Meet the nominees: ITV Calendar's Duncan Wood Get the biggest TV headlines, recaps and insider knowledge straight to your inbox. 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. People stick with you, It is something he clearly feels very passionate about. Wood is the latest to depart the local news show with weather forecaster Jon Mitchell departing the airwaves after more than three decades last month.
Duncan Wood departs Calendar News - ATV Today He went from office boy to Managing Director. Its a nostalgic image, and one that drove Wood into journalism. He hated them with a passion.. Duncan, who has been away from work with health issues, will say farewell to Calendar viewers in a recorded message on tonights edition of the programme on ITV Yorkshire at 6 pm.
Find out about ITV News' Duncan Wood Lara will present her first programme at the start of April. We are very sad that he has decided that its time to leave us and we wish him the very best of luck in the future.. She started her career as a print journalist on local papers before moving into television and joining the BBC. He has been in TV for 32 years, starting his screen career as a sports presenter at ITV Tyne Tees before becoming the North Of England correspondent and stand-in presenter for breakfast show GMTV. He moved into broadcasting at Metro FM in Newcastle, before beginning his 32 years in television as the sports presenter at ITV Tyne Tees. ITV Calendar presenter Duncan Wood to leave show after 19 years following health-related absence ITV Calendar have confirmed that presenter Duncan Wood is to leave the programme. Her first programme with Duncan Wood was on Tuesday 27 May 2003 at 6pm. It says it all that both Harry and Stewart are nominated yet again. Scrapping housing targets will cost renters 200 a year, claims Labour, Pensioner hit with ridiculous 270 fine for stopping outside Leeds Bradford Airport. Since 2001, Talbot has been the main co-anchor of Calendar, appearing with Geoff Druett until Friday 23 May 2003 and is now currently alongside Duncan Wood. ITV went on to share clips of his best moments over the years and said that he had "had a ball". Calendar's first presenter was Jonathan Aitken. He has been recognised by the Royal Television Society, the O2 Awards, the Yorkshire Choice Awards and the Yorkshire Society, who named him Media Personality of the Year. Good luck for whats next, make sure you tackle that 18th hole..you are one of the REALLY REALLY GOOD ONES. 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. He went on to cover some of the biggest stories of the last two decades and reported from overseas on trips to Dubai, to cover the Bollywood Oscars, and to the Greek island of Kos on three occasions to cover the unsolved disappearance of the Sheffield toddler Ben Needham. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Plans range from 5.99 to 13.99 a month. I've been fortunate to make many lifelong friends through the programme and to have worked with some exceptionally talented people both on and off screen. He went on to cover some of the biggest stories of the last two decades and reported from overseas on trips to Dubai, to cover the Bollywood Oscars, and to the Greek island of Kos on three occasions to cover the unsolved disappearance of the Sheffield toddler Ben Needham. The presenter of the news channel . 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. Woods regionhas been at thecentreof some of the biggest stories of 2016, from the murder of Jo Cox, to a powerful interview with Kerry Needham, the mother of the British toddler who disappeared on Kos in 1991. Head of News for ITV News Calendar, Mark Hayman said:"Lara brings a great track record of presentation and journalism to the programme. Im sorry I missed your message in the whirlwind of the week. Taking a little time away from here, but in time honoured fashion Ill be back after the break," he wrote. ITV News have announced a new presenter for their Calendar programme. ITV Calendars main presenter Duncan Wood has made a "tough decision" to leave the show after 19 years. Wood departed the North East airwaves in August 1996, moving to breakfast station GMTV, with TTTV presenters Pam Royle and the late Andrew Friend giving Duncan farewell alarm clocks on his last Tyne Tees News programme. Having spent seven years as North of England correspondent and stand-in presenter at GMTV, Mr Wood joined ITV Calendar in 2003, presenting alongside Christine Talbot at Television Centre in Leeds. Duncan Wood is to leave ITV News Calendar after 19 years as the programme presenter. But just who is he and where is he going next? Duncan, who has been away from work with health issues, will say farewell to Calendar viewers in a recorded message on the programme on Thursday. 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.".
Popular ITV Calendar presenter announces departure With his love of sport, and golf in particular, Mr Wood says one of his most treasured interviews was with Danny Willett after the Sheffield professional won his first major title, the Masters at Augusta. The Big Breakfast to return to Channel 4 this August.
