The corporation also employs several sports, weather, and business presenters to anchor part of news programmes. Mary Ticehurst was the BBCs first woman vision mixer. EXCLUSIVE: The BBC has told 10 of its most seasoned news anchors that they have lost their prestige presenting roles on the broadcasters rolling news channel. All Rights Reserved. Richard Baker, BBC Nine O'Clock News co-presenter in the 1960s and 1970s. The Homes Under The Hammer presenter and property developer, 59, wants to bring a unique and important part of a Welsh community's heritage back to life by reopening a local pub which closed . Both were known for their progressive ideas about programming that reflected the liberalising ethos of the 1960s. Nick has also appeared on BBC2's Great British Garden Revival and Big Dreams, Small Spaces as well as on BBC1's The One Show, BBC Radio 4's Food Programme and BBC Radio 2. 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. Channel. The BBC series ran for 24 episodes, including three specials and starred a host of famous actors including Stephen Fry, Tim McInnerny and Hugh Laurie. By 1967 she was a regular producer, and rose swiftly to the position of Controller, Radio 2 (1990-6) - the first woman to do so. Martine Croxall, who has worked for the BBC for more than 30 years, and Shaun Ley, who also presents World At One on Radio 4, are also thought to be in the line of fire. He was head of Television Talks at a time of great creativity and helped shape current affairs television. In 1944 Audrey Russell became the only British woman to be accredited as a war correspondent and went on to became the first female news reporter. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. He tried again and eventually landed a job as Variety Producer at BBC Belfast, producing numerous variety programmes which were eventually broadcast nationally. ; Kate Adie - chief news correspondent for BBC News during which time she became well known for reporting from war zones around the world - her first major assignment was reporting on the Iranian Embassy siege in London in 1980. BBC sets out plans for TV news channel merger. Owen Reed was Head of Childrens Programmes from 1956-1963. There are currently 18 presenters across the two existing channels. "This team's editorial leadership, talent, knowledge and flair make them the ideal presenters to bring the BBC's trusted journalism to people at home in the UK and around the globe, and to guide audiences through the big stories as they break," she said. They are also experienced in other areas like acting, modeling and writing plays and novels. 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. The redundancy process is said to have already begun and News channel presenters must perform a "screen test" if they want to be considered for one of the remaining "chief presenter" jobs that could earn up to 230,000 a year. Wipeout cast in 2021: Here is everything you need to know. There has been an exodus of journalism talent from the BBC in the past two years. She moved to London in 1932, and became involved in activist groups such as the League of Coloured Peoples. Naga Munchetty whose real name is Subha Nagalakshmi Munchetty-Chendriah is an English journalist and television presenter born on 25th February 1975. On April 20 last year, Sally tweeted she was "recovering after a stay in hospital . Grahame Miller first joined BBC North Region in 1947 and became overall head of programmes there in the early 1960s. His first role was in the Transcription Service, sending out recorded programmes to broadcasters across the world. He rose to Director of Programmes (1986), and Managing Director, Television (designate) in 1987, leaving the BBC at the end of that year. There he monitored Nazi broadcasts. From the BBC Oral History Collection here are some of the key personalities, producers, and innovators that tell the inside story of the BBC. Ted Wilkinson applied to join the BBC in October 1934 in London, but for a role in drama production in Manchester for which he was initially rejected. During major international events, such as the Libyan crisis of 2011 and the Gaza conflict of 2014, foreign correspondents may be redeployed from their normal bases to cover such stories temporarily on a rota (when they are usually branded "World Affairs Correspondents" or when in Europe "Europe Correspondents"), before returning to their normal base. During the War he ran Allied Expeditionary Force radio and afterwards returned to television. Dorothy Torry was a secretary to six directors-general of the BBC, including founder, John Reith. Tim Davie, the BBC director-general, said last month that the corporation needs fewer news presenters. He subsequently oversaw BBC coverage of the Olympic Games of Beijing in 2008 and London, 2012. 