• Unfortunately the compères struck a bad-tempered note at this otherwise congenial event.
• Ultimately, however, it was the compère who mattered - who could they find who represented the indomitable spirit of Britain, the calm acceptance of the ever-present risk of death, and, most important, the triumph of love over death?

Synonyms

• The glittering ceremony was hosted by comedian Billy Crystal, who has now compèred eight times, and who cracked plenty of jokes.
• The programme was compèred by Rashmi Rao, a dancer and disciple of Shailaja Madhusoodan.
• Fantasia members compèred in French for the audience.