Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. On 25 September 2008, Ofcom gave ITV the go ahead to merge the Border and Tyne Tees operations from early in 2009. Main presenter at ITV Tyne Tees and Border alongside Ian Payne. Fiona Marley Paterson Credit: ITV News Border Fiona Marley Paterson joined ITV Border in July 2013 as South Lakes reporter. Local productions are now attributed on-screen to 'ITV News and Current Affairs Border' and ITV Border. Two members of the UK Government Scottish Secretary of State Michael Moore and deputy David Mundell (both MPs in the Border region) backed ITV's proposal for a Border current affairs programme while the Scottish Government called for STV programming (including Scotland Tonight) to be simulcast. Lori Carnochan joined the team in September 2012 as a production journalist. "It really surprised me - I thought, 'we're sitting with strong, powerful intelligent, funny women' but I heard just how many negative things they've said to themselves. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. He went on to . [14] By May 1995, Grampian had bought out Border's stake in the company. Hannah McNulty joined ITV Border from ITV Granada in 2007. The people who bring sport to us on the box are some of the most well-known personalities of the digital age. Read about our approach to external linking. After leaving the BBC, Michael started his own company advising businesses on how best to use new technologies. On 14 June 2013, it was reported Lookaround would be restored to a full 30-minute programme along with ITV recruiting journalists for an Autumn launch. All other programming used network idents and from 1 November 2004 no regional idents existed. He started his media career in , Colin was a continuity announcer for ABC Television, TWW (Television Wales and the West) in 1958, , Russell moved to Channel TV from the Chrysalis Group in London where he had been newsreading on , Derek was an in-vision announcer and for a time, director of programmes at Border Television, as , Lesley was an in-vision continuity announcer and newsreader at Border Television (1980s) and also at , Fiona began her career as a reporter/presenter for Border Television in the early 1980s before , Susanna is a former Wave FM (Blackpool) journalist who moved to Border Television as an in-vision , Tim was one of the main anchors of Border TVs Lookaround news programme, from 1997. "Scottish Radio turns up takeover heat" David Teather Media business correspondent. Outside of work Hannah enjoys walking in the lakes, travelling and spending time with her husband. 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. On 6 September 1993, the ident was changed to the Border logo revolving out of thin air and featuring a background of pastel colours. Insight returns 21 February Watch Tuesday 8:30pm AEDT or with SBS On Demand. In another one, with the same sequence against a backdrop of spinning discs and blue and purple colours. It's a genetic condition and I've got a 50% chance of getting it. Lookaround is also known locally in Cumbrian dialect as "Border Crack an' Deekabout"[3], In 1989, Border began providing a sub-regional news service for viewers served by the Selkirk transmitter, consisting of a short opt-out during Lookaround each weeknight. The main 6pm programme was now fronted by a single presenter instead of two. 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. Fiona Marley Paterson joined ITV Border in July 2013 as South Lakes reporter. A new office for Border's news and advertising operations was opened in the Kingstown area of Carlisle with news reports being sent via file server to the ITV Tyne Tees & Border studios in Gateshead from where Lookaround and ITV News Border are broadcast. How much are tickets for Eurovision 2023. Whatever happened to actress and singer Barbara Dickson. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Clive was a long-serving Border Television continuity announcer and also programme presenter, from , Mark is a former freelance continuity announcer for Border TV (late-1990s). contact the editor here. [27] The bespoke local programming is not seen in Cumbria, where network programming continues to air. Comments have been closed on this article. Raymond Snoddy Media Editor. Despite the shows popularity, I decided to join the reporting team on the BBCs rival show Look North in 1967 where I stayed for four years. 