Career
He was editor of The Sun (1972–1975) and the News of the World (1975-1980). He launched the Mail on Sunday in 1980 and acted as a director of the paper from 1980 to 1982. He was assistant editor (1983–1986), and then associate editor (1986–1996) of the Daily Express.
Shrimsley has written three books: The Candidates, Lion Rampant and, most recently, The Silly Season in 2003.
Bernard"s daughter, Amanda, worked as a feature writer for The Sun as did Anthony"s daughter, Emma. Anthony"s son, Robert, was news editor of the Financial Times and is now managing editor of its website, Ft.com.
