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Sir Trevor McDonald on previous ‘problem’ with binge drinking: ‘It’s never one glass’

Sir Trevor McDonald once confessed that he had had an issue with binge drinking alcohol, thanks to the culture at TV in the 70s and 80s.

Sir Trevor spoke of the drinking culture in TV (Credit: ITV) The star then continued: “I discovered how quickly your stocks dwindle when you’re home in the evenings.” He also claimed it was considered normal for staff to spend hours at the pub during the working day. In 1992, he became the sole host of ITV’s News At Ten, becoming a well-known face on British TV.

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