- YouTube What started as a bit of Twitter banter between @DuncanNewmarch, one of the current on-air announcers on. Glen Allen Presently, the only national radio station to use continuity announcers is BBC Radio 4, where many of the announcing staff also act as newsreaders and also introduce the station's Shipping Forecast. Keith Harrison Beth Evans This is all part of the BBC trying to be all things to all people. Tudur Phillips, Cyw ActressDaphne Nevillejoined Grampian as a relief announcer/newsreader from April to July 1983. Garry Nicholas What annoys me about Ritchie is he starts telling you what the problem is before telling you where it is so by the time you realise its is where you are heading its to late to remember what he said about it! 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. And now over to Richie for the most sincere traffic, travel and laugh you ever heard. John Jason left Grampian in 1988 andArlene Stuartjoined the continuity team replacing him. [4], In-vision continuity was re-introduced as part of Children's BBC/CBBC) on 9 September 1985. This clip demonstrates that each voice is unique through a compilation of voice samples taken from news briefing/bulletins, the shipping forecast, closedown, general continuity between programmes and even continuity during the loss of programme!2014 UPDATE: Zoe Diamond leaves R4; Jane Steel now reads the news2015 UPDATE: Carolyn Brown, Arlene Fleming and Steve Urquhart leave R42018 UPDATE: Arlene Fleming returns to R4Please watch the 2015 compilation: https://youtu.be/66qmvjezYjw She had taught speech and drama and also Presented TV in Amsterdam before arriving at Queens Cross. Charlotte Green Charlotte Green was recently voted the. The presentation department at Grampian closed in June 1998 and that was the end of invision announcers at Grampian. Sadly, Kennedy died shortly after his retiral in 1996. Scott also Presented Wize Up for Grampian with Kate Fraser and Rachael Robertson and Under The Hammer with Fiona Armstrong. An announcer has to be far more subtle."" John Darval It's. "The role of the Radio 4 announcer is to be the listeners' friend," suggests announcer Chris Aldridge. 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! Also on this subject, Ben Shephard on Tipping Point,it's a whole lot betta and Rylan Clark -Neal,you're in the driving seat now Britun.Agh. I've only seen Owain persenting the weather. In-vision presentation continues to be utilised during S4C's children strands, Cyw (for young children) and Stwnsh (for older children). Radio 4 where listeners think a 58 year old announcer sounds young! Kate McIntyre If you have any comments about the Grampian Television Website pleaseget in touch. Pirate Radio DJ Jack McLaughlinjoined Grampain as a Continuity Announcer and also Presented Junior Try For Ten. Contacted by The Observer, Nunes declined to comment. Viji Alles is a London-based journalist and broadcaster. Kennedy was a guest at Grampians 21st Birthday show he was Grampians senior and longest serving announcer. Ric Mills on Radio 4, Anita Anand tweeted kids will be sat upon upstairs Im hoping. Kate was the only Grampian announcer to accept the offer of a move to STV. Helen Veysey Colin is now an after dinner speaker. It's crept into all areas. His familiar voice is one viewers of the channel regularly hear ahead of their favourite shows. he should raid the airing cupboards and sofas to create a softening cocoon around himself. Jon Briggs I've heard one who is often on just before Richard Osmans House of Games. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Branwen Gwyn Whilst at the station Robin also Presented, Put It In Writing and the ITV Telethon. She's been on Radio 3 for a while now. Duncan reached out to the nation . Such production staff are taking a double hit. Derek Moran Read about our approach to external linking. He now works as a newsreader for the BBC World service. Sarra Elgan Notable continuity announcers and newsreaders Announcers carry out the following duties from Broadcasting House: Provide links (or junctions) between programmes Read trails for programmes Main content. Continuity on Radio 4 works like a hall in a house: it always leads us through to where we're going, yet you rarely linger there. Bill Buckley It is produced by the Met Office and broadcast by BBC Radio 4 on behalf of the Maritime and Wikipedia, Media in Cornwall The media in Cornwall has a long and distinct history. John Livesey I facilitated the smooth delivery of audio to 300,000+ weekly listeners over seven frequencies and three digital streams in . David always wished Grampian viewers a ginger peachy goodnight at closedown he left the station in 1983. Did anyone listen to the final programmes on Saturday evening/Sunday morning 9/10 February on Radio 4? Struggling with the technical difficulties of chairing without being able to see the guests, Mason asked plaintively at one point: Er, is that Bim?. Read more about Barrie on ourinterview sectionof the site, You can visit Barries website atwww.redfern.tv. The Last Days Of Saigon. 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. The continuity announcers soon became firm favourites with the viewers of North Scotland. After leaving Grampian Douglas moved to BBC Scotland. Radio 4s Saturday Live was presented by the Rev Richard Coles in his rectory, and Aasmah Mir in her house. Many thanks to Elizabeths husband John Rust for the Picture and Information. It's always good to hear David Miles on Radio 4, very good broadcasting voice. Channel 5 has only used on-screen announcers as part of its children's strand, Milkshake!. Sadly Lyn died in 1982. He was replaced byJimmy Spankie. Steve Wright in particular, is trying his best to eradicate the letters T and G with his referral to this year as twenny twenny-one, other announcers are now starting to copy him. Former Archers actorGraham Robertsannounced for Grampian in the sixties he also announced at Yorkshire TV. He was given heaps of praise, with many taking to Twitter to thank him for his words. Channel 4 used links featuring the announcer on-screen for a brief period following its launch in 1982, mainly at closedown. Click on his name to hear him talk about his career. Rachael Robertsonjoined Grampian in 1996 replacing Tracey Crawford she also Presented Wize Up. Sin Lloyd Claire Gibb Rolant Prys