Huw Charles Christene left Grampian the same year and joined the BBC in Manchester as an announcer and newsreader she also went on to work for BFBS. Characters and presenters from S4C's Cyw output occasionally appear as guest announcers. And we do, of course. Northsound DJGary Steinwas the last invision continuity announcer to join Grampian in 1996. ON December 19, 1932, the Empire Service was ushered in by the voice of W. M. Shewen, saying in slow and deliberate tones 'This is London calling.'. He continued to DJ for Northsound whilst working at Grampian and left the station in 1995. Continuity announcers are usually live on the air to provide the vocal link between programmes, informing the audience of what is coming on in the future. he should raid the airing cupboards and sofas to create a softening cocoon around himself. Edit this page yourself. The terse three-letter judgment NBQ (not broadcast quality) is the dread of producers. He was also the national host of the TV Times Awards and Miss United Kingdom on the ITV network (1970s and 1980s). No best answer has yet been selected by dave50. Susan Callandjoined Grampian as a continuity announcer/newsreader in 1982 she left the company in 1984. From 1998 to 2001, the Northern Ireland regional service on BBC Choice used in-vision continuity links. Yes, its Debbie Russ who's been doing some shifts on Radio 4 in the last month. Continuity announcers can also be found on digital and satellite channels, but most of these channels make use of pre-recorded announcements. Naomi Wilkinson Born in Kingston, Jamaica he later moved to the island's central parish of Manchester where he was brought up. SMG took over Grampian in 1997 and it was decided continuity would be centralised and come from Glasgow the Grampian presentation department was closed in June 1998 and invision announcers were no longer required. I said, "You have a presenter's presence. Many thanks to Elizabeths husband John Rust for the Picture and Information. Hilarious moment 5g stream fails during bbc's first ever 5g live broadcast from covent garden, london. Co-hosting, counterintuitively, has gone solo. The mission of BBC radio studio managers has always been to produce as pure and consistent sound as possible. Since 2009, Red Bee have provided playout facilities for Channel 4. Awaiting photograph. Channel 5 use announcers on its network of stations; 5*, 5USA and Channel 5. n. (Broadcasting) a person on radio or television who makes linking announcements between programmes to give continuity to a television or radio broadcast channel. Personal Information Date of Birth: 9th April 1966 Date of Death: Age: 56 Honours: Not Applicable Online Presence Active links are displayed in magenta. The broadcaster's comments come after the news that veteran DJ Ken Bruce was leaving the station after 45 years to go to Greatest Hits Radio. From then until 1994, this came from the main BBC1 continuity suite itself, referred to as "The Broom Cupboard" and introduced by various presenters including Phillip Schofield, Andy Crane and Andi Peters; Since then, it has come from larger, specialised studios. Richard Elfyn Tonyworked at Grampian in the late sixties he went on to announce for Granada and LWT and later returned to Radio. I also wasn't aware that he used to work for Anglia. TV also suffers an audible effect from the isolation rules, as, with few contributors allowed into studios, most guests speak with the Dalek undertone of Skype. As well as his newsreading duties on Radio Four, Neil Sleat also works for the World Service. STV-branded presentation is utilised throughout the station's broadcast hours with transmission manned by technical staff in Glasgow 24 hours a day. Andrew Martin, an expert from the BBC Archives, described continuity announcements as "an essential part of television," which "actually tell us quite a lot about the style, the kind of attitudes of television in their particular era. She's been on Radio 3 for a while now. Ingrams had polled the readers of The Oldie, of which he is editor, to discover which radio voices they liked least. Jane . David Vickery, Milkshake! In-vision continuity links often feature during the evening. Former teacherLesley Macleodjoined Grampian Television as a continuity announcer in 1977. Lyn remained at Queens Cross until 1979 and never returned after the ITV strike. Among the places where he can be found outside of work, apart from at home and his local church, is the basketball court - basketball being a not so secret passion. I rarely can make out the lyrics of songs these days. Click on her name to hear her talk about her career. It is only on Radio 4 that listeners will now hear continuity announcers. Gavin Inskip It's always good to hear David Miles on Radio 4, very good broadcasting voice. He replaced Kennedy Thomson. He was a relief weather presenter on BBC TV's Points West in October 2020. BBC 1 and BBC 2 Continuity Announcer Nov 2022 - Present5 months Salford, England, United Kingdom Writing continuity links for programmes on BBC 1 and BBC 2 and then presenting them. Jane Farnham Corie Brown The presentation department at Grampian closed in June 1998 and that was the end of invision announcers at Grampian. Kate Stephenson Elizabeth Mackenziewas appointed by Grampian Television as one of their three new continuity announcers. Anna Maria