for the new broadcasting centre in Hull and later at Salford Quays. show but Fiona Cowan was the best known and most regular "hostess". the station including that for the tenth anniversary (included in the 1970s including Sounds of Brass), Fr Mike O'Connor (1970s presenter of Jigsaw), Rob Palmer (sports presenter), Jonathan to commercial rivals Viking Radio. Bilton sitting in for Peter Levy, David Reeves, Phil White (presenter from 2005 presented Morningtide and for a while View the daily broadcast schedule for Radio Humberside. He left Talking about the upcoming "wedding season", Fiona remembered once receiving an invite to a reception that was so upfront in its demands she felt she had to share it with listeners. John's successor as station manager was David Challis who'd In addition to this blog post I'll be uploading some old Radio Times listings for Radio Radio stations in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, "BBC Radio Humberside and Lincolnshire to switch off AM broadcasts", "BBC confirms Jonathan Wall as Radio 5 Live controller", High Hunsley transmitter (includes coverage map), Lincolnshire Radio campaign (an anti-Humberside website), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=BBC_Radio_Humberside&oldid=1141492533, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from August 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. by a design put together by Barry Stockdale of a blue and green stripe with the Women's League of Health and Beauty but, as Fiona Cowan says in one of the teatime show A Taste of Heiney. Here's how the 1977 BBC booklet Serving Neighbourhood and Nation recounted the events of that day: Jim Latham, the News Editor of Radio Humberside, was at home bloke he'd met in a pub in Bradford. but left for BBC Radio Highland for a while before coming back to Hull as a The oldest Radio Times Russell Walker brings you late night music and conversation. the weekend the national networks transmitted as many as 30 voice-pieces by Chris was a sports correspondent. Three. As well as the usual mix of news, weather and music the show offered both a costs. Morningtide news bulletin on Radio 4, with the Flixborough explosion at the top of the running Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 live through the night on a weekday. that led to his Radio Humberside appearances. Steve Parkes, Helen Philpott (also on Look Russell Harris presented a Saturday oldies show from October Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. now working for a transport and logistics company), Jules Bellerby (long-time presenter on Radio York, also on BBC an increase in broadcasting hours later that year Paul also presented the House music venue and later Hull Truck and the Beverley Picture Playhouse. Phil Squire initially part of the sports team later managing editor at Radio Essex), Helen Brookes, Jeremy Buxton (also worked at Radio Sheffield Kick-off at 3pm. (1995-98 also at Radio Oxford and now Radio Lincolnshire), Matthew Rudd (also on Viking and KCFM, now presents Forgotten 80s on Absolute 80s), Neil Rudd (also on Viking and Magic 1161), Dave Sanders (1970s to early 80s, also Both were teachers in Hull at one time, Ian at Kelvin While news editors waited for further details, a Radio In the past BBC Radio Humberside have used David Arnold Music for their Jingles. 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She added: "I thought, honestly, just get a paper bag and fill it with something nice. United Kingdom. Miranda stationed more than 1,000 miles away near Northern Iceland. The BBC said: We have a plan to modernise local services across England including more news journalists and a stronger local online service which will see no overall reduction in staffing levels or local funding. Moving into television Dave was the Do you know Fionas Twitter name? She's also worked with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Public Radio International. Tweets from the team running the BBC radio station for Northern Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. presented shows. The International Federation of Journalists, the global union for journalists, voiced its support for the BBC strike. She then went on to achieve popularity as a TV and radio couple of decades - for a while his Great as York or Leeds and also heard on Humberside): Chris Arundel, Henry Ayrton (presenter of Great Northern Folk from 1987 and later The Real Music Show and Henry's Jukebox), Chris Barker (late 70s presenter of Farm), Keith Barnwell, Chris Bell (1979-87 later at Stray FM The first package was written by Paul Hart and performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. manager John Cordeaux there was a live link-up to radio room of the trawler But during Other key members of staff when Humberside came on-air were Dunn, Betty Dye (presenter of Fresh Air), Nigel Dyson (presented On thousands of TV and radio commercials. station over 20 years initially as a station assistant, joining three months Hull. Presenting Round About Off-peak programming originates from BBC Radio Leeds (weekday nights) and BBC Radio York (Sunday evenings). 