The rugby player tied the knot with wife Emily O'Leary in 2013, and the couple have three children - Paddy, aged 15, daughter ...

PADDY O'CONNELL: Like many proud sons and daughters among my possessions, I've got my father's medals. I've now got another Second World War medal - one from the enemy side.

Paddy O’Connell says: “Newsnight is the programme I've watched since I was eighteen and I'm awed to be joining the team growing the audience with the cracking work of Victoria Derbyshire.

Paddy O’Connell says: "It's the best BBC decision since Colour TV. Millions choose TV or Radio on Sunday mornings but never before have we joined forces. Only Newscast can make this happen.