BBC's Clive Myrie bids sad farewell to colleague as Nigella Lawson admits 'it's our loss'

BBC's Clive Myrie bids sad farewell to colleague as Nigella Lawson admits 'it's our loss' (Image: BBC)After Mark shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), Clive shared his announcement and wrote: "Very sad news and a big loss for us.

The BBC's top TV chef Nigella echoed Clive's thoughts on the matter, telling Mark: "It's our loss."

Working there for 35 yrs has been life defining: an eyewitness to history collaborating with such brilliant colleagues.

hopefully I will find other ways to share my ramblings with the world", to which Nigella wrote back: "We’re all counting on it."

Mark Urban has worked with the broadcaster for 35 years (Image: BBC)Mark's exit comes after it was revealed Newsnight was facing a fight to stay on-air after losing half of its viewers, 30 staff, and having more than £7 million cut from its budget.

Jonathan Aspinwall was appointed as the show's new editor, promising to "lead Newsnight as it evolves into a debate, discussion and an interview-based programme".