“The problem is you have people who are keenly aware of what their time span is. Governments work towards the next election; BBC governors work for their time there. You have extraordinary regimes that run at the BBC and different people have different outlooks.”

English actor, comedian, broadcaster and singer

Alexander Henry Fenwick Armstrong, sometimes credited as Xander Armstrong, is an English actor, comedian, broadcaster and singer. He is known for presenting the BBC One game show Pointless and for hosting a programme on Classic FM. Alongside his work on television and radio, Armstrong has built a career across performance and broadcasting. His public profile comes especially from light entertainment and presenting, where his voice and comic timing are a central part of his work.