ITV Calendar confirms new presenter who will replace Christine Talbot 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!, MORE : Susanna Reid has blunt response for troll commenting on her weight as fans rush to support GMB presenter, Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, Jamie Oliver posted haunting last picture with late MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo hours before his death, MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo dies aged 46 leaving family devastated- hours before new series was due to start, MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillos death not being treated as suspicious police confirm, Shocked Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver lead tributes to MasterChef Australia star Jock Zonfrillo after judges death aged 46, Richard Madeley reveals wife Judy Finnigan forced to sleep in spare room due to persistent unwanted guest, Susanna Reid has blunt response for troll commenting on her weight as fans rush to support GMB presenter, Do not sell or share my personal information. "I was smelling the ink, seeing the presses rolling". Also, Apple TV offer a free trial for seven days but just remember that the subscription will renew automatically at 4.99/a month, so dont forget to cancel if you dont want it anymore. He's reported from all over the world for ITV since 1990 and his journalism and presenting have been recognised with top awards from the Royal Television Society. 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. The news service transmits to Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, northwestern Norfolk and parts of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire areas of England. In response to her kind message, Duncan wrote: So sorry Im not there for your last shows! She was also a pioneer presenter on the early satellite Health and beauty channel, Wellbeing between 2000 and 2001. Duncan has been part of ITV News Calendar for nearly two decades, but revealed that he has decided to step down after reassessing his life. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Netflix is available on your smartphone, tablet, smart TV, laptop or streaming device, all for one fixed monthly fee. 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]. "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" said Duncan. Christine lives near Wetherby with husband Chris Gregg and daughter Beth.
"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. Christine, 51, has been the main co-anchor on Calendar since 2001, when.
Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? "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. With no. 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: "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. The expanded sub-regional service launched on Monday 16 September 2013. Take great care missus! His on-screen partnership with Christine Talbot was the longest in ITV News until her departure last year. Duncan has presented right across the region and in the studio he 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's main presenter Duncan Wood is set to leave the broadcaster after 19 years. Katy Rickitt shared a picture of her and her ITV News Calendar co-star Duncan Wood, 71, both appearing to make a passionate point, as they used their hands to speak to each other. The presenter has been recognised for his hard work by the Royal Television Society, the O2 awards, the Yorkshire Choice Awards and the Yorkshire Society who named him Media Personality of the Year. This woman is baring her soul, he insists. "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.". On Monday, 8 January 2007, Calendar's main 6pm programme was split into North and South editions for the region. New O2 customers, or existing customers who are upgrading their plan, can get up to 6 free months of Disney+. On 30 January 2012, it was announced on Calendar that Talbot had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and would be taking a break from the programme for treatment and recovery. Since then he has spent 14 years in ITVs Yorkshire office. For over twenty years from June 1990, Calendar was produced and broadcast from a dedicated news centre and studio facility based in a converted roller rink opposite the main complex on Kirkstall Road. ITV presenter @FayeBarker wrote: Get well soon Duncan xx. Duncan commented back: Thanks Faye, hope youre well x., News correspondent Katy sent in her well wishes shortly afterwards and Tweeted to her 20,400 followers: For all those asking, get well soon lovely, have missed you and will miss you x.. 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. Duncan, who has worked in television for more than three decades, became synonymous with Calendar as one half of the longest-running presenting partnership in ITV News, alongside former presenter Christine Talbot. Duncan started his career as a reporter at a local newspaper in Sunderland before going on to write for a number of national titles. 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. "She is passionate about the region and I know her warmth on screen will ensure she soon becomes a firm favourite with ITV Calendar viewers.". On 29 June 2012, Talbot spoke to local newspaper Yorkshire Evening Post about her illness. Im the young lad on the block. Lara Rostron has been announced as a main host for ITV News Calendar. Duncan Wood is to leave the Calendar News show, which airs across Yorkshire, after 19 years as the programme presenter. "You cant say much in just over 5 minutes but if you missed my farewellthanks for watching x. 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. "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!". 47K views 10 years ago ITV Yorkshire Calendar News on Friday 8/02/2013 - female presenter clearly breaks wind live on air with the male presenter (Duncan Wood) giving her a look of. 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. 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. ITV journalist and presenter Duncan Wood has announced that he has quit after 19 years. Ive been fortunate to make many lifelong friends through the programme, and to have worked with some exceptionally talented people on and off screen. However, he has now told viewers that the time is right to start the next chapter of my life. As always you can unsubscribe at any time.
