Bill Cotton was son of dance band leader Billy Cotton, and was a senior BBC television producer and executive. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Find Bbc News Presenters stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Eric Fenn was a Presbyterian theologian, college principal and deputy head of BBC religious broadcasting. Check the full bio for relationship details. 58. 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. 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. 19,161 talking about this. Since the 1980s, he worked among the front-line news presenters with the BBC World Service. This programme, not heard since its original broadcast in 1972, finds out what it felt like to be a female politician. She appeared in one episode of ITV's The Bill, broadcast on 14 November 2007, playing a television news reporter, Lisa Spence. John Birt (Lord Birt of Liverpool, Sir John, 1944-) was BBC Director-General from 1992 to 2000. ", "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? 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Robin Duff was a well-known war correspondent. She followed a well-known BBC career route, starting in the BBC typing pool in 1944. He started commentating on the Boat Race in 1931 and continued his association until 1980. Your email address will not be published. From there she moved to BBC Radio Cornwall. We have not seen her on Spotlight for what seems like months. Robin Day the doyen of British political interviewers, trained as a barrister and first joined the BBC in 1955. He subsequently oversaw BBC coverage of the Olympic Games of Beijing in 2008 and London, 2012. 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. During the war and beyond he becomes Controller of BBC North. Drumming BBC weather presenter goes viral. CEO of Afghan Institute for Learning and social entrepreneur with four private schools and one radio station. 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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. 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. I produce and present the Saturday teatime bulletin. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. James (Jimmy) Gilbert, was a prolific television producer, director and executive for the BBC. [23] The list of candidates was chosen from those nominated by the BBC's different language teams using the 2020 theme which was "The Female Future". 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. 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). Today we are going to talk about Alexis Green, an English senior broadcast journalist and news presenter. A 2020 article in, Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Dating / Partner / Boyfriend. 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. BBC One - Spotlight - Natalie Cornah Natalie Cornah Biography Natalie was born in Newquay and loves the South West. [citation needed] She was regular producer on Music for You and Gala Performance. Lovell's first television role was as a presenter on the Fun Song Factory television series in 1998. Edward Barnes made Blue Peter a TV reality, and was the programme's assistant director, later moving on to produce the series. Malcolm Frost became interested in radio when at school in the 1920s, and joined the BBC in 1932. Read More . Doris Arnold was the BBCs first woman music presenter, on-air from 1938. Charles Curran was the first ex-grammar school Director-General. Multimedia Broadcast Journalist with a range of journalism experience including at ITV, SSVC, Reuters, BBC South West and CBeebies. Have missed Victoria Graham on Spotlight can you tell me when she will be back? Manage Settings [21], The 2019 list was announced on 16 October 2019. 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. It was originally started by Owain Wyn Evans - the drumming weatherman - of BBC North West Tonight. I couldnt ask for better teachers.. 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. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1972. 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 rose to the position of Head, Religious Broadcasting (1947-55). Video, 00:00:36Tears of relief after man found in Amazon jungle, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Video, 00:01:03One-minute World News, Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked Hancock's messages. He left the BBC to run Channel 4 (1997-2001), followed by a media career in the USA. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. until they were both dropped at the end of the year. He was the host of Sportsview and launched Grandstand. Even though I dont watch I do keep in touch with colleagues, and I worry about how theyre managing in more difficult circumstances. Separated. Afterwards I couldnt get over the fact that people were willing to open up to me in the worst of situations. Lovell was born in Gravesend, Kent, grew up in Harrogate, North Yorkshire and attended Rose Bruford College,[3] a drama school in London. The BBC has over 200 correspondents based both in the United Kingdom and abroad. His major contribution to the BBC, was establishing the basic principles of public service broadcasting. Cutting between cameras was not possible, because of the primitive nature of the fledgling equipment. In 1939 she became a researcher for the popular pre-war television magazine programme, Picture Page. 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. 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. Alun Oldfield-Davies was an outstanding figure in Welsh broadcasting, Oldfield-Davies went from teaching to join the BBC Education Department in 1937. Torrys role was a complex one, and she was often involved in the decision-making process itself. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? [16] Part of the 100 Women festival took place in Mexico City on this year. Max Pearson. 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. He joined the BBC in 1946 as controller of European services after a career in the army. Alexandra "Alex" Lovell (born 28 March 1973) is an English television presenter and voice-over artist. 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. 