It was in the region I grew up in, the region I love as Im from Cornwall. Afterwards I couldnt get over the fact that people were willing to open up to me in the worst of situations. Weather presenters from BBC South Today have taken up the BBC News theme challenge. His BBC radio work began with writing sketches for Take It From Here (1948-59). Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. She confirmed this in a tweet, while posing for a photo with one of the worlds tallest men, former professional basketball player, Paul Sturgess. Why is there so much prejudice against them? Then as Controller of Television he fought for the service and secured the right to televise the 1950 General Election results. 15/12/2011 - Jenny Walrond presents Katherine Weir with her Best Performance Award at front. Read about our approach to external linking. Alfred Bradley was a prolific radio drama producer determined to seek our new talent, often offering newcomers their first break into radio. She also had roles in several other children's shows, portraying Miss Thing in the CITV series Timmy Towers and appeared in one episode of the BBC One sitcom My Dad's the Prime Minister, as 'Saskia', a disc jockey. Video, 00:01:00, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Initially appointed Assistant Director of Religious Broadcasting in 1939, Fenn was active in the BBCs Central Religious Advisory Committee, which initiated a dialogue within the BBC about the role of Christianity on-air. Oliver Whitley joined the BBC in 1935 and, at the outbreak of World War Two joined the BBC Monitoring Service at Wood Norton. Margaret Thatcher, Barbara Castle and Shirley Williams discuss why so few women were entering politics back in 1972. Bradley produced his work mainly for the BBC North region, but many of his plays were networked nationally. John Tydeman joined the BBC in 1959, and a year later had signed up to the BBC general trainee scheme, which gave him the chance to work all over the BBC. Starting her work as a Script Editor for the BBC Third Programme, she began her BBC career in 1953. His interest in nature was a driving force behind the setting up of the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol. Monica Sims was appointed the first woman Controller of Radio 4 in 1978 and successfully modernised the network without alienating its loyal listeners. Grand daughter of Nelson Mandela. Read about our approach to external linking. Lovell has also appeared in Pantomime on several occasions including in Cinderella at The New Theatre, Woking in 20022003. I never left Cornwall. She also loves watching sport, be it in the flesh or on TV. Mary Lewis joined the BBC in 1938 as a Temporary Checking Clerk in the Duplicating Office and over a distinguished 38 year career went on to become Head of Pay Policy. I knew theyd punted for people to send in goodbye messages but I didnt know what would happen and if anyone would respond. If you see much-loved former BBC Spotlight presenter Justin Leigh on your travels, whatever you do dont ask him if hes enjoying retirement. People way above my pay grade decided that!. Is Victoria Graham still working for the BBC Spotlight as I havent seen her for a while? Video, 00:01:37, Thanks, but no big speech, in Ken Bruce's sign off, Tear gas fired at Greece train crash protesters. Gillians first BBC job was in Newcastle as a news assistant. Having a front seat at some of the big events was a real privilege. and My Music for the next 35 years! From the BBC Oral History Collection here are some of the key personalities, producers, and innovators that tell the inside story of the BBC. BBC South Today - Wikipedia The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. She promoted the early careers of Nana Mouskouri and Petula Clark, booking them regularly for her shows. Leigh Milner (born 7 July 1989 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire) is a TV reporter and presenter currently working for BBC Look East and . After 15 years at Yorkshire TV he returned to the BBC in 1988 as managing director of network television. Coming together in four teams, the women will share their experiences and create innovative ways to tackle:[28], The 2016 theme was Defiance. He rose to the position of Head, Religious Broadcasting (1947-55). McLean became Director of Engineering in 1963. Malcolm Frost became interested in radio when at school in the 1920s, and joined the BBC in 1932. Video, 00:00:57, Drumming BBC weather presenter goes viral, How do weather forecasters see into the future? Anthony King investigates what was happening in the early 1970s with Barbara Castle MP, Pat Hornsby-Smith MP, Margaret Thatcher MP and Shirley Williams, and recordings from BBC Sound Archives, including the first woman in Parliament, Nancy Astor, and the first woman Cabinet Minister, Margaret Bondfield. He was the mastermind behind Grandstand, coming up with the idea in 1958. He was crucial in ensuring constructive collaboration between the BBC and S4C, marrying two different operational cultures which ensured the success of the channel in its early days. She later began presenting on Auction World's sister network Chase-it.tv until the channel's parent company went insolvent in November 2004 following a 450,000 fine by Ofcom. John Green was hired by John Reith in 1933 whilst still a pupil barrister in London. His first role was in the Transcription Service, sending out recorded programmes to broadcasters across the world. [9] The day featured debate and discussion on radio, television and online, in which the participants were asked to give their opinions about the issues facing women. He tried again and eventually landed a job as Variety Producer at BBC Belfast, producing numerous variety programmes which were eventually broadcast nationally. Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education. Her last BBC job was as Director of Production in 1997, joining the BBCs Board of Management. A former BBC presenter is helping provide insight into the UK criminal justice system in a documentary series. He retired in 1976. The messages of love and thanks didnt end there. Focused and driven, Victoria has been working in the industry for over a decade and has dedicated a lot of her time to refining her craft as a journalist. ? Those You Have Loved was her first programme, where she played light classical recordings. Before that, in a long BBC career that began in 1953, she was head of childrens television - introducing Newsround, Play School and The Wombles - and Editor of Womans Hour. He was a fervent ballet fan, and appeared on various programmes contributing on the subject well into the 1960s. Video, 00:01:38, At least 17 dead in Jakarta fuel storage depot fire, Thanks, but no big speech, in Ken Bruce's sign off. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1972. Please could her fans be reassured that she is not unwell and/or has not left the BBC. Philip French began working life as a reporter for the Bristol Evening Post, and by 1959 had joined BBC Radio in London, rising to senior talks producer (1968). She joined the BBC in 1928, and from 1930 to 1935 took up the post of Assistant Editor of The Listener. Barnes was also the mastermind behind children's television news programme Newsround, in April 1972. Following the departure of Bill Cotton, Hart became Controller, BBC One, seeing in the hugely popular twice-weekly soap opera Eastenders. When Marshall stepped down, DevonLive reported that a BBC spokesperson confirmed he had left voluntarily: Some familiar faces on our regional TV bulletins have decided to take voluntary redundancy., Most recently, in December, two-decade-long Spotlight veteran Carol Madge said she was leaving, writing: Last day at Spotlight after many years. From 1940 she broadcast in Marathi, whilst producing radio programmes for the wider Indian Section (1941-43). Steven Hearst started work as a freelance writer of newsreel scripts, and joined the BBC in 1952. I miss her mischievous sense of humour and her repartee with Justin. Venu Chitale arrived in Britain from colonial India in the 1930s, and became a talks broadcaster and assistant to George Orwell at the BBCs Indian Section of the Eastern Service. His career included the introduction of BBC Two, colour television, early digital technology, and the CEEFAX teletext service. As The Radio Doctor, Hill was famous for his reassuring voice and authoritative medical advice. The futures looking bright for Justin post-BBC. 4 Extra Debut. Female BBC World News reporters In 1972, 54% of the electorate were women - yet out of 630 MPs, there were only 26 women and only one in the Cabinet. Another BBC Spotlight veteran, Jenny Walrond, has said she is stepping down from the programme - the latest in a series of departures as a result of budget cuts in the past year. She is regularly seen on Points West doing location reporting. I also present all of the bulletins, including our flagship 1830 programme when the opportunity arises. Sir John Tusa came to the BBC as a General Trainee in 1960. I have to keep reminding people I havent retired the number of times Ive been out walking where I live and people have stopped and even pulled up in their cars and said hows retirement? I have to say I took voluntary redundancy and Im looking for work. Jenny Walrond (pictured far right) in 2011. Her achievements include Doctor Who, which she supported onto the small screen, overcoming budgetary limitations. By the early 1960s he had become Controller, BBC Two (1965-69), and then pursued a freelance career, presenting and producing iconic award winning series such as Life on Earth (1979), and A Perfect Planet (2021). In 1960, Alexander Lieven joined the BBC as Russian Programme Organizer. David Waine originally trained as a local newspaper reporter, and quickly moved into local BBC TV journalism in the BBC South and BBC West regions. She won a Best Factual Series BAFTA for her Magic of Dance series of 1980. The creeping TikTok bans. Doris Arnold was the BBCs first woman music presenter, on-air from 1938. Walronds Tweet was replied to with many well-wishers and curious fans wondering whats next for the presenter. This programme is not currently available. It was originally started by Owain Wyn Evans - the drumming weatherman - of BBC North West Tonight. Also, going to Dawlish and seeing the rail line destroyed and then going back and seeing the line reopened, and going on one of the first trains over that section of track. [19] Not everyone's real name was used for their safety; pseudonymised laureates are marked in the table below with an asterisk. She also fronted The Old Grey Whistle Test. BBC. His achievements included successfully predicting that John Major would replace Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister. Appointed as the BBC's Deputy Director of Programmes in November 1922, Lewis was part of the original BBC management team and was its youngest member, being only 24 when starting in the role. She has visited the Woodside Sense Centre in Bristol and attended the fundraising ball at Tortworth Court in aid of Woodside.