"""Desert Island Discs"" on BBC Radio 4. In 1989, the BBC launched Lawley in her own Saturday night talk show titled ""Saturday Matters with Sue Lawley"", which was panned by the critics and was cancelled after one series. The very first guest interviewed was the then HRH The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson. Lawley left the BBC to work for ITV, but did little work for them, other than an occasional series of high-profile interviews, which included British Prime Minister John Major. She returned to BBC1 in 1993 to host the show ""Biteback"". Lawley was later part of ITN's presenting"
"Desert Island Discs Desert Island Discs is a radio programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4. It was first broadcast on the BBC Forces Programme on 29 January 1942. Each week a guest, called a 'castaway' during the programme, is asked to choose eight recordings (usually, but not always, music), a book and a luxury item that they would take if they were to be cast away on a desert island, whilst discussing their lives and the reasons for their choices. It was devised and originally presented by Roy Plomley. Since 2006, the programme has been presented by Kirsty Young. More"
"Kirsty Young Kirsty Jackson Young (born 23 November 1968) is a Scottish television and radio presenter. She is best known as one of the original newsreaders of ""5 News"" on Channel 5, particularly because of its unique presentation style for the time that featured newsreaders standing up, or sitting on a desk rather than behind it. She presented ""5 News"" from its launch in 1997 until 2007, only leaving briefly in 2000 for ITV News before returning in 2002. Since 2006 she has been the main presenter of BBC Radio 4's ""Desert Island Discs"" and previously presented ""Crimewatch"" on BBC"
"years, her final castaway being actress Joan Plowright. She was replaced by Kirsty Young, who interviewed illustrator Quentin Blake for her first show, broadcast on 1 October 2006. On 30 August 2018, it was announced that Young was going on sick leave due to complications of fibromyalgia, and that 6 Music presenter Lauren Laverne would temporarily take over. The first castaway was Vic Oliver, and several castaways, including Celia Johnson, Arthur Askey, Trevor Nunn, John Schlesinger, Kenneth Williams, Terry Wogan, Brian Rix, David Attenborough and Adele Leigh have been cast away more than once. The most requested piece of music"
"BBC Radio 6 Music. In September 2018, Lauren began being Radio 4's Desert Island Discs host when Kirsty Young took time off because of illness. Laverne was born and brought up in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, in a large family. One grandfather had been a shipbuilder, another a coalminer. Her father was a sociology lecturer at Newcastle University, Dr Leslie Gofton, and her mother was a teacher. She first attended St. Mary's R.C. Primary School in 1982, where she befriended Marie Nixon, later to become a fellow Kenickie guitarist, and then St. Anthony's Girls' Catholic School between 1989 and 1994,"
"Island Discs"" host Kirsty Young and BBC Radio 2 DJ Dermot O'Leary. The BBC Radio coverage was co-hosted by Chris Evans and Scarlett Moffatt. Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham hosted coverage for ITV. Kay Burley, Anna Botting and Alastair Bruce, among others, hosted coverage for Sky. CBC broadcast the wedding in Canada with Adrienne Arsenault and retired broadcaster Peter Mansbridge presented live coverage that was simulcast on CBC Television, CBC Radio One and CBC News Network. TVNZ screened it in New Zealand along with SBS and Nine in Australia. The wedding received 4 million views in Australia. In Fiji, Fiji"
"the BBC announced Young would succeed Fiona Bruce as the presenter of ""Crimewatch"". She presented the show from January 2008 until December 2015. From 11 January 2010 she presented a four-part BBC TV series entitled ""The British Family"". In March–April 2011, she presented the TV series ""The British at Work"". On 31 August 2018 it was announced that Young would be stepping down from ""Desert Island Discs"" ""for a number of months"" to receive treatment for a form of fibromyalgia, and that Lauren Laverne would deputise during this period. Young attended Cambusbarron Primary School and Stirling High School. She returned"
"Walters was unavailable, soon became a full-time co-host. Following Matenopoulos's departure in December 1998, broadcast journalist Lisa Ling was brought on as a new co-host in 1999. Ling departed the show in 2002 to host ""National Geographic Explorer"". Former """" castaway Elisabeth Hasselbeck replaced Ling beginning November 24, 2003 after Hasselbeck, television personality Rachel Campos-Duffy, and actress Erin Hershey Presley each received a week-long on-air tryout. On April 6, 2006, Vieira announced that she was leaving the show to become co-anchor of the long-running NBC News program ""Today"", replacing Katie Couric. Her final episode aired on June 9. On June"
