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4 unusual facts about BBC South


BBC South

In 1967, Bruce Parker joined BBC South and went on to become its longest-serving presenter, anchoring South Today for over 30 years.

A late night football magazine show Late Kick Off is co-produced with BBC West, BBC South West and the independent production company Pergall Media.

Bruce Parker

In 1967 he joined BBC South in Southampton, where he remained for most of his career, making a name as a regular presenter and reporter for South Today.

Steve Cherelle

After the death of Dave Street in 2004, Cherelle also became the presenter of the country hour on the evening program on BBC South, now heard on Wednesday nights with host Roger Day.



see also

BBC South East

Following digital switchover in the south on 7 March 2012, the Whitehawk transmitter in Brighton transferred from the BBC South region to BBC South East.

BBC South West

The studios were due to close in late 2011, with BBC South West moving to a new purpose-built broadcasting centre on the banks of Sutton Harbour, opposite the Barbican in Plymouth city centre.

Denis Caniza

Due to his small size and industrial play, he has been described by BBC South American reporter Tim Vickery as "the Paraguayan Nobby Stiles".

Jonathan Head

He became BBC South East Asia Correspondent, based in Bangkok, in 2000, and BBC Tokyo Correspondent in 2003.