Duncan Wood is leaving ITV Calendar after 29 years (Image: ITV NEWS) ITV Calendar's main presenter Duncan Wood has made a "tough decision" to leave the show after 19 years. Replies. 1. Reporter and presenter for RTS Yorkshire News Programme of the year @itvcalendar | : michael.billington@itv.com |: 0113 2228756. 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Mr White, who replaces Duncan Wood, said that while the nerves will kick in on the first show part of his strength is to remain calm even if things go wrong. ITV News Calendar airs live across Yorkshire & Lincolnshire on weekdays at 1:55pm, 6pm & 10:30pm. Like the UK, there are defined seasons and the end or start of the year is characterised by modest temperatures - this time of year temperatures usually sit . Tuesday, 2nd May 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Martin Bashir - left BBC in 1999 to join ITV, working on special documentary programmes and features for Tonight. The candidates standing from outside the big three in Hull and East Riding local elections, The field of candidates for local elections in Hull and East Riding includes several representing smaller parties, Oil giant BP makes 4bn profit in three months despite rise in fuel prices. ITV Calendar presenter Duncan Wood has broken his silence on his absence and issued a health update after fans noticed he has been missing from his usual slot for weeks. By Grace Newton Published 23rd Feb 2022, 16:00 BST He said: It will be a bit scary when I hear that theme tune on the first night.. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. ITV News Calendar airs live across Yorkshire & Lincolnshire on weekdays at 1:55pm, 6pm & 10:30pm. In the December of that year, after what was reportedly a gruelling 12 months for the presenter, she returned to the studio in January 2013. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. An MP has accused the BBC of placing "gagging clauses" on staff who fear losing redundancy pay if they speak out about local radio cuts. Mr Sharp said on Friday he felt the issue had become a "distraction" from the corporation's "good work", and confirmed he will stand down at the end of June. #handingthereinsover. Sen Batty meteorologist, currently working for STV. According to property experts at Rightmove, searches for properties near the Oxfordshire village of Chadlington have rocketed since the Amazon Prime TV show launched in 2021. Hull FC's out of contract list and what could come next. Both editions of the programme were broadcast from ITV Yorkshire's Leeds studios. Culture minister Julia Lopez told Dame Diana she would do her best to "get some heads wobbling" at the BBC as she noted the Commons considered the cuts "regretful". Brilliant presenters and also lovely people.. I love my job and all the people I work with. This is a list of current and former on air staff for the ITN produced ITV News broadcasts which are transmitted on ITV. Emily Johnson. This page was last edited on 1 May 2023, at 16:51. Experts say it has put the village back in the spotlight. Married to Richard. Best wishes". Daniel Craig's kids won't get his money 'Inheritance is distasteful', BBC Breakfast's Rachel Burden says she's taking 'time out' from show, Adam Rickitt's presenter wife Katy suffers wardrobe malfunction on ITV 'Doesn't bode well', Katy Rickitt recently swapped her presenting role on GMB to host the news show ITV Calendar, Lorraine Kelly bids farewell to ITV colleague 'Good Luck! However, Katy, who is Coronation Street actor Adam Rickitts wife, shared how shed suffered a slight wardrobe malfunction in the new position. You will be missed. Here are the former presenters of Look north and ITV Calendar and what they are doing now. Christine, 51, has been the . We had some great times on the road! "The countryside still has a real pull with home-hunters, as acre, rural and land are still some of the most popular keyword phrases that people use when searching for their next home.". Dame Diana Johnson, MP for . A former BBC Look North presenting duo who were deputies for the main anchors reunite today as Ian White joins Lara Rostron in the ITV Calendar newsroom. 18:28, 10 MAY 2021. End of an era." Bradford-born Gration announced he was leaving the BBC in 2020, one year after he become a dad for the sixth time. She was the face of the 6pm early evening programme for 20 years alongside her "on-screen husband" Duncan Wood. Views expressed are my own etc. The presenter regularly presents Calendar's main 6pm news programme but has been absent recently. Christine, 51, has been the main co-anchor on Calendar since 2001, when she first appeared with Geoff Druett and in more recent years alongside Duncan Wood. She 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. ITV News Calendar tweeted a video earlier in which Duncan thanked his loyal viewers, in the video he said: "I'm sorry I haven't been with you for a while, it's been because of ill health. She announced her exit last month as she penned an emotional goodbye on social media. One penned: Who knew that would happen!, A second replied: But I see you kept your head above water., Another joked: Can see right through you mmmm xx., Katy Rickitt details TV return weeks after quitting GMB role[INSIGHT]Ranvir Singh issues apology to GMB co-star after show exit 'Missed it'[PICTURES]Adam Rickitt's presenter wife gets emotional on LAST day at GMB[VIDEO]. As seen in: ITV News. Have a nice day.. He also welcomed a herd of cows to the famous Diddly Squat Farm. There are so many roles in TV and media that young people may have never considered as a career. Manali Lukha. The presenter revealed last week that she will be switching over to ITV Calendar as one of the shows main anchors. He had a real connection with the public who saw him as one of their own. . ITV News new presenter Ian White Ms Rostron jumped ship earlier this year and started to present Calendar in April, replacing ITV's long-time anchor Christine Talbot who left in 2021. John Shires joined Calendar in 1989 and has been a regular presenter and reporter on the programme ever since. A list of guests taking part in ceremonial roles as part of the King and Queen Consort's coronation service has been released by Buckingham Palace.. More than 50 people, including . 