Jeremy Paxman’s greatest Newsnight’s jousts

As the presenter quits after 25 years, we take a look at his most damning interviews.

Linda Sharkey
Thursday 01 May 2014 21:16 BST
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Paxman has become best-known for his dogged interview style, mercilessly holding politicians to account until they crumble under the limelight.

Watch Paxmans’ most damning interviews below:

Michael Howard, 1997

Tony Blair, 2003

Boris Johnson, 2011

Russell Brand, 2013

Conrad Black, 2012

Chloe Smith, 2012

William Hague, 2009

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