Jeremy Paxman’s greatest Newsnight’s jousts
As the presenter quits after 25 years, we take a look at his most damning interviews.
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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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