"view on the changing landscape of the film industry and briefly discusses his then upcoming film ""Psycho"" (1960). Desert Island Discs Desert Island Discs is a radio programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4. It was first broadcast on the BBC Forces Programme on 29 January 1942. Each week a guest, called a 'castaway' during the programme, is asked to choose eight recordings (usually, but not always, music), a book and a luxury item that they would take if they were to be cast away on a desert island, whilst discussing their lives and the reasons for their choices. It was"
"Show in a station schedule re-shuffle, which will air Monday - Friday, 07:30 to 10:30. In 2014, Laverne guest-edited ""Woman's Hour"" on Radio 4, and in 2015 began hosting ""Late Night Woman's Hour"", a spinoff series. In September 2018, Lauren took over as host to Radio 4's Desert Island Discs when Kirsty Young took time off because of illness. In 2010, she published her first novel ""Candypop – Candy and the Broken Biscuits"", about rock chick Candy Caine, 15, on her journey to the world's biggest music festival, Glastonbury. The book is published by HarperCollins. Laverne was a columnist for"
"and Ulrika Knutson. In 2000 the faces of the show changed again, with Sara Wennerblom as host and Fredrik Sahlin as the main critic. In 2003 Orvar Säfström took over as host and sole critic. He was later joined by co-host/critic Emma Gray in 2004. Säfström stayed for 7 seasons. The show was revamped for the 2006/2007 season with Helena von Zweigbergk as the new main host. She left the position in the spring of 2007. The show was once again reworked, now with Andrea Reuter and Navid Modiri hosting. Both of these versions met with harsh criticism and dwindling"
"later moving to the earlier time of 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm, where she went on to create a show called 'Vinyl Heaven', with every song played live from the original vinyl copies. On 20 June 2014, Hirst announced that she had left her presenting roles at Capital and Gold, which brought ""Hirsty's Daily Dose"" to an end after 11 years. 2014 also saw her collect a nomination for 'Breakfast Show of the Year' at the Radio Academy Awards (Formerly Sony Awards). The final edition had aired on 13 June. Adam O'Neill took over as the main host of the"
"2, 2003. Program Director George Gordon replaced Andrew Dawson as morning co-anchor, joining Kenya Anderson, while Dianne Newman moved to the midday slot joining Brian Brenn. That same day, Jim Bennie joined Joanna Mileos to co-anchor the p.m. drive. In 2006 Don Lehn would rotate in Mid Days with Brian Brenn and Andy Walsh until 2010. Pamela McCall became the newest afternoon anchor, replacing Joanna Mileos, in the Spring of 2007. McCall would later leave the station and be replaced by Karen Thomson in 2008. Following the departure of Kenya Anderson in 2005, Treena Wood and Tammy Moyer alternated in"
"6 December with guests Snoop Dogg and Jared Leto. In December 2012, Andrew Günsberg announced that he would be leaving the show after hosting the show for three years. Maude Garrett was announced as his replacement in January 2013 and Dave Styles signed on to co-host in late January. In January 2015, Southern Cross Austereo announced the end of ""The Hot Hits Live from LA"" with the show replaced by ""Planet Vevo"", hosted by Dan & Maz. The Hot Hits Live from LA The Hot Hits Live from LA was an Australian radio program on the Today Network, Southern Cross"
"or after the artist/band has released a new song/album/DVD or toured the country, but this is not always the case. At the time of its cancellation, the hosts of ""Video Hits"" and ""Video Hits First"" were Faustina 'Fuzzy' Agolley and Dylan Lewis. The new format introduced in 2004 included two regular hosts Kelly Cavuoto and Axle Whitehead – former contestants on ""Australian Idol"" in 2003. Cavuoto was sacked in late 2004 after appearing at a children's TV award show under the influence of alcohol and Whitehead took over as solo host of the show. Whitehead resigned on 1 November 2006"
"dildo. On September 17, 2008, ""The Bakersfield Californian"" reported that Young has departed KERO-TV after more than three years there. No reason was given for his departure, which followed the broadcasts of September 16, 2008. Rusty Shoop, who is known throughout Bakersfield, and was a former KERO weather anchor, replaced Young. Shoop earlier suffered a brain aneurysm and this was his first TV appearance since the illness. Shoop started on October 27, 2008. After being at KERO-TV for a year, Shoop retired from broadcasting on December 9, 2009 for medical reasons stemming from the brain aneurysm. On January 18, 2010,"
"Minogue would not return as a judge for series 6. Spice Girls singer Victoria Beckham was reported as a replacement for Minogue. In June 2009, however, it was confirmed that Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Louis Walsh and Minogue would all return as judges for series 6. Walsh missed the first results show due to Boyzone member Stephen Gateley's sudden death and missed the second week due to attending Gateley's funeral. Dermot O'Leary returned to present the main show on ITV, while Holly Willoughby returned as presenter on ""The Xtra Factor"" on ITV2. Brian Friedman returned to the show as creative"