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 news service is produced and broadcast from studios at The Watermark, Gateshead with reporters also based at offices in Carlisle and Edinburgh. Everyone remembers Mr & Mrs which was one of ITVs most-popular daytime quiz shows of the 1970s and early 1980s and presented by Cumbrian Derek Batey. India described the moment in February 2010 when she finally accepted that she could no longer live a lie. Equally at home in the studio or on location, she is an accomplished and multiskilled journalist who often. "One of the reasons for doing the podcast is my mum had Huntington's disease and died when she was 54. India described the moment in July when she summoned up the courage to break the news to her son and her joy as he accepted her. Within a few weeks she had covered two major news stories- the Keswick bus crash and the Derrick Bird shootings. I hope one day that Ill read the news again too.". From tonight, Amy will be joining Ian Payne to present. To this day we are a live events, video and production house focused on clients who we have served for many years. [5] In November 1978, a dispute with the ACTT (Association of Cinematograph, Television and Allied Technicians) led to 40 staff at the Durranhill studios being locked out for three weeks by management several members of staff resorted to a sit in until the strike ended in stalemate and compromise. David Atkinson is our longest serving member of staff. A Gannett Company. She will join co-presenter Ian Payne on-screen from 29th March to present the evening news programme at 6pm on ITV. The situation was deemed so serious that at one point the company considered not re-applying for its licence when it expired in December 1981 though it would prove successful, as it did in July 1967 and October 1991. [29] From mid-March 2015, the split Border Scotland service became available to satellite viewers, replacing Border (England) in the relevant area.[30]. Later, when ITV and the BBC were given permission to extend broadcasting hours to daytime, Border carved a niche for providing the ITV network with afternoon quizzes and light entertainment. Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. "It would have been easier if I had had a less high-profile job than being the person who pops up every tea time on TV.". Whiteley presented the regional BBC One programme Inside Out East until it was cancelled in 2020. 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. Becky Jago born 20 April 1976 is a news presenter for ITV News Anglia. "Finally exhausted, I stopped fighting and went with the flow.". Stars: Andy Ruffell, Gaz Top. [22][23] On 12 September 2007, Grade announced plans to close ITV Border and merge the region with ITV Tyne Tees.[24]. Fiona. I keep in touch with my fellow Tomorrows World presenters, Judith Hann and Maggie Philbin. The Times, Saturday, 27 December 1980 pg. Karen is a former Border Television continuity announcer. "It struck me what a massive waste of time this was. I was given a four-minute slot at the end of the nightly news to give a humorous take on events in words and music. 3; BBC sets date for breakfast television. "I was called for a job interview and knew this was my chance," said India. Outside of work Matthew enjoys travelling, creative writing and walking in the Galloway hills. Jenny adds: "One lady said the fact her mum was constantly on a diet shaped how she felt about her body growing up, and acceptance of how she looked.". During the rest of the 1990s, Border launched an additional Century radio station in Manchester while holding interests in a number of other stations including Sun FM in Sunderland and Cumbria's CFM Radio, and in 1997 formed a subsidiary, Border Radio Holdings, for its radio business.[16]. All short bulletins including daytime and weekend updates are now exclusive to the Border region, however with the minutage decreased. The show was Hosted by Andy Ruffell with commentary from Ron Stebenne and featured the world's best BMX Freestyle riders. We are looking back 20 years to 2001 when Border Television celebrated its 40th anniversary. ITV Border also maintains a bureau for Scottish Parliament coverage in Edinburgh with district news reporters and camera crews based locally in Dumfries, Galloway, Kendal, Selkirk and Whitehaven. They admit getting naked for an interview "isn't everybody's cup of tea". ITV Border's regional news service began on 1 September 1961 from studios at Harraby, Carlisle. The opt-out service was launched on Freeview in January 2014 and consists of a thrice-weekly political programme, Representing Border, and a weekly feature series, Border Life. "To my shame, I would join in because I had a fear that people could see through the act I was putting on. Tim's favourite part of working at ITV Border is "meeting so many different people who all have their own stories to tell.". Kat says the podcast was personal for her. Table of Content Who are the most beautiful young weather girls on UK TV? ITV Border, previously Border Television and commonly referred to as simply Border, is the Channel 3 service provided by ITV Broadcasting