David Dimbleby seen for first time in years as he makes rare appearance since quitting TV

Question Time legend David Dimbleby has made an extremely rare appearance with his daughter Liza at an art gallery where they have curated their first exhibition.

By Leah Stanfield, Assistant Showbiz Editor

David Dimbleby

David Dimbleby has made an extremely rare appearance since quitting TV.

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David Dimbleby, 85, and his daughter Liza, 56, were pictured on Wednesday at Towner Eastbourne Art Gallery in Eastbourne, East Sussex, where they are curating their first art exhibition, Drawing the Unspeakable.

The exhibition features 200 works and is inspired by the legendary broadcaster's exchanges with his artist daughter during the Covid lockdown. During this time, the pair would send each other drawings rather than letters.

David told The Guardian of the art show: "Drawing is really immediate. It’s direct, quick and straight from the heart or mind. It has a vividness and power that we liked.”

Earlier this year, David stepped down as chair of Towner Eastbourne Art Gallery after holding the position for 10 years.

The veteran journalist has made very few public appearances since he stepped down from BBC's Question Time in 2018 after 25 years.

David Dimbleby

David Dimbleby at Towner Eastbourne art gallery in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

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David Dimbleby daughter Liza

David Dimbleby's daughter Liza, 56, is an artist and lectures at universities.

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David Dimbleby and his daughter Liza

David Dimbleby and his daughter Liza have curated their first art exhibition.

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David Dimbleby

The exhibition is inspired by David and Liza's exchanges during lockdown when they sent drawings instead of writing letters.

(Image: PA)

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