Selected to present the BBC Northern Children's Hour, she soon found herself introducing childrens stories and features. Reith fought off the politicians' attempts to influence the corporation, while offering the British people programmes to educate, inform and entertain. James Redmond was a pioneering broadcast engineer, who worked at the first TV station at Alexandra Palace in 1938 and ended his career 40 years later as the BBCs Director of Engineering. He received a knighthood in 2003. He was Postmaster General (1964), Secretary of State for Industry, and Secretary of State for Energy (1975-79). BBC appointments can be short- or long-term; for example, reporter Peter Bowes revealed on BBC News (broadcast live on 8 September 2020) that Los Angeles has been his home for 25 years. Award winning journalist and presenter Joan Bakewell became nationally known when she appeared as one of the main presenters for Late Night Line-Up, a television review programme seen on the fledgling BBC Two channel (196572 and 2008). By 1942 she had been appointed as co-ordinator and host on the regular Empire Service programme Calling the West Indies. From there she moved to BBC Radio Cornwall. He was the host of Sportsview and launched Grandstand. The plane carrying the torch arrived and we were right on the edge of the runway so we got a ringside seat as people like David Beckham arrived. He retired from the BBC in 1982. Under his leadership it became the most popular radio station, introducing favourites like Womens Hour and Much Binding in the Marsh. Justin - whose emotional exit from the South West news programme left hundreds of viewers in tears last October - has finally joined Twitter just so he can tell the world he hasn't retired. The messages of love and thanks didnt end there. She was the first woman to be made a Fellow of the Royal Television Society. By 1953 he became Head of Childrens Hour, until its demise in 1964. 4 Extra Debut. If I was watching it every night, Id be sitting there thinking I would have asked this question, I would have done that differently. Has Victoria left Spotlight. Amazing colleagues, wonderful viewers and fascinating interviewees. Cornwall Correspondent for ITV News West Country, previously a reporter for Forces TV and BFBS Radio. As head of outside broadcasts he knew the value of an eloquent speaker in bringing the atmosphere of the occasion to the audience at home. until they were both dropped at the end of the year. Alexandra "Alex" Lovell (born 28 March 1973) is an English television presenter and voice-over artist. John Peel was a famed rock DJ for the BBC. Liz is by far the most attractive lady at the BBC! Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education Career, Job, Salary and Net worth : Interesting Facts and Trivia : Social Media : Related postsSarah-Jane Bungay Read More Liz Beacon BBC Points West, Age, Bio, Married . Janet Adam Smith was a writer, editor and proponent of Scottish literature. Hood oversaw the launch of the satire That Was the Week That Was, police drama Z-Cars, and science fiction hit Doctor Who. He finally settled on radio drama, and produced numerous classics as well as the radio soap The Dales. She has visited the Woodside Sense Centre in Bristol and attended the fundraising ball at Tortworth Court in aid of Woodside.[when? BBC Points West Presenters Past | Female Salary Cast, Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB, As of 2023, she is around 46 years old. Is she OK? The creeping TikTok bans, Hong Kong skyscraper fire seen on city's skyline. Manage Settings Robin Duff was a well-known war correspondent. It was announced on Points West on 4 April 2007 that Lovell had become engaged to Gavin Shorter, technical supervisor at Endemol West Bristol where they both work. Why is Victoria Graham not doing the BBC Spotlight news ? Charles Curran was the first ex-grammar school Director-General. In 1955 Hawkins became Head of Programmes, Bristol. Learn how and when to remove this template message, 2007 British premium-rate phone-in scandal, "BBC Presenter Alex Lovell Reveals All About Being a Victim of Stalking | Lorraine", "Man jailed for BBC presenter rape threats", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alex_Lovell&oldid=1140655570, Short description is different from Wikidata, BLP articles lacking sources from September 2012, All articles with vague or ambiguous time, Vague or ambiguous time from December 2018, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Actress, newsreader, voice-over artist and television presenter, Also presented on sister network Chase-it.tv. Alun Oldfield-Davies was an outstanding figure in Welsh broadcasting, Oldfield-Davies went from teaching to join the BBC Education Department in 1937. They