[when? Presenting Lunchtime Concerts on BBC Radio 3 was one of her regular commitments. Your email address will not be published. He is known to be one of the best presenters of "The World Today" and "Newshour.". In 1939 he became talk's editor and a founder of the new overseas short wave broadcasting service, Radio Australia. Alan Hart initially worked for Grandstand as Editor in the 1960s. How do weather forecasters see into the future? On the nights of too many Cornwall stories, I would get emails from viewers who would say, I can tell youve had a hand in this, just because youre Cornish we dont want to hear all about Cornwall. I couldnt ask for better teachers.. Thirteen year-old who took stand for young girls with natural hair, Anti-fascism activist caught in iconic photo resisting fascists, International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor, Physician and chair of the African Union Commission, Social entrepreneur, founder Ghana Code Club, Activist for mental illness anti-discrimination, Founder, Asian Women of Achievement Awards, Women's programme manager, Comic Relief@pontso_mafethe, Chief Counsellor for Social Issues, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Founder of peace foundation Manos Visibles, Rower for Great Britain and Oxford PhD Scientist, First female president, Royal Chemistry Society, Student nurse and Women of the Future Ambassador, Founder, Wings of Hope & Achievement Awards, Opinion-piece editor at Kathmandu Post daily, blogger, Anthropologist, author, former sex worker, Journalist writing about women's issues and the Kurdish political movement, Footballer who also runs her own bicycle rental business, Founder of independent children's book publisher in UK, Director of women's community organisation, First female commander of an all-male British Army squadron@sjbwebb, Pakistani campaigner against Internet censorship, Co-founder of Tunisian Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Kurdish women's rights campaigner against "honour" killing, Scientist at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, Founder and director of FashionComPassion.co.uk, Former World Bank Vice President for Africa and Former Minister for Education, Director of British Muslims for Secular Democracy, Virologist and campaigner for ethical medical research, Activist raising awareness of the plight of her people in North Korea, Citizen journalist who took part in and documented protests, Chief executive of Community Partner's International, focused on aid, Founder of the One Percent Project, facilitating blood donation, Secretary, All India Progressive Women's Association, Highest Ranked woman in British Armed Forces, Racing driver and first female to win a Formula Renault Championship, Research Engineer at Imperial College London, Associate Director, Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy, UN special representative on sexual violence in conflict, British journalist and feminist campaigner, founder of Gateway Women, a network for childless women, Egyptian grassroots activists, founder of the Waqfeyat Foundation, Catholic writer, blogger and pro-life activist, Indonesian activist working on migrant worker rights, CEO of An Inspirational Journey and Founder of The Women's Business Forum, South African businesswoman, anti-violence campaigner, Director, British Muslims for a Secular Democracy, MP and former Deputy Speaker, Afghan National Parliament, US anthropologist, author, former sex worker, Founding member, Growing Old Disgracefully, Afghan scholar and civil society activist, Former UK Security and Counter-Terrorism Minister, French journalist, founder of Chime for Change, Voice of Women community radio, Sierra Leone, Indian electronics and communications engineer, Lebanese-Egyptian artist, designer and art historian, Chair and CEO, Tech City Investment Organisation, British politician, former International Development Secretary, First female commander of all-male British Army squadron, Head of Gender Parity and Human Capital, World Economic Forum, 18-time Grand Slam singles tennis champion, This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 18:21. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. BBC One - South Today - Presenters BBC One South Today Home Episodes Clips Contact us Presenters South Today - Oxford Presenters More information about Sally Taylor and Tony. Something went wrong, please try again later. He became Assistant to the Programme Organiser (1938-9), and between 1939-41, Assistant Director, Programme Planning. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. With over 30 years broadcasting experience, Lorna kicked off her radio career in 1985 as a news reporter at BBC Radio Cornwall, which was followed by various production roles at BBC London and World Service. Robin Scott was the first Controller of Radio 1 and Radio 2 when they launched in 1967. The routine work was vital for the accurate dissemination of information coming from foreign broadcasters during the war. Joining the BBC Television Service at Alexandra Palace before the war, she was responsible for the smooth fading of pictures from one live camera to the next. John Cole was Political Editor of the BBC from 1981 to 1992. He added that his team would keep the country "safe and secure" while leading the world. Voices of the BBC - History of the BBC - BBC - Homepage She joined the BBC in 1951 and worked her way up, becoming a producer on current affairs shows like Gallery and 24 Hours, before running the television coverage of party political conferences. They were all great, fantastic broadcasters. The 2020 list was described as "different" before it was scheduled to be announced on 24 November 2020,[20] but it was released the day