Emmerdale's Marlon Dingle star bids emotional farewell to ITV co-star ", He replied back: "Oh Lisa, thats so so kind of you to say. It is produced and broadcast from ITV Yorkshire's Leeds studios with district reporters and camera crews based at newsrooms in Hull, Lincoln and Sheffield. 3 Dorset Rise 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. February 2009 to September 2013 [ edit] RTS Regional Presenter nominee Duncan Wood reflects on the past year, and his life at ITV Calendar. On Monday 24 September 1990, a third sub-regional opt-out for south Yorkshire and north Derbyshire was introduced "South" from Sheffield initially aired at lunchtime and within the main 6pm programme, while "East" (Hull) aired in east Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and north Norfolk, and Calendar News was broadcast to the rest of the region (west and north Yorkshire). Calendar has that brand and has that identity in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. For several years until the early 1980s, viewers served by the Belmont transmitter also received a localised weather forecast produced by the weather department at Anglia. All rights reserved, ben_needhams_mum_told_witness_could_solve_mystery, Meet the nominees: BBC Look North's Harry Gration, Meet the nominees: BBC Look East's Stewart White, Nominations announced for RTS Television Journalism Awards 2017, The Crown and Sherlock among RTS Craft & Design Awards nominations, The RTS and The Media Society announce the Steve Hewlett Scholarship, Tom Mockridge appointed Chair of the Royal Television Society. Shes an incredible woman who I have known for a long time who has such grit and determination to get to the bottom of what happened to her son., Horrible, horrible things happen, but youve got to remember that there is somebody who is a lot closer to it than I am.
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Duncan Wood has presented ITV News Calendar for 19 years but has confirmed his exit in an emotional post on social media. You just hope that years of experience will let me know what I should ask and when I should ask it.. Building up a relationship with ITV Calendar's wonderful viewers, and telling their amazing stories. Adorable never-before-seen pics of young George and Charlotte playing with Charles in touching family moments released, Boy, 17, found dead 18 hours after he 'failed to resurface' in front of friends, Donald Trump arrives in windy Scotland and as he struggles to keep his infamous hair in place, Coronation tragedy as wife of key player dies just days before historic event, Photo Meghan Markle 'never wanted world to see' and Coronation change sparks fury, Marcus Rashford hailed as "a gent" for rescuing Aston Villa Women's star on night out, Vandals 'destroy 20 cars', pour oil over seats and slash tyres in bizarre town attacks, Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers. Duncan Wood co-presents the award winning Calendar for ITV Yorkshire. Duncan Wood has been part of ITV News Calendar for nearly two decades, but revealed that he has decided to step down after reassessing his life following illness. The star is looking to the future and ready to start the next chapter of his life.
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GMB's Katy Rickitt sends well wishes to ITV co-star Duncan Wood as fans As always you can unsubscribe at any time. See the full list of winners here. 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. The fact that two of the three [RTS Regional Presenter] nominees are from Yorkshire says a lot about how we are delivering the service to our viewers., His fellow nominees have both won the category before. Something went wrong, please try again later. After flunking both his . 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. Harry Gration, also Yorkshire-based, won in 2015, and Stewart White from BBC Look East, won in 2016. However, ITV confirmed that he was. The responsibility is huge. 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. appearing with Geoff Druett until Friday 23 May 2003 and is now currently alongside Duncan Wood. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Duncan started his career as a reporter at a local newspaper in Sunderland before writing for the nationals. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Duncan Wood to leave ITV Calendar after 19 years as he makes announcement ahead of 'next chapter', Get breaking news by email by signing up to our newsletters, EastEnders and Strictly star Maisie Smith announces new career move, Lorraine Kelly's powerful message calling for tighter US gun laws after Texas school shooting, Stark warning not to cut grass or mow lawn this May or June, Asylum seeker mum hits out at UK hotel as children won't eat the 'unsuitable' food provided, Hyre and her children left Albania to start a new life in the UK, Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen's fans say 'hope you're OK' as they rush to support her after she posts update, The mum-of-nine has shared an update on farm life with her fans, Live as police search for 5 missing boys from Wakefield 'who are all together' and could be in London, The group of 13, 14, and 15-year-old teens are understood to have travelled to Kings Cross, London, together, Jock Zonfrillo's family issue emotional statement as British MasterChef judge dies aged 46, The MasterChef Australia judge has died at the age of 46, with Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson some of those who have paid tribute, Hebden Bridge residents outraged over 'BNP-like' bunting ahead of King Charles III's coronation, There was an uproar over the patriotic display - with one saying the market 'looks like it's been taken over by the BNP', Drunk cop kicked out of Halifax nightclub 'tried to shut down investigation' by writing false report, PC Liam Simonet has been sacked after he made a drunken 999 call and falsely claimed he had been punched, Which royal family member are you? Bookmark. 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. "South" (central and east Lincolnshire; east and south-east Yorkshire; east Nottinghamshire; north Norfolk). Duncan Wood has made a "tough decision" as he decided to leave the ITV News Calendar team after 19 years as the programme presenter. I feel incredibly privileged to be co-presenting ITV Calendar and I am really looking forward to getting to know our viewers.".