Riddled with self-doubt

Matt Frei pours out his heart to the Press Gazette on his move from Auntie to Channel 4 News.

“The BBC is mother and it’s been a very good mother to me but now and again it’s a good idea to leave mother and elope with a mistress."

“I’ve always admired Channel 4 because it’s a cross between current affairs and news. Newsnight with a bit more of a newsy edge at a decent hour. I’ve had my eye on it for some time, and I guess they may have had their eye on me for some time.”