train media students to do all sorts of stuff, from podcasts to online journalism, but also radio and television broadcasting and Im going in to teach them the basics of television, how to feel comfortable in front of a camera, and that sort of thing.. The BBC has over 200 correspondents based both in the United Kingdom and abroad. The final 100 Voices, Inventing the Future is now published. Steven Hearst started work as a freelance writer of newsreel scripts, and joined the BBC in 1952. His first role was in the Transcription Service, sending out recorded programmes to broadcasters across the world. Sir Hugh Carleton Greene joined the BBC in 1940 as news editor, responsible for broadcasts to Nazi Germany. George Budden was a real radio enthusiast by nature, and an expert radio engineer by profession. The creeping TikTok bans. He added that getting used to life after Spotlight is strange. She promoted the early careers of Nana Mouskouri and Petula Clark, booking them regularly for her shows. I fully agree. Margaret Thatcher, Barbara Castle and Shirley Williams discuss why so few women were entering politics back in 1972. By 1977 he had become Head of BBC Sport. By 1971 he had become Controller, Overseas and Foreign relations. During the war he became an accredited war correspondent and took part in a bombing raid over Berlin which was broadcast. Read about our approach to external linking. Grahame Miller first joined BBC North Region in 1947 and became overall head of programmes there in the early 1960s. At first Soper was the units film producer travelling the world for a series called Look. ", "The women championing their scientific ancestors", "ngela, hija de Pepe Aguilar, participar en el Festival BBC 100 Women", "Msica, actuaciones debates el festival BBC Mujeres llega a Mexico", "BBC 100 Women 2016: Who is on the list? Source: Facebook. Her first announcing work was with the BBC Overseas Service, with contracts across all the major BBC national networks. Female BBC World News reporters Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. He was appointed Head, BBC Light Entertainment in 1977. She confirmed this in a tweet, while posing for a photo with one of the worlds tallest men, former professional basketball player, Paul Sturgess. 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. Having a front seat at some of the big events was a real privilege. Humphrey Burton joined BBC radio in 1955, transferring to television three years later. She is the latest BBC Spotlight presenter to step back from the broadcaster in the past year - with Hamish Marshall and Justin Leigh making their own announcements in October. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Charles Siepmann joined the BBC in 1925, and was a pioneer of educational programmes. Alec Sutherland was a producer in the BBC Recorded Programmes department and was later responsible for publishing the BBCs accounts. As The Radio Doctor, Hill was famous for his reassuring voice and authoritative medical advice. From 1989 to 1994 he became S4C Chief Executive. 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. Both are in their 90s and took great pride in their grand daughter's success in music and as a BBC South West weather presenter. Her last BBC job was as Director of Production in 1997, joining the BBCs Board of Management. A video of . Her first radio appearance. She introduced Play School with a diverse line-up of presenters and Jackanory, which attracted well-known actors and authors to read their books. I didnt see that film until it went out on air so to get viewers sending in their messages children, pensioners, famous people like Sir Tim Rice honestly, I was speechless.. Video, 00:00:36Weather presenters take on news theme challenge, Up Next. Massive thanks to all those who trusted me to tell their stories, to all the interviewees/colleagues/contacts who Ive laughed and cried with over the last 23 years. It was originally started by Owain Wyn Evans - the drumming weatherman - of BBC North West Tonight. Ritula Shah. As well as this, other presenters who've left BBC South West include Andy Breare and Clare Casson. By 1967 he became the first Programme Organiser of the new BBC Radio Brighton, launching the career of sports presenter Des Lynam. His other innovations in radio include A Week in Westminster. 