before. Opponents slam 'horrific' idea of a Starbucks in Ashburton. As a current affairs producer she was a pioneer of the televised general election results programmes, starting in 1951. I thought its going to be tough and not so much fun. [31] The main event took place at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, where artists like Julieta Venegas, ngela Aguilar, Ali Gua Gua, Elis Paprika, Sofa Nio de Rivera, Ximena Sariana, and Alexis De Anda performed live. He specialised in programmes on theatre and film criticism, and became film critic of The Observer, only retiring from that role when he was 80. Video, 00:01:23, Watch: Matt Hancock message row in 83 seconds, Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked Hancock's messages. He produced programmes for the General Overseas Serviceuntil 1966, when he resigned to pursue a freelance interviewing and reporting career.Freelance work continued until 1980 when he became part of the original Newsnight presenting team. He was soon reading childrens classics such as Black Beauty. The team will be led by Kate Bedingfield, former deputy . He went on to head BBCs West Region and was later Manging Director of Radio. He was prone to accidents during live broadcasts, but was hugely loved for his warm personality. Mountaineer who has climbed Everest seven times. His first television work was for children, but moved quickly across to documentary making. Married. After a long secondment to broadcasting in Hong Kong, he returned as Controller, Northern Ireland from 1978-1987, and saw the BBC through a testing period which included the Republican hunger strikes, the assassination of Mountbatten, the Brighton bomb and the Real Lives controversy. Judith Chalmers began her broadcasting career for the BBC when she was only 13. 2023 BBC. He developed Monty Pythons Flying Circus for television, and was co-devisor of The Frost Report, with David Frost. [26], In 2017 the women on the list will be part of the 100 Women Challenge, tackling some of the biggest problems facing women around the world. BBC England - the local and regional part of the BBC, which BBC Spotlight is a part of - has to save 25m by 2022 as part of wider cuts the corporation has to make. He was then a regular panellist on My Word! Milner began working as a reporter and presenter at BBC Look East in Norwich in 2015. It felt like I was sitting down each evening chatting with my mates and family. Lists of BBC newsreaders and reporters - Wikipedia Lists of BBC newsreaders and reporters Article Talk Read Edit View history List of current BBC newsreaders and reporters List of former BBC newsreaders and journalists This article includes a television- and people-related list of lists. This involved being on standby in the studios, ready to replace the live sound of Big Ben striking 9pm with a recording of its chimes if the Luftwaffe were flying over Westminster at the very moment it was due to be broadcast. During World War Two he moved into the Monitoring Service returning to Transcription in his later years. Peter Dimmock was an important figure in televisions developing years, as an outside broadcast producer and one of the first sports commentators. Robin Day the doyen of British political interviewers, trained as a barrister and first joined the BBC in 1955. Justin, who started on Spotlight as a reporter in 1997 before becoming a presenter in 2001, said it was still a very difficult decision to make. If circumstances had been different I probably would have tried to carry on.. Louise Mary Minchin is a female presenter on BBC Breakfast. She loves dogs and spends most of her spare time walking her boys Tommy and Dave or cleaning up the mess they've made at home. Announcement of the list is the start of an international "BBC's women season", lasting three weeks including broadcast, online reports, debates and journalism on the topic of women. Terry Wogan was one of the first intake of DJs on Radio 1. Alex also played the BBC News theme tune on violin and has had . Rob McKeon, a former BBC Radio Stoke presenter, is now a Parole Board member and panel chair. The following year, she was poached by rival shopping channel Auction World.tv and began presenting during the launch window as well. Read about our approach to external linking. Multimedia Broadcast Journalist with a range of journalism experience including at ITV, SSVC, Reuters, BBC South West and CBeebies. John Peel is 'cancelled': Glastonbury RENAME stage dedicated to BBC DJ Seymour Joly de Lotbiniere known as Lobby to his colleagues, was responsible for the outside broadcast coverage of the London 1948 Olympic Games and later of the Coronation, the BBCs biggest broadcasting operation at that point. Video, 00:00:36, Tears of relief after man found in Amazon jungle, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. It was going to be announced by senior managers later that day and they didnt want it to be a surprise.. Read More . She also saw the potential in Le Mange Enchant, turning it over to Eric Thompson who created The Magic Roundabout. Id already started doing voluntary work at Radio Cornwall and just as I was deciding whether I went off to university, the presenter I was working alongside decided to leave and I was offered the programme Id been helping out on for one hour on a Sunday. Below are the key people featured in the project, originally divided into eight collections:Entertaining the UK,The BBC and the Cold War, The BBC and World War Two,Pioneering Women,People, Nation, Empire,Radio Reinvented,The Birth of TV, andElections.
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