Jeremy Paxman is one of the UK's most respected journalists after a TV career spanning decades.
The former Newsnight presenter, 72, announced his decision to step down from University Challenge earlier this year, after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He had fronted the show, which sees teams of students go up against each other to answer a tough series of questions, for some 29 years.
Mr Paxman first joined the BBC in 1972 and has since become known for his forthright interviewing style, particularly when interrogating politicians.
