Passing the torch: David Dimbleby has been adamant that he will not be giving up his position as leader of the election coverage, but despite this, the next general election coverage will be his last David Dimbleby has won the right to present the BBC's general election covering next year, beating out Huw Edwards for the spot. However, this will be Dimbleby's last time heading the coverage, as he is to step down from fronting after his ninth and final time. Rival Huw Edwards was apparently given a 'cast-iron guarantee' by former director general Mark Thompson that he would succeed the 75-year-old in the anchor role, but Dimbleby lobbied the new director Lord hall to overturn the decision.
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The 75-year-old presenter has led the BBC election coverage since 1979
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He has previously said that he: 'Has no intention of stepping down'
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Claims he would have to be: 'Dragged kicking and screaming from the chair'
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Huw Edwards will take over the election coverage after the 2015 elections
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Edwards will also lead the post election coverage the next day from 7am
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