Duncan received hundreds of messages, leading to confess he was "overwhelmed". With no. ITV Calendar's Head of News, Mark Hayman, said: "Duncan has made a huge contribution to television in the region, covering the biggest stories of the last two decades. "If I had one wish for any family I've met during my time at Calendar it would be for Ben's mother Kerry, her parents and her daughter to get the answers they deserve," he added. Duncan broke his. Duncan started his career as a reporter at a local newspaper in Sunderland . But after a lot of thought Ive decided the time is right for me to start the next chapter of my life and see whats round the next corner!. However, ITV confirmed that he was. "North" (north, west, and south west Yorkshire; north Derbyshire) Jon was the longest serving weather presenter on ITV having first appeared on Yorkshire Television screens in 1989 as a stand-in for the then YTV weatherman Bob Rust. But after a lot of thought I've decided the time is right for me to start the next chapter of my life and see what's round the next corner. Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Cutbacks in ITV regional news coverage in early 2009 meant that its seventeen regions would be cut down to nine to "save costs", and regional news programmes would become pan-regional. Good Morning Britain 's Katy Rickitt, 37, has sent in a message of support to ITV News Calendar presenter Duncan Wood, after fans noticed he wasn't in his usual slot. 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Co-presenter Duncan Wood said: "I am looking forward to starting a new chapter on ITV News Calendar with Lara. ITV Calendars Head of News, Mark Hayman: Duncan has made a huge contribution to television in the region, covering the biggest stories of the last two decades. In the latter part of the 1980s, Calendar expanded its lunchtime bulletin into a half-hour magazine show, Calendar Lunchtime Live. Upon gaining the Belmont transmitter in 1974 from Anglia Television, which served south Lincolnshire and north Norfolk, the programme developed a regional opt-out service for the area within the main programme. Duncan started his career as a reporter at a local newspaper in Sunderland before going on to write for a number of national titles. Duncan's first programme was an outside broadcast at Sheffield Town Hall on 27 May, 2003, as Sheffield United were given a civic reception after their play off final. Duncan Wood is to leave ITV News Calendar after 19 years as the programme presenter. The Big Breakfast to return to Channel 4 this August. Speaking on his exit he said: "It's been an incredible honour and privilege to be allowed into the front rooms of millions of homes across the region for almost two decades. The presenter of the news channel . "I was smelling the ink, seeing the presses rolling". Click to read interviews with Duncan's fellow nominee,Stewart Whiteand category winnerHarry Gration. Duncan also hosted Tyne Tees North East Sports programming including the Tyne Tees Match highlights programme. ITV Calendar confirms new presenter who will replace Christine Talbot for 6pm news with Duncan Wood ITV has confirmed the broadcast journalist who will replace long-serving Christine. Lara said: "I am thrilled to be joining the ITV Calendar team and to have the opportunity to work alongside Duncan Wood as we share the region's news each night with a wonderful audience. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The restaurateur has been a Richard Sharp has resigned as BBC chairman after conceding a report found he breached the governance Shakespeares comedy Twelfth Night is being adapted by CBeebies. He moved into broadcasting at Metro FM in Newcastle, before beginning his 32 years in television as the sports presenter at ITV Tyne Tees. Disney+ is here in the UK and if paid for an annual subscription can save viewers 15%, giving you access to Disney and Pixar films, and popular series such as The Mandalorian. "Yorkshire is my home; I moved here with my husband and young family in 2012 and fell in love with the place and the people right from the very start. Take great care missus! The programme ran concurrently with a similar Tyne Tees programme, Good Morning North for North East viewers. Lara will present her first programme at the start of April. During the 1970s and early 1980s, Calendar's output consisted of a main evening programme alongside lunchtime and late night bulletins on weekdays; weekend bulletins were not introduced until June 1988. Lots and lots of love and hope to see you soon x.". Mr Wood, who has been away from work with health issues, will say farewell to Calendar viewers in a recorded message on the programme on Thursday. The presenter regularly presents Calendar's main 6pm news programme but has been absent recently. Im sorry I missed your message in the whirlwind of the week. Career . