Suchet, best known for his portrayal of Agatha Christie's Poirot.
His father was Jewish, his mother was Anglican. His paternal grandfather was a Russian Jew who shortened his name from Suchedowitz to Suchet.
