Trevor McDonald

Acting

Trevor McDonald

Born 1939-08-16 · San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago

Sir Trevor McDonald OBE is a Trinidadian-British newsreader and journalist, best known for his career as a news presenter with ITN. McDonald was knighted in 1999 for his services to journalism.

Acting credits

Johnny English poster
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A lowly pencil pusher working for MI7, Johnny English is suddenly promoted to super spy after Agent One is assassinated and every other agent is blown up at his funeral. When a billionaire entrepreneur sponsors the exhibition of the Crown Jewels—and the valuable gems disappear on the opening night and on English's watch—the newly-designated agent must jump into action to find the thief and recover the missing gems.

Johnny English

2003

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This one-hour special documentary celebrates 25 star-studded years of the National Television Awards, with contributions from stars including Graham Norton and Simon Cowell.

The National Television Awards Celebrate 25 Years

2020

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A journalist from Berlin, Germany, and a Swedish lawyer discover the truth behind the sinking of the "MS Estonia" in 1994, where more than 850 people drowned.

Baltic Storm

2003

The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out poster
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Dawn French and Richard Curtis take viewers on a joyful stroll down memory lane as they look back at their favorite Dibley moments, and for the first time, tell the definitive story of the making of the show. The pair are joined by a host of guest stars and celebrity fans including Kylie Minogue, Hugh Bonneville, and Joanna Lumley, as well as writer Paul Mayhew-Archer, producer Jon Plowman, and James Fleet (Hugo Horton).

The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out

2021

Best Ever Spitting Image poster
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A documentary about Spitting Image (1984) and the impact it had, including clips of the most memorable moments and contributions from many of the cast, crew and some of celebrities portrayed on the show.

Best Ever Spitting Image

2006

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Bernard Bottle, a mild mannered art buyer, is fired by his greedy boss, abandoned by his girlfriend and discovers a genie in an old bottle. The genie immediately embraces the modern world and helps Bernard on the side.

Bernard and the Genie

1991

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A look back at the career of Lenny Henry to celebrate his 60th birthday, presenting new iconic sketches including music legends Stevie Wonder and Stormzy

The Lenny Henry Birthday Show

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Elizabeth Windsor tells the story of the girl who was never supposed to be Queen. Born the first daughter of 'the spare', the Duke of York, Princess Elizabeth's life was destined to be nothing more than a bit part in the privileged shadows of the British Royal family.

Elizabeth Windsor

2022

Martin Luther King by Trevor Mcdonald poster
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On the anniversary of Martin Luther King's death, Sir Trevor McDonald travels to the Deep South of America to get closer to the man who meant so much to him.

Martin Luther King by Trevor Mcdonald

2018

Tommy Cooper: The Lost Tapes poster
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This celebratory special showcases appearances by the revered comedian, featuring material previously unseen by British audiences, including tour-de-force performances on US TV.

Tommy Cooper: The Lost Tapes

2024

Invitation to a Royal Wedding poster
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ITN News' Sir Trevor McDonald and Julie Etchingham look ahead to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and go behind the scenes of previous royal weddings, speaking to those involved in organising them.

Invitation to a Royal Wedding

2018

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The Babes in the Wood Murders were the murders of two nine-year-old girls, Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway, on 9 October 1986, by a 20-year-old local roofer, Russell Bishop in Brighton, England. Bishop was tried and acquitted in 1987. The case remained openuntil 10 December 2018, when Bishop was found guilty of the murders in a second trial. The investigation into the two girls' murders is the largest and longest-running inquiry ever conducted by Sussex Police. With exclusive access to police tapes, this is the remarkable story of how police finally brought a child killer to justice after thirty-two years.

Babes in the Wood

2019

To Catch a Serial Killer with Trevor McDonald poster
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Sir Trevor McDonald presents this documentary which explores the extraordinary pursuit of serial killer Christopher Halliwell by detective Steve Fulcher.

To Catch a Serial Killer with Trevor McDonald

2018

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Will bring together stories that celebrate their contributions to British life and culture, as well as shedding light on the reality of the struggle many faced to gain citizenship despite having lived and paid taxes in the UK for many years as a result of what became known as the Windrush scandal.

The Windrush Generation

The Queen: 70 Glorious Years poster
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Marking 70 years since the Queen ascended the throne, Britain’s best-loved stars share memories of the changes they have lived through during her reign.

The Queen: 70 Glorious Years

2022

Fred and Rose West: Reopened poster
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Former newscaster Sir Trevor McDonald, former chef Metropolitan detective superintendent Colin Sutton and psychologist Dr Donna Youngs explore potential new victims of Fred and Rosemary West, investigating suspicious sites where bodies may be buried based on new leads.

Fred and Rose West: Reopened

2021

In Search of Tony Blair poster
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Ten years after he stepped to power as Labour leader, Tony Blair remains a national enigma. His persona as a fresh-faced idealist and man of the people has been shattered, most significantly by the war on Iraq. Now many are struggling to understand what remains behind the faltering smile.

In Search of Tony Blair

2004

Fred & Rose West: The Real Story poster
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British journalist Trevor McDonald revisits the Cromwell Street "House of Horrors"; one of the most disturbing and depraved crime cases in the UK.

Fred & Rose West: The Real Story

2019

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25 years after he first reported on it, Sir Trevor re-visits the case of Beverley Allitt, one of Britain's most prolific serial killers.

Trevor McDonald and the Killer Nurse

2018

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Documentary telling the story of the generation of people who left the Caribbean for a new life in Britain. Members of the Windrush generation will share their stories with well-known figures including Sir Trevor McDonald, Alesha Dixon, Mel B, Judy Love and HRH The Prince of Wales.

Pride of Britain: A Windrush Special

2023

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Stop The Tour discovers the extraordinary story of how sport helped bring an end to Apartheid which paved the way towards the multi racial 2019 Springbok champions.

Stop The Tour

2019

Women Behind Bars with Trevor McDonald poster
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Trevor McDonald goes to Rockville Correctional Facility in Indiana to speak with some of the women that live there.

Women Behind Bars with Trevor McDonald

2013

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A new era has dawned. King Charles The Third, inherits the heavy burden of the crown. At his side, dutiful, loving, stoic - Camila, Queen Consort. It is no secret that the road to their eventual marriage and very public commitment to each other was not an easy one for the couple. Charles and Camila were most probably unfairly deemed the villains of a story that captivated the nation. Now, although a moment dreaded on the passing of his mother, Charles and Camila - are now King and Queen.

King & Queen: The New Monarchs

2023

James Bulger: A Mother's Story poster
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Sir Trevor McDonald revisits the murder of 2-year-old toddler, James Bulger, 25 years after he first reported on it.

James Bulger: A Mother's Story

2018