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Sharing the clip, he wrote: "Thankyou #ITV for 32 great yrs, almost two decades of which I spent @itvcalendar. "We are very sad that he has decided that it's time to leave us and we wish him the very best of luck in the future.". ITV Calendar, the long-running regional news programme broadcast across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, has bid farewell to one of its long-standing presenters, after Duncan Wood announced his departure from the show on air. He went on to cover some huge stories in his time on air, reporting on everything from the Bollywood Oscars to the disappearance of toddler Ben Needham on the Greek island of Kos. 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In addition to telling the days news, his sense of fun and on-screen relationship with weather presenter Jon Mitchell have established him as a favourite with viewers. Christine trained at Lancashire Polytechnic's School of Journalism from 198485. New O2 customers, or existing customers who are upgrading their plan, can get up to 6 free months of Disney+. She has covered many of the. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Scrapping housing targets will cost renters 200 a year, claims Labour, Pensioner hit with ridiculous 270 fine for stopping outside Leeds Bradford Airport. An ITV star has quit the network after 19 years. In response to her kind message, Duncan wrote: So sorry Im not there for your last shows! Duncan has not confirmed yet what his next move will be although he has recently been absent from the airwaves with health problems. "It's a tough decision but one Ive thought long and hard about. The presenter regularly presents Calendar's main 6pm news programme but has been absent recently. RTS Regional Presenter nominee Duncan Wood reflects on the past year, and his life at ITV Calendar. Duncan started his career as a reporter at a local newspaper in Sunderland before going on to write for a number of national titles. The responsibility is huge. EC4Y 8EN, Royal Television Society 2023. Both editions of the programme were broadcast from ITV Yorkshire's Leeds studios. More info. "But after a lot of thought I've decided the time is right for me to start the next chapter of my life and see what's round the next corner. Duncan is a former journalist who began his career on a local newspaper in Sunderland before moving into radio presenting at Newcastles Metro FM. Ive been fortunate to make many lifelong friends through the programme, and to have worked with some exceptionally talented people on and off screen. Lara has years of experience working as a presenter and reporter in Yorkshire, the North East and around the UK. The then remaining sub-regional elements were: Both sub-regional editions utilise exactly the same presenters and studio/set, therefore one of the two opt-outs depending on the day's news is pre-recorded 'as live' shortly before broadcast.[7]. Duncan was also given his own show Wood you Believe It and interviewed star names in the One to One series for ITV Yorkshire. ITV Calendar, the long-running regional news programme broadcast across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, has bid farewell to one of its long-standing presenters, after Duncan Wood announced his . We are very sad that he has decided that it's time to leave us and we wish him the very best of luck in the future.". 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Duncan, who has worked in television for more than three decades, became synonymous with Calendar. [3] and now works as a freelance presenter and journalist. She then joined BBC North West as a presenter and reporter for North West Tonight. The back-rower is off-contract at the end of the season. The separate late night bulletins are also retained and[8] localised weather forecasts were introduced. ITV News Calendar presenter Christine Talbot announced this evening that she is leaving the programme after 20 years. She was also named Journalist of the Year by the Yorkshire Royal Television Society in 2015. On 29 June 2012, Talbot spoke to local newspaper Yorkshire Evening Post about her illness. He said: "It's been an incredible honour and privilege to be allowed into the front rooms of millions of homes across the region for almost two decades, building up a relationship with ITV Calendar's wonderful viewers, and telling their amazing stories. But just who is he and where is he going next? Duncan Wood has announced he is leaving ITV Calendar after 19 years, Former Calendar presenter Christine Talbot with long-time co-host Duncan Wood. He said in his farewell message: Its been an incredible honour and privilege to be allowed into the front rooms of millions of homes across the region for almost two decades, building up a relationship with ITV Calendars wonderful viewers, and telling their amazing stories. Duncan Wood has been a part of Calendar for 19 years (Picture: ITV) ITV Calendar, the long-running regional news programme broadcast across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, has bid farewell.
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