Michael Barratt (television presenter) to the UK, he worked as a production journalist on several English regional newspapers including a period at the "Wolverhampton Express & Star". At the same time, he contributed regularly to the BBC World Service and began a freelance television reporting career, initially on the Midlands regional current affairs magazine "Scan". He became a reporter on the BBC current affairs programmes "Midlands Today", going on to present "Panorama", then "24 Hours". He was a "Nationwide" presenter from 1969 to 1977. He was also chairman of BBC Radio 4's "Gardeners' Question Time" from 1973 to 1977. He was also a presenter
The Frontline (Irish TV programme) as one of the best current affairs programmes in 2009. The two reviewers said that, compared to "The Late Late Show", Kenny was more "in his comfort zone". Sarah Carey, also in "The Irish Times", was disappointed by the tone of the programme even though Kenny was "thoroughly enjoying himself". She said it was a televised version of "Liveline". Future President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins, then a Labour Party TD, said in February 2010 that "The Frontline" "degrade[d] politics" and called it a "really bad programme". The Frontline (Irish TV programme) The Frontline is a topical debate television programme