Davies Jimmy still announced for Grampian until 1979 and never returned after the ITV strike. By August 1998 SMG restructured its broadcasting division. In 1969 Lesley joined BBC Scotland as a Reporter/Presenter. Barra Fitzgibbon A separate team of out-of-vision announcers present the station's overnight strand The Nightshift live each night. One of Radio 4's two senior announcers and, alongside Chris Aldridge, Harriet Cass manages the team of continuity announcers and newsreaders. Naomi Wilkinson Dave Payne Continuity announcers can also be found on digital and satellite channels, but most of these channels make use of pre - recorded announcements. Peter Donaldson has been with Radio Four for almost thirty years. Kay Duncanjoined Grampian Television as a continuity announcer/newsreader in 1985. Sell This Version. Stuart McWilliam She was the Scottish winner of GPOs Interflora competition Girl With The Golden Voice. And so a new Service was begun, and a new tradition in announcing established. Lyn remained at Queens Cross until 1979 and never returned after the ITV strike. Arlene left Grampian in 1993 to join BBC Scotland, she now presents on Forth 1. It is believed that in-vision continuity was last used during the peak viewing hours on BBC TV in the early 1960s, with a link into the Eurovision Song Contest 1963 the last-known example of the corporation's use of in-vision continuity (as well as existing out-of-vision continuity) across the national network. Shortly thereafter Neil left Jamaica and worked as a newsreader and reporter on radio networks in the Dutch Caribbean. David Vickery, Milkshake! Once a best answer has been selected, it will be shown here. Click on his name or photograph to find out more about his career. Lisa Gwilym I also wasn't aware that he used to work for Anglia. i knew he had been around for a bit, but didn't realise he was 37.. he looks so boyish.. He is one of several freelancers who complement Radio 4's full-time continuity announcers and newsreaders, including Peter Donaldson. Martin Wheadon Kelly-Anne Smith Anne Duguidwas a continuity announcer at Grampian in the early seventies .Anne was working for North Of Scotland TV in 1993 when the company put in a bid for the Grampian Television franchise. Rachael continued at Grampian for a short time and presented features for Scottish Passport she eventually moved to BBC in London as an announcer. Barrie now works in TV Management. He has previously worked for National Public Radio, the Arabian Radio Network, and MBC Networks. )David Miles - BBC TV AnnouncerRosanne MacMillan - BBC TV AnnouncerJayne Constantinis - BBC TV AnnouncerManju Malhi - BBC TV AnnouncerMatthew Jackson - BBC TV AnnouncerReg Sanders - BBC TV AnnouncerPeter Offer - BBC TV Announcer Duncan Newmarch - BBC TV AnnouncerKate Walsh - BBC TV Continuity (present day)Nick Spilman - BBC TV ProducerPaul R. Jackson - ResearcherWritten and Directed - Reg Sanders. And we do, of course. Sian Thomas BBC announcers moving message before strictly final leaves viewers in tears, A BBC announcement made before the Strictly final was changed last minute, The BBC announcement moved viewers to tears, The Strictly live final began with the speech. Diana now works for BBC Radio 4 as an announcer /newsreader. They describe changes to programmes and sometimes interrupt broadcasts with urgent news or apologies for faults. BBC Radio 4 - 07/01/2023 PM holds talks with health leaders - Neil Nunes Neil Nunes Neil Nunes is one of Radio 4's freelance continuity announcers. He continued to DJ for Northsound whilst working at Grampian and left the station in 1995. Click on her name to find out more. As well as his newsreading duties on Radio Four, Neil Sleat also works for the World Service. Personal Information Date of Birth: 9th April 1966 Date of Death: Age: 56 Honours: Not Applicable Online Presence Active links are displayed in magenta. Maggie is also a Feng Shui Consultant and Australian Civil Marriage Celebrant. Edit this page yourself. Fiona Pagettwas a DJ at Northsound and freelanced for Grampian in 1993 she went on to Present Eikon for STV. Radio 4 Extra presenters and continuity announcers. "Here's to the live announcers across all channels.". I welcome different accents and dialects but sloppy pronunciation definitely not welcome. and its TV equivalent Question Time are improved as panellists are no longer tempted to end with soundbite punchlines designed to trigger audience applause. Stwnsh links are mostly conducted live whereas Cyw links are mostly pre-recorded. Lynda Thomas All continuity links are pre-recorded in Stornoway and transmitted from BBC Scotland's headquarters in Glasgow.[7]. A mention here for Nuneaton's Jim Lee - a friendly voice who crops up doing continuity and occasional newsreading on Radio 4, also heard on Radio 4 Extra. But these voices are a low-key constant; a rarely changing and vital point of connection. As the praise kept coming in, he took to his profile to thank everyone for their kind words. A Gannett Company. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Channel 5 use announcers on its network of stations; 5*, 5USA and Channel 5. S4C used in-vision continuity throughout broadcast hours from launch in November 1982 until around 1991. Gavin Inskip 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. Nove became a BBC Radio 4 continuity announcer in August 2018 until March 2019, when he began presenting the weekday breakfast show on Scala Radio. Related Content They must be just as at ease with an off-the-cuff remark at the end of The Archers ends as they are when the station goes into technical meltdown leaving them as the only voice we can hear. Since 2009, Red Bee have provided playout facilities for Channel 4. Live from the BBC's Panorama studio, British presenter Richard Dimbleby exhorts the audience at home to note the time on the wall clock behind him. Alun Ceri Jones BBC One continuity announcer Duncan Newmarch made a last-minute shake-up to his speech ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing 2020 final on Saturday, he has confirmed. Did anyone listen to the final programmes on Saturday evening/Sunday morning 9/10 February on Radio 4? Grampians presentation department was closed in June 1998. 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. 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