The BBC has today released the following tribute to Peter Sissons who died last night aged 77.

BBC Director-General, Tony Hall, said: “Peter Sissons was one of the great television figures of his time - as an interviewer, presenter and world-class journalist. During his distinguished career he was one of the most recognisable and well-respected faces of television news. He was always a great person to be with and to work with. He will be missed by his many friends and colleagues and our thoughts are with his family.”