Making live TV news is a team sport. His reassuring presence and outstanding skill as a journalist have won him plaudits across the region and rightly so. 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. 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. We laughed together every day, on air and off, and I will miss him terribly. 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Jason Horton, Head of the BBC in the South and South East, said: "Rob has been a fixture on our televisions and radios for more than two decades. Subway worker attacked after confronting thief about stolen sandwich. Mr Smith made his own 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. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. BBC One - South East Today, Sport Relief Challenge Rob Smith, presenter of BBC South East Today, has announced he is leaving the broadcaster after 25 years. We must adapt to better reflect how people live their lives, how they get their news and what content they want. On March 8th, Rob Schmitt's wife filed for divorce citing "irreconcilable differences". [1], Smith started his career on Radio Kent. 2023 BBC. BBC South East on Twitter: "We're very sad to announce that Rob Smith 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 . 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. 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. Taking to his own website, Wild Rover Media, Rob has shared his journey on creating short films to help other businesses grow. Rob Smith, Netflix's former director of unscripted, has left his role as general manager at BBC Studios' L.A. production unit after just nine months. Rob Smith and Polly Evans took over the co-anchor roles from Geoff Clark and Beverley Thompson in mid-September 2009. Is climate change killing Australian wine? [2], He joined the BBC in the South East in 1994. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I know however that Rob has enough talent in his finger tips to make a great success of whatever he does next.. Rob Smith, presenter of BBC South East Today, has announced he is leaving the broadcaster after 25 years. English. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Rob has been based in the Tunbridge Wells newsroom and worked alongside Polly Evans and Natalie Graham. 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. BBC Studios. 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Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? Are you sure you want to delete this comment? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He is due to sign off on Tuesday 3rd November, when co-presenter Natalie Graham will continue as lead presenter. Mr Smith began his life at the BBC in 1995 as a reporter on BBC Rdio Kent, before moving to South East Today when it launched in 2001. More information about Ellie Crisell, Natalie Graham and Nina Ridge. Occupation. 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. He is due to sign off on 3 November, when co-presenter Natalie Graham will continue as lead presenter. [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. Ex-BBC South East Today star Rob Smith describes inner turmoil after "And then they say "Blimey, that's gone up fast!" If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to BBC Reporter in the South East of England. Rob Smith: Presenter to step down from BBC South East Today As always you can unsubscribe at any time. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. You can also enter your email address in the box below the picture on most desktop and mobile platforms. In a tweet posted earlier today, Laura said: "A new chapter is starting for me. 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. If you want a bit of help creating some video that will let more potential clients know you exist - just give me a call, "In the last few weeks I've worked with a financial planner, a distillery, an education recruitment agency, an employment law expert and a chap who makes beautiful handwrought knives in his shed. But after a "prolonged and sometimes dispiriting period of laying groundworks" Rob has finally got something to show for it. Interviews include top politicians, rock stars and a man who kept a 6 foot lizard in his bath. One of the most recent films created by the journalist, is of a "smashing" small business in Medway, where a couple make bespoke engraved glass in their shed at home. ", "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.". 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. Rob Smith has been presenting BBC South East Today since 2009. Following his decision to leave, co-presenter Natalie Graham will continue as lead . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. The Good Omens and Doctor Who producer has appointed Smith . Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. I met my wife Gemma at Radio Kent, and our home and our family is here in Kent.". We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. [2], Smith was a presenter and reporter with BBC South East Today since the programme started in 2001. 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.". Rob Schmitt was a Fox News correspondent who suddenly left the network in early 2018. 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. 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. Editors' Code of Practice. 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. There has been so much fun and laughter as well alongside Polly Evans for many years, and then Natalie Graham more recently, Smith added. Signing up to the KentLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox twice a day. