Newsround was a BBC television programme presented by John Craven that aired from 4 April 1972 until 22 June 1989. The show featured stand-in presenters from the main BBC News bulletins. From the second half of 1972 until its cancellation on 22 June 1989, it was a weekly news programme that aired on BBC Two. It was created by John Craven, a journalist who had previously worked for the BBC.
Howard Stableford
If you love television and radio, then you might have heard about Howard Stableford, a former BBC news presenter. He is also well-known for his research skills, regularly chairing business seminars and conferences. Born on 12 April 1959, Stableford grew up in Preston, Lancashire. His parents were shipping agents and a business skills lecturer. Howard attended Hutton Grammar School in Preston, and later studied Geography at Durham University. While at university, he continued to play rugby and act in theatre.
During his career, Howard has been a popular television presenter. He has hosted a variety of shows for the BBC, including “Newsround” and the Open University’s Weekend Outlook. He has also worked on several in-house videos for major companies and regularly chairs company conferences and technical seminars. As part of his commitment to research, Howard is a qualified scuba diver. He also runs long distances to stay fit and has completed the ADT London Marathon in under three and a half hours.
Before the current stars took over the show, there were 24 hosts. This made the production process a bit difficult, as the show’s producers were not able to fill the gaps. However, they decided to create a news bulletin especially for children. Research had shown that children hated the news and were tired of being told to be quiet while the news was on. Newsround was created with the goal of breaking through the resistance of children to news.
Juliet Etchingham
Despite her busy work schedule, the young presenter still finds time to participate in other activities. Her background in journalism makes her an ideal choice for a role on news programmes, such as the Newsround programme on ITV. She also works on Sky News and BBC’s Breakfast News, and was the first woman to present the UK election programme. Juliet Etchingham was born and raised in Leicester, England. Upon graduation from Cambridge University, she began working for the BBC, where she joined the graduate programme. She also worked for BBC Midlands before hosting the Newsround programme for the network. She was the first female news presenter to win a Royal Television Society award, and is currently working for ITV News at Ten and Tonight.
After completing her education at Newnham College in Cambridge, Etchingham joined the BBC as a trainee. She presented the children’s news programme Newsround when it was first broadcast in 1994. She was promoted to present Sky News in 2002. When Sky won a contract to produce content for Channel 5, Etchingham shifted to the evening news. She is presently in her fifth year with the company.
During her career, Juliet Etchingham has covered some of the biggest stories in the world, including the death of Princess Diana. She was also in the crowd at the funeral of the former shopkeeper Thomas Hamilton. She has also reported on boyband splits and the latest sporting events. The show is popular with children and Juliet also interviews Kermit the frog on her show. Her interview with him has made her one of the most popular news presenters in the country.
Lizo Mzimba
The former presenter of BBC children’s news programme Newsround, Lizo Mzimba, is no longer with the broadcaster. After several years working in different media, Lizo decided to become a BBC News presenter. She first joined the BBC in 1994, after completing her studies in medicine and law. As an avid fan of Harry Potter and Star Wars, Lizo has a lot to say about both. She has also worked as a journalist for various publications and has always had a passion for books for children.
Mzimba’s journalism has a good reputation among children. She’s covered the World Cup, the Olympics, Katrina, and many other high-profile events. In between, she’s also signed articles with orange brassards. She explains world events in a clear manner and is a well-known name in the BBC divertissement sector. But one of her most memorable news stories was her interview with J.K. Rowling, who was a big fan of the Harry Potter series.
The Newsround programme was axed from the BBC in July 2020 after being nominated for best presenter at the Baftas, the biggest film awards in the UK. The awards are decided by people in charge and are voted on by people under 16 years old. Lizo was nominated for her segment on Hurricane Katrina survivors. Lizo beat out Sam and Mark for their segment, Level Up, and Holly Willoughby for Tricky TV.
Jake Humphrey
As a presenter of the BBC’s Newsround, Jake Humphrey has become a familiar face for viewers. The 22-year-old started his career in television after leaving school. He began his BBC career as a child’s channel presenter on CBBC. He soon progressed to hosting programmes on the BBC’s Match of the Day and Football Focus. Humphrey also presented BBC coverage of international football, including the 2006 FA Women’s Cup final.
Having a background in children’s TV, Jake Humphrey has hosted several popular BBC programmes, including Fame Academy, Newsround, and Football Focus. In 2013, he became the youngest presenter to host all four BBC sports programmes. He is a Norwich City fan and also presents the news programme Premier League Tonight. His appearances on TV have been highly praised by fans and he is currently working on a series about his favourite football team.
The show, hosted by Jake Humphrey, aired on CBBC from 2004 to 2006. It was a popular children’s television programme, with kids battling custom-made creatures. Children could use a Bamzooki Zook Kit to simulate locomotion, and Jake Humphrey revealed that children could make all sorts of creatures to play with. They then had to test their creations in obstacle courses.
Helen Skelton
Helen Skelton is a British television presenter. She previously co-presented the children’s television show “Blue Peter” from 2008 to 2013. She then went on to co-host the BBC One daytime show “Holiday Hit Squad”, and co-hosted “The Instant Gardener” for two seasons. Currently, she presents the BBC’s swimming coverage. In addition to her work on television, Skelton has written a book and is currently developing a second.
After working in public relations, Skelton decided to focus on television, and she quickly rose to prominence. She has also worked in the newsroom at CFM Radio and in various programmes at Border Television. In 2005, Skelton was promoted to breakfast presenter on BBC Radio Cumbria, making her the youngest presenter in the network. She has also worked as a reporter for news programmes for children, including Newsround. She has also made appearances on Blue Peter and occasionally presented the sports programme Sportsround.
During her time on television, Skelton has taken part in a number of charity events. She has co-hosted a Christmas special of Strictly Come Dancing, co-presented an episode of The Instant Gardener, and guest starred on five episodes of Lorraine. She has also covered sporting events for the BBC, reporting on the 2014/15 London Marathon Highlights, the European Swimming Championships, and the Olympics. In addition, Skelton has kayaked the length of the River Amazon for Sport Relief.
Barney Harwood
Among the best known presenters of the BBC show, Barney Harwood is best known for his mischievous behaviour and bad jokes. The programme became famous for his phrase “I want one”. He was also known for his strange hairstyles and gave away odd prizes on ‘Spot Shelley’. He was the youngest presenter of the show, and was known for his mischievous antics.
Craven left the programme in 2002, and Newsround was renamed Craven’s Show. Other presenters included Juliet Morris, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Chris Rogers, Julie Etchingham, Kate Gerbeau, and John Baker. Newsround reporters included Lizo Mzimba and Terry Baddoo. Newsround also featured a daily newscast in the BBC’s online format.
Among Harwood’s other TV appearances, Barney was the first to appear in the show’s history, as part of an ad campaign. He appeared in several films, including Totally Doctor Who, and Bear Behaving Badly. He announced his departure from the programme on a show a few weeks earlier. His farewell episode recapped his work on the show, and featured his favourite Barney moments. He also appeared in a motorised dance routine in a fancy car and a heartfelt goodbye message from CBBC boss Steve Backshall. The programme also introduced Barney Harwood to frog friends, which terrified him.
Barney Harwood has been a popular presenter for the BBC since 1996. Originally named ‘Newsround’, it spawned a lite version in 2002, and was renamed ‘Newsround Lite’. The programme’s popularity was so great that it was renamed ‘Newsround Lite’ in 2002. But despite its popularity, the series continued to be a staple of the BBC.