Limited for the England/Scotland border region, covering most of Cumbria, Dumfries and Galloway, the Scottish Borders and parts of Northumberland. The legal name of the company was changed on 29 December 2006 from Border Television Ltd to ITV Border Ltd. Editors' Code of Practice. The popular Carlisle-based television station launched in September, 1961. "At that moment she accepted her body for what it is - an amazing powerhouse of womanhood.". The then remaining sub-regional elements were: On 14 January 2013, the news service was relaunched and rebranded as ITV News Lookaround. Astrid Kirchherr: The woman who gave The Beatles their style. The former BBC Radio Cumbria and Border TV presenter's death was announced by his son on social media. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Do people speak more openly? "We started this about a year ago, and I now feel about 100% better about my own body from doing this," says Jenny. Launch was scheduled for February 1961 but construction problems with both transmitters resulted in delays until May of that year. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. I enjoyed Tomorrows World but I left to present business shows for ITV, Channel 4 and then to start my own company. Sleep tight, Dad. Jenny is quick to add that there were some "hilarious" moments too, including them asking the women what name they gave to their "bits" when they were younger. A service was held in Carlisle Cathedral ahead of a private . Batey also presented and produced the long-running chat show Look Who's Talking. [8] The dispute led to several members of management resigning [9] with Jim Graham moving from the BBC to become managing director and Paul Corley joining as director of programming. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Capital wins Border battle. We get to cover the stories that matter to the local people.". For Australia, they have now got their first-ever spot in a WTC final. More info. Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtra's Rap Show and will be replayed by Kenny Allstar. Fiona covers one of the most beautiful areas of the UK: the Lake District, and part of the Yorkshire Dales. When describing working at Border, Paul says "it's the close relationship we have with the local communities that makes us special. One of the saddest things to emerge from the podcasts was "how many of the women were down on themselves and their bodies," she says. The company was dissolved on 7 February 2023. Your service title . The whole effect was to make Border have an authoritative and broadcaster tone. 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. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Your service title Give us a brief description of the service that you are promoting. Video, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Walkie Talkie architect Rafael Violy dies aged 78, 'Sonic boom' heard as RAF jets escort plane, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Isabelle left the station in 1984 and has appeared in Taggart, Take The High Road, Dr Findlay, Two Thousand Acres of Sky and many theatre productions. He was treated for cancer in 2018, but later in the year revealed he had been given the all-clear. This package remained for four years until 7 November 1999. Matthew has covered stories from the demise of the mills in Langholm to Queen of the South's record-breaking 2012 season, to reporting from America on the Lockerbie bombing case. Mr Walker was hit by a car and "could have died" in the horror crash in Sheffield on Monday, February 20. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. One interviewee, Julia, spoke about her weight going up and down her whole life. [13], The following August, Border began to use the opt-out service to provide split coverage of sports and occasional political programming. Outside of work David enjoys spending time on his motorbike, fell walking and watching wildlife. He has presented two BBC documentaries about Star Wars: The Galaxy Britain Built: Droids, Darth. [29] The changes came into effect on 16 September 2013.