", Among those wishing Duncan well was Emmerdale star Lisa Riley, who responded: "You are just WONDERFUL-in the truest meaning of the world. The presenter regularly presents Calendar's main 6pm news programme but has been absent recently. My dad hated journalists, he laughs. Thankyou #ITV for 32 great yrs, almost two decades of which I spent @itvcalendar You cant say much in just over 5 minutes but if you missed my farewellthanks for watching x https://t.co/g2X22anmeL. Calendar first aired on the launch day of Yorkshire Television Monday 29 July 1968. His on-screen partnership with Christine Talbot was the longest in ITV News until her departure last year. Speaking on the programme, he said: "Sorry I haven't been with you for a while, it's because of ill health. People stick with you, It is something he clearly feels very passionate about. "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!". No extra costs, no contracts. Rostron has years . Duncan received hundreds of messages, leading to confess he was "overwhelmed". 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. 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. Duncan started his career as a reporter at a local newspaper in Sunderland before writing for the nationals. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "North" (north, west, and south west Yorkshire; north Derbyshire) He said: "I am looking forward to starting a new chapter . 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. ITV News Calendar presenter Christine Talbot announced this evening that she is leaving the programme after 20 years. 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. Presenter Duncan Wood has been missing from the ITV news show for a number of weeks due to health issues, Sign up to our free email alerts for the top Celebs & TV stories sent straight to your e-mail. Im the young lad on the block. Calendar's first presenter was Jonathan Aitken. 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. ITV journalist and presenter Duncan Wood has announced that he has quit after 19 years. The presenter regularly presents Calendar's main 6pm news programme but has been absent recently. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Having spent seven years as North of England correspondent and stand-in presenter at GMTV, Duncan joined Yorkshire Televisions Calendar in 2003, presenting alongside Christine Talbot at Television Centre in Leeds. 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. Duncan joined ITV Calendar in 2003, presenting alongside Christine Talbot at Television Centre in Leeds. 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. 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. 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. His on-screen partnership with Christine Talbot was the longest in ITV News until her departure last year. 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. 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. The newsgathering and production teams at Calendar were the subject of a 1995 fly-on-the-wall Channel 4 documentary series, Deadline.[5]. The separate late night bulletins are also retained and[8] localised weather forecasts were introduced. Duncan, who has worked in television for more than three decades,. Calendar began broadcasting in high definition on Sunday 31 March 2016. 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. Duncan Wood is to leave ITV News Calendar after 19 years as the programme presenter. Duncan Wood is to leave the Calendar News show, which airs across Yorkshire, after 19 years as the programme presenter. The back-rower is off-contract at the end of the season. The programme ran concurrently with a similar Tyne Tees programme, Good Morning North for North East viewers. The former anchor shared a sweet message with viewers as he addressed his absence from the channel. "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. Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? 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. No extra costs, no contracts. She then joined BBC North West as a presenter and reporter for North West Tonight. 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ITV Calendars main presenter Duncan Wood has made a "tough decision" to leave the show after 19 years. Head of News for ITV News Calendar, Mark Hayman said:"Lara brings a great track record of presentation and journalism to the programme. 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. After flunking both his O-Levels and A-Levels, he got a job at his dads paper, the Sunderland Echo. 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. She has covered many of the. They are very passionate broadcasters. ITV News have announced a new presenter for their Calendar programme. 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. "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. Lara Rostron is to join ITV News Calendar as one of the main presenters at the start of April. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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. His first programme was an outside broadcast at Sheffield Town Hall on 27 May, 2003, as Sheffield United were given a civic reception after their play-off final. This woman is baring her soul, he insists. Lara has years of experience working as a presenter and reporter in Yorkshire, the North East and around the UK. 