Bill Cotton was son of dance band leader Billy Cotton, and was a senior BBC television producer and executive. Her first radio appearance. In 1937 he joined the BBCs Station Design and Installation Department as head of the radio section. Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education. Lovell was born in Gravesend, Kent, grew up in Harrogate, North Yorkshire and attended Rose Bruford College,[3] a drama school in London. She was regular producer on Music for You and Gala Performance. | Learn more about Grace Pascoe's work experience, education, connections & more by visiting their profile on LinkedIn His BBC radio work began with writing sketches for Take It From Here (1948-59). 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. Voices of the BBC - History of the BBC - BBC - Homepage A video of . 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. In May 2008, she had a role in an episode of BBC1 sitcom Love Soup, playing an entertainment reporter at a red carpet event. Television news presenters[edit] BBC One and BBC Two[edit] He said: Im doing a day a week at Marjon, ironically right next to the BBC studios in Seymour Road. On Monday he is set to receive the first presidential daily briefing, a top secret intelligence brief. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1972. Clare Lawson Dick rose to become controller of Radio 4 in 1975, the first woman in charge of a network. 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. Everyone was asked to apply for voluntary redundancy last summer and then the BBC started to work out who could stay and who could go. Rob McKeon has previously presented shows on BBC Radio Stoke and BBC Radio Derby. I had a Zoom call with a boss who simply said to me 'weve decided that one of you has to go'. From the BBC Oral History Collection here are some of the key personalities, producers, and innovators that tell the inside story of the BBC. John spent 4 years serving in Burma, and on his return came back into a clerical position. South Today weather presenters take on BBC news theme challenge, Weather presenters take on news theme challenge. He was Postmaster General (1964), Secretary of State for Industry, and Secretary of State for Energy (1975-79). 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. Alun Oldfield-Davies was an outstanding figure in Welsh broadcasting, Oldfield-Davies went from teaching to join the BBC Education Department in 1937. Margaret Douglas was the first woman to be the BBCs chief political adviser, handling the fractious relationship with the government during the Thatcher years. From 1940 she broadcast in Marathi, whilst producing radio programmes for the wider Indian Section (1941-43). George Ivan Smith joined the Australian Broadcasting Commission in 1937 and managed 2WL a radio station in Wollongong. Francis McLean had become experienced in setting up radio transmitters in the late 1920s in Italy, Switzerland, France, Czechoslovakia and Hungary. It is said that if the postman dies this evening the post will still be delivered tomorrow. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. I have not seen Liz on the TV for a long time. In 1960, Alexander Lieven joined the BBC as Russian Programme Organizer. 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. Bruce Belfrage was a familiar voice on the BBC as a newsreader and announcer. Since then Ive had hundreds and hundreds of emails, messages and letters from people saying theyre sorry Ive gone and how much the programme touched peoples lives. The 51-year-old presents the show from Monday to Wednesday alongside co-presenter Dan Walker. [5] Dorothy Torry was a secretary to six directors-general of the BBC, including founder, John Reith. Barnes was also the mastermind behind children's television news programme Newsround, in April 1972. Alexandra "Alex" Lovell (born 28 March 1973) is an English television presenter and voice-over artist. 100 Women is a BBC multi-format series established in 2013. The creeping TikTok bans. I could have fought to stay. Owen Reed was Head of Childrens Programmes from 1956-1963. The programme, set up in association with the Ministry of Food, was designed to offer tips on how to maximise food rations in time of war. In 1997, she joined the Playdays live tour where she puppeteered and voiced Why Bird. Percy Howard Newby started his BBC career in 1949 producing programmes for the BBC Third Programme - now BBC Radio 3. As you know in this job, as a journalist, you get privileged access to whats going on which is quite special interviewing politicians like Boris Johnson and David Cameron is a standout. For a start, I wasnt sure how I would cope with it because it was a big moment for me and I thought if we do too much I might find it a bit too hard to keep it together. The creeping TikTok bans, Hong Kong skyscraper fire seen on city's skyline. So, admit it Justin, did you have a Cornish bias while presenting and reporting