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. 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. "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. Smith joined the BBC in 1995 as a reporter on BBC Radio Kent and moved to BBC South East . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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Sign up to our daily newsletter for all the latest Kent stories and breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. Rob has been a presenter and reporter with BBC South East Today since the programme started in 2001. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The incident took place in a branch of Subway on Portswood Road in Southampton. 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. BBC News presenter and reporter Laura Trevelyan has announced she is leaving the BBC. It has been six months since Rob left . 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Polly Evans - Wikipedia Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, Trump mistrial request denied in NY rape lawsuit, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, Explosion derails train in Russian border region, Father tells how gunman opened fire on Texas home, US rock band Aerosmith announce farewell tour, NFL player's daughter, aged two, drowns in pool, Banana artwork in Seoul museum eaten by visitor, Trump says 'great to be home' on visit to Scotland. 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. Is climate change killing Australian wine? Rob, a father-of-two, has covered thousands of stories for BBC South East Today, including the Shoreham Airshow disaster and investigations into sexual abuse at the Church of England in Sussex. 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Rob has been a presenter and reporter with BBC South East Today since the programme started in 2001. why is dominic heale leaving east midlands news Radio listeners in uproar over presenter changes - Slippedisc Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. You can also sign up to our website and comment on our stories by pressing here and signing in. sara smith bbc south east I met my wife Gemma at Radio Kent, and our home and our family is here in Kent.". Rob Smith: Presenter to step down from BBC South East Today List of current BBC newsreaders and reporters - Wikipedia 25 years of making friendships, and building my life. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. As part of the cuts, popular current affairs programme Inside Out will be taken off the air and will be replaced by a weekly regional investigative journalism programme on BBC One. We pay our respects to Kent residents who have died in recent weeks. why is dominic heale leaving east midlands news During dark dismal days in January, Rob thought he made a huge mistake leaving the BBC. South East Today to lose one of its three presenters as BBC announces "After thirty . Jason Horton, Head of the BBC in the South and South East, said: "Rob has been a fixture on our televisions and radios for more than two decades. ITV today announced their coverage plans for the Coronation of King Charles III. Something went wrong, please try again later. Natalie Graham, Rachel Mackley and Rob Smith currently present the show, Receive all the latest news directly to your inbox with our HampshireLive newsletter. usaa drp portal . BBC 2020 - COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND IS USED FOR EDUCATIONAL & REFERENCE USE.Lead presenter Rob Smith's final South East Today bulletin . I met my wife Gemma at Radio Kent, and our home and our family is here in Kent.. Notable credit. He is due to sign off on 3 November, when co-presenter Natalie Graham will continue as lead presenter. ", Behind the scenes pictures show crews filming Danny Boyle's new Sex Pistols series in Dover. And there has been so much fun and laughter as well - alongside Polly Evans for many years, and then Natalie Graham more recently - and you really couldn't find two lovelier, funnier, sharper people in the world. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. I met my wife Gemma at Radio Kent, and our home and our family is here in Kent. BBC South East presenter Rob Smith has announced he will signing off on November 3. Rob Smith - Owner - Wild Rover Media | LinkedIn The father of two made headlines in 2008 when he sailed 2,000 miles around Britain in his yacht - raising 15,000 for charity. Read about our approach to external linking. BBC One - South East Today - Presenters Rob wrote: "The thing that all those businesses have in common is that they want to grow - and they all know that video and social media is the way forward - and they just need a bit of help in achieving their aims. Id like to take this opportunity to pass on my sincere thanks to Rob and wish him all the best in the future.. You can also enter your email address in the box below the picture on most desktop and mobile platforms. 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. Rob said that working on the programme was a "joy", and had "always been so much more than a job.". "So much has changed. Smith joined the BBC in 1995 as a. sara.smith@bbc.co.uk. In a tweet posted earlier today, Laura said: A new chapter is starting for me. Rob joined the BBC in 1995 as a reporter with BBC Radio Kent. South East Today (20092020) Rob Smith is an English television presenter, who has been a co-anchor on the BBC South East Today news programme. [4][5], In 2012, he cycled at Brands Hatch for the 2012 Cyclothon.