[30]. Matthew Taylor joined ITV Border in October 2005 as a reporter. The colour caption was removed in the 1980s and the announcement said: "This is Border Television providing a full colour service to Cumbria, South Scotland, the Isle of Man and North and West Northumberland including Berwick-upon-Tweed, from the Caldbeck, Selkirk and associated transmitters of the Independent Broadcasting Authority.". Kat speaks movingly about life drawing model Alison, who was one of their guests and who talked about growing up in a strict religious household, where subjects like sex were never discussed. Whatever happened to Streets Of London singer Ralph McTell? Here's an. I've not had the test," she says. Border also opened an Edinburgh bureau to provide coverage of the Scottish Parliament. These include axing mid-morning bulletins on weekdays and lunchtime bulletins at weekends, plus merging a number of regions and halving the number of non-news regional programmes. "I remember in our newsroom when transsexual people featured in the news and it was considered a joke. Movies. "She came downstairs as a child to tell her mum she'd started her period, and her mum slapped her, saying, 'We don't talk about things like that'.". Anna Maria Ashe Michael (left) with Judith Hann and William Woollard, 'I keep in touch with my fellow Tomorrows World presenters, Judith Hann and Maggie Philbin'. To mark the anniversary, a dinner was held at the Border TV headquarters in Harraby attended by many people who had worked for Border over the years, including some who went on to work on national TV such as Fiona Armstrong and Lis Howell. [25] Michael Jermey, ITV Director of News and Current Affairs, pledged some programming from STV would air on ITV Border.[26]. These were converted to colour with the station and were expanded and upgraded when demand increased following the launch of Channel 4. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. When describing her favourite part of working at ITV Border, Catherine says "the people are what makes this job so special.". He was a familiar face on Border TV (1980s), as a continuity announcer Read Profile Austin, Craig 1st January 2018 in Talent Profiles Craig Austin combines roles as a broadcaster, writer and producer. This site is not affiliated with any broadcaster, production company or design/marketing/talent agency. Describing him as "our hero", he said: "He went through life with a smile, his glass was always half full and no matter how much life got you down he always found the humour.". Cameraman Andy Brecken joined ITV Border in 2003 as a site hand. For the semi-final shows, tickets will be priced between 30 and 290. [20] Rumours over its future persistently dogged Border and it trod a difficult path to balance the interests of three different nations. It was a time when science, technology and business were changing beyond belief and the digital revolution and computers were really coming to the fore. In a consultation document, Ofcom set out two potential options, with any changes coming into effect in 2015 at the latest. In 1989, Border began providing a sub-regional service for Scottish Borders viewers served by the Selkirk transmitter, consisting of a short opt-out during Lookaround each weeknight. They also asked a former Miss Sheffield in her late 20s how she felt about her body, with Jenny revealing: "She absolutely loves the idea of her fake breasts.". The Guardian (19592003) [London (UK)] 28 March 2000: 27. But one serious issue to continually emerge was the impact parents can have on their children's body image. Read about our approach to external linking. Read Profile Champney, Clive [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. Ian Payne (Ian Robert Payne) was born on 25 November, 1968 in Ipswich, United Kingdom, is a Presenter. As this led into the summer holiday period, Border asked for a launch delay as the break would affect advertising revenue. "The pressure built up because I felt that if the truth came out I was going to lose everything, career, family and friends. Two members of the UK Government - Scottish Secretary of State Michael Moore and deputy David Mundell (both MPs in the Border region) - backed ITV's proposal for a Border current affairs programme while the Scottish Government called for STV programming (including Scotland Tonight) to be simulcast. Allan was one of the Border TV veteran announcers, working at the station from 1961 to 1988. But then "you relax a bit and there's a real trust, because to get naked with someone is quite a big deal". 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. The climate back then left me in fear. 2023 BBC. Tom told listeners he would like to know what can be done to "make the system fairer" in the rental market. 2023 The TV Room. Outside of work Tim enjoys walking in the Lake District, taking part in sports and spending time with his wife and daughter. Before joining ITV Border, Lori worked at STV and BBC Radio Scotland. For more on Michaels company, see lipfriend-rodd.co.uk. Tomorrow's World host Michael Rodd POPULAR TV presenter Michael Rodd opens up about his career, his obsession with music and fellow Tomorrow's World presenters, Judith Hann and Maggie. Broadcaster John Myers has died at the age of 60. Getting naked isn't a new gimmick though, and it's been done for TV shows and films including Naked Attraction, How to Look Good Naked and The Full Monty. Read about our approach to external linking.