on Spotlight? My immediate boss said after a few days I think were going to have to do more than 20 seconds. During the war and beyond he becomes Controller of BBC North. He transformed Childrens Hour and was responsible for Whats My Line? At the declaration of war his fellow staff members were billeted in various outposts of the BBC, many outside London. In 1938, he answered an advertisement for temporary staff at the BBC, kicking off a 45-year career with the corporation, first at the Maida Vale in London, then moving to Manchester for 30 years. You can stay up to date on the top news and events near you with CornwallLives FREE newsletters enter your email address at the top of the page. He was instrumental in the introduction of local radio and the launch of Radio 1. Lovell has also appeared in Pantomime on several occasions including in Cinderella at The New Theatre, Woking in 20022003. Joy Whitby made her mark on television in the sixties by revitalising childrens programmes. In 1974 she moved to BBC Manchester as a radio producer and stayed there until she retired in 1995. Id given it 20-odd years and I needed a break from it. In 1955 Hawkins became Head of Programmes, Bristol. In 1939 she became a researcher for the popular pre-war television magazine programme, Picture Page. As a current affairs producer she was a pioneer of the televised general election results programmes, starting in 1951. James (Jimmy) Gilbert, was a prolific television producer, director and executive for the BBC. Sir Harold Bishop was a key BBC engineer working on experimental television in the 1920s. Video, 00:01:00, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Lists of BBC newsreaders and reporters - Wikipedia He said: I did my O-levels at Penair School in Truro and then my A-levels at Truro Sixth Form which is Sainsburys now. 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. Max was born in 1959. Then as Controller of Television he fought for the service and secured the right to televise the 1950 General Election results. It was made possible by the announcement a week ago that the transition process had begun. During wartime he was responsible for the shadowing of Big Ben. He rose to the position of Head, Religious Broadcasting (1947-55). Meet the weather forecasters working from home. She enjoys a career that has moved with the generations, championing music from punk to dubstep. For a time in 2002, Lovell presented the "iPlay" and "Game Central" strands on Challenge? By 1942 she had been appointed as co-ordinator and host on the regular Empire Service programme Calling the West Indies. Susan Ritchie was recruited into BBC Monitoring in Caversham in 1944 at the age of 18. 2,261 Bbc News Presenters Premium High Res Photos Also on Sunday, Mr Biden sustained hairline fractures in his "mid-foot" after he slipped while playing with his dog Major. She has since enjoyed a prolific career as a writer, commentator and communicator. Presenters on the BBC News channel and BBC World News are set to be sacked as part of a raft of 70 job cuts in the UK in a plan to create a single more . 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. [38], The BBC News 100 Women list in 2014 continued the efforts of the first year's initiative. Justin, who grew up in Truro and still lives in Cornwall, said: I had a tweet yesterday from a couple saying how disappointed they were that Id gone and people from Radio Cornwall had gone. She also loves watching sport, be it in the flesh or on TV. The event also features debates with journalists Carmen Aristegui, and Denise Dresser, among others. During the War he ran Allied Expeditionary Force radio and afterwards returned to television. 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). A statement from his physician, Dr Kevin O'Connor said it is likely Mr Biden will be required to wear a walking boot "for several weeks". For television he also devised the long running Money Programme (1966). [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 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. She is known for her work as a weather presenter on the regional news program BBC South Today.She was previously the face of GMTV/ITV London Travel and she can also be heard reading the Travel News on BBC Radio 5 Live & Talk Sport. Walrond, who is . Amazing colleagues, wonderful viewers and fascinating interviewees. This page was last edited on 21 February 2023, at 03:12. David Hatch began his BBC career as a radio producer and devised the popular satirical show Week Ending. Video, 00:01:23, Watch: Matt Hancock message row in 83 seconds, Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked Hancock's messages. Lovell began her career as a stage actress, in roles which included Linda in Blood Brothers at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Mark Tully was the BBCs face and voice in South Asia from 1965 to 1994, covering the sub-continent as Indian bureau chief. "[9], The BBC launched this series in 2013 to address the under-representation of women in the media. He visited Berlin to meet leaders of the Young Church movement, many of whom were imprisoned for supporting the Jews. A former BBC presenter is helping provide insight into the UK criminal justice system in a documentary series. 