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Amanda Farnsworth held various BBC roles before rising to Editor of the One and Six O'Clock News programmes, Deputy Editor on Newsnight, and Bureau Chief in Washington DC. Other BBC News presenters also provide relief presentation on programmes broadcast on this channel. BBC News BBC News. Barbara Bray discovered Harold Pinter for BBC Radio, commissioning many of his earliest works for radio. Reith fought off the politicians' attempts to influence the corporation, while offering the British people programmes to educate, inform and entertain. By 1974 he had become Head of Programmes for BBC Wales, moving up to the position of Controller from 1981 to 1989. Smith joined the BBC in 1995 as a reporter on BBC Radio Kent and moved to BBC South East . His BBC radio work began with writing sketches for Take It From Here (1948-59). He joined the BBC in 1946 as controller of European services after a career in the army. It's been a privilege to bring you the news for so many years. Born in British Hong Kong in 1968, Louise Mary Minchin is a British news presenter and journalist who serves at the BBC on a freelance basis. He covered the Normandy landings, and the liberation of Paris in 1944. Professor David Hendy outlines the unique value of oral history, and its longstanding importance at the University of Sussex. Dan (Image: Dan Walker via Twitter) Dan Walker has shared his first words after his horror crash last week. Before serving as a presenter, Jo was BBC political correspondent where she covered the London Mayoral election in 2000. He became Assistant to the Programme Organiser (1938-9), and between 1939-41, Assistant Director, Programme Planning. Due to her popularity and expertise in the organization, Wickleman is currently the highest paid female newsreader on our comprehensive list of female BBC News presenters. She has been a regular presenter since 2006 on the Breakfast programme on BBC One where she co-hosts a show with Dan Walker three days per week. Latey also lectured widely on the subject of totalitarian regimes, religion and politics. After 6 years in front of the camera Tusa moved back to international radio and was Managing Director of BBC World Service until 1993. He devised an internal market system which encouraged producers to choose between BBC suppliers and the outside market for their facilities. Her first radio appearance was as stand-in for a pianist who was unwell. BBC England confirmed the news today (July 2) and has promised a "significant reinvention" of regional TV news as it seeks to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic. By 1971 he had become Controller, Overseas and Foreign relations. 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). Susan Knox Senior Showbiz and TV Reporter. John Cole was Political Editor of the BBC from 1981 to 1992. 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. He was also head of the BBC Proms for thirteen years taking personal control of it. Born on 25th April 1964 in Singapore to a Scottish father and an English mother, Fiona Elizabeth Bruce is a British TV presenter, journalist, and one of the most popular female BBC News presenters on the list. 01:00. In this list of presenters, some are female BBC News sports presenters who have made a significant contribution in journalism by covering various sports competitions across the world: List of top female news anchors in Kenya 2021, 15 hottest female news reporters in the world 2020. . Vernon Kay broke down in tears while talking about his BBC Radio 2 role after announcing he will replace veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce on his mid-morning weekday show.. The final 100 Voices, Inventing the Future is now published. Her significant contribution to the Strictly Come Dancing show has seen her nominated twice for Best Entertainment Performance under the British Academy Television Award. From 1961-63 Stuart Hood was Controller, BBC Television. He oversaw the launch of S4C the Welsh Channel 4 in 1982. Richard Francis was a senior management figure at BBC Northern Ireland, rising to Controller Northern Ireland by the 1970s. She won a Best Factual Series BAFTA for her Magic of Dance series of 1980. ", "Public anger over housing justified - PM", "Susana Mendona (@susana_mendonca) - Twitter", "Barnier: Brexit transition 'not a given', "Donegal man Enda appointed BBC Northern Ireland political editor Donegal Daily", "New Year, new job. ", "BBC - Evan Davis appointed as new presenter for Radio 4's PM programme - Media Centre", "BBC News gets a Global Population Correspondent - ResponseSource", "Sarah Smith appointed BBC News' North America Editor", "Delighted to confirm @BBCSophie - Sophie Long - as our new Los Angeles Correspondent. He, like Boulton, is a hardened hand who has tackled last-minute . Preston met resistance from male engineers to women working in the Engineering Division, and faced pressure to move into work in studios when men were de-mobbed and returned to their engineering jobs. Central News Oct 2007 - Feb 2009 1 year 5 months. Sources told Deadline the screen tests have been "humiliating" for the veteran TV news anchors. Alfred Bradley was a prolific radio drama producer determined to seek our new talent, often offering newcomers their first break into radio. Tony Blackburn (1943 - ) was the first voice heard on Radio 1 when the new station launched in 1967. The peak of his career came when he took the role of Controller of the BBC Third Programme until 1952. Another added: "People are incandescent. It follows a rare display last night which saw the aurora visible as far . Barnes was also the mastermind behind children's television news programme Newsround, in April 1972. However the BBC Television Service showed interest in him and after a three-month training course, Attenborough joined the BBC staff in 1952. Three top BBC News presenters have quit the channel after being asked to audition for their jobs. https:// bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-p olitics-63327087 . 