ITV has reportedly offered BBC economics editor Robert Peston the role of political editor for its News at Ten bulletin in what is being interpreted as a coup in the industry as the commercial broadcaster attempts to take top spot in the 10 o’clock audience ratings.
The news comes as ITV continues to strengthen its revamped news programme following the appointment of Tom Bradby as sole news anchor for the News at Ten.
Peston is understood to be considering the offer, which he described as “agonising” according to friends, and is likely to announce a decision this week. If he were Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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