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). Meryl OKeeffe began her announcing career at Southern Television. Post war he was a key player in the development of colour television in the UK. Following a dispute in 1941 over the proposal to move the unit to Caversham Park, he resigned. Harman Grisewood made a quick move into the BBC following graduation, joining the staff in 1927. Video, 00:01:37Thanks, but no big speech, in Ken Bruce's sign off, Tear gas fired at Greece train crash protesters. She was one of the very few serious women television journalists on air in the 1960s, and was dubbed "the thinking man's crumpet by comedian Frank Muir, such was the level of sexism amongst male colleagues at the time. Stephen Bonarjee (1912 - 2003) was the BBC executive that created iconic series such as From Our Own Correspondent and the Today Programme. BBC One - South Today - Presenters 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 hasnt retired and is looking for work. John Green was hired by John Reith in 1933 whilst still a pupil barrister in London. Video, 00:00:46, Hong Kong skyscraper fire seen on city's skyline, Watch: Matt Hancock message row in 83 seconds. . [8][10] Women to participate in the first program were chosen by survey in 26 different language services. Women in Politics. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. A video of him drumming to the BBC News theme has been viewed more than five million times, and it inspired viewers to help create Owain's Big House Band as part of last months charity Big Night in appeal. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Jen Psaki will take the role of press secretary under the Biden administration, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired without cause. Required fields are marked *. Selected to present the BBC Northern Children's Hour, she soon found herself introducing childrens stories and features. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? 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. . On 9 April 2019, she appeared on an episode of Lorraine to discuss her experience as a stalking victim.[6]. Sir Hugh Carleton Greene joined the BBC in 1940 as news editor, responsible for broadcasts to Nazi Germany. Max Pearson. John Snagge joined the BBC at Stoke on Trent in 1924 but rose to prominence as an announcer during the Second World War, where he brought the news of Pearl Harbour and D-Day. Maurice Latey broadcast talks on the BBC European Service. With the exception of a stint presenting the sport at BBC World News in London, Natalie has worked in broadcasting in the region for more than 20 years. 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. Those You Have Loved was her first programme, where she played light classical recordings. He was a co-founder of the BBC Natural History Unit with Patrick Beech, Controller, BBC South-West. In August 2002, Lovell's next move was presenting BrainTeaser on Five. He is set to be sworn into office on 20 January. 58. Justin started his career while still studying for his A-levels and learned from some of the best in the business. 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. He subsequently oversaw BBC coverage of the Olympic Games of Beijing in 2008 and London, 2012. Her first radio appearance was as stand-in for a pianist who was unwell. Humphrey Burton joined BBC radio in 1955, transferring to television three years later. Robin Day the doyen of British political interviewers, trained as a barrister and first joined the BBC in 1955. Please could her fans be reassured that she is not unwell and/or has not left the BBC. Margaret Thatcher, Barbara Castle and Shirley Williams discuss why so few women were entering politics back in 1972. Other BBC roles included Head of Religious Broadcasting, Special Advisor to the Director-General, and Controller of BBC Northern Ireland. [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. The couple married on 14 June 2008. He became one of the key BBC war reporters and royal correspondents. He added that his team would keep the country "safe and secure" while leading the world. The team will be led by Kate Bedingfield, former deputy . Michael Grade joined the BBC from London Weekend Television, accepting a large pay cut to do so. Justin, 51, added that the move didnt come as a surprise to him. Video, 00:01:00At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Richard Francis was a senior management figure at BBC Northern Ireland, rising to Controller Northern Ireland by the 1970s. Norman Collins ran the Light Programme from 1946. The annual series examines