Jon Snow
Acting
Biography
Jonathan George Snow is an English journalist, television presenter. He is best known as the longest-running presenter of Channel 4 News, which he has presented since 1989. Although Channel 4's news programming is produced by ITN, Snow is currently employed directly by the broadcaster.
Born: September 28, 1947
Place of Birth: Ardingly, West Sussex, England, UK
Known For
The Occupation of the American Mind
Over the past few years, Israel's ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and repeated invasions of the Gaza strip have triggered a fierce backlash against Israeli policies virtually everywhere in the world—except the United States. This documentary takes an eye-opening look at this critical exception, zeroing in on pro-Israel public relations efforts within the U.S.
The Year London Blew Up
Told through documentary, drama and first-hand accounts, this revealing film is a unique account of the most ruthless IRA bombing campaign ever to hit mainland Britain.
The Complete Cosmos
Astronomy is a never-ending wonder: planets and stars, comets, black holes, supernovas, quasars, pulsars and much more. And above all, the miracle of life. This exciting travel questions the place of the human race in the universe showing its fascinating and incredible events: creation of black holes and planets, destruction of stars, the infinite wandering of the comets and other things enough to love the astronomy and the science forever. This Channel 4 TV series covers it all in 10-minutes episodes.
Russell Brand: End the Drugs War
In this personal journey for BBC Three, Russell Brand sets out to find out how other countries are tackling their problems of drug abuse and to explore how the framework of criminalization implicit in the 'war on drugs' produces enormous harm in the treatment of addicts.
Have I Got News for You
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't fit into the regular programme.
Partygate
Karaoke, suitcases of wine, ambushing cake... this factual drama tells the story of Covid from inside 10 Downing Street as staff kicked back at lockdown-breaching parties
Stephen Fry's 100 Greatest Gadgets
Gadget aficionado Stephen Fry chooses and presents his 100 all-time favourite contraptions, from the tin opener, trouser press and answering machine to the apple peeler, iron and iPod
The Deal
It is approaching an election in the UK when the leader of the Labour party, John Smith, suffers another in a line of heart attacks and dies. With the leadership campaign about to start the clear choice appears to be Gordon Brown, a stanch Scotsman. However Tony Blair is also beginning to appear more likely as he will appeal to Southern voters who would be turned off by Brown. Blair rings Brown to arrange a meeting to discuss which will go for the job. The film flashbacks to the start of their relationship, sharing an office in Westminster on their first seats.
Drop the Dead Donkey
A sitcom set in the offices of "GlobeLink News" after its acquisition by media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant. Led by editor George Dent, the staff of GlobeLink battle to maintain the company as a serious news organization against Sir Roysten's right-hand man, Gus Hedges, who wants to make the show more sensationalist and suppress stories that might harm Roysten's business empire.
Filmography
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