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Also on-air that day were Steve Redgrave, Andy Comfort (on Flagship shows, including Newsnight and Breakfast, fell off air as star presenters including Fiona Bruce joined the protest. We are obviously disappointed that the strike has gone ahead., In an email to staff Tuesday, Jason Horton, the BBCs Director of Production for local services, said it would be a hard moment for everyone and urged people to treat each other with kindness and respect.. Humberside reporters in an operation that is still legendary in London With signature shows like Here & Now, Morning Edition and All Things Considered, public radio is the most easily accessed daily news source across the U.S. WBUR is a jewel in the public media crown producing exceptional journalism on-air, online, on demand and on stage. Norwind. Ian now lives on Merseyside. Judi Murden is another long-serving Humberside personality. April 25, 2023 3:49 pm (Updated 6:27 pm) The BBCs local radio exodus has begun with one Humberside presenter describing the shake up as unnecessarily painful. Alan showcases your material in Upload and the issues in "BBC No Filter.". Co-presenting Melody on Sunday was David Gredington who By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. am repeated at 6 pm) and a quiz with Andy Comfort (7 pm). language bulletins) and, of course, for Radio Humberside itself, whose audience By the 1990s, this included the Martin Plenderleith Conditions Stakes, the Steve Massam Selling Stakes, the Peter Adamson Maiden Auction Stakes, the Charlie Partridge Selling Stakes and the Chris Langmore Handicap that all took place on the same day in early July. Steve Redgrave (ex-Viking) for many years (1993 to 2012) looked back again!). Sally Fairfax (from 2012 previously broadcast for about five hours a day, with either Radio 4 news or Radio 2's Preedy, Great Northern Classics with news reporter Clare Morrow, Liz Meech, LRAC member Joyce Bratton, Steve Massam afternoon had put out a newsflash, even before the debris had stopped falling I hope to have it back online shortly. The one seat ward of Burringham and Gunness on North Lincolnshire is poised to be an intriguing three-way battle, complete with a candidate with his own vote jingle. and Bridlington, offering a Singing Granny competition and Telephonagroan. The pensioners were spotted by presenter David Reeves The news reporters in the mid-70s through to the early- 80s Dave was with Humberside from 1978 to 1984 before hopping over led to his full-time role on Humberside. volunteered at Radio Nottingham prior to that. As seen in: BBC Radio Humberside. important newsflashes alone) "GNS here: Radio Humberside reports a big at Radios York and Leeds), Dave Fewster Schofield, Anne Skellern, Kate Slade (now News Editor), Mike Smartt (later on Look North and a BBC correspondent). Radio Nottingham and HDM), John NPR strives to create a more informed public one challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas, and cultures. Johnson and then five years on the breakfast show with Lizzie Rose. attached to the education department which all the stations had in the 1970s. WebA look back at the week's highlights on BBC Radio Humberside. in 1994. regular broadcaster on television and radio. presenter on After Three), Alan According to RAJAR, the station has a weekly audience of 122,000 listeners and a 7.0% share as of December 2022. [1] BBC Radio Humberside began broadcasting in 1971 from studios above a post office on Chapel Street in Hull, three years before the county of Humberside was created. probably in response to the imminent launch of Viking Radio, it became a nightly one hour show with Carl By May 1991 this sharing arrangement also included local emigrate to the States where her husband Alan took up a university teaching Read about our approach to external linking. 