Antiques Roadshow host Fiona Bruce shares heartbreaking aspect of job she 'struggles' with
27.05.2024 - 00:31
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Antiques Roadshow presenter Fiona Bruce has openly discussed the emotional difficulties she confronts when delivering poignant news, admitting it can be quite a "struggle."
The experienced BBC Question Time host also touched on the balancing act presenters need to master, recognising the need to "tread a line" to avoid overshadowing the stories.
Fiona, who made history as the first female anchor of the BBC Ten O'Clock News, boasts distinguished career, having been a co-presenter with Huw Edwards on the BBC Six O'Clock News before taking charge.
After four years fronting News at Ten, Fiona decided to step down and return to the 6pm news slot.
During this transition, she was chosen to succeed Michael Aspel as Antiques Roadshow's lead, adding to her notable roles portfolio, including Crimewatch and Question Time stints.
Despite her vast experience presenting hard-hitting programmes, Fiona confided to MailOnline in 2021 that the toll of conveying tragic events never lessens, the Mirror reports.
She reflected: "It's a very big close-up. You need to tread a line between not getting in the way of the story and not being a robot."
When questioned by the publication about whether the news still affects her personally, Fiona candidly replied: "Yesterday I wept listening to testimony by the mother of Sarah Everard [the 33 year old abducted and killed by a serving police officer]. Who wouldn't? "
Antiques Roadshow host Fiona Bruce confessed there are some incidents on the show too tough to share with viewers.
She admitted: "If I'd had to read that on the news I would have struggled. I would have had to rehearse it to make sure my throat didn't catch."
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