"anchor. On January 2, 2006, Elizabeth Vargas and Bob Woodruff, veteran ""ABC News"" journalists, were chosen to be Jennings's permanent replacements. They had both been interim anchors. Vargas had been designated by Peter Jennings as only favored choice as back up anchor on Sept. 11, 2001. Following Woodruff's severe injury on January 29, 2006, while on assignment in Iraq, and Vargas's announcement that she was pregnant, some critics questioned whether Vargas could sustain the program on her own, pointing to falling ratings. In July 2006, Cindy Adams of the ""New York Post"" reported that Gibson would become Woodruff's ""Temporary Permanent"
"replacement, was also revamped and retitled as ""FBi"", but ratings continued to drop. The following October, the final series was a complete revamp, with a line-up of four: Ortis Deley, Katy Hill, Trey Farley and Sarah Cawood. Ratings continued to plummet, due to the continuing success of ""SMTV Live"". In March 2001, the BBC made an unprecedented move and extended the series over the summer, like SMTV was broadcast, but announced it would be the final series. Hill was replaced by Heather Suttie as the show was moved to BBC Scotland on 21 April until 15 September 2001 when the"
"with Fred Astaire, Orson Welles, Sir Alec Guinness, Sir Paul McCartney, Muhammad Ali, George Michael, Madonna, John Cleese and Mel Gibson, devoting an entire programme to a guest who was considered especially noteworthy. On 18 December 2003 he addressed the second Bradman Oration in Brisbane. He stated that the most remarkable man he ever interviewed was Muhammad Ali, and regrets never having interviewed Frank Sinatra or Sir Don Bradman. Parkinson returned to hosting television in November 2012 with his new show ""Parkinson: Masterclass"" on Sky Arts. Parkinson took over BBC Radio 4's ""Desert Island Discs"" for the 1986 series, after"
"the 1000th show milestone in 2003. In November 2004, Andrew Günsberg (also known as ""Andrew G"") replaced Bissell as host. Günsberg hosted the show until November 2009. In November 2009, Günsberg was replaced by Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O. Sandilands remained with the show until December 2011 and Jackie hosted the show solo until 2013. Angus O'Loughlin replaced Jackie O as host. In February 2014, Ash London was announced as co-host of the show joining Angus. London left the show in December 2015 after resigning from Southern Cross Austereo. Emma Freedman was announced as co-host replacing London. In August 2016,"
"the guidos and guidettes of Seaside Heights as the host of MTV’s ""Jersey Shore: After Hours"" and ""Jersey Shore: Reunion"" in fourth, fifth and sixth seasons. Then, she appeared on ""The Girl Spot"" on BiteSize TV as well as a red carpet correspondent for Yahoo! Movies. She also hosted in ""Top Story! Weekly"" on Improv Olympics. She also hosted in the popular reality series Dating Naked on VH1 which fetched her immense recognition. She hosted both the first and second seasons of the show. In 2016, she was later replaced in season 3 by former BET's 106 & Park personality"
"presented by Lucy Rusedski and Andy Goldstein. The celebrities who took part were: Nadia was drafted in to replace Lennard after she was ""sacked"" half way through the show for continuous breaking of the rules and general bad attitude. Filmed in July 2006 in the resorts of Malia, Stallis and Sissi in eastern Crete. The celebrities who took part were: Rowley quit the show on day 5 but was quickly replaced by former royal butler, Paul. Executive Producer: Claire Zolkwer, Series Producer: Helen Cooke, Producer: Simon McKeown & Jane Eames, Assistant Producer: Rebecca Wilcox, Researcher: Jason Oates, David Smyth, Runner:"
"show's later years, Selena Roberts of ""The New York Times"" and ESPN's Jemele Hill had made regular appearances on the show. The August 28, 2016 episode of the show made history with an all female edition of ""The Sports Reporters"", with Hill as the moderator and fellow ESPN reporters Sarah Spain, Kate Fagan, and Jane McManus on the panel. When Saunders was on assignment or unable to host due to illness, Lupica was usually the designated substitute host and became the permanent host after the death of Saunders in August 2016 until the final episode in May 2017. Dick's son"
"Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly continued to present the main show on BBC One, while the results show was presented by Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Former contestant Zoë Ball replaced Winkleman as the regular presenter of the spin-off show """" due to Winkleman's family commitments. On 5 and 6 November Jennifer Grey, the winner of the eleventh series of ""Dancing with the Stars"", the American version of 'Strictly', was a guest judge, replacing Len Goodman while he had a week off. In Goodman's absence, Craig Revel Horwood was head Judge. The full lineup of celebrities was revealed on 6"
