During World War Two he moved into the Monitoring Service returning to Transcription in his later years. Walronds Tweet was replied to with many well-wishers and curious fans wondering whats next for the presenter. Tony Bridgewater was a pioneering engineer, who launched the worlds first public hi-definition television service for the BBC in 1936. Video, 00:01:37, Thanks, but no big speech, in Ken Bruce's sign off, Tear gas fired at Greece train crash protesters. Francis House was a producer of religious broadcasts to Germany from 1942. Bryan Cowgill was first employed by BBC Outside Broadcasts department in 1955, working mainly in sports programmes. He developed the system for televising major horse racing events which was pioneered at the 1960 Grand National. CHG Millis was Governor and Vice Chairman of the BBC from 1938-1946, succeeding Harold Brown who had served for the previous 5 years. Charles Siepmann joined the BBC in 1925, and was a pioneer of educational programmes. Tony Blackburn (1943 - ) was the first voice heard on Radio 1 when the new station launched in 1967. Alexandra "Alex" Lovell (born 28 March 1973) is an English television presenter and voice-over artist. His career included the introduction of BBC Two, colour television, early digital technology, and the CEEFAX teletext service. Gillian Hush joined the BBC in 1965 after working as a journalist the Middlesbrough Evening Gazette. By 1953 he became Head of Childrens Hour, until its demise in 1964. He rose to the position of Head, Religious Broadcasting (1947-55). Mary Somerville was largely responsible for developing schools programmes on BBC radio, a system of broadcasts envied by educationalists around the world. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Video, 00:01:23, Watch: Matt Hancock message row in 83 seconds, Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked Hancock's messages. Patricia Hughes was a BBC Radio 3 continuity announcer and newsreader, known for her perfect diction and precise on-air timing. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. In August 2002, Lovell's next move was presenting BrainTeaser on Five. Frances Line began her BBC life as a clerk-typist in 1959, having approached the BBC at the age of 16. Tom Crowe joined the BBC Third Programme in 1952 as announcer, but found the repetitive nature of role restricting, and left in 1960, only to return 4 years later when the BBC had modernised and lightened its on-air style. Required fields are marked *. For the next 13 years he could be found in the BBC's variety department. He also worked as a reporter on Tomorrows World, which led to his own challenging but popular science series, such as Connections and The Day the Universe Changed. He started in the early days of radio but achieved fame on the night in 1940 when a bomb went off in Broadcasting House. In 1977 he became Managing Director of news agency Visnews. South Today weather presenters take on BBC news theme challenge, Weather presenters take on news theme challenge. Find Bbc News Presenters stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. 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. ", "Shaparak Shajarizadeh and the fight for women's rights in Iran", "100 Women 2018: What to look forward to", "BBC 100 Women 2017: Who is on the list? 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. As Director-General from 1992 he oversaw the BBC's involvement with online and digital services. She also broadcast in English on the UK-only BBC Home Service, serving as a newsreader during the Blitz. BBC Spotlight presenter Jenny Walrond is leaving the show. Cornwall Correspondent for ITV News West Country, previously a reporter for Forces TV and BFBS Radio. Today we are going to talk about Alexis Green, an English senior broadcast journalist and news presenter. He explains how the 100 Voices collections reveal unique insights about the BBC, as well as uncovering the changing relationship between the broadcaster, the cultural life of the UK, and the wider world. Mountaineer who has climbed Everest seven times. The creeping TikTok bans. Whether it's lunch in Looe, or tea down at Tregantle, the Cornish pasty represents the focal point of any day out across the county; but who makes the best pasties? He was also head of the BBC Proms for thirteen years taking personal control of it. Janet Adam Smith was a writer, editor and proponent of Scottish literature. Read about our approach to external linking. The peak of his career came when he took the role of Controller of the BBC Third Programme until 1952. As of 2023, she is around 37 years old. 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. Writer survivor of addictions, sexual abuse and cancer. Currently presents on most weekdays outside summer holidays and some half-term periods. John Peel, born John Robert Parker Ravenscroft, was a popular British DJ. The creeping TikTok bans, Hong Kong skyscraper fire seen on city's skyline. Doris Arnold Doris Arnold was the BBC's first woman music presenter, on-air from 1938. The five female BBC presenters who appear in the list of top 20 highest paid presenters are Claudia Winkleman, Laura Larverne, Vanessa Feltz, Zoe Ball, and Gabby Logan. She has visited the Woodside Sense Centre in Bristol and attended the fundraising ball at Tortworth Court in aid of Woodside.