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 . BBC SE Olympics Correspondent for 2012. Victoria Antoinette Derbyshire is an RTS, BAFTA and Sony award-winning English broadcaster and journalist born on 2nd October 1968. He was known for fearless and impartial reporting on events as varied as the Bhopal tragedy, the assassination of Indira Gandhi and the demolition of the mosque at Ayodhya. His first was an anthologyof poetry about birds called A Nest of Singing Birds. It has been six months since Rob left . Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. "I think they [Eades, Gosling, and Willcox] could not face the prospect of having to go through this ignominious process," one source said. His interest in nature was a driving force behind the setting up of the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol. Cecil Madden made some of the very first television programmes including Picture Page and Gossip Hour the first chat show. A prolific radio drama production career continued into the 1990s becoming Head of Drama by his retirement, and will be remembered for discovering Joe Orton. Former BBC South East Presenter Rob Smith opens up about inner turmoil 6 months after leaving the media outlet (Image: Kent and Sussex Courier) Former BBC South East Today star Rob Smith has described the rollercoaster journey he's been on since leaving the media outlet after 25 years. Christian Fraser is among the new five-strong line-up of chief presenters, Yalda Hakim currently presents the Impact and Our World strands, Live with Lucy Hockings is currently aired on the BBC World News channel. Katty Kay. Geraint Stanley Jones joined BBC Wales in 1960 as a Studio Manager, moving into television production. He was a fervent ballet fan, and appeared on various programmes contributing on the subject well into the 1960s. Sally Taylor MBE is an English journalist and presenter, best known for presenting BBC South Today.. She attended The Abbey School, Reading, an independent school.. Before beginning her career as a presenter and journalist, she was an English teacher at Winstanley Community College, Leicester.. She has presented South Today, the flagship news programme of BBC South, since 1987. He is probably best known for his arts series Monitor, where he interviewed all the leading artists, musicians and sculptors of the 1960s. 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. 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. Huw Wheldon began his BBC career in the publicity department in 1952, but was very keen to make programmes. Video, 00:01:28 BBC News presenter gets emotional in last ever sign-off. During the war he became an accredited war correspondent and took part in a bombing raid over Berlin which was broadcast. James Hawthorne left the teaching profession to join the BBC in 1960. His career included the introduction of BBC Two, colour television, early digital technology, and the CEEFAX teletext service. After 15 years at Yorkshire TV he returned to the BBC in 1988 as managing director of network television. Mr Walker, 45, said he was hit by a car while cycling on Monday, leaving him "battered and bruised . George Budden was a real radio enthusiast by nature, and an expert radio engineer by profession. In October 1972, he became Controller of the BBC European Service. In 1974 she moved to BBC Manchester as a radio producer and stayed there until she retired in 1995. 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. The current main presenter, Sally Taylor, started co-presenting the programme in 1987 . It will be anchored from London during UK daytime and evening, and from Washington D.C. and Singapore overnight. These celebrity presenters are not listed in a specific order, but some of them rank among the top paid BBC stars. The TV presenter, 48, will . Sunday 26 February 2023 07:03, UK Image: Dan Walker . Morgan was also a popular screen presence, particularly as a team captain in A Question of Sport. Margaret Dale developed ballet for BBC Television, creating special techniques for optimising it on-screen. By 1953 he became Head of Childrens Hour, until its demise in 1964. With the emergence of the Internet, the organization has started online news coverage to stay abreast of the latest technology. She has won many awards, from Sports Person . He had ideas successfully accepted for the pre-war BBC Television Service. South Today profiles: Presenters. He served in the Indian army but left to work in the BBC Talks department. She had previously been a presenter on Yorkshire Television's Calendar during the 1990s. 