During dark dismal days in January, Rob thought he made a huge mistake leaving the BBC. Among the thousands of the stories he has covered were the Shoreham Airshow disaster and investigations into sexual abuse in Church of England in Sussex. Making live TV news is a team sport. Smith joined the BBC in 1995 as a reporter on BBC Radio Kent and moved to BBC South East . On the road BBC News presenter and reporter Laura Trevelyan has announced she is leaving the BBC. 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I met my wife Gemma at Radio Kent, and our home and our family is here in Kent.. South East Today to lose one of its three presenters as BBC announces BBC - South East Today - Presenters - Rob Smith We laughed together every day, on air and off, and I will miss him terribly. Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? Natalie was among those who praised Rob for a long and distinguished BBC career. The presenter of the popular local BBC One bulletin will sign off for good on November 3. More information about Ellie Crisell, Natalie Graham and Nina Ridge. Former BBC South East Presenter Rob Smith opens up about inner turmoil 6 months after leaving the media outlet (Image: Kent and Sussex Courier) Former BBC South East Today star Rob Smith has described the rollercoaster journey he's been on since leaving the media outlet after 25 years. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Im confident we can evolve our local and regional services while improving our impact and better serving our audiences., Natalie Graham is one of the presenters who will have to fight to keep her job on South East Today. Rob Smith (journalist) - Wikipedia Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I met my wife Gemma at Radio Kent, and our home and our family is here in Kent.". Rob Smith joined the BBC in the south east back in 1994, as a reporter with Radio . "We're very sad to announce that Rob Smith is leaving BBC South East Today after more than 25 years at the BBC." "They're great, and I want to pay tribute to them both - as well as the technical team, producers, camera people, graphics - everyone.. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. I met my wife Gemma at Radio Kent, and our home and our family is here in Kent.". This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Smith joined the BBC in 1995 as a reporter on BBC Radio Kent and moved to BBC South East Today when it launched in 2001. I met my wife Gemma at Radio Kent, and our home and our family is here in Kent. Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? Presenters Natalie Graham, Rachel Mackley and Rob Smith will each be forced to compete for two jobs instead of three on the daily news show. Helen Thomas, the Director of BBC England, says: Im proud people have turned to us for trusted news and information in huge numbers during Covid-19, proving the importance of our local and regional services. There has been so much fun and laughter as well - alongside Polly Evans for many years, and then Natalie Graham more recently," Smith said. Smith has covered thousands of stories for BBC South East Today, including the Shoreham Airshow disaster and investigations into sexual abuse in Church of England in Sussex, as well as interviewing a man who kept a 6ft lizard in his bath. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Taking to his own website, Wild Rover Media, Rob has shared his journey on creating short films to help other businesses grow. Rob Schmitt was a Fox News correspondent who suddenly left the network in early 2018. Rob Smith - Owner - Wild Rover Media | LinkedIn [3], In 2008, Smith sailed around Britain in his yacht (a Sadler 32, designed by David Sadler) 'Wild Rover', a voyage of some 2,000 miles which raised over 15,000 for Leukaemia Research. <br>Using my experience as the main presenter of BBC South East Today for 11 years, I can help you understand what the media wants from an interview, and how to think about your messaging when you engage with the media . Rob Smith and Polly Evans took over the co-anchor roles from Geoff Clark and Beverley Thompson in mid-September 2009. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Rob said that working on the programme was a "joy", and had "always been so much more than a job.". These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. BBC One - South East Today, Sport Relief Challenge List of current BBC newsreaders and reporters - Wikipedia [2], He joined the BBC in the South East in 1994. English. BBC South East Today is the BBC South East regional television news programme, serving Kent, East Sussex, part of West Sussex and a small part of Surrey.Prior to its launch on 3 September 2001, most of the viewers in the region received Newsroom South East, though some had been receiving South Today.. South East Today is produced and broadcast live from the BBC's South East Regional Production . Smith said: "This is a huge decision for me - I joined BBC Radio Kent back in 1995 when we still edited on quarter inch tape with a razorblade and a chinagraph pencil. Following his decision to leave, co-presenter Natalie Graham will continue as lead . 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. Reporting for the broadcaster for 25 years, Rob Smith has covered thousands of stories for the media giant, including the Shoreham Airshow disaster and investigations into sexual abuse in Church of England in Sussex. There has been so much fun and laughter as well - alongside Polly Evans for many years, and then Natalie Graham more recently," Smith said. Something went wrong, please try again later. Comparing the creation of his website to that of building a house, the ex-BBC presenter says people only notice what you're up to when the brickwork goes up. He said: "This is a huge decision for me - I joined BBC Radio Kent back in 1995 when we still edited on quarter-inch tape with a razor blade and a chinagraph pencil. 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. ", Former BBC South East Presenter Rob Smith opens up about inner turmoil 6 months after leaving the media outlet. Smith joined the BBC in 1995 as a. He moved to BBC South East Today when it launched in 2001 and became co . Rob Smith, the presenter of BBC South East Today, has announced he is leaving the broadcaster after 25 years. Rob Smith, presenter of BBC South East Today, has announced he is leaving the broadcaster after 25 years. He said: "It really doesn't feel at all like a mistake now - just the opening few scene setting pages of an exciting new chapter. 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Rob Smith. You are in: South East Today > Presenters > Rob Smith. Rob Smith, presenter of BBC South East Today, has announced he is leaving the broadcaster after 25 years. They're great, and I want to pay tribute to them both - as well as the technical team, producers, camera people, graphics - everyone.. The BBC had already been told it needed to save 800m before the pandemic, but the crisis has led to the organisation losing 125m in revenue. 