[when? With the Radio 2 breakfast show, his television chat show and his unique presenting style on the Eurovision Song Contest, Wogan established himself in the national consciousness. He added that getting used to life after Spotlight is strange. However the BBC Television Service showed interest in him and after a three-month training course, Attenborough joined the BBC staff in 1952. So, admit it Justin, did you have a Cornish bias while presenting and reporting on Spotlight? It was one of the things I joked about when I moved to Spotlight Im going to keep a house this side of the Tamar. Both were known for their progressive ideas about programming that reflected the liberalising ethos of the 1960s. Walrond, who is the BBC Southwest health and science correspondent, announced her departure on Twitter where she quoted Frank Sinatra: Start spreading the news. With BrainTeaser being produced in Endemol's Bristol studios, Lovell also did a voice-over role for Channel 4's Deal or No Deal, which she continued until the viewers' competition was dropped in October 2007. Huw Wheldon began his BBC career in the publicity department in 1952, but was very keen to make programmes. Stuart Williams joined the BBC as a junior sub-editor on the Radio Times, when he was sixteen years old, and later worked in outside broadcasts. Sir Ian Jacob became Director General in 1952 and stayed until 1960, during which time television overtook radio as the dominant medium. Source: Facebook. 2014 - 2023 Marathi.TV - All Rights Reserved. Meet the weather forecasters working from home. 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. The role had changed by the time of his return, and he was able to add more personality to his broadcasts. Women in Politics. She started her career at the Cornish Guardian newspaper in her. The current main presenter, Sally Taylor, started co-presenting the programme in 1987 (replacing Debbie Thrower ), initially alongside Parker and then successively with Paddy Haycocks, Mark Longhurst, Harry Gration, Andrew Harvey and Roger Finn, but in recent years she has been the regular solo presenter of the main programme. 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. Read More . He recruited many disc jockeys from pirate radio and soon had 10 million listeners. John Reith (1889-1971) was the BBCs first general manager when it was set up as the British Broadcasting Company in 1922, and was its first director general when it became a public corporation in 1927. Dr. Alwyn Roberts was on the BBC Board of Governors and was Chairman of the Broadcasting Council in Wales before representing the BBC on the first Board of S4C the Welsh Channel 4. He was soon reading childrens classics such as Black Beauty. Is Victoria Graham still working for the BBC Spotlight as I havent seen her for a while? Donald Baverstock began his BBC career in the BBC television talks department, producing regular live magazine programmes such as Tonight. Theyve got to carry on with the same amount of output but with far fewer people and thats not easy.". She won a Best Factual Series BAFTA for her Magic of Dance series of 1980. I felt it was time to go and with the scale of the changes being made, I didnt want to stick around and plod on with so few people left behind. John Peel was a famed rock DJ for the BBC. He is known to be one of the best presenters of "The World Today" and "Newshour.". He also had a little remembered on-air role from 1933 appearing in radio drama and as a presenter of music programmes. On Monday he is set to receive the first presidential daily briefing, a top secret intelligence brief. Has Victoria left Spotlight. 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He joined the BBC in 1946 as controller of European services after a career in the army. George Budden was a real radio enthusiast by nature, and an expert radio engineer by profession. From 1961 he moved into BBC management as BBC Assistant Controller of Programmes, responsible for the Television Service. [4] Women around the world are encouraged to participate via Twitter and comment on the list, as well as on the interviews and debates that follow release of the list. Afterwards I couldnt get over the fact that people were willing to open up to me in the worst of situations. Dales passion for ballet originates from her own experience as a dancer with the Royal Ballet, which left her well placed to produce major works such as Copplia (1957), Petrushka (1962) and La Fille Mal Garde (1962) for BBC Television. Your email address will not be published. This page was last edited on 21 February 2023, at 03:12. Meet the weather forecasters working from home. Milner began working as a reporter and presenter at BBC Look East in Norwich in 2015. This programme is not currently available. [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. Things like the Olympic torch coming to Cornwall. ", "Singer Denise Ho and football coach Chan Yuen-ting featured in BBC's annual 100 Women list", Yay! Other BBC roles included Head of Religious Broadcasting, Special Advisor to the Director-General, and Controller of BBC Northern Ireland. As Deputy Director General in 1979 he handled the fallout from a Panorama that the government mistakenly thought was going to contain footage of an IRA roadblock. Sydney Newman was a major player in the development of BBC Television drama, having moved across from ITV in 1962, joining as Head of BBC Television Drama. He is set to be sworn into office on 20 January. Hi Ive missed Victoria Graham on Spotlight I hope shes okay and just taking a well earned rest shes usually around for Children in NeedBarbara. At the declaration of war his fellow staff members were billeted in various outposts of the BBC, many outside London. Francis McLean had become experienced in setting up radio transmitters in the late 1920s in Italy, Switzerland, France, Czechoslovakia and Hungary. 