Channel 4 News said it "regrets" any offence caused by Jon Snow's "unscripted observation" after the veteran journalist said he had "never seen so many white people in one place" during a live broadcast. The presenter, 71, was signing off from the Friday evening bulletin following Brexit Day protests when he made the comment. It came as protesters brought Westminster to a standstill on what was supposed to be the day the UK exited the European Union. Speaking at the end of the programme on College Green, where congregations of anti-Brexit campaigners have spent months shouting during outside broadcasts, Mr Snow said: "It's been the most extraordinary day. "A day which has seen... I have never seen so many white people in one place, it's an extraordinary story. "There are people everywhere, there are crowds everywhere." The remarks drew criticism online from some viewers who described Mr Snow's comments about "white people" as unnecessary. In a statement, Channel 4 said: "This was an … [Read more...] about Channel 4 News apologises over Jon Snow’s “unscripted” white people remark
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Channel 4 news anchor Jon Snow slammed by viewers after claiming ‘I’ve never seen so many white people in one place’ in on-air rant during Brexit protest
JON Snow sparked fury online after saying of tonight's pro-Brexit rally: "I've never seen so many white people in one place". The Channel 4 News broadcaster, 71, made the comment after seeing images of Brexiteers demonstrating outside Downing Street. Thousands of people turned out to march on Westminster this afternoon on the day that the UK was supposed to leave the EU. So far, five arrests have been made around Whitehall where marchers have been singing Land of Hope and Glory and waving Union Jacks throughout the day. But as Snow spoke over images of the protesters near No 10, he made a comment about the race of protesters. Speaking live from Parliament Square, he said: "We've just got these pictures in which were taken nearby. "Police are now wearing riot gear. Police dogs are patrolling. The mood has changed. "We cannot confirm whether any arrests have been made. "It has been the most extraordinary day. A day which has seen... I've never seen so many white people in one place. … [Read more...] about Channel 4 news anchor Jon Snow slammed by viewers after claiming ‘I’ve never seen so many white people in one place’ in on-air rant during Brexit protest
How old is Jon Snow? Channel 4 News journalist and Dispatches: New Landlords from Hell host
NEWSMAN Jon Snow is one of the most recognisable anchors on our screens – but he landed himself in hot water after attending the 2017 Glastonbury Festival. But what's his back ground – and did he actually chant 'f*** the Tories' at Glasto? Here's the lowdown on the journalist. Who is Jon Snow? What's his background? Jon Snow, 71, is a veteran news broadcaster who has been the main anchorman for Channel 4 News since 1989. Before then he worked various journalism jobs for ITN and in a long career he has frequently courted controversy and been chastised for his alleged left wing bias. Born in Sussex into a Bishop and a pianist in 1947 he is the son of WW1 General Sir Thomas D'Oyly Snow who played a key role on the Western Front. He is also related to the retired BBC news presenter Peter Snow and his TV historian son Dan. As a boy he attended St Edward's School, Oxford before spending a year as a volunteer teacher in Uganda when he was 18-years-old. He claims he rejected an … [Read more...] about How old is Jon Snow? Channel 4 News journalist and Dispatches: New Landlords from Hell host
WATCH: British expat Brexiters in Spain branded ‘stupid’ and ‘arrogant’ after admitting they would now vote Remain in Channel 4 news piece
BRITISH expat Brexiters who appeared on Channel 4 news and said they would now vote to remain have received harsh backlash from compatriots online. It comes after the broadcaster visited the Costa Blanca to interview Brits living there about their opinions on the UK’s divorce from the EU. In the segment, one woman tells the interviewer: “I don’t think the Spanish would turn the English away. “They’re quite a big thing for their economy.” The clip then speaks to Brit ‘Dave’, who bought a holiday home in the expat favourite in south-eastern Spain after voting to leave in the 2016 referendum. He told Channel 4 that he wanted to keep the freedom of movement for ‘proper Europeans’ and regretted voting to leave because it could undermine his ability to move back and forth between Spain and the UK. “I know it might be selfish,” he said, “but I think on reflection if we had another referendum now we’d … [Read more...] about WATCH: British expat Brexiters in Spain branded ‘stupid’ and ‘arrogant’ after admitting they would now vote Remain in Channel 4 news piece
Channel 4 News to be signed live for the first time
Channel 4 News is to be signed live for the first time ever to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Throughout Monday December 3, the TV channel will join the #PurpleLightUp campaign and broadcast a range of special moments and initiatives including the news programme at 7pm. #PurpleLightUp is a movement created by PurpleSpace which celebrates the economic contributions made by disabled people. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities encourages people to recognise disability and for business to mark the day by using purple in their logos, on their websites and lighting up their offices purple. Channel 4’s London and Manchester offices will be embracing purple and staff have been encouraged to wear something purple for the day. The networks initiative also includes a unique film which was first broadcast on November 30. Funded by eight major organisations, including BT and Virgin Media, the two-minute film aims to encourage businesses to help disabled … [Read more...] about Channel 4 News to be signed live for the first time