Watchdog has announced its brand new presenting team after Anne Robinson announced her departure earlier this month.
Sophie Raworth and Michelle Ackerley will join Matt Allwright and Chris Hollins for the new run of the consumer show, which kicks off on Thursday, October 8 at 8pm on BBC One.
"Watchdog is the reason I got into television," said Raworth. "After doing two weeks work experience on the programme when I was 16, I was determined to become a journalist.
"I've presented Watchdog Daily and Test House for the past three years. I'm delighted to have been asked to join Matt, Chris and Michelle for the new series. It feels like I've come full circle."
Ackerley added: "I'm passionate about uncovering and investigating new stories and excited to work with Matt, Chris and Sophie. I'm genuinely excited to be part of such a fantastic team."
Head of Commissioning for factual formats at the...
Sophie Raworth and Michelle Ackerley will join Matt Allwright and Chris Hollins for the new run of the consumer show, which kicks off on Thursday, October 8 at 8pm on BBC One.
"Watchdog is the reason I got into television," said Raworth. "After doing two weeks work experience on the programme when I was 16, I was determined to become a journalist.
"I've presented Watchdog Daily and Test House for the past three years. I'm delighted to have been asked to join Matt, Chris and Michelle for the new series. It feels like I've come full circle."
Ackerley added: "I'm passionate about uncovering and investigating new stories and excited to work with Matt, Chris and Sophie. I'm genuinely excited to be part of such a fantastic team."
Head of Commissioning for factual formats at the...
- 9/25/2015
- Digital Spy
Anne Robinson, the long-serving presenter of BBC One's consumer show Watchdog, is leaving the programme after 15 years as its host.
Following the success of her primetime series Britain's Spending Secrets, which aired to strong ratings on BBC One this summer, Robinson is departing to make a brand new factual series for the channel to air in 2016.
"It's been an honour to be part of the most important consumer show in Britain," said the former Weakest Link host, who returned to Watchdog in 2009 after an eight-year break.
"Annie is a much-treasured part of the BBC One family and I'm grateful for everything she has done on Watchdog for nearly 15 years," added BBC One controller Charlotte Moore.
"I'm looking forward to her returning to the channel with a new factual series next year."
Matt Allwright and Chris Hollins will be staying with Watchdog, and the rest of the new presenting line-up will be announced soon.
Following the success of her primetime series Britain's Spending Secrets, which aired to strong ratings on BBC One this summer, Robinson is departing to make a brand new factual series for the channel to air in 2016.
"It's been an honour to be part of the most important consumer show in Britain," said the former Weakest Link host, who returned to Watchdog in 2009 after an eight-year break.
"Annie is a much-treasured part of the BBC One family and I'm grateful for everything she has done on Watchdog for nearly 15 years," added BBC One controller Charlotte Moore.
"I'm looking forward to her returning to the channel with a new factual series next year."
Matt Allwright and Chris Hollins will be staying with Watchdog, and the rest of the new presenting line-up will be announced soon.
- 9/10/2015
- Digital Spy
BBC Daytime has announced its new line-up, featuring programmes from stars such as Len Goodman, Margaret Mountford and Shane Richie.
Unveiling a variety of shows from a number of different genres, BBC Daytime controller Damian Cavanagh praised the "rich mix of brand new programming".
Drama
New drama The Coroner - which follows a solicitor returning to her seaside hometown to work as the coroner after a messy marriage break-up - will join returning shows Father Brown and Wpc 56, which are both back for their third series.
Moving On, the acclaimed Jimmy McGovern drama, is back for a sixth series with new stars such as Hayley Mills, Lisa Riley and Peter Egan. Doctors also promises the arrival of a new nurse, goodbyes to familiar faces, a Halloween ghost story and a Christmas wedding.
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Celebrity chef James Martin will head a campaign to bring communities together with his new show Meet The Street,...
Unveiling a variety of shows from a number of different genres, BBC Daytime controller Damian Cavanagh praised the "rich mix of brand new programming".
Drama
New drama The Coroner - which follows a solicitor returning to her seaside hometown to work as the coroner after a messy marriage break-up - will join returning shows Father Brown and Wpc 56, which are both back for their third series.
Moving On, the acclaimed Jimmy McGovern drama, is back for a sixth series with new stars such as Hayley Mills, Lisa Riley and Peter Egan. Doctors also promises the arrival of a new nurse, goodbyes to familiar faces, a Halloween ghost story and a Christmas wedding.
