Sir Trevor McDonald has hit the gym, in a bid to get fit and trim for his return to The News At Ten.

His co-host Julie Etchingham told the New Statesman: “He’s in seriously good shape – slim-hipped and straight backed.”

“He’s been in training to be in as trim a state as possible for his big comeback. So don’t mess.

“I’ve lost count of the times he’s told me that he’s been in the gym or on the tennis court.

“He even does a few exercises before retiring to bed, at about the same time as I’m necking a post-programme glass of wine.”