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. As Director-General from 1992 he oversaw the BBC's involvement with online and digital services. Currently presents on most weekdays outside summer holidays and some half-term periods. He created the template for public service broadcasting in Britain. Planning to freelance doing PR, corporate video, media training etc until I find an opportunity I cant turn down.. Three new female faces are joining BBC Televisions 'Breakfast Time'. The day I finally decided to go on to Twitter was because Id gone to the supermarket that morning and the woman on the checkout asked how retirement was going, so I thought Ive got to tell the world I havent retired!, Devon landmarks that really belong in Cornwall, Rick Stein's meal boxes costing up to 100 are proving ridiculously popular, Justin Leigh on this very last day at work on BBC Spotlight. Bryan Cowgill was first employed by BBC Outside Broadcasts department in 1955, working mainly in sports programmes. How do weather forecasters see into the future? Jen Psaki, who was President Barack Obama's White House communications director, will be press secretary. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Nov 2004 - Present18 years 3 months. [2][3] 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. Lorna Clarke is Controller of Pop Music at the BBC, with responsibility for the portfolio of five national popular music networks. That really is it from me.. The TV legend took voluntary redundancy as part of a huge package of cuts by the BBC which has seen hundreds of jobs going across regional TV news and current affairs, local radio and online news. Starting her work as a Script Editor for the BBC Third Programme, she began her BBC career in 1953. Read about our approach to external linking. Robin Day the doyen of British political interviewers, trained as a barrister and first joined the BBC in 1955. The futures looking bright for Justin post-BBC. Something went wrong, please try again later. He served in the Indian army but left to work in the BBC Talks department. Judith Chalmers began her broadcasting career for the BBC when she was only 13. Barbara Bray discovered Harold Pinter for BBC Radio, commissioning many of his earliest works for radio. The presenter is Anthony King. She mainly worked on features heard on BBC network radio, often for Womens Hour, and also specialised in conversation based programmes. The 51-year-old presents the show from Monday to Wednesday alongside co-presenter Dan Walker. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Video, 00:02:12, Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked Hancock's messages, Tears of relief after man found in Amazon jungle. He also had a little remembered on-air role from 1933 appearing in radio drama and as a presenter of music programmes. The creeping TikTok bans. Unlike cabinet positions, the press office does not require Senate confirmation. William Glock served as BBC Controller of Music from 1959 to 1972, introducing many avant-garde composers to BBC radio. Home. A 2020 article in, Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Dating / Partner / Boyfriend. He subsequently oversaw BBC coverage of the Olympic Games of Beijing in 2008 and London, 2012. Lovell's first television role was as a presenter on the Fun Song Factory television series in 1998. Millis had come from the world of banking, having been a partner at Baring Brothers prior to his appointment. I had a Zoom call with a boss who simply said to me 'weve decided that one of you has to go'. Ticehurst was also one of the few women who worked at transmitter sites, cleaning and changing valves, monitoring levels and patching programming on a switchboard. Sir Harold Bishop was a key BBC engineer working on experimental television in the 1920s. He was responsible for the title of the show, which was derived from the Blue Peter flag - a maritime signal that indicated a vessels imminent departure. [41], The 2013 event was a month-long BBC series that took place in October. 100 Women is a BBC multi-format series established in 2013. From the BBC Oral History Collection here are some of the key personalities, producers, and innovators that tell the inside story of the BBC. Video, 00:01:16. He added that his team would keep the country "safe and secure" while leading the world. Other series included production and presentation on Wildtrack, Discovering Birds, Discovering Animals, Beside the Sea, Nature, Birdwatch, and Birdspot. Until 2020, she normally co-presented with fellow-presenter David Garmston until COVID-19 related cuts removed co-presenting roles, with Lovell now presenting alone.