Cameraman Andy Brecken joined ITV Border in 2003 as a site hand. Broadcaster John Myers has died at the age of 60. [7][8], Following a survey of Isle of Man viewers in autumn 2008,[9] coverage of the Isle of Man was transferred from ITV Border to ITV Granada in July 2009. Local productions are now attributed on-screen to 'ITV News and Current Affairs Border' and ITV Border. Take a look at the safety measures we've put in place for this to happen - @PamRoyleITV explains. For the Grand Final, they will be from 80 and 380. Rate this. 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. Published 19 February 2013. Please report any comments that break our rules. Born in Tynemouth North Shields, Michael, 71, lives in Surrey with his wife, Nita, with whom he has three sons and five grandchildren. ICC Players rankings: Ravi Ashwin has been a star in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. She was speaking in her capacity as a novelist, rather than as a television presenter. Accordingly, Border launched on Friday 1 September 1961,[3] the 14th ITV station to go to air. [21] The transfer took effect from 13 December 2006, although Border news programmes still carry stories about Berwick-upon-Tweed due to its proximity to the eastern Scottish Borders. "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. 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. "They're all great but they treat nudity as a shock tactic, to get you scrutinising other people's bodies," says Kat, who says their podcast conversations are about "empowerment" and "it's audio only, so you're not distracted by what you're looking at - it's very intimate". Whiteley presented the regional BBC One programme Inside Out East until it was cancelled in 2020. BMX Beat 'World Championships' was a 4 part TV special produced by Border TV for ITV Network UK. [14] By May 1995, Grampian had bought out Border's stake in the company. BLOG: There can only be a few people who can be counted as true television personalities, in front of the camera are the presenters and behind them are the production staff. The bathrobes aren't on for long though - they strip off with their interviewee just before the conversation begins. She is now the team's reporter for Dumfries and Galloway. [20][21] ITV proposed re-introducing a full news service exclusively for the Border region, including the return of half-hour editions of Lookaround and short news bulletins, as well as introducing a weekly current affairs programme for the region. 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. India, whose marriage ended when her son was three, added: "My life finally feels whole. [12] In 1996, he left the post[12] but remained on the board. The former BBC Radio Cumbria and Border TV presenter's death at the age of 60 was announced by his son Scott via social media on 1 June. "Border TV may introduce cuts" The Guardian (19592003); 4 September 1975; "Names of companies awarded new ITV franchises will be announced tomorrow" By David Hewson. Since then he has worked in the technical and camera departments as well as outside broadcasts. For the semi-final shows, tickets will be priced between 30 and 290. Editors' Code of Practice. CARLISLE 25101 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. The lead presenters were announced as the then North East Tonight South edition presenters Ian Payne and Pam Royle. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old? From then on, Border only used network designs for idents; as from 28 October 2002, Border idents featuring a celebrity with the ITV1 logo with the word Border underneath were used for local programming only. Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Fiona Marley Paterson Credit: ITV News Border Fiona Marley Paterson joined ITV Border in July 2013 as South Lakes reporter. Paul Bell joined the team in 2011 as planning editor, in charge of sourcing and setting up the stories you see on the programme. 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. TV Shows. 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. Myers, John 2nd June 2019 in Talent Profiles John was born in Carlisle. We are looking back 20 years to 2001 when Border Television celebrated its 40th anniversary. "I had slicked back hair, a sharp suit, and looked confident. The launch of Channel 4 in 1982 also bolstered Border's network portfolio providing extra finance for many of the new programmes being produced from the Carlisle studios (themselves being expanded) and commissioning to make a number of programmes, most notably Land of the Lakes (presented by Melvyn Bragg), a music show entitled Bliss (hosted by Muriel Gray) and Border's very first sitcom, The Groovy Fellers with Jools Holland and Rowland Rivron.[10]. A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital in Bristol after a serious crash near the Gloucestershire border with Wales. In , Andrew was a continuity announcer and newsreader with Border TV (1989 1996). A sub-regional service for the south of Scotland was reintroduced in January 2014. When describing her favourite part of working at ITV Border, Catherine says "the people are what makes this job so special.". ITV Border's regional news service began on 1 September 1961 from studios at Harraby, Carlisle. [27] The bespoke local programming is not seen in Cumbria, where network programming continues to air. John was born in Carlisle. The daring duo were keen to explore issues surrounding body image and nudity for their podcast, which is released by BBC Radio Sheffield, where they are both reporters. It's caught my breath, it's been actually quite emotional in that respect.". Outside of work Tim enjoys walking in the Lake District, taking part in sports and spending time with his wife and daughter. "I was called for a job interview and knew this was my chance," said India. "I remember in our newsroom when transsexual people featured in the news and it was considered a joke. The broadcaster suffered various cuts to his face, a bloodied nose and is . Tim's favourite part of working at ITV Border is "meeting so many different people who all have their own stories to tell.". "To my shame, I would join in because I had a fear that people could see through the act I was putting on. But then "you relax a bit and there's a real trust, because to get naked with someone is quite a big deal". [7], More industrial problems were to follow in November 1982 when Border closed for a month in a dispute over new technology, which ended only after letters asking for an improvement in industrial relations were withdrawn. Fiona Marley Paterson joined ITV Border in July 2013 as South Lakes reporter. Before joining Border, Peter was with 'The Scotsman' since 2005, working across the Scottish Government and Business briefs before rising to the rank of Deputy Editor. When describing working at Border, Paul says "it's the close relationship we have with the local communities that makes us special. [22][23] On 12 September 2007, Grade announced plans to close ITV Border and merge the region with ITV Tyne Tees.