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. Norman Collins ran the Light Programme from 1946. He's worked as a news reporter, a presenter, a producer and . Steven Hearst started work as a freelance writer of newsreel scripts, and joined the BBC in 1952. It airs every day at 10pm. Lyse Doucet is an award-winning Chief International Correspondent and Senior Presenter for BBC World News television and BBC World Service Radio. Her first job was to take edited copies of translations from the language monitors and type them onto stencils so that they could be reproduced and sent as duplicates around various BBC departments. Most forecasters work across all mediums and shifts. Oliver Whitley joined the BBC in 1935 and, at the outbreak of World War Two joined the BBC Monitoring Service at Wood Norton. Alec Sutherland was a producer in the BBC Recorded Programmes department and was later responsible for publishing the BBCs accounts. He moved to BBC South East Today when it launched in 2001 and became co-presenter in 2009. Seconded to the BBC in 1941 he became head of the BBC Pacific Service. Barker started in the news library in 1934, and was a sub-editor during the War. 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. He rose to the position of Head, Religious Broadcasting (1947-55). There are definitely questions here about what this means for the domestic license fee paying audience.. He began his career on a programme called Sanderberichte on the German Service in the Spring of 1939. Monday 24 January 2022, 4:53pm. Following a dispute in 1941 over the proposal to move the unit to Caversham Park, he resigned. Frances Line began her BBC life as a clerk-typist in 1959, having approached the BBC at the age of 16. 14 July 2022. Introduction : Liz Beacon is an anchor & newsreader at BBC Points West (formerly known as News West), which is the BBC's regional news programme for the West of England. David Eades, Joanna Gosling, and Tim Willcox have quit BBC News amid plans to merge the international and UK news channels. Delyth Lloyd. The BBC is to make 450 staff working on its regional programmes in England redundant as part of cost-cutting measures which will see many well-known local television and . He developed Monty Pythons Flying Circus for television, and was co-devisor of The Frost Report, with David Frost. As a current affairs producer she was a pioneer of the televised general election results programmes, starting in 1951. At the declaration of war his fellow staff members were billeted in various outposts of the BBC, many outside London. The role had changed by the time of his return, and he was able to add more personality to his broadcasts. She has a keen interest in issues surrounding business and psychology, as well as a background in and passion for the creative arts. However they have not been named among the new chief presenters. Donald Baverstock began his BBC career in the BBC television talks department, producing regular live magazine programmes such as Tonight. The BBC has announced its line-up of chief presenters for its revamped TV news channel. 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. . Fraser, for example, fronts The Context, which broadcasts in the UK. They also . In 1939 he became talk's editor and a founder of the new overseas short wave broadcasting service, Radio Australia. 2023 BBC. Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. He became Director General in 1960 and led the BBC throughout the Sixties, which saw the arrival of BBC Two, colour television and local radio. New Zealand beat England following one of all-time great finishes. BBC news and sport TV presenter with 15 years broadcast experience. 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. Picking up the baton from the fab @caroline_gm_d . Thank you for all your support. Some of the guests who have featured on the show include Judy Murray, Tom Daley, Lewis Hamilton, Martina Navratilova, and Mike Tyson. He was asked if he would be interested in becoming a sound effects operator. Ritula Shah. Clare Balding, 44, is an English BBC television presenter, journalist and retired amateur jockey. Becoming Lord Bullock in later life, he spent his war years in the BBC European Services, but returned to teaching at Oxford University becoming its Vice Chancellor in 1969. He commissioned Blue Peter, which first aired in 1958. Polly Evans presented the evening programme with Rob Smith (Image: BBC) Polly Evans has left BBC South East Today after 14 years at the programme. . 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. Malcolm Frost became interested in radio when at school in the 1920s, and joined the BBC in 1932. Reporter, sport presenter and planner for BBC South Today . Louise Minchin who graduated from London College of Communication also co-hosted Real Rescues with Chris Hollins and Nick Knowles between 2009 and 2012. The channel will carry more international news, but will split up for big UK news, so that domestic audiences will receive bespoke output. BBC News and BBC World News channels will cut 70 jobs in the UK - including 14 presenters - as the BBC plans to rebrand as a more digitally focused rolling news service in the Spring. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Once on the staff he wrote narration for documentaries, moving into television production (1955-65). Sir John Tusa came to the BBC as a General Trainee in 1960. He finally settled on radio drama, and produced numerous classics as well as the radio soap The Dales. . 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. BBC News CEO Deborah Turness said she was "thrilled" to announce the lead presenters. By the mid-60s she had various weekly cookery slots and throughout the 70s she presented series from French cuisine to curry cookery. She joined in 2005 and was best known for fronting the evening news show with Rob Smith. 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