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. He began his career on a programme called Sanderberichte on the German Service in the Spring of 1939. BBC Spotlight presenter Jenny Walrond is leaving the show. Her achievements include Doctor Who, which she supported onto the small screen, overcoming budgetary limitations. If circumstances had been different I probably would have tried to carry on.. Reith fought off the politicians' attempts to influence the corporation, while offering the British people programmes to educate, inform and entertain. She was interested in commissioning articles on art and selected reviewers for books and was keen to publish new poetry. Female BBC World News reporters Reith was concerned that there were too many left wing producers, and that by employing Green it might redress the political balance. She and Dave were made redundant from the network in August 2006. Max was born in 1959. Video, 00:01:23Watch: Matt Hancock message row in 83 seconds, One-minute World News. I thought its going to be tough and not so much fun. Opponents slam 'horrific' idea of a Starbucks in Ashburton. Check the full bio for relationship details. He moved over to services beamed at Russia and the former Eastern Bloc in the early 1970s, and became Managing Director, World Service in 1984. His tenure coincided with that of BBC Director-General Hugh Carleotn-Greene. 4 Extra Debut. 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. Desmond Hawkins had a very long career in the BBC first as a programme maker and then as a departmental head. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Please could her fans be reassured that she is not unwell and/or has not left the BBC. Charles Hill delivered his first broadcast talk on the Kitchen Front in 1942. The couple married on 14 June 2008. I also present all of the bulletins, including our flagship 1830 programme when the opportunity arises. Jen Psaki, who was President Barack Obama's White House communications director, will be press secretary. 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. Leigh Milner (born 7 July 1989 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire) is a TV reporter and presenter currently working for BBC Look East and . She left a legacy that was remembered for decades to come. Three new female faces are joining BBC Televisions 'Breakfast Time'. [32] The 2016 list was published in alphabetical order. 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. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Doris Arnold Doris Arnold was the BBC's first woman music presenter, on-air from 1938. 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. 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. Humphrey Burton joined BBC radio in 1955, transferring to television three years later. I fully agree. She worked throughout the War, playing a small but vital part in keeping the BBC on the air. Frank Gillard was one of the most familiar voices on radio during the Second World War, as a war correspondent in North Africa and Europe. 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. He retired in 1976. The role had changed by the time of his return, and he was able to add more personality to his broadcasts. During wartime he was responsible for the shadowing of Big Ben. She is regularly seen on Points West doing location reporting. 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. Presenting Lunchtime Concerts on BBC Radio 3 was one of her regular commitments. Milner began working as a reporter and presenter at BBC Look East in Norwich in 2015. Colin Morris became head of BBC TV Religious Programmes in 1978, following a period as regular speaker on Thought for the Day from the 1960s. Joanna Spicer was appointed head of television programme planning in 1951 and was an influential figure through televisions formative years. Read about our approach to external linking. Walrond, who is the BBC Southwest health and science correspondent, announced her departure on Twitter where she quoted Frank Sinatra: Start spreading the news. I thought, crikey, Ive probably paid for that bridge.. She started her career at the Cornish Guardian newspaper in her hometown, where she got the journalism bug. [15] Women who are already famous are included, as well as people who are less known. Clare Lawson Dick rose to become controller of Radio 4 in 1975, the first woman in charge of a network. In 1955 Hawkins became Head of Programmes, Bristol. The final 100 Voices, Inventing the Future is now published. Cornwall Correspondent for ITV News West Country, previously a reporter for Forces TV and BFBS Radio. Video, 00:01:38At least 17 dead in Jakarta fuel storage depot fire, Thanks, but no big speech, in Ken Bruce's sign off. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [38], The BBC News 100 Women list in 2014 continued the efforts of the first year's initiative. Following his election win, Mr Biden has been unveiling his first choices for top cabinet positions. He covered the Normandy landings, and the liberation of Paris in 1944. Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education. George Budden was a real radio enthusiast by nature, and an expert radio engineer by profession. 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. Amazing colleagues, wonderful viewers and fascinating interviewees. [19] Not everyone's real name was used for their safety; pseudonymised laureates are marked in the table below with an asterisk. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. 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. Id asked the bosses for just 20 seconds on that programme to say goodbye at the end because I didnt want much fuss. On Monday he is set to receive the first presidential daily briefing, a top secret intelligence brief. John Green worked on gardening programmes and discovered the wartime gardening expert CH Middleton, before becoming Controller, Talks. Introduction : Victoria Graham is a news anchor, presenter, reporter and journalist who works for BBC Spotlight in South West, England. Video, 00:01:16. Louise Mary Minchin is a female presenter on BBC Breakfast. 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.. I worked with some really talented people who had been doing it for a long time like Chris Blount, Ted Gundry and Duncan Warren. Mark Tully was the BBCs face and voice in South Asia from 1965 to 1994, covering the sub-continent as Indian bureau chief. Read about our approach to external linking. Currently, Liz and her family lives in Bristol. [12], The series has since covered many topics, including education, healthcare, equal pay, genital mutilation, domestic violence, and sexual abuse[13] and seeks to provide women with a platform to discuss how to improve the world and eliminate sexism. Main role, originally alternated with other presenters until 2006. There he monitored Nazi broadcasts. Margaret Thatcher, Barbara Castle and Shirley Williams discuss why so few women were entering politics back in . He was appointed Head, BBC Light Entertainment in 1977. It wasnt me reading the news to strangers.. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 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 served in the Indian army but left to work in the BBC Talks department. As DG he battled to remove the fourteen-day rule and fought to maintain the BBCs independence when it was threatened during the Suez crisis. 