Derek Jameson, veteran broadcaster and newspaperman was buried today in an emotional send-off, with his wife Ellen paying tribute to a "one-off".

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Derek Jameson - was there ever a man who enjoyed his job more?

In the absence of a figure often larger than any screen depictions, here are 12 favourite newsroom screen moments... with a doffed cap to Mr Jameson!

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  • The Newsroom

  • All The President's Men

  • Lou Grant

  • Network

  • Good Night and Good Luck

  • Broadcast News

  • His Girl Friday

  • Anchorman

  • The Wire Season 5

  • Citizen Kane - How To Run A Newspaper...

  • Absence of Malice

  • State of Play (film)