Fiona started her broadcasting career with Radio 210 in Reading and the BBC in Manchester. [5], On 24 April 2008, a campaign to save the ITV Border news operation arrived in London with a petition of 9000 signed by viewers. "Every woman has said, within five minutes of us talking 'you forget you're naked'," laughs Jenny, adding that everyone said they found the experience incredibly "positive". Right from the start, it proved such a hit that the BBC made it part of the schedules and it continued for many years after I left. 2023 The TV Room. He joined ITV Border in 1997 as a reporter/presenter and was the face of Lookaround until 2009. Diets and body confidence come up quite a lot during the podcasts. I keep in touch with my fellow Tomorrows World presenters, Judith Hann and Maggie Philbin. contact the editor here. "But through speaking to these women and hearing their achievements, this shared conversation made me go, whatever we tell ourselves we can do, we can be positive, we can help ourselves, we can help other people.". "It makes you think - nobody knows what is to come in the future and we could walk outside and be hit by a bus. The lead presenters were announced as the then North East Tonight South edition presenters Ian Payne and Pam Royle. "I wore a smart skirt-suit and a little make-up, and the interview went well. "The pressure built up because I felt that if the truth came out I was going to lose everything, career, family and friends. "For five years I led a secret double life, flip-flopping between male and female in two different cities. He was also a DJ on , John is a former CFM Radio newsreader. Big #Eurovision2023 news! Paying tribute on Twitter, the BBC's Jeremy Vine said Mr Myers was one of the "friendliest, funniest people in the radio industry" with a "deep passion" for the medium. I enjoyed Tomorrows World but I left to present business shows for ITV, Channel 4 and then to start my own company. On 30 September 2008, it was announced the number of ITV Border employees would be slashed from 64 to 13. She is our Carlisle reporter who has covered everything from high profile court cases in Spain to the Derrick Bird shootings and Cumbrian floods. "It's awkward, it's embarrassing but everyone is on the same level - we do it in bathrobes," laugh the women behind The Naked Podcast, Jenny Eells and Kat Harbourne. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Read about our approach to external linking. "From the ladies we've spoken to, they absolutely, most definitely do. [29] The programme continues to be broadcast from Gateshead with extra journalists recruited for newsgathering in the Border region, including a Scottish political editor in Edinburgh, a sports correspondent and district reporters. From clockwise: Rob MacLean, Hazel Irvine, Jock Brown, Dougie. Batey also presented and produced the long-running chat show Look Who's Talking. The . BMX Beat 'World Championships' was a 4 part TV special produced by Border TV for ITV Network UK. [29] From mid-March 2015, the split Border Scotland service became available to satellite viewers, replacing Border (England) in the relevant area.[30]. Popular As. The regulator also ordered ITV to reopen the former Border Scotland service previously utilized for split news bulletins and simulcasts of select STV programming. Read about our approach to external linking. Peter MacMahon joined ITV Border in September 2013 as the new Scotland Political Editor. Some of the presenters . I need to be true to myself.". 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'. In April 1999, the opt-out was extended to cover Dumfries and Galloway and a dedicated Scottish news bulletin was introduced on weekday lunchtimes. "To my shame, I would join in because I had a fear that people could see through the act I was putting on. The climate back then left me in fear. But when a public relations job came up in Newcastle it gave her the perfect opportunity to be herself, and so she went to the interview as the woman she wanted to be. When describing working at Border, Paul says "it's the close relationship we have with the local communities that makes us special. Sally Simpson: Biography and Images Sally Simpson is a news presenter at ITV Calendar/ But one serious issue to continually emerge was the impact parents can have on their children's body image. Their version was mildly well suited, as the contents of the traditional Border logo were recognisable in the "V" segment of the logo. This site is not affiliated with any broadcaster, production company or design/marketing/talent agency. I thought it was brilliant and bold being naked," says Jenny. Border was unopposed in retaining its ITV franchise in 1991, with a bid of 52,000 per year (or 1,000 per week). Presenters: ITV - Border TV Cartner, Allan 1st January 2018 in Talent Profiles Allan was one of the Border TV veteran announcers, working at the station from 1961 to 1988. Mr Myers was born in Carlisle and. BLOG: There can only be a few people who can be counted as true television personalities, in front of the camera are the presenters and behind them are the production staff. 