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Veteran BBC reporter-turned-presenter Jeremy Bowen is said to be returning in March as a foreign correspondent.
Bowen has spent much of the last two years presenting 'Breakfast' on BBC One, alongside Sophie Raworth, and writing a book on the Middle East. Now that the book is close to completion, he is in talks with the BBC about a comeback as foreign correspondent, a role which would likely see him return to the Gulf should a war develop.
The news follows details released earlier this week of Kate Adie's decision to step back from her BBC News staff job after 34 years. However, it is not her position which is being filled by Bowen
As former Middle East correspondent for the BBC, he hopes to go out to the region if war breaks out with Iraq.
"After unchaining myself from my laptop, I'll be starting a new job as a BBC special correspondent in March," Bowen said.
"I'll be working out of London, but no doubt I'll be involved in the BBC's Gulf war coverage, if it happens.
"More generally I'll be trying to add a bit more depth to foreign coverage. I'm talking to the BBC about going abroad again to cover foreign news."
His return to the frontline should be welcomed by critics, who branded him an "ageing hamster" in his presenting role on 'Breakfast'.
Bowen has spent much of the last two years presenting 'Breakfast' on BBC One, alongside Sophie Raworth, and writing a book on the Middle East. Now that the book is close to completion, he is in talks with the BBC about a comeback as foreign correspondent, a role which would likely see him return to the Gulf should a war develop.
The news follows details released earlier this week of Kate Adie's decision to step back from her BBC News staff job after 34 years. However, it is not her position which is being filled by Bowen
As former Middle East correspondent for the BBC, he hopes to go out to the region if war breaks out with Iraq.
"After unchaining myself from my laptop, I'll be starting a new job as a BBC special correspondent in March," Bowen said.
"I'll be working out of London, but no doubt I'll be involved in the BBC's Gulf war coverage, if it happens.
"More generally I'll be trying to add a bit more depth to foreign coverage. I'm talking to the BBC about going abroad again to cover foreign news."
His return to the frontline should be welcomed by critics, who branded him an "ageing hamster" in his presenting role on 'Breakfast'.
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