Factual
Celebrity chef James Martin will head a campaign to bring communities together with his new show Meet The Street,...
- 8/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Len Goodman is to front a new daytime travel series on BBC One.
Holiday of My Lifetime will see the Strictly Come Dancing judge guide celebrities on a trip down memory lane to relive their favourite childhood holiday.
Eamonn Holmes, Matt Allwright, Esther Rantzen, Ainsley Harriot, Dave Myers and Anita Manning will feature in the series, and will visit destinations like Cornwall, Blackpool, Devon and Scotland.
Speaking about the show, Goodman said: "It's been a real joy exploring the wonderful UK with personalities from across TV, radio and sport, reliving some of their humorous and heart-warming memories.
"This series will showcase the fun of a traditional summer holiday, harkening back to times when the simple things – like the smell of fish and chips or a bucket and spade – made all the difference to a child. What makes this experience even more special is that we get to share it with our viewers.
Holiday of My Lifetime will see the Strictly Come Dancing judge guide celebrities on a trip down memory lane to relive their favourite childhood holiday.
Eamonn Holmes, Matt Allwright, Esther Rantzen, Ainsley Harriot, Dave Myers and Anita Manning will feature in the series, and will visit destinations like Cornwall, Blackpool, Devon and Scotland.
Speaking about the show, Goodman said: "It's been a real joy exploring the wonderful UK with personalities from across TV, radio and sport, reliving some of their humorous and heart-warming memories.
"This series will showcase the fun of a traditional summer holiday, harkening back to times when the simple things – like the smell of fish and chips or a bucket and spade – made all the difference to a child. What makes this experience even more special is that we get to share it with our viewers.
- 7/28/2014
- Digital Spy
ITV has released a promo clip for new game show The Exit List. The quiz, presented by Rogue Traders host Matt Allwright, will see pairs of contestants descend into a giant 26-room maze. Each room contains an amount of cash, but one room, deep in the maze, holds £100,000. In order to escape with the grand prize, the contestants must recall perfectly the long list of answers they gave to reach the money. "I have the time of my life presenting The Exit List," said Allwright. "The stage is incredible. It's built at the George Lucas (more)...
- 1/5/2012
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
BBC factual series The Secret Tourist opened to 3.5m viewers on Thursday evening, according to overnight audience figures. The consumer affairs programme, which features Matt Allwright investigating holiday scams, was watched by 3.52m (15.9%) from 9pm. The Secret Tourist narrowly beat Police, Camera, Action! in the 9pm hour, after the crime series pulled in 3.29m (14.9%) for ITV1. Earlier on ITV1, Tonight special Cashing In The Criminals grabbed 2.67m (13%) between 7.30pm and 8pm. Five's The Hotel Inspector averaged 1.46m (6.6%) in the 9pm hour, down 300k week-on-week. A new episode of Celebrity Masterchef brought in 4.16m (18.9%) for BBC One in the 8pm hour, up 40k on last night's episode. EastEnders secured the biggest primetime soap audience, with 8.56m (41.5%) watching on BBC One between 7.30pm and 8pm. A further (more)...
- 7/30/2010
- by By Andrew Laughlin
- Digital Spy
Paul Merton and Watchdog’s Matt Allwright have been confirmed as temporary hosts for The One Show after Adrian Chiles leaves on Friday. Matt will take over the BBC magazine show for two weeks starting on Monday, with Have I Got News For You team captain Paul filling in on the Thursday while Matt hosts Watchdog. The search for a permanent replacement is still in progress, with new names Rav Wilding and Jamie Theakston being thrown into the hat alongside Chris Hollins and Dermot O’Leary.
- 4/28/2010
- Sky TV
Paul Merton has been confirmed as a guest host of The One Show after Adrian Chiles leaves on Friday. The Have I Got News For You team captain will anchor the show next Thursday, with Watchdog presenter Matt Allwright also confirmed for Monday's programme. Allwright will then return on the Friday as well as each day the following week, except Thursday, for which the BBC have yet to announce a stand-in. However, the search for a permanent replacement for Chiles is still ongoing. Bosses are believed to have lined up several candidates to host the show alongside Christine Bleakley. Those believed to be in (more)...
- 4/27/2010
- by By Oli Simpson
- Digital Spy
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