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The week in TV: The Bear; The Walk-In; Paxman: Putting Up With Parkinson’s; Jungle

Disney’s fiery Chicago restaurant dramedy is one to feast on; Stephen Graham excels as a neo-Nazi turned informant; and Jeremy Paxman refuses to blub

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2022

6 lesser-known signs of Parkinson’s, as Jeremy Paxman opens up about his diagnosis

The former ‘University Challenge’ host is fronting a new documentary about the condition

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022

Paxman: Putting Up With Parkinson’s review – I am already dreading his absence

The TV legend won’t be cajoled into crying as he investigates his illness and films his final series of University Challenge – but he does give us fascinating, unsparing television

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2022

Jeremy Paxman’s doctor noticed presenter’s Parkinson’s on University Challenge

While the broadcaster was in hospital, one of his doctors said he noticed the TV quiz host’s face had acquired a ‘Parkinson’s mask’.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Kwasi Kwarteng's bold comment to tutor after Cambridge University interview

The Chancellor of the Exchequer studied history and classics at Trinity College in Cambridge after leaving Eton and his university interview reportedly ended with a rather bold comment

Daily Mirror · Sep 23, 2022

Kwasi Kwarteng's awkward moment on University Challenge where he swore twice

The newly-appointed Chancellor faced Jeremy Paxman on the show in 1995, and got so panicked over failing to answer the questions correctly that he swore twice during the episode

Daily Mirror · Sep 23, 2022

Who is Kwasi Kwarteng? Sacked Chancellor's privileged life and right-wing views

A long-time ally of Liz Truss, Mr Kwarteng appeared to be a shoo-in to become Chancellor once it was clear she would trounce her rival Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership race. However, it all went south just 38 days into the job

Daily Mirror · Sep 23, 2022

‘The shelf-life of a beetroot’: how Kwasi Kwarteng lasted just 38 days as Chancellor

As Liz Truss sacks her right-hand man less than six weeks into the job, Katie Strick charts the rise and fall of the man in charge of last month’s “disastrous” mini-budget

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2022

When is Jeremy Paxman leaving University Challenge? Huge amount his successor earns

Jeremy Paxman is due to step down as University Challenge host in 2023, with the BBC's media editor Amol Rajan due to replace him. Reports suggest Rajan is due for a pay bump after bagging the role

Daily Mirror · Sep 5, 2022

Appearing on University Challenge was terrifying – now I’m setting the questions

My mixed experiences on quiz programmes taught me that the real joy lies in acquiring knowledge, not showing it off, says writer Lillian Crawford

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2022