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. The 51-year-old presents the show from Monday to Wednesday alongside co-presenter Dan Walker. 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. Throughout the 1950s she produced much of the Royal Ballet's repertoire for television. He was Postmaster General (1964), Secretary of State for Industry, and Secretary of State for Energy (1975-79). Harman Grisewood made a quick move into the BBC following graduation, joining the staff in 1927. Alex also played the BBC News theme tune on violin and has had . 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. Nigerias Funke Bucknor-Obruthe & Omotade Alalade make BBCs "100 Women" List for 2016, Four South Africa women make it on BBCs 100 Women List 2016, "BBC 100 Women 2015: Who is on the list? Alfred Bradley was a prolific radio drama producer determined to seek our new talent, often offering newcomers their first break into radio. Video, 00:01:16How do weather forecasters see into the future? Unlike Civil Service employees who enjoyed a nominal increase in pay because of the changed situation, BBC staff were not so lucky, many left the corporation as a result, but John stayed until retirement. ", Australian mental health champion among BBCs 100 inspirational woman, "India's Kanika Tekriwal, 28, Is Revving Up The Private Jet And Helicopter Market", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=100_Women_(BBC)&oldid=1141167606, Politician and activist for black and LGBT rights, Human rights lawyer and pro-democracy activist, helps Ukraine document proof of Russian atrocities resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Climber, appeared at a sporting event without a hijab in violation of Iran's clothing laws, was arrested as her action was interpreted by the Iranian government as a silent protest against the law in the context of feminist protesters in Iran at the time, Politician, Scottish Independence activist, Artist, imprisoned by the Russian government for protesting against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Incumbent First Lady, architect and screenwriter, Group of protesters against Iran's laws against women, (especially the law mandating that women have a hijab at all times) and against its restrictive laws and theocratic government more generally, Teacher and founder - Herat Online School, Chief executive - Refugee Trauma Initiative, Prime minister of the Independent State of Samoa, Public Strategies Officer - The Safe Alliance, The BBC included "Unsung hero" on its list as a way to acknowledge the "countless women around the world" who "have made a sacrifice to help others" in this "extraordinary year," including those who "have lost their lives while making a difference. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Picture shows Doris Arnold with fellow pianist. He was a fervent ballet fan, and appeared on various programmes contributing on the subject well into the 1960s. Moving through the ranks Waine became Head of Network Production Centre at BBC Pebble Mill in Birmingham, and later Head of Broadcasting, BBC Midlands. He approached the BBC in 1941 with a speculative letter offering himself up as a junior engineer. He became Assistant to the Programme Organiser (1938-9), and between 1939-41, Assistant Director, Programme Planning. | Learn more about Grace Pascoe's work experience, education, connections & more by visiting their profile on LinkedIn She enjoys a career that has moved with the generations, championing music from punk to dubstep. Last modified on Mon 18 Jul 2022 07.51 EDT. BBC. She presents BBC Breakfast on BBC One, which is the most-watched breakfast programme in the UK. The 2021 list was published on 7 December with special focus on Afghanistan. Its taking a bit of getting used to after 30-odd years of non-stop, day-in day-out broadcasting, whether it was radio or TV. It wont feel like a break if I carry on watching it. How do weather forecasters see into the future? 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. 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. Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. A video of . 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. 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. He was also head of the BBC Proms for thirteen years taking personal control of it. Lorna Clarke is Controller of Pop Music at the BBC, with responsibility for the portfolio of five national popular music networks. I had a Zoom call with a boss who simply said to me 'weve decided that one of you has to go'. Torry remembered Reith as "a great inspiration" and "an absolutely marvellous fellow because he talked to his secretaries, you know, discussed things with them." Things like the Olympic torch coming to Cornwall. Margaret Douglas was the first woman to be the BBCs chief political adviser, handling the fractious relationship with the government during the Thatcher years. In August 2002, Lovell's next move was presenting BrainTeaser on Five. He was President of the European Broadcasting Union for three terms. The following year, she was poached by rival shopping channel Auction World.tv and began presenting during the launch window as well. Big audience shows were amongst his early production roles, working on Come Dancing and Six Five Special. 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. She moved to London in 1932, and became involved in activist groups such as the League of Coloured Peoples. 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. Both were known for their progressive ideas about programming that reflected the liberalising ethos of the 1960s. Mary Somerville was largely responsible for developing schools programmes on BBC radio, a system of broadcasts envied by educationalists around the world. Barker started in the news library in 1934, and was a sub-editor during the War. [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. [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. Is Victoria Graham still married to Simon McCoy? 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. He conceived the ever-popular Doctor Who (1963), and initiated the new anthology series The Wednesday Play (1964), commissioning writers and directors such as Ken Loach and Dennis Potter. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Meryl OKeeffe began her announcing career at Southern Television. George Ivan Smith joined the Australian Broadcasting Commission in 1937 and managed 2WL a radio station in Wollongong. I took a very conscious decision when I left not to watch it because I didnt want to be carping from the side lines.