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Newsnight at 30: How the magic happens

BBC Two's Newsnight is celebrating 30 years in the spotlight but few are privy to the secrets of what goes on behind the scenes.

Now, in honour of the show's birthday, Steve Smith has been taking a light-hearted look at how the programme gets on air.

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