Why Is George Alagiah Stepping Back?

George Alagiah is stepping back and taking a break from TV to undergo a new series of treatments for his colorectal cancer.

George Alagiah was first diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in April 2014, which subsequently spread to his lungs, liver and lymph nodes in June 2020.

George Alagiah is a renowned British newsreader, journalist and television news presenter.

George Alagiah was raised alongside four sisters. George Alagiah was part of the BBC team which collected a BAFTA award for its coverage of the Kosovo conflict in 2000.

A recipient of several significant honours and accolades, George Alagiah has won several awards including Best International Report at the Royal Television Society in 1993.

In 1994, George Alagiah was named the overall winner of the Amnesty International UK Media Awards.

George Alagiah was the presenter of BBC Four News from its launch in 2002. Since 3 December 2007, George Alagiah has been the presenter of BBC News at Six.