Oh dear - Evan Davis to replace Paxman on Newsnight.

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Is this a good decision? Not as far as I'm concerned. I don't like him on Today and I don't watch Dragon's Den.
He comes across like some overgrown children's TV presenter, his interviews on Today usually give his guests a very easy ride.

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AndrewEH1 said:

If not him then who else on the BBC payroll?

I can't think of anyone, although Evan Davis didn't spring to mind either!

Eddie Mair would be good but wouldn't want him to leave PM.

Peston?

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Mr. Potato Head said:

Replacing Paxman is like replacing Fergie.
Ergo: Evan Davies = David Moyes.

The BBC tends not to admit when they have made a mistake.

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James O'Brien has been pretty good this week, quite impressed. Shame he won't be getting the full time job.

I still think Evan Davis would be better off presenting The One Show.