[24]. Initially producing short evening bulletins and a topical magazine programme called Focus, Lookaround would become the station's flagship daily programme later on in the decade. Comments have been closed on this article. I was asked to present a new series called Screen Test that was intended as the summer-break replacement for Blue Peter. The music was retained from the generic look. Ticket prices vary for Eurovision 2023. The company was dissolved on 7 February 2023. [29] From mid-March 2015, the split Border Scotland service became available to satellite viewers, replacing Border (England) in the relevant area.[30]. The Times (London, England), Thursday, 16 March 2000; pg. More info. 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. Ian Payne (Ian Robert Payne) was born on 25 November, 1968 in Ipswich, United Kingdom, is a Presenter. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Its not a million miles away from what I was doing during my early days at Border. Sharuna loves nothing better than to turn her ideas into original, compelling content. I need to be true to myself.". Before joining ITV Border, Paul worked as a series producer at Sky News, a news editor at Sky Sports News and and assistant news editor at TV:AM. Popular As. I've not had the test," she says. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Comments have been closed on this article. As a journalist at ITV Border, he has covered everything from the Cumbrian floods, the Derrick Bird shootings, and the foot and mouth outbreak to the Lockerbie bombing trial in the Netherlands. Their version was mildly well suited, as the contents of the traditional Border logo were recognisable in the "V" segment of the logo. A destroyed Russian tank sits in Ukraine on March 1, 2023 amid ongoing fighting. Presenter Dan Walker has reached out to the driver involved in the accident which left him with painful injuries - and said he wants to resolve it without the courts. Fiona started her broadcasting career with Radio 210 in Reading and the BBC in Manchester. Michael (left) with Judith Hann and William Woollard, 'I keep in touch with my fellow Tomorrows World presenters, Judith Hann and Maggie Philbin'. 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. The incident happened on the B4228 in Tiddenham at around 11am and the road . The TV service previously covered the Isle of Man from 26 March 1965 until 15 July 2009. Outside of work, Andy enjoys travelling, spending time with his wife and listening to heavy metal music. Outside of work Samantha enjoys spending time with her husband and friends, wandering the fells, visiting the theatre or hiding from the rain in a coffee shop with a good book. Guys would gather around having a laugh. Jago started her career at Vibe FM radio station, working her way up from researcher to become the co-presenter on the breakfast show. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to ITV Border TV presenters (1961 present). The messages I tell myself aren't always true.". Peter is one of Scotland's most experienced political journalists with a wealth of experience in covering Westminster and Holyrood. Peter MacMahon joined ITV Border in September 2013 as the new Scotland Political Editor. Hannah's favourite part of working at ITV Border is "no two days are ever the same. "Finally exhausted, I stopped fighting and went with the flow.". Throughout its history until its rebranding as "ITV Border", Border Television used the same logo, an abstract symbol known affectionately by locals as "the chopsticks". So I would be a bit laddish to hide my true feelings. The then remaining sub-regional elements were: On 14 January 2013, the news service was relaunched and rebranded as ITV News Lookaround. "For five years I led a secret double life, flip-flopping between male and female in two different cities. Catherine worked as a programme editor with ITN for 12 years before joining ITV in 2007. I hope one day that Ill read the news again too.". ", Jenny chips in: "People have been so open and totally honest - that is what flabbergasted me. I got interested in music at school where I had great fun writing songs and playing my guitar a bit like Lonnie Donegan. [20] Rumours over its future persistently dogged Border and it trod a difficult path to balance the interests of three different nations. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. On 23 May 2012, ITV announced proposals for further changes on its regional news programming, with "some content replaced with aggregate of news from several regions" and an expansion in sub-regional coverage. BMX Beat World Champs (1987- ) 30 min | Sport. Russia accuses Ukraine of cross-border incursion. 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). Raymond Snoddy Media Editor. 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. One day I will be doing a story about Sellafield the next about a Roman Dig in Maryport. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Mr Walker was hit by a car and "could have died" in the horror crash in Sheffield on Monday, February 20. In April 1999, the opt-out was extended to cover Dumfries and Galloway and a dedicated Scottish news bulletin was introduced on weekday lunchtimes. Allan was one of the Border TV veteran announcers, working at the station from 1961 to 1988. Following the merger of ITV Border's service with that of ITV Tyne Tees, the Border studios were closed and demolished in 2010. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. He is Read Profile Roberts, Karen 1st January 2018 in Talent Profiles Karen is a former Border Television continuity announcer. Stars: Andy Ruffell, Gaz Top. The licence for the region was transferred from Border Television to ITV Broadcasting Limited in November 2008. Im not a scientist I always say that Im not really good at anything but Im quite good at most things. 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. [29] The programme continues to be broadcast from Gateshead with extra journalists recruited for newsgathering in the Border region, including a Scottish political editor in Edinburgh, a sports correspondent and district reporters. In another one, with the same sequence against a backdrop of spinning discs and blue and purple colours. The regulator also ordered ITV to reopen the former Border Scotland service previously utilized for split news bulletins and simulcasts of select STV programming. [14], ITV Tyne Tees & Border was formed on 25 February 2009, with Lookaround and North East Tonight titles retained for the 6pm programme and late bulletin each weekday, whilst shorter bulletins were known simply as Tyne Tees & Border News.[16][17]. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. [3], Two applications were received, one from Solway Television and another from Border Television. Samantha Parker joined ITV Border as west Cumbria reporter in May 2010. As this led into the summer holiday period, Border asked for a launch delay as the break would affect advertising revenue. He was also , Sue was a continuity announcer at Border (1988 1995). 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.