Longstanding Look East presenter Stewart White took colleagues and viewers by surprise tonight by announcing live on air that he was leaving the BBC after 37 years.
Visibly emotional, Stewart said goodbye and thanked viewers at the end of the 6.30pm edition of the programme.
He presented more than 10,000 programmes for the BBC.
Director of BBC England Helen Thomas said: “Stewart is a broadcasting giant. He’s had an incredible career at the BBC and achieved many, many things but most importantly earned the trust, respect and affection of our viewers.
“It’s typical of Stewart that he has asked to keep his final programme a quiet affair but I do want to pay tribute to a talented broadcaster, a brilliant journalist, and a kind colleague.
“We all wish him well for the future and thank him for his immense contribution over four decades.”
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