Still quite well off

The papers are saying that Jeremy Paxman has signed a new 4-year deal with the BBC, to cover Newsnight, University Challenge, and perhaps, the romper room on election night.  At £3.2m in total, it represents a 20% cut on his regular £1m p.a.  On a per show basis, the Twittersphere estimates it still works out at £8,000 a go.  Some compensation for getting home after midnight.   I may have to up my daily rate.