1.Luxmy Gopal 2.Storm Huntley 3.Helen Skelton 4.Nazaneen Ghaffar 5.Ria Chatterjee 6.Angela Scanlon 7.Keeley Donovan 8.Sian Welby 9.Laura Hamilton 10.Sarah Keith-Lucas The main 6pm programme was now fronted by a single presenter instead of two. [20] Rumours over its future persistently dogged Border and it trod a difficult path to balance the interests of three different nations. Shorter bulletins were known as Border News. Journalist. VideoRussian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The Border (TV Series 2008-2010) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Video, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, Loose Women strip 'to empower others to be body confident', Young people out of love with their own bodies, says report, Government launches body confidence pack for parents, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Walkie Talkie architect Rafael Violy dies aged 78, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, Mother who killed her five children euthanised. John was born in Carlisle. The district reporters announced were Victoria Hoe in Kendal, Hannah Lomas in Carlisle, Lee Madan in Selkirk, Stuart Pollitt in Whitehaven, Olivia Richwald in Dumfries and Kathryn Samson in Edinburgh. He then worked in Russia as a sports reporter for three years before returning to ITV Border in 2009. Throughout its history until its rebranding as "ITV Border", Border Television used the same logo, an abstract symbol known affectionately by locals as "the chopsticks". Border Television Limited is a public company which, under agreement with the Independent Television Authority, provides the television programmes for the whole week, serving Southern Scotland, Cumberland, Westmorland, the Isle of Man and North Northumberland, including Berwick-upon-Tweed. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Born in Tynemouth North Shields, Michael, 71, lives in Surrey with his wife, Nita, with whom he has three sons and five grandchildren. It came back to her in our conversation," Jenny adds. So I would be a bit laddish to hide my true feelings. She will join co-presenter Ian Payne on-screen from 29th March to present the evening news programme at 6pm on ITV. This has got to stop, I thought. The company was dissolved on 7 February 2023. The show was Hosted by Andy Ruffell with commentary from Ron Stebenne and featured the world's best BMX Freestyle riders. He later undertook a review of the BBC's music and local radio operations. Outside of work Catherine enjoys crosswords and exploring new places with her family. Both regional services (I.e ITV News Tyne Tees and Lookaround) utilise exactly the same presenter(s) and studio/set, therefore one of the two programmes - depending on the day's news - is pre-recorded 'as live' shortly before broadcast.[2]. RTS Television Journalism Awards 2023: The Results, Daily with Niall Paterson Sky News Promo 2022, Enjoy The Ride Sky Sports F1 Promo 2023, Deadline Day 2013: 10am Adam Leventhal and Rachel Wyse, RTS News Channel of the Year Sky News Promo 2016. On 28 March 2021, ITV Tyne Tees & Border announced that Amy Lea would be the new co-presenter of the main weekday news programme alongside Ian Payne as of 29 March 2021, taking over from Pam Royle who left ITV on 26 March 2021. For me personally, I love following our local sporting successes. In July 2006, it was announced that the Berwick-upon-Tweed transmitter was to transfer to Tyne Tees as part of the preparations for the digital switchover of the Border region in 2008, and to bring Berwick into line with the rest of the North East which was scheduled to switch over to digital in 2012. The Edinburgh bureau produces the southern Scotland political programme, Representing Border. 18 Recognise these faces? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. India said: "There were many occasions towards the end of my time at ITV that I thought, I just cant carry on going in as Jonathan. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. It's caught my breath, it's been actually quite emotional in that respect.". "At that point, she was like 'oh well, phew'", Jenny adds, saying Isma obviously found out what really happened once she was married. On 8 November 1999, Border adopted the second generic look along with the rest of the regions, but did not use their logo in this look. He was also , Sue was a continuity announcer at Border (1988 1995). Take a look at the safety measures we've put in place for this to happen - @PamRoyleITV explains. She says it's hard to stop filming when every shot has been crafted by nature for millions of years, but the icing on the cake is meeting friendly Cumbrians. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? My family and friends completely oblivious to my alternate worlds. After All Images and videos are the property of their respective owners. Australia have been the dominant side during this WTC period of 2021-23, with Pat Cummins' side having won 11 of the 18 Tests. [29] The changes came into effect on 16 September 2013.[30]. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. During her career, Amy has reported on stories both home and abroad, including the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the manhunt for Raoul Moat and the Manchester Arena bombing. HP10 9TY. Financial and industrial problems began to hit the company during the 1970s a fall in net profits to just 13,587, led to job losses and a cut in programme production in September 1975.