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. As well as Calendar, he was also the frontman of his own show, Wood You Believe It, as well as interviewing star names in the Yorkshire-based series One To One. National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. 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. (Image: PA) To which he replied: Cheers Ben, keep the good ship going for me! However, ITV confirmed that he was. ITV Calendar's main presenter Duncan Wood has made a "tough decision" to leave the show after 19 years. appearing with Geoff Druett until Friday 23 May 2003 and is now currently alongside Duncan Wood. ITV Calendar's Duncan Wood has been a stalwart of the programme for 19 years . Jon has also been seen on Tyne Tees, Boder Television and Granada providing weather coverage. 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 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 has not confirmed yet what his next move will be although he has recently been absent from the airwaves with health problems. Duncan joined Calendar in 2003, his first show coming from Sheffield Town Hall as Sheffield United were given a civic reception following their play-off final against Wolves that year. The Big Breakfast to return to Channel 4 this August. 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. The expanded sub-regional service launched on Monday 16 September 2013. 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. Thats what drives me on stories like that. Short opt-outs are retained for the North and South sub-regions within the 6pm programme and after News at Ten either the North or South opt is pre-recorded depending on the day's news.[6]. 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. 25/05/2022. With no. "It's been inspirational on so many levels," he said of his work on the programme. 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. "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.". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Lara will become Duncan Woods new permanent co-host on the 6pm programme. But just who is he and where is he going next? "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. Since its launch, the programme has been produced at ITV Yorkshire's main studios in Kirkstall Road, Leeds. Her first programme with Duncan Wood was on Tuesday 27 May 2003 at 6pm. 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. Chef Jock Zonfrillo has died unexpectedly at the age of 46. 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. He moved into broadcasting at Metro FM in Newcastle, before beginning his 32 years in television as the sports presenter on Tyne Tees Televisions Northern Life news programme continuing in the role through Tyne Tees Today and Tyne Tees News. ITV went on to share clips of his best moments over the years and said that he had "had a ball". The programme was scrapped in early 1988 but reintroduced for a short period during 2001. Lots and lots of love and hope to see you soon x.". Building up a relationship with ITV Calendar's wonderful viewers, and telling their amazing stories. Lara Rostron has been announced as a main host for ITV News Calendar. Duncan was also given his own show Wood you Believe It and interviewed star names in the One to One series for ITV Yorkshire. As expected, fans as well as co-stars wasted no time wishing the presenter a speedy recovery. Royal Television Society 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. 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. Amazon Prime has thousands of original series, sport documentaries and films you can subscribe to watch here for just 7.99/ month plus a free month trial included. Christine, 51, has been the main co-anchor on Calendar since 2001, when. Christine Talbot and her Calendar co-presenter Duncan Wood (Image: ITV) The multi-award winning broadcaster has become a household name after working in regional television for almost three decades. Lara will present her first programme at the start of April. 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 . 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. "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.". It was the most powerful thing I have been involved with, Wood recalls. 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. "South" (central and east Lincolnshire; east and south-east Yorkshire; east Nottinghamshire; north Norfolk). Lara, who lives in North Yorkshire, has reported on some of the regions major news stories including the 2015 Boxing Day floods in York and the closure of Kellingley Colliery, the last deep coal mine in Britain. RTS Regional Presenter nominee Duncan Wood reflects on the past year, and his life at ITV Calendar. 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Lara Rostron is to join ITV News Calendar as one of the main presenters at the start of April. Take great care missus! Duncan started his career as a reporter at a local newspaper in Sunderland before going on to write for a number of national titles. 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.. New O2 customers, or existing customers who are upgrading their plan, can get up to 6 free months of Disney+. After paying his dues at the Echo, he moved on to radio and finally into television. People say: What is the future for regional news? We see it as being very strong. Lara Rostron will become Duncan Wood's new permanent co-host on the 6pm programme from the start of April. Good luck for whats next, make sure you tackle that 18th hole..you are one of the REALLY REALLY GOOD ONES. After flunking both his . Shes a great talent who knows the region and the people who live here.". Im sorry I missed your message in the whirlwind of the week. Christine Talbot is a British television journalist and presenter who worked for ITV Yorkshire as a main presenter for its flagship news programme ITV News Calendar. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Duncan Wood has left ITV Calendar after 19 years of being on the news show, Sign up to our free email alerts for the top Celebs & TV stories sent straight to your e-mail. Netflix is available on your smartphone, tablet, smart TV, laptop or streaming device, all for one fixed monthly fee. Disney+ is here in the UK and if paid for an annual subscription can save viewers 15%, giving you access to Disney and Pixar films, and popular series such as The Mandalorian. Co-star @benjamesbason who is part of the ITV News Calendar team commented: Weve missed you Duncan - glad to hear youre on the mend, all the best for a speedy recovery!. Katy is also a part of the ITV News Calendar team, although she announced last month that she would be leaving the show. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Good Morning Britain 's Katy Rickitt, 37, has sent in a message of support to ITV News Calendar presenter Duncan Wood, after fans noticed he wasn't in his usual slot. Duncan Wood co-presents the award winning Calendar for ITV Yorkshire. See the full list of winners here. During that time I've had a lot of time to think and the time is right now for me to move on to the next chapter of my life.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [1] During her time at ITV, Talbot presented a number of regional programmes including the defunct magazine show Tonight (between 1996 and 2000) and several documentary series including Is It Worth It?, Silent Killer and Xposed. Plans range from 5.99 to 13.99 a month. Netflix is available on your smartphone, tablet, smart TV, laptop or streaming device, all for one fixed monthly fee. "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.". Emmerdale actor Mark Charnock has bid an emotional farewell to an ITV co-star after they announced their retirement. "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. Calendar has that brand and has that identity in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. ITV presenter Duncan Wood is set to leave the programme on May 26. "I'd been at my dad's paper since I could walk," ITV Calendar's Duncan Wood recalls. Will really miss seeing your smiles and positivity around the building. February 2009 to September 2013 [ edit] Although Calendar is a regional viewers in other parts of the country might still be familiar with Duncan, from his long career on the small screen. 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. Christine lives near Wetherby with husband Chris Gregg and daughter Beth. Duncan, who has been away from work with health issues, will be saying farewell in a recorded message on the programme on Thursday 26th of May, almost 19 years to the day since his first broadcast. The previous "East" and "South" regions were merged to form a larger "South" area. Calendar presenters Duncan Wood and Christine Talbot (Image: ITV) Christine has been a main presenter on ITV News Calendar for the last twenty years. 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). 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. 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. 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. She started her career as a print journalist on local papers before moving into television and joining the BBC. Co-presenter Duncan Wood said: "I am looking forward to starting a new chapter on ITV News Calendar with Lara. 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. Duncan is a former journalist who began his career on a local newspaper in Sunderland before moving into radio presenting at Newcastles Metro FM. Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know, ITV News Calendar announces new main presenter, ITV Calendar weather forecaster Jon Mitchell to retire. They are greatly appreciated and mean a heck of a lot., To get the latest email updates from Yorkshire Live, click here. 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Duncans first programme was an outside broadcast at Sheffield Town Hall on 27 May, 2003, as Sheffield United were given a civic reception after their play off final. [3] and now works as a freelance presenter and journalist. Christine Talbot is a British television journalist and presenter who worked for ITV Yorkshire as a main presenter for its flagship news programme ITV News Calendar. 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Since then he has spent 14 years in ITVs Yorkshire office. She was also a pioneer presenter on the early satellite Health and beauty channel, Wellbeing between 2000 and 2001. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. When ITV Schools programming was moved to Channel 4 in 1987 and daytime programming introduced to ITV, national ITN and regional bulletins were introduced at 9:25am and 11am, along with a mid-afternoon bulletin. Mr Wood started his career as a reporter at a local newspaper in Sunderland before going on to write for a number of national titles. 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