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. Edward Barnes made Blue Peter a TV reality, and was the programme's assistant director, later moving on to produce the series. I knew theyd punted for people to send in goodbye messages but I didnt know what would happen and if anyone would respond. For various reasons behind the scenes, it hadnt been the happiest last couple of years there either for me personally, so it all added up that the time was right to go. He oversaw the launch of S4C the Welsh Channel 4 in 1982. He joined the BBC from London Weekend Television in 1987 as Deputy Director-General. Margaret Douglas was the first woman to be the BBCs chief political adviser, handling the fractious relationship with the government during the Thatcher years. Reith was concerned that there were too many left wing producers, and that by employing Green it might redress the political balance. It was in the region I grew up in, the region I love as Im from Cornwall. He subsequently oversaw BBC coverage of the Olympic Games of Beijing in 2008 and London, 2012. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Women included this year were Olena Zelenska of Ukraine, Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah, the singer Billie Eilish, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Selma Blair, Lina Abu Akleh, Alla Pugacheva, Elnaz Rekabi and Yulimar Rojas.[18]. He directed the BBCs first outside broadcast the Coronation of George VI and went on to preside over innovations like colour television and the start of BBC Two, finishing his career as Chief Engineer. Have missed Victoria Graham on Spotlight can you tell me when she will be back? Harman Grisewood made a quick move into the BBC following graduation, joining the staff in 1927. and This Is Your Life. Malcolm Frost became interested in radio when at school in the 1920s, and joined the BBC in 1932. His distinctive coat and Ulster accent made him instantly recognisable to viewers, and his depth of knowledge and impartiality gave him great authority, which was respected by public and politicians alike. She worked mainly in light entertainment becoming the BBCs first female producer in that department. Following a dispute in 1941 over the proposal to move the unit to Caversham Park, he resigned. 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. 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. He was then a regular panellist on My Word! Mr Biden has promised to build a diverse administration that reflects the country. At first Soper was the units film producer travelling the world for a series called Look. Multimedia Broadcast Journalist with a range of journalism experience including at ITV, SSVC, Reuters, BBC South West and CBeebies. Doris Arnold was the BBCs first woman music presenter, on-air from 1938. From there she moved to BBC Radio Cornwall. 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. Margaret Thatcher, Barbara Castle and Shirley Williams discuss why so few women were entering politics back in . 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. Video, 00:01:00, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Originally based in Newcastle she developed a love for the North-East in particular where she believed there wasnt a "living soul" who didnt have something original, something interesting to relate". [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. It wont feel like a break if I carry on watching it. 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. Her last BBC job was as Director of Production in 1997, joining the BBCs Board of Management. Video, 00:00:46Hong Kong skyscraper fire seen on city's skyline, Watch: Matt Hancock message row in 83 seconds. Id already made up my mind to go when the voluntary redundancy was announced. 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. Not a bit of it for this proud Cornishman, who lives in the Saltash area. Great to see Victoria Graham back on spotlight, smiling as usual, bringing much needed light heartiness as well as complete professionalism, but is she missing some jewellery on her left hand ? Roger Mosey entered the profession through local radio, and rose through the ranks to become editor of, successively, PM, The World at One and Today, before being appointed Controller, Radio5 Live in 1996. During World War Two he covered the major battles at El Alamein and Monte Cassino, and received an OBE in 1946. After 15 years at Yorkshire TV he returned to the BBC in 1988 as managing director of network television. 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. 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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. 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. Charles Curran was the first ex-grammar school Director-General. Esslin was able to realise his dream of creating a "national theatre of the air", by curating a regular drama schedule across BBC Home Service, Third Programme, Radio 3 and Radio 4. 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). During the war and beyond he becomes Controller of BBC North. Drumming BBC weather presenter goes viral. He was Postmaster General (1964), Secretary of State for Industry, and Secretary of State for Energy (1975-79).
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