READ MORE: Duncan Wood to leave ITV Calendar after 19 years as he makes announcement ahead of 'next chapter'. 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. TheRTS Television Journalism Awardstake place at the London Hilton on Park Lane on 1 March 2017. "I was smelling the ink, seeing the presses rolling". "Hi folks, Ive been completely overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity to me as I exit stage left from @itvcalendar Ive tried to reply to everyone, apologies if Ive missed you. No extra costs, no contracts. With his love of sport, and golf in particular, Duncan says one of his most treasured interviews was with Danny Willett after the Sheffield professional won his first major title, the Masters at Augusta. Christine Talbot to leave ITV News Calendar | ITV News 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]. 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. Christine, 51, has been the main co-anchor on Calendar since 2001, when. Get the biggest TV headlines, recaps and insider knowledge straight to your inbox. At the same time, Yorkshire Television inherited the Anglia news offices in Grimsby and Hull and opened a further newsroom in Lincoln. 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. 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. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Christine Talbot announces ITV Calendar departure after 20 years ITV star quits after 19 years as he issues emotional statement The programme was scrapped in early 1988 but reintroduced for a short period during 2001. 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. ITV News Calendar introduces new presenter coming to our screens "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. Christine lives near Wetherby with husband Chris Gregg and daughter Beth. The presenter of the news channel . Duncan, a TV veteran of over three decades, has been a part of the show for 19 years, becoming one half of the longest-running presenting partnerships on TV when he co-hosted the show with Christine Talbot. Meet the nominees: ITV Calendar's Duncan Wood The programme ran concurrently with a similar Tyne Tees programme, Good Morning North for North East viewers. Duncan Wood is to leave the Calendar News show, which airs across Yorkshire, after 19 years as the programme presenter. "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. Take great care missus! Youve got to be aware of that family in all of that, and the human side of it., That interview was picked up by the network ITV News and shown across the nation. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He joined the ITV Calendar team in 2013 and presented with Christine Talbot at Television Centre in Leeds - they were the longest serving partnership in ITV until Christine's departure last year. 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.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. 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. "South" (central and east Lincolnshire; east and south-east Yorkshire; east Nottinghamshire; north Norfolk). 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ITV Yorkshire Calendar News Presenter Farts Live On Air Katy is also a part of the ITV News Calendar team, although she announced last month that she would be leaving the show. Duncan Wood has presented ITV News Calendar for 19 years but has confirmed his exit in an emotional post on social media. Duncan made the "tough decision" to leave the ITV news team after working in television for three decades. The familiar faces of Look North and ITV Calendar - and where they are Lancashire Polytechnic's School of Journalism, "Leeds 10k: Stars shine to raise cash for charities", "Christine Talbot says goodbye to ITV News Calendar after 20 years", TV star Christine Talbot tells of breast cancer battle, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christine_Talbot&oldid=1149276143, This page was last edited on 11 April 2023, at 06:44. Lots and lots of love and hope to see you soon x.". "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'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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Since its launch, the programme has been produced at ITV Yorkshire's main studios in Kirkstall Road, Leeds. Ive been fortunate to make many lifelong friends through the programme and to have worked with some exceptionally talented people both on and off screen. Netflix is available on your smartphone, tablet, smart TV, laptop or streaming device, all for one fixed monthly fee. The back-rower is off-contract at the end of the season. Co-presenter Duncan Wood said: "I am looking forward to starting a new chapter on ITV News Calendar with Lara. My dad hated journalists, he laughs. Lara Rostron announced as new ITV News Calendar presenter My heartfelt thanks to all the #NHS staff for their help and support. Following a refit of the main Kirkstall Road studios to accommodate HD production of Emmerdale, the news centre opposite the building was closed and production of Calendar moved back into the main facility in October 2012. RTS Regional Presenter nominee Duncan Wood reflects on the past year, and his life at ITV Calendar. The separate East and South services continued until December 2006. Duncan started his career as a reporter at a local newspaper in Sunderland before writing for the nationals. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Shes a great talent who knows the region and the people who live here.". The separate late night bulletins are also retained and[8] localised weather forecasts were introduced. ITV Calendar's Duncan Wood has been a stalwart of the programme for 19 years . Scrapping housing targets will cost renters 200 a year, claims Labour, Pensioner hit with ridiculous 270 fine for stopping outside Leeds Bradford Airport. Bookmark. (Image: ITV) Her co-host, Duncan Wood, has also shown his support. February 2009 to September 2013 [ edit] ITV journalist and presenter Duncan Wood has announced that he has quit after 19 years. Calendar first aired on the launch day of Yorkshire Television Monday 29 July 1968. Duncan Wood Presenter, ITV News Calendar Follow @duncanwooditv. Speaking on the programme, he said: "Sorry I haven't been with you for a while, it's because of ill health. 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. ITV presenter Duncan Wood is set to leave the programme on May 26. Head of News for ITV News Calendar, Mark Hayman said:"Lara brings a great track record of presentation and journalism to the programme. appearing with Geoff Druett until Friday 23 May 2003 and is now currently alongside Duncan Wood. His on-screen partnership with Christine Talbot was the longest in ITV News until her departure last year. ITV Calendar presenter Duncan Wood issues health update amid concern Mr Wood has spent 19 years in the role and was part of the longest-running presenting partnership in ITV News history with Christine Talbot, who stepped down last year. Take care all.. Its a nostalgic image, and one that drove Wood into journalism. I saw it as a natural progression, he explains. 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. Duncan, who has worked in television for more than three decades, became synonymous with Calendar as one half of the longest-running presenting partnerships on regional ITV, alongside former presenter Christine Talbot. Duncan, who has worked in television for more than three decades, became synonymous with Calendar. They are very passionate broadcasters. Duncan Wood is to leave ITV News Calendar after 19 years as the programme presenter. Duncan Wood has announced he is leaving ITV Calendar after 19 years, Former Calendar presenter Christine Talbot with long-time co-host Duncan Wood. Duncan Wood departs Calendar News - ATV Today 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. Duncan took to social media to explain that he has been recovering from some "health issues" and that's why he has been absent from our TV screens, Read more: Martin Lewis urges everyone to do a meter reading before Friday on GMB, Sharing the news he tweeted: Hi folks, been away from here for a while and absent from @itvcalendar for a good few weeks. Ive been fortunate to make many lifelong friends through the programme, and to have worked with some exceptionally talented people on and off screen. In later years, it was hosted by Richard Whiteley (until 1995, alongside his duties on Countdown, earning him the nickname "Twice Nightly Whiteley"), Austin Mitchell (until he became a Labour Member of Parliament in 1977), Marylyn Webb,[2] Christa Ackroyd and Mike Morris. 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. Career . She was named the Yorkshire Society Media Personality in 2015 and The Yorkshire Choice Media Personality of the Year 2016. RTS Regional Presenter nominee Duncan Wood reflects on the past year, and his life at ITV Calendar. On 28 March 1977, Yorkshire Television launched a six-week breakfast television experiment. On 30 June 2021 Christine presented her final Calendar after 20 years at ITV Yorkshire. Calendar presenters Duncan Wood and Christine Talbot (Image: ITV) Christine has been a main presenter on ITV News Calendar for the last twenty years. The former anchor shared a sweet message with viewers as he addressed his absence from the channel. 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. ITV journalist and presenter Duncan Wood has announced that he has quit after 19 years. Take our personality quiz to find out, Answer 10 lifestyle questions to see which Windsor you most closely resemble ahead of the King's Coronation, 'They drive us on' - Darren Moore sends message to Sheffield Wednesday supporters, If the Owls are to join Plymouth and Ipswich in winning promotion to the Championship they will have to do it the hard way and negotiate the play-offs, Newcastle Knights forward open to Super League move as recruitment market picks up. 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. Im the young lad on the block. 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. 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. Thats what drives me on stories like that. 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. 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.