"October 13, 2006, Dina Pugliese became the new co-host of the show. Every August since 2005, ""BT"" has organized a ""Viewer Appreciation Day"", held in the BT parking lot. Gates open at 6 a.m., and closed due to capacity crowds early into 7 a.m. Some people began camping out at ""BT"" at 5:30 p.m. the day before the 2006 Viewer Appreciation Day. ""Breakfast Television"" has also held other events, such as a successful world record attempt and a Christmas party. The BT Viewer Appreciation Day has since been cancelled, with only the Christmas Party remaining. Just as many people within"
"and the move of Peter Sissons to the BBC News channel. Both Edwards and Bruce moved to the ""BBC Ten O'Clock News"" and continue to present the programme. Bruce was the first female presenter of the bulletin. More recently, Bruce has returned to relief presenting the ""BBC News at Six"". From 2003 to 2007, Bruce presented and reported in the BBC One current affairs series, ""Real Story"". After the murder of Jill Dando, Bruce took over the position of co-presenter on ""Crimewatch"" alongside Nick Ross, until both were replaced by Kirsty Young towards the end of 2007. In 2001, Bruce"
"until Cook's departure in June 1995. Cook was replaced by Jill Dando. After Dando was murdered in April 1999, Ross hosted ""Crimewatch"" alone until January 2000 when Fiona Bruce subsequently joined the show. Kirsty Young and Matthew Amroliwala replaced Ross and Bruce following their departures in 2007. It was announced on 15 October 2008 that the BBC would move the production of shows such as ""Crimewatch"" to studios in Cardiff. Young and Amroliwala remained as the lead presenters until 2015. Following a brief period with guest presenter Sophie Raworth in 2016, it was announced that the show would relaunch in"
"adults is consistently highest in the ratings. BBC Radio 4, a varied talk station, is noted for its news, current affairs, drama and comedy output as well as ""The Archers"", its long running soap opera, and other unique programmes, including ""Desert Island Discs"" (1942–present), an interview programme in which a famous guest (called a ""castaway"") chooses eight pieces of music, a book and a luxury item that they would take with them to a desert island. Currently presented by Kirsty Young, it is the longest running music radio programme in British history. The idea for a Christmas message was conceived"
"since 1993. ITV and Disney agreed a £4.5 million investment to modernise the production of the show, including new equipment such as Avid editing suites. This then led to the relaunch of GMTV on 5 January 2009, introducing Emma Crosby and Kirsty McCabe, replacing Fiona Phillips and Andrea McLean. In July 2008, it was announced that McLean would quit working on GMTV to focus on her role on Loose Women, to share the permanent host job with Jackie Brambles. On 31 December 2008, Andrea left GMTV after eleven years as a weather presenter. Fiona Phillips left GMTV on 18 December"
"changes including new screens and flooring in the former screen area. During the week, the flagship hours of Today (7-9 a.m.) are co-anchored by Savannah Guthrie (2012–present) and Hoda Kotb (2018–present) alongside co-hosts Al Roker (weather anchor; 1996–present), Craig Melvin (news anchor; 2018-present), Carson Daly (social media anchor/Orange Room host; 2013–present), and Jenna Bush Hager (correspondent; 2009–present). Saturday editions are anchored by Sheinelle Jones and Peter Alexander, Willie Geist anchors on Sunday, with Dylan Dreyer serving as co-host/weather anchor both days. Jones and Dreyer also appear on the weekday broadcasts as contributors during the main show and co-hosts of the"
"a gossip section and discussions about social and political issues. On July 31, 2007, the show longtime hosts were replaced due to some differences. Sánchez alleged in an interview that one of the main reasons was the lack of modern technical equipment in the radio station which they had been asking for years. They were replaced by veteran producer and host Luisito Vigoreaux, merengue singer Giselle, and Jorge Pabón (known as ""Molusco""). However, Pabón quit shortly after to join another radio station. Vigoreaux and Giselle continued to host with various guests until the show was substituted on January 2008 by"
"included Nigel Rees, Jo Brand, Martin Jarvis, Richard Digance, Geoffrey Durham, Ken Bruce, Magnus Magnusson, Pam Ayres, Paul Zenon and John Sergeant, and, most regularly, Gyles Brandreth, providing poems, anecdotes, puzzles and magic tricks. Alison Heard replaced Susie Dent over the winter of 2007–08, whilst Dent was on maternity leave. Dent returned to the series on 6 February 2008. It was announced in July 2008 that Des O'Connor would be stepping down as host in December 2008. In the same month, Carol Vorderman announced that she would also leave the show at the same time. On 21 November 2008, Jeff"