25 years of making friendships, and building my life. 25 years of making friendships, and building my life. Mr Smith joined the BBC in 1995 as a reporter on BBC Radio Kent and moved to BBC South East Today when it launched in 2001. In 2008 Rob achieved a lifetime ambition in sailing round Britain in his yacht Wild Rover, a voyage of some 2000 miles which also raised over 15,000 for leukaemia research. After thirty incredible years at the BBC, Im leaving tomorrow All Images and videos are the property of their respective owners. "So much has changed. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. 25 years of making friendships, and building my life. This is a huge decision for me I joined BBC Radio Kent back in 1995 when we still edited on quarter inch tape with a razorblade and a chinagraph pencil, said Rob, So much has changed. [1], Smith started his career on Radio Kent. contact the editor here. GITPAC international is the consultancy arm of Air travel Enterprises (ATE) Group focusing on consultancy services in Tourism, Infrastructure, Environment, Urban & Rural Planning and related development areas. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He continued: Making live TV news is a team sport, and together we have won three National RTS programme of the year awards - which I believe is a record. She said: Rob has been a brilliant friend to all of us in the Tunbridge Wells newsroom and cares deeply about each member of the team. "So much has changed. He is due to sign off on Tuesday 3rd November, when co-presenter Natalie Graham will continue as lead presenter. BBC One - South East Today - Presenters BBC South East Todays Rob Smith has decided to leave the broadcaster after 25 years. Along with the cost cutting, the BBC announced it will fundamentally change its local services in England as it attempts to better serve its audience. The broadcasting veteran told the BBC that it was a "joy" working on the programme. Rob Smith is an English television presenter, who has been a co-anchor on the BBC South East Today news programme. It has been six months since Rob left the BBC, after first joining in 1995 to work as a presenter for BBC Radio Kent. 25 years of making friendships, and building my life. BBC Studios. VideoThe secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, LGBT troops take love for Eurovision to front line, Why an Indian comedian is challenging fake news rules. Rob Smith, presenter of BBC South East Today, has announced he is leaving the broadcaster after 25 years. Rob Smith. He wrote: "There were moments in the dark dismal days of January that it seemed like nothing I was doing was adding up to anything, and that leaving the safety of a huge corporation like the Beeb was a big mistake.". Smith was only hired last September, but ITV today announced their coverage plans for the Coronation of King Charles III. The latest Tweets from Sara Smith (@SaraSmithTV). Read about our approach to external linking. Were going to modernise our offer to audiences in England by making digital a central part of everything we do. The incident took place in a branch of Subway on Portswood Road in Southampton. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Signing up to the KentLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox twice a day. We are in the age of the Facebook community group and the WhatsApp neighbourhood chat. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. So much has changed. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. Rob Smith Leaves BBC South East Today - Best Bits..(Weather report cut from video) [2], As a news journalist, Smith has covered a range of stories, from hard news, talking to victims of crime or circumstance, to the more amusing items,[2] such as the man who kept a lizard in a bath. There has been so much fun and laughter as well alongside Polly Evans for many years, and then Natalie Graham more recently, Smith added. 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BBC Radio 3 has relegated one of its best presenters to the afternoon graveyard slot with this statement: Ian Skelly joins Afternoon Concert from 12th April.He joins a presenting line up including . The presenter of the popular local BBC One bulletin will sign off for good on November 3. Everyone whos co-presented with Rob would agree he is generous, supportive and great fun. ", "My intention with any film is to tell a genuine story - and the quirkier, the less "corporate" and the more personal that story is, the better.". Comments have been closed on this article. Inaya-Lei has links to Eastleigh, Basingstoke and Southampton. A stalwart of local BBC news coverage in Kent is leaving his role after 25 years with the broadcaster. As a VJ, Rob has covered the whole gamut of stories, from hard news, talking to victims of crime or circumstance, to the more amusing items, such as meeting the worlds largest rabbit on the Isle of Sheppey. 25 years of making friendships, and building my life. [7], Smith lives in Kent and is married with two children.[2]. Ex-BBC South East Today star Rob Smith describes inner turmoil after I met my wife Gemma at Radio Kent, and our home and our family is here in Kent. Around 450 jobs are expected to be lost from the company's 3,000 strong workforce. Sign up to our daily newsletter for all the latest Kent stories and breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Posted on March 22, 2023 . He made headlines in 2008 when he sailed 2,000 miles around Britain in his yacht, raising 15,000 for charity, and again in 2018 when he canoed the Medway for Sport Relief. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply press here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. Something went wrong, please try again later. Kent areas with worst pollution amid controversial ULEZ expansion, Current plans would see the Ultra Low Emissions Zone expanded this summer, Arrest after man has neck cut in 'serious assault', Police are now appealing for witnesses and those with information to come forward. The TV broadcaster had already made a number of changes to its news programmes in March, at the start of the coronavirus outbreak, which will now be made permanent. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? He is due to sign off on 3 November, when co-presenter Natalie Graham will continue as lead presenter. It has been six months since Rob left . ", Behind the scenes pictures show crews filming Danny Boyle's new Sex Pistols series in Dover. Is climate change killing Australian wine? 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