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Anita Anand joins The Daily Politics
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Anita Anand will co-present The Daily Politics on BBC Two from
September 2008.
Anita said: "It isn't often that you get the chance to work on a
programme of which you are such a long-standing and enthusiastic
fan. This is certainly one of those times.
"The Daily Politics
tackles the important issues with the people who have the power
to affect change.
"It is an honour to be part of this excellent
team. I am also very much looking forward to working with Andrew
Neil, who is – let's face it – a legend!"
Robbie Gibb, Editor, The Daily Politics, said: "Anita has a natural
warm broadcasting style which she has developed so successfully
on BBC Five Live.
"She has a lightness of touch, genuine
connection with the audience and effortless wit. She is a great
addition to the Daily Politics."
The Daily Politics airs every lunchtime during the Parliamentary
term on BBC Two and is hosted by Andrew Neil.
The programme
specialises in tough interviews and discussions on the top
political stories of the day.
It also covers issues away from
Westminster and speaks to people not normally directly involved
in the world of politics.
Recently the programme has interviewed
Jerry Springer on the broken society, Robin Gibb on support for
our armed forces, Paul Heaton (formerly of the Beautiful South)
on his opposition to faith schools and Tony Handley on truancy.
Anita will continue to present on BBC Radio 5 Live where she
has established herself as a popular broadcaster.
Anita has
worked on Radio 5 Live Drive, The Anita Anand Show, BBC Radio
4's The World Today, BBC World Service radio, BBC Asian Network and
BBC One's Heaven And Earth Show.
She has also been a contributor
to the Guardian, Independent, India Today Magazine and the Asian
Age.
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