Michael Aspel

It's like taking over This Is Your Life from Eamonn Andrews - you just open your mouth and hope you read more

It's like taking over This Is Your Life from Eamonn Andrews - you just open your mouth and hope you sound like yourself. That's all you can possibly do.

People's reactions can be surprising but, if you have overwhelming news, I suppose the only thing you can do is read more

People's reactions can be surprising but, if you have overwhelming news, I suppose the only thing you can do is just look, because you're stunned.

It's nice to witness these discoveries at first hand.

It's nice to witness these discoveries at first hand.

What I will learn over the years will be of benefit and interest to me personally but, as far as read more

What I will learn over the years will be of benefit and interest to me personally but, as far as the program is concerned, I'm the mouthpiece of the viewers as well.

I'm more nervous about doing this than anything I've ever done before, because it is so prestigious.

I'm more nervous about doing this than anything I've ever done before, because it is so prestigious.