Rob Schmitt is a former Fox News host who was fired in January 2018. [2], Smith was a presenter and reporter with BBC South East Today since the programme started in 2001. Which is where Wild Rover Media comes in. 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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. A BBC journalist has announced he is leaving his television role after 25 years on the job. Comments have been closed on this article. Smith joined the BBC in 1995 as a reporter on BBC Radio Kent and moved to BBC South East . 10:43, 1 MAY 2021. 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. 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. Ten years later, he continued his fundraising efforted when he canoed the Medway for Sport Relief. Is climate change killing Australian wine? The broadcasting veteran told the BBC that it was a "joy" working on the programme. "So much has changed. 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. 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. After 25 years with the BBC as a multi award winning broadcaster and journalist in both TV and Radio, in 2021 I decided to strike out on my own and set up Wild Rover Media . Rob lives in Kent, and is married with two young children. BBC South East presenter Rob Smith has announced he will signing off on November 3. [6], In 2014, Smith was the compere of the Top Choir Competition on 12 April at the Shirley Hall in Canterbury. 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. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? Rob has been a presenter and reporter with BBC South East Today since the programme started in 2001. 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. Rob Smith leaves BBC South East Today - Best Bits. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. On the road We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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There has been so much fun and laughter as well - alongside Polly Evans for many years, and then Natalie Graham more recently," Smith said. [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. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. 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. last updated: 06/11/2009 at 13:01created: 26/01/2007. BBC South . Everyone whos co-presented with Rob would agree he is generous, supportive and great fun. 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. Conclusion. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. "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. Rob has been a presenter and reporter with BBC South East Today since the programme started in 2001. Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need! Posted on March 22, 2023 . Rob Smith. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. It has been six months since Rob left . BBC South East Today, The Great Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1QQ. The presenter of the popular local BBC One bulletin will sign off for good on November 3. Id like to take this opportunity to pass on my sincere thanks to Rob and wish him all the best in the future.. We are in the age of the Facebook community group and the WhatsApp neighbourhood chat. The father of two made headlines in 2008 when he sailed 2,000 miles around Britain in his yacht - raising 15,000 for charity. Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 25 years of making friendships, and building my life. 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. 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. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to He will join the programme in the summer as Insight and Investigations Editor. In a tweet posted earlier today, Laura said: "A new chapter is starting for me. We make plans with focus on optimum utilization of resources for overall benefit. Rob said that working on the programme was a "joy", and had "always been so much more than a job.". "His reassuring presence and outstanding skill as a journalist have won him plaudits across the region - and rightly so. Following his decision to leave, co-presenter Natalie Graham will continue as lead . 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. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply press here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. 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. Rob Smith and Polly Evans took over the co-anchor roles from Geoff Clark and Beverley Thompson in mid-September 2009. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Self-employed Tunbridge Wells woman forced to go on Universal Credit after getting no Government COVID support, 'Tom Tugendhat won't help vulnerable children - so we will' says furious Tonbridge couple, Live A21 traffic updates following 'serious' crash as air ambulance lands near Tunbridge Wells, The crash involved a motorbike and car on Hastings Road, southbound, and caused the road to close, A21 crash: Suzuki motorcyclist killed in May bank holiday tragedy, The crash towards Hastings also "seriously" injured his pillion passenger who has been taken to hospital, A2 closed as multi-vehicle crash causes oil to spew across road - as it happened, National Highways says there are delays and congestion following the crash, Kent coastal areas people advised to avoid amid sewage warnings as more people head to the beach, Swimmers have been told to avoid these places, Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury and every other Kent area's May bank holiday bin collection dates, Some of the countys districts will see a slightly revised collection timetable due to the bank holiday, A260 crash seriously injures cyclist with road forced to close all afternoon, Kent Police and paramedics from South East Coast Ambulance Service attended the scene with traffic heading into Folkestone heavily impacted, Kents best pubs with a beer garden to make the most of this spring, Theres a reason our county is known as the Garden of England, Air ambulance lands after 'serious' crash near Tunbridge Wells, Coin found in pile of pennies in Kent home worth thousands, The owner thought the coin was fake but it turned olut to be 400-years-old and extremely valuable, Kent to be just as hot as Venice on May bank holiday, Its looking to be a very warm bank holiday here in the Garden of England, Celebrate coronation with afternoon tea on steam train through Kent, Major Kent road closed in one direction after crash, A20 Westbound closed, slow traffic due to accident, two cars and a lorry involved from A260 Canterbury Road to M20, New map shows latest Arcturus Covid cases in UK, A surge in cases of the Arcturus variant has been recorded in over 30 countries, 'Inflation is making it harder to grocery shop on a budget - even at Aldi', Some items at Aldi - like many other stores - have increased in price over the past months, Stunning Spanish galleon ship heading to Kent, It is the only ship of its kind to sail in the present day, Father-of-six among those remembered by loved ones in Kent's death notices. Rob has been based in the Tunbridge Wells newsroom and worked alongside Polly Evans and Natalie Graham. September 17, 2019 6:52am. 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. Rob Smith joined the BBC in the south east back in 1994, as a reporter with Radio . BBC Studios. [4][5], In 2012, he cycled at Brands Hatch for the 2012 Cyclothon. 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. ", Fighter jets are roaring over my home in Sudan, Russia launches missile attacks on Ukraine, JP Morgan snaps up troubled US bank First Republic. 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He enjoyed seven great years on the radio, working alongside stalwarts such as Colin Johnson and Barbara Sturgeon, and ending up producing and presenting the evening drivetime show.