Emily Maitlis ’ s outfit on Newsnight on Wednesday – complete with spotty tie , waistcoat and rolled up shirt sleeves - sparked discussion among viewers . It is meant to be BBC television ’ s flagship current affairs programme . But , for some , Newsnight appeared to be more reminiscent of school-set comedy St Trinian ’ s . Emily Maitlis ’ s outfit on Wednesday night – complete with spotty tie , waistcoat and rolled up shirt sleeves – raised more than a few eyebrows on social networking site Twitter . The BBC2 programme was watched by 830,000 people but it was the 44-year-old ’ s unusual outfit choice that sparked discussion and drew attention away from what was meant to be the programme ’ s top story . The leading segment was intended as a serious discussion about the announcement by the BBC that Jeremy Clarkson ’ s contract would not be renewed following a ‘ fracas ’ with producer Oisin Tymon . Miss Maitlis interviewed Alan Yentob , the BBC ’ s creative director and presenter of arts show Imagine , about the decision . Mr Yentob ’ s remarks on the programme were also criticised as elitist . One viewer tweeted : ‘ Why is Emily Maitlis dressed as if she has escaped from the sets of St Trinian ’ s , refusing to play the extra. ’ Another added : ‘ Of course we all adore Emily Maitlis almost as much as she adores herself but isn ’ t the ravaged St Trinian ’ s schoolgirl look a tad de trop ? ’ A third wrote : ‘ Emily Maitlis is wearing a strange outfit this eve , part off duty city boy , part pirate. ’ This is not the first time the journalist ’ s wardrobe has drawn comments . In 2012 , she was compared to a Sontaran – an alien from Doctor Who – after anchoring BBC News while wearing an unconventional collar . She was also once criticised for her numerous costume changes while presenting a documentary about the social networking site Facebook . Scroll down for video . Viewers compared Emily Maitlis ’ s outfit to that of a St Trinian schoolgirl ( as depicted in the 2007 hit film , above ) It is not the first time the journalist ’ s wardrobe has drawn comments . In 2012 , she was compared to a Sontaran – an alien from Doctor Who ( right ) – after anchoring BBC News while wearing an unconventional collar ( left )
Emily Maitlis ’ s outfit on Newsnight has sparked discussion among viewers . The dress was worn by the actress in a scene from her new film, which is set to be released next month. The 44-year-old was described as adopting a 'St Trinian ’ s schoolgirl look '