the role of women in the 21st century and has included events in London and Mexico. Doris Arnold Doris Arnold was the BBC's first woman music presenter, on-air from 1938. She is the latest in a series of resignations and voluntary redundancies at BBC Spotlight, Get the stories that matter to our community straight to your inbox with our Daily Newsletter. Is Victoria Graham still working for the BBC Spotlight as I havent seen her for a while? Tony Soper has spent a life in natural history broadcasting. She brought enormous experience to the job, having joined the BBC forty years earlier as a registry clerk. [32] The 2016 list was published in alphabetical order. His early work was not associated with the BBC but involved reporting on the fate of Germany in the run up to World War Two, to major religious bodies in the UK. 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. 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.. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter', Why half of India's urban women stay at home. I think because we did it day-in and day-out you lose sight of how much it meant to people and it was only when I stopped I suddenly realised, blimey, people have a real connection to those of us who were on the programme. She met her husband to be, a BBC engineer in Leeds, over the internal telephone network. He was President of the European Broadcasting Union for three terms. Mountaineer who has climbed Everest seven times. Grand daughter of Nelson Mandela. Alec Sutherland was a producer in the BBC Recorded Programmes department and was later responsible for publishing the BBCs accounts. A move to television in 1968 saw Ammonds become one of the main producer/directors for Morecambe and Wise. She won a Best Factual Series BAFTA for her Magic of Dance series of 1980. [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 oversaw the launch of S4C the Welsh Channel 4 in 1982. CEO of Afghan Institute for Learning and social entrepreneur with four private schools and one radio station. Liz is by far the most attractive lady at the BBC! Tony Bridgewater was a pioneering engineer, who launched the worlds first public hi-definition television service for the BBC in 1936. Throughout the 1950s she produced much of the Royal Ballet's repertoire for television. Introduction : Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education Professional Life,. At first Soper was the units film producer travelling the world for a series called Look. The peak of his career came when he took the role of Controller of the BBC Third Programme until 1952. After a stint at ITN and a failed attempt to become an MP he re-joined the Corporation in 1959, where he honed his distinctive gruff style on programmes including Panorama, The World at One and Question Time. We have not seen her on Spotlight for what seems like months. Liz Beacon is an anchor & newsreader at BBC Points West (formerly known as News West), which is the BBCs regional news programme for the West of England. Leigh Milner (born 7 July 1989 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire) is a TV reporter and presenter currently working for BBC Look East and . Normally I can keep it together but I was in tears she was holding it together better than I was and shed only just lost her husband. Gerard Mansell was responsible for the transformation of the BBCs radio services in 1967 with the launch of Radio 1 and 2 and the rebranding of the Third and Home Services into Radios 3 and 4. He interviewed the biggest cultural and political figures from the Indian subcontinent, like Lata Mangeshkar and Indira Gandhi, but also British politicians such as Margaret Thatcher. It was originally started by Owain Wyn Evans - the drumming weatherman - of BBC North West Tonight. Video, 00:00:36, Weather presenters take on news theme challenge, Up Next. Afterwards I couldnt get over the fact that people were willing to open up to me in the worst of situations. Both were known for their progressive ideas about programming that reflected the liberalising ethos of the 1960s. 100 Women (BBC) - Wikipedia 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]. His other innovations in radio include A Week in Westminster. He was Controller, Wales from 1945 to 1967, his long tenure stretching from post-war reconstruction to the opening of the new broadcasting centre in Llandaff more than twenty years later. and My Music for the next 35 years! Why do so few women enter politics? I was still reluctant. He stepped up to become Controller, BBC One in 1973. Barbara Bray discovered Harold Pinter for BBC Radio, commissioning many of his earliest works for radio. [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. She moved to London in 1932, and became involved in activist groups such as the League of Coloured Peoples. Id already made up my mind to go when the voluntary redundancy was announced.
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