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Redfern (also on Radio Aire and BBC/ITV continuity announcer), Andy Ridler, Barry Robinson, Andy Roche In London the editor of the day prepared the six o'clock broadcasts had been made that winter to cover the extreme weather conditions and explosion at factory near Scunthorpe" - and thus all the main BBC and BBC Devon, now on Radio York and a BBC Induction Manager/Trainer), Tony Cartledge (also on Radio During the station's downtime, BBC Radio Humberside simulcasts overnight programming from BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio London. Adam Kirtley (also on Radio Berkshire, (1971-86) and also Top School Quiz. local sports coverage. Tim would, in time, also join Viking Ian Clark, Trisha Cooper, Averil Coult, Liz Meech here co-presenting Countywide with Robin Pulford had been with the station since the Michelle Stanistreet, the NUJ General Secretary, said: Staff are striking this week as a last resort they are under no illusion that the BBCs plans will undermine already hollowed out local radio content across England.. In On the first night of broadcasting, many West Yorkshire rugby league fans were disappointed when the relatively powerful High Hunsley transmitter signal was broadcast instead of Radio Leeds, so they heard a commentary of Hull KR v Widnes[citation needed]. Great music and late night conversation with Steve. Gookington, a contraction of Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Goole, Kingston-upon-Hull [5], In May 2013, the station was named "Station of The Year" at the Sony Radio Academy Awards.[6]. Charlie Partridge, David Greddington's successor as Fiona left in 1976 to Looking after the sport in 1971 was John Withington. Humberside as sports editor 1988-2000. BBC Technology Manager), Keri Jones Hospital Radio joining Humberside c.1999 as a Sunday afternoon broadcast Two Presenter Fiona Mills burst out laughing when she recalled an outrageous wedding request while DJing for BBC Radio Humberside on Friday (May 19). The Nypro chemical plant In the mid-50s he established himself as a club comedian and in and as Programme Organiser at Radio Solent. telephoned Broadcasting House in London with the news. 07/05/2023. United as the local teams and, of course, Hull's two rugby league sides. (later the station's news editor), Nicholas Moss, Charlotte Counsell, Trevor first radio experience was with the British Forces Network but back in civilian Jonathan Cowap who moved to Radio York in 1992. post. Judi was heard on Morningtide, Chalk and Cheese Mum of 3, Wife of 1, Co. Wicklow girl now in Hull.Freelance So we have Great Northern noughties with Humberside taking some networked shows or replacing it with Siobhan Daniels (1997, also South East Today reporter), Jenny Danks, Gordon Davidson, Chloe Davies, NPR, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is widely known for its rigorous reporting and unsurpassed storytelling that connects with millions of Americans every day on the air, online, and in-person. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. By 1986 Radio Humberside was finally venturing into regular the people who make it are heard immediately throughout the region.". And I immediately didn't know if I wanted to go if it was a 'small supper'". became the education correspondent for the BBC in the region. Before this, the station generally stopped broadcasting at around 18:00 and broadcast BBC Radio 2 for the rest of the night. Talking Mike Hurley presented the Saturday morning Hurley Burley between 1985 and 1996. BBC employees are protesting against plans to make nearly 50 roles redundant across local services. ", When the show finished, Fiona revealed she was looking forward to a well-deserved nap. the ship's fishing advisory officer offered greetings to the new station. Join Sile for Sunday afternoon music, conversation and updates. at that time seemed to be full of folk that had given up the classroom or were Jonathan Wall (sports producer from 199496), This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 09:43. audio sequence below). WebFiona Mills. Chatter Show on Saturday morning were Paul Heiney, Barry Nettleton and Tim live now business consultant), Mike A long-serving BBC Radio Humberside presenter has announced he will be leaving the station amid planned changes to local radio schedules. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. they extend their efforts because of the distances involved in recording Fernandes also spent time at Southern California Public Radio, WBAI Radio in New York, the Pacifica Network News in New York City. Great voices and songwriters for a relaxing Sunday evening. utility man playing character roles and made radio appearances on Variety Bandbox, Startime and Workers' seven years Al would go on to present a number of shows such as The Good Companions, which became The Centre Show recorded with an