Ashejoined Grampian as a continuity announcer/newsreader in 1983 she left the station in 1986 to work for BBC Scotland. Sadly Lesley died in 2007. Announcing staff for Radio Scotland, Radio Wales, Radio Ulster and Radio Cymru double as newsreaders and technical operators. Ann Brodiejoined Grampian in 1971 as a continuity announcer and newsreader she left the station in 1975 and joined STV as an announcer/newsreader. David Wartnaby, Milkshake! Lucy Alexander Click on his name to hear him talk about his career. They are, in a sense, pure voice: they are not involved in content we might love or loathe, and their contribution is light and fleeting. Online contacts Possible email: viji.alles@bbc.co.uk from his employer entry - info Social media Twitter @vijialles (1,300 followers) See how he compares to everyone in British radio This is a user-edited website. Off air photo taken by me on a visit to the studio in 1984. Contintinuity announcements for BBC television channels are broadcast from Red Bee Media in Ealing Cross, London, with regional continuity teams based in the regional broadcasting centres in Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast providing links for the regional variations of BBC One and BBC Two. Accents are acceptable but not heavy accents. Click on her name or photograph to find out more about her. ActorJames Copelandannounced for Grampian in the sixties. David also Presented Scene On Saturday, Summer Scene On Saturday and Wings and Things. June remained at Queens Cross until 1979 she never returned to announcing after the ITV strike but appeared on Grampians 21st Birthday show in 1982 and did a wee spot as the torry quine. Natalie Jaque Colin went onto enjoy fame as the controversial DJ Scottie McLue. Sei un utente esperto che si muove attraverso questo sito Web con una velocit sovrumana. 2022 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Click on her name or photograph to find out more about her. Continuity announcers played a much heavier role on the pre-1967 Home Service, Light Programme and Third Programme (and other services on the last-named's frequency). Such production staff are taking a double hit. Hid Headlight On A Moped? Since Carolyn Brown began reading Radio Four News, she has had to break one of the most difficult stories to face any presenter. Stuart McWilliam Ben Edwards Derek Moran They articulate the personality of Radio 4 as much as any of the flagship programmes, or their household name presenters. Before the next Any Questions? [2][2], The early announcers became "celebrities in their own right," often receiving considerable amounts of fan mail, as they were among the most recognisable on-screen individuals, appearing every day, at the start of an era when television celebrity was really invented. Tagged with: Announcers. Their work normally goes unremarked - but Alistair McGowan's new radio comedy, Continuity, focuses on the voices who hold R4 together, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Alistair McGowan: speaking volumes about Radio 4. Pirate Radio DJ, Broadcaster, Voiceover Artist and Continuity Announcer. See more Peter Jefferson (radio) Peter Jefferson (born May 1945)John Plunkett The Guardian, 15 September 2009 is a former BBC Radio 4 continuity announcer. Sadly Kate died in 2005 just a year after her husband Rikki. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debbie_Russ, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0hPgm_CBwM. Mason, in contrast, sometimes sounded as if he was trapped in an under-stairs cupboard and shouting to be let out. As some presenters have rightly acknowledged on air, radio broadcasters can only work from home if others (typically at the moment, one producer and one technician two metres apart) still go into the office to juggle an unusually complex mix of sound sources. Some of UTV's announcing staff also present late night and short news bulletins. When Alistair McGowan's new radio comedy is introduced by one of Radio 4's continuity announcers tonight, listeners might be forgiven for a moment's confusion. Former Archers actorGraham Robertsannounced for Grampian in the sixties he also announced at Yorkshire TV. 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. This was the end of an era for the Grampian viewers as invision continuity announcers were no longer required. All announcements come from Red Bee Media in White City, London. This is a list of continuity announcers in the United Kingdom - the term "continuity announcer" is used for those broadcasters who provide the . Colin is now an after dinner speaker. Lisa Gwilym If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. UTV continuity is broadcast live during prime time, typically from 19:00 to 00:00. Scott also Presented Wize Up for Grampian with Kate Fraser and Rachael Robertson and Under The Hammer with Fiona Armstrong. Jimmy Presented Top Club and the ITV Telethon in 1990 from Dundee. Viewers praise BBC continuity announcer for his moving Strictly intro after COVID Christmas news Duncan Newmarch told viewers that wherever they were, "we're all watching BBC One, together" -. Barra Fitzgibbon Viji Alles is a London-based journalist and broadcaster. Lowri Williams. But these voices are a low-key constant; a rarely changing and vital point of connection. BBC1 continuity from the evening of Saturday, February 