Michael Buerk

English journalist and news presenter

Michael Buerk - English journalist and news presenter
Born

February 18th, 1946
79 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

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Buerk began a career in journalism in the 1970s, gaining recognition as a news presenter for the BBC. He reported on significant events such as the Ethiopian famine in the 1980s, bringing global attention to humanitarian crises. Buerk served as a prominent anchor on BBC News at Ten, where he led coverage of major national and international stories. In addition to television journalism, he contributed articles to various newspapers and magazines, establishing himself as a notable figure in British media.

Presented BBC News at Ten

Reported on the Ethiopian famine

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