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An MP has accused the BBC of placing "gagging clauses" on staff who fear losing redundancy pay if they speak out about local radio cuts. Joined July 2011. New ITV Calendar presenter Lara Rostron with veteran newsreader Angela Rippon (Image: Twitter/@LaraRostronTV) ITV News Calendar has announced that viewers will . In March, Christine tweeted about the departures of friends and fellow ITV News presenters Gaynor Barnes and John Shires, who announced they were retiring. Aside from ditching fishing waders for frocks, more importantly it is a real honour and privilege to present a show I grew up watching and to be entrusted to relay all the daily hard work of a really incredible team to a county Ill always call home. Photo: National World. I love behind the scenes stuff x, added a fourth. Yes it was freezing and windy this morning, might not miss getting up before the sun!. Calendar news, ITV Yorkshire Correspondent & Presenter. 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Leeds United Kingdom. ", Peter Lane, one of Wood's former colleagues said: "Happy new adventures boss! Hundreds of people started live-tweeting their reactions to his final show. . I wish you all the best, and many thanks for not only your cheeky smile, but also for your professional journalism. His message came after the show played clips of some of Duncan's best moments over the years. But ITV News Calendar announced this evening (Friday) that the pair are now set to leave the team, based in Leeds. The TV star will front ITV Calendar's news for. Adam and Katy have been married since 2014 and live in a stunning Cheshire home together. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. saying she was thrilled to be working alongside Duncan Wood on the renowned news and weather show ITV Calendar. For some of you itll mean seeing more of me, for some of you less for a while (you may need a break!) She said that local presenters like David Burns often known as "Burnsy" have had to reapply for jobs, with only one being successful. Hardcore coronation fans already camped outside Buckingham Palace, HMV to reopen original flagship store after four year closure, Mller recall Cadbury desserts because of Listeria contamination, Nurses strike continues: Major disruption for NHS services in England, Additional flight to evacuate Britons from Sudan today, Ryanair cancels 220 flights over May 1 bank holiday due to strikes. The back-rower is off-contract at the end of the season. In January 2012, it was announced on air on Calendar that Christine had been diagnosed with breast cancer and would be taking a break from the programme for her treatment and recovery. Hundreds of people started live-tweeting their reactions to his final show, Sign up to our free email alerts for the top Celebs & TV stories sent straight to your e-mail. Tragically, the broadcasting legend died suddenly in June 2022. Co-presenter Duncan Wood said: "I am looking forward to starting a new chapter on ITV News Calendar with Lara. ITV has confirmed the broadcast journalist who will replace long-serving Christine Talbot on Calendar's 6pm news programme. Revealing the blunder, Katy penned: Today @JonMitchellITV has been showing me why wearing green doesnt bode well for the weather!!. We want to help young people find out more about the industry., Donnelly said: Were incredibly proud to have partnered with the Princes Trust on this project over the last two years and we hope we can help change many more young lives together in the years ahead.. "YorkshireIm on my way! The huge quarterly profit figure has led to critics claiming the profits are undeserved while many are struggling to heat their homes due to rising fuel costs. Katy recently made the switch to ITV Calendar from her GMB role for the rest of the year. From a promising engineer who ran a drugs empire to fund her lavish lifestyle, to a serial sex offender who groomed a vulnerable young boy, these are some of the most notable cases heard by the Hull courts this month. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Many fans have been left devastated by the news. Presenter Duncan Wood previously said that among the funnier moments on Calendar was Christine walking on set in a traffic wardens uniform, which was "particularly memorable". My very last BBC Look North bulletin with Paul Hudson after 25 years as I prepare to leave the BBC for pastures new! Photo: BBC, After nearly three decades in television, ITV Calendar's Christine Talbot announced she was leaving in August 2021. She often also shares exclusive videos with The Yorkshire Post - so keep an eye out. "It's a tough decision but one Ive thought long and hard about. He also welcomed a herd of cows to the . Talbot stepped down from the show in the summer of 2021, having worked with on-screen 'husband' Duncan Wood since the 1990s. February 2009 to September 2013 [ edit] Andrea Benfield journalist and presenter, ITV News: Wales at Six. She said: Its going to be an emotional day as we say goodbye to these two @itvcalendar legends, my dear friends @GaynorLBarnes and @johnshiresitv after more than 30 years. Dame Diana Johnson, MP for Hull North, told the House of Commons that local radio is being "trashed" as the corporation makes moves to reduce unique local programming. News correspondent/presenter ITV Yorkshire. Rostron has lived in North Yorkshire since 2012. 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. Her fans were quick to comment on the post as they expressed excitement over her upcoming appearance on ITV Calendar. So, when the much-loved host stepped down from the ITV news programme last month there was, unsurprisingly, an outpouring of sadness across the county. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Best known for fronting shows including Saturday Night Takeaway, Im A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! The programme showed a montage of his older reporting days and viewers took to social media to say an emotional goodbye to the long-time anchor.