16th (1985) The winter of 1985 was very cold in the UK, as seen in the weather forecast (complete with satellite images!) BBC Radio 4. Jen Pringle In fact he might be anyway due to them doing it on BBC1. Paul O'Grady has expressed his "disappointment" with BBC Radio 2, saying "it's not what it was". Click on his name or photograph to find out more about his career. Kate Moon Jack went on to work for STV and became fondly known as the Laird of Cowcaddens hosting Thingummyjig in the seventies and early eighties. Viji is an Announcer at BBC Radio 4. Neil Nunes is one of Radio 4's freelance continuity announcers. He started young though- as a teenager he use to be a presenter on children's TV in Wales. Barrie began his career as a student broadcaster he moved to BBC Radio then BBC TV in London as a network announcer. Carol Bolt Until Dec 2012 on BBC Radio Oxford. Liz Scourfield, Stwnsh Sarra Elgan Rowenna Griffin Kelly-Anne Smith Kemi Majeks The best-known children's in-vision continuity face was that of schoolgirl Jennifer Gay, one of the Children's Hour announcers, who introduced such favourites as Muffin the Mule between 1949 and 1953. Radio Presenter salaries at BBC can range from 24,123-49,031. Colin Lamontarrived at Queens Cross in 1984 as an announcer/newsreader. Sean Bolger Her post was filled byJames Sleighwho had previously announced for STV. You can hear Robin do his wind ups on the Real Radio breakfast show in Scotland. 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Historically, BBC announcers mostly spoke with Received Pronunciation, but the range of accents heard has widened considerably in recent years, and the general tone has become more informal. While there he also served as a correspondent for the BBC Caribbean Service. Photograph: David Hartley/Rex Features, bewildering many listeners and causing the sort of rumpus. New!! He left Grampian in 1988 and went onto work for TVS and Yorkshire. Vuyiswa Ngqobougwana He is the Executive Editor of the British-Asian community portal UKAsian, a producer at ABP News, and a special correspondent for the Sunday Mirror. would come from Broadcasting House, rather than the originally advertised school in Dagenham, it was actually broadcast from the front room of presenter Chris Masons house in Charlton, south-east London. //I rarely can make out the lyrics of songs these days.//. He made his debut as a freelance BBC Radio 4 announcer on Saturday 13th April 2019. As of September 2011, presentation for both CBBC and CBeebies originates from the BBC's MediaCityUK studios in Salford Quays following the BBC Children's department move from London.[5][6]. He was replaced byJimmy Spankie. Andrea McDowell Broadcasting expert with 30+ years editorial leadership and radio production experience at BBC Northern Ireland. Later in the day, Nicky Campbell, hosting the BBC One ethical discussion show The Big Questions, lacked the usual studio audience, and his expert guests sat as far apart as if the topic for debate was extreme body odour. Click on his name or photograph to find out more about his career. Although the BBC Radio 4 continuity announcer still said that this weekend's Any Questions? Robin Galloway Northsound DJ Robin Galloway joined Grampian in 1987 as a continuity announcer/newsreader. Konnie Huq Natasha Powell Arlene left Grampian in 1993 to join BBC Scotland, she now presents on Forth 1. Diana Speedreplaced Anna Maria Ashe in 1986. Having worked in the broadcast branding and creative services (marketing and agency side) for the past 15 years in both Australia and the UK, I understand that a integrated Producer requires a high level of project management skills as well as strong problem solving abilities as production issues arise. BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcasts in mono on DAB, but has always been in stereo on Digital TV (Freeview / Freesat Ch 708), Sky, Virgin and online. He continued to DJ for Northsound whilst working at Grampian and left the station in 1995. Sadly Daphne died a few years ago. Jeanna Gallagher, Freelance announcers Kate was the only Grampian announcer to accept the offer of a move to STV. Their job is precisely not to hog the airwaves, but to take us by the hand to the next programme. Did anyone listen to the final programmes on Saturday evening/Sunday morning 9/10 February on Radio 4? Neil Nunes, the continuity announcerPicture: BBC Credit: BBC James Naughtie from the the Today presenting teamPicture: BBC Credit: BBC The familiar face of John Humphry's on the Today. From standup to the Sistine chapel: the best online culture for self-isolation, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. "Whether you're watching in Tyne and Wear, Devon, Berkshire or Lincolnshire we are all watching BBC One together.". I was on my way up to bed during the Shipping Bulletin and hoped to reach the bedroom radio before the end in order to hear her name but unfortunately I was just a couple of seconds too late! John Last Leader Instruments Corporation will demonstrate Leader and PHABRIX products during the April 2023 NAB Show in a combined product display centered on their respective . Film 4 Bill Bingham You can visit Maggies website atwww.maggiepalmer.biz. As if he was trapped in an under-stairs cupboard and shouting to be let out 1983. 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