[5]. They were all great, fantastic broadcasters. Video, 00:01:23Watch: Matt Hancock message row in 83 seconds, One-minute World News. Your email address will not be published. Video, 00:01:37Thanks, but no big speech, in Ken Bruce's sign off, Tear gas fired at Greece train crash protesters. She made her first television appearance in February 1959, in Mainly for Women, where she demonstrated how to make brandy snaps. He plans to do some freelance broadcasting, writing and media training, and later this month starts lecturing at Plymouth Marjon University. If circumstances had been different I probably would have tried to carry on.. She also broadcast in English on the UK-only BBC Home Service, serving as a newsreader during the Blitz. Introduction : Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education Professional Life,. John Peel is 'cancelled': Glastonbury RENAME stage dedicated to BBC DJ [5], After the 2012 Delhi gang rape, then BBC Controller Liliane Landor,[6] BBC editor Fiona Crack[7] and other journalists, were inspired to create a series focusing on the issues and achievements of women in society today. 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. She joined the BBC in 1928, and from 1930 to 1935 took up the post of Assistant Editor of The Listener. Things like the Olympic torch coming to Cornwall. He commissioned Blue Peter, which first aired in 1958. Patricia (Paddy) Foy was a highly successful TV director and producer who discovered the work of Nureyev, Fontaine, Placido Domingo, and Jacqueline Dupre for the BBC. The women of 2015, were from 51 countries and were not necessarily those who would traditionally have been seen as role modelsa woman suffering from depression, a woman who advocates for equal access to bathroom facilities, a woman who encourages other women to avoid make-up, and a reindeer nomad. Then as Controller of Television he fought for the service and secured the right to televise the 1950 General Election results. He moved Doctor Who to a more popular evening weekday slot in 1982, and commissioned The Five Doctors to mark the 20th anniversary of the iconic series. Grace Pascoe - Cornwall Correspondent - ITV | LinkedIn Zena Skinner was one of the UKs first post-war TV celebrity chefs, and is considered the down-to-earth counterpart to the flamboyant Fanny Cradock. Meryl OKeeffe began her announcing career at Southern Television. Leonard Miall was the BBCs Washington Correspondent who saw the significance of the Marshall Plan for the economic recovery of Europe after the War and reported it in such a way that made European leaders take note. [32] The 2016 list was published in alphabetical order. He visited Berlin to meet leaders of the Young Church movement, many of whom were imprisoned for supporting the Jews. 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. Yvonne Littlewood was a prolific television director who joined BBC Television in 1948. 15/12/2011 - Jenny Walrond presents Katherine Weir with her Best Performance Award at front. From 1961-63 Stuart Hood was Controller, BBC Television. Walronds Tweet was replied to with many well-wishers and curious fans wondering whats next for the presenter. Joy Whitby made her mark on television in the sixties by revitalising childrens programmes. Lovell moved into regional news by joining the BBC Points West team in July 2005, becoming its lead female anchor, a role she retains to this day. From 1961 he moved into BBC management as BBC Assistant Controller of Programmes, responsible for the Television Service. Mountaineer who has climbed Everest seven times. David Hatch began his BBC career as a radio producer and devised the popular satirical show Week Ending. Multimedia Broadcast Journalist with a range of journalism experience including at ITV, SSVC, Reuters, BBC South West and CBeebies. He persuaded the royal family to allow cameras inside Westminster Abbey for the Coronation in 1953, for a broadcast that was watched by half the population. 2023 BBC. Pic by Paul Slater Rep - none Contact Cathy Robins on 402679, The best place to live in Plymouth revealed - as voted for by you, Last week, we asked you where the best place to live in Plymouth was. 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. He was a senior administrator in the BBC Overseas Service when it was established, moving into senior administrative positions in BBC Television. Mary Ticehurst was the BBCs first woman vision mixer. Hatch became Network Radio Editor, BBC Manchester 197478, and then took on various Controller roles until he became Managing Director, Radio, and Adviser to the Director-General, (199395). . During his tenure he oversaw the commissioning of major series such as The Singing Detective, Casualty, and Live Aid, and also ended the transmission of Miss World. Image: Tim Stubbings Photography / AHRC. By 1963 he had become Head of Radio Drama after a spell heading up the BBC European Service. The list included the 27th Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Stacey Cunningham who runs the New York Stock Exchange and Shaparak Shajarizadeh[25] who challenged the Iranian law that requires women to wear the Hijab. 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.
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