Post by Di on Feb 14, 2006 15:43:37 GMT -5
It has been announced that Sophie is to take over the One O Clock News when Anna Ford retires.
Sophie who previously presented the Six O Clock News is currently on maternity leave.
Below is a press statement from the BBC
Sophie Raworth is to succeed Anna Ford as the new presenter of the BBC's One O'Clock News.
Sophie - who has presented both the BBC's Breakfast news and Six O'Clock News - will start her new role after Anna steps down in April.
Commenting on her appointment, Sophie said: "I am thrilled to be taking on such a prominent role.
"In news terms, the One O'Clock sits in the middle of an incredibly busy part of the day, but I'm really looking forward to the challenge.
"Clearly, Anna will be a hard act to follow, but it's a wonderful opportunity - a prestigious new job and I still get to be home every afternoon for my children!"
Anna Ford said: "In my opinion, this is the best slot in BBC News. Sophie couldn't have done better than to be moving to the One O'Clock News.
"We have a regular audience of up to three million, with over 40 per cent share of available audience which, frankly, other programmes would give their eye teeth for.
"It's a great team to work with and we achieve a phenomenal amount in a short time, I've never enjoyed my work more.
"I'm sure Sophie – who's a wonderful presenter - will find it stimulating and will build on the programme's success."
Sophie Raworth joined the BBC's regional trainee scheme in 1992 and went on to become a reporter for BBC GMR in Manchester.
She joined the BBC's Look North team in 1995, where she first presented the news, and then made the move to London in 1997 to co-present the BBC's Breakfast with Jeremy Bowen.
Sophie started presenting the Six O'Clock News with George Alagiah in January 2003, and has since co-presented a number of news events, including the marriage of Prince Charles to Camilla Parker-Bowles in April 2005.
The BBC's Head of Television News, Peter Horrocks said: "Sophie brings considerable broadcasting and journalistic experience to the team after presenting Breakfast news and the Six O'Clock News.
"I'm sure her professionalism and warmth will stand her in good stead to follow Anna.
Sophie who previously presented the Six O Clock News is currently on maternity leave.
Below is a press statement from the BBC
Sophie Raworth is to succeed Anna Ford as the new presenter of the BBC's One O'Clock News.
Sophie - who has presented both the BBC's Breakfast news and Six O'Clock News - will start her new role after Anna steps down in April.
Commenting on her appointment, Sophie said: "I am thrilled to be taking on such a prominent role.
"In news terms, the One O'Clock sits in the middle of an incredibly busy part of the day, but I'm really looking forward to the challenge.
"Clearly, Anna will be a hard act to follow, but it's a wonderful opportunity - a prestigious new job and I still get to be home every afternoon for my children!"
Anna Ford said: "In my opinion, this is the best slot in BBC News. Sophie couldn't have done better than to be moving to the One O'Clock News.
"We have a regular audience of up to three million, with over 40 per cent share of available audience which, frankly, other programmes would give their eye teeth for.
"It's a great team to work with and we achieve a phenomenal amount in a short time, I've never enjoyed my work more.
"I'm sure Sophie – who's a wonderful presenter - will find it stimulating and will build on the programme's success."
Sophie Raworth joined the BBC's regional trainee scheme in 1992 and went on to become a reporter for BBC GMR in Manchester.
She joined the BBC's Look North team in 1995, where she first presented the news, and then made the move to London in 1997 to co-present the BBC's Breakfast with Jeremy Bowen.
Sophie started presenting the Six O'Clock News with George Alagiah in January 2003, and has since co-presented a number of news events, including the marriage of Prince Charles to Camilla Parker-Bowles in April 2005.
The BBC's Head of Television News, Peter Horrocks said: "Sophie brings considerable broadcasting and journalistic experience to the team after presenting Breakfast news and the Six O'Clock News.
"I'm sure her professionalism and warmth will stand her in good stead to follow Anna.