Alyson’s broadcasting career began in local radio in 1998. She first presented at Signal FM in Stockport, then The Pulse in Bradford and Lite AM in Manchester.
…Dewitt, Steve
Steve was a presenter on Swansea Sound and BBC Radio Wales. He freelanced as a daytime BBC One Wales announcer (1999 – 2001). He then left broadcasting a ran a company that installed internet terminals in pubs.
Taylor, Shaw
Shaw was one of the first continuity announcers on ATV (London). He went on to present his regional crime-busting Police Five slot on London Weekend Television and ATV for 25 years, and, at other times, on several other ITV regional stations. As a result he, and his sign-off catchphrase “keep ’em peeled”, became well-known nationally.
Thompson, Paul
Paul was a local radio presenter working for Radio Broadland and later Classic Gold Amber in Norwich. He joined Anglia as a freelance announcer in 1994, often covering holidays and sick leave whilst also continuing with his radio career. He had the sad task of stepping in to take the place of Graham Bell after his sudden death in 1997. In 1998, Paul left Anglia to work at The Beach, a radio station in Lowestoft, where he stayed until 2004. He still lives in Norwich.
Middleton, Noelle
Noelle was an actress and a relief BBC TV in-vision network announcer (1953).
Fox, Andrea
Andrea graduated with BA in English Literature and Media Studies from the University of Sussex. In 2006, she completed work experience at Global Radio on the XFM breakfast show with Lauren Laverne and Shaun Keaveny.
…Ní Mhurchu, Caitríona
Caitríona was an announcer on RTÉ One and later also RTÉ Network 2, from the early 1990s until 1995. Also an actress, Caitríona won a talent contest on The Late Late Show in 1992.
Holden, Hilary
Hilary was a Central Television and Thames Television announcer (1980s). Later, she worked for Carlton Television (London) as an announcer (1994 – 5th February 1997).
Hilary now lives in France.
McShane, Fiona
Fiona joined the RTÉ Network 2 announcing team in late-1997. She departed in 1999.
Selby, Michael
Michael joined BBC Northern Ireland c. 1997. He worked initially in the Traffic and Travel Unit, presenting reports for BBC Radio Ulster. In 1998 he moved to television continuity. Michael also worked as an in-vision announcer on BBC Choice Northern Ireland from 1998 until 2001.
McLeod, David
David is an announcer with Channel 4 (3rd August 1993 – present). He is also heard occasionally on E4.
Lloyd, Helen
Helen was one of the original Central announcing crew. Helen still lives in the Midlands. She’s married to former Bill actor Ben Roberts. Helen moved behind the camera as a documentary producer for Carlton in Nottingham until 2002. She then went freelance as a narrator and producer.