I am so excited to announce I am heading back to the BBC to produce and direct documentaries for its new N+R investigations unit. After many years making investigative films independently - it’s a dream full time role. Below a flashback of my first ever day at the BBC aged 19!
First day as Editor of
@GBNEWS
Breakfast. Lots of ambitions ahead but today I start with an HR briefing…baby steps. A sad farewell to some of my colleagues at
@FreshStart_TV
and kids news
@FYI_SkyTV
- now I am ready for the next chapter.
So….the number of people watching Breakfast on
@GBNEWS
is growing and people are watching longer - and we are beating Sky News daily. Find out why - give us a try from 0600 am every day.
@Twitter
has become a place mainly of hate and one sided debate. There used to be a lot more joy and happiness So here’s mine..marriage was never right for me until I met
@KayWhiteUK
and we produced this bundle of joy. Happy 5th anniversary to the loves of my life
Congratulations to my friend and co presenter on
@ScalaRadio
-
@AntheaTurner1
who just told me Live in air that she is engaged to be married to Mark Armstrong !!! Here’s a pic of her the happy couple I am so happy for them both - she deserves happiness like all of us!
From Monday 11th on Breakfast on
@GBNEWS
- we will have insight and analysis from
@christopherhope
and his team every hour - get the political lowdown as your day starts .
History has been made for
@GBNEWS
today as we have broadcast from our Westminster studio for the first time. It’s a big moment for us and shows our commitment to covering UK politics in depth.
1994, aged 19, I became the youngest presenter of Newsround - 27 years later I co-created and Executive Produce another award winning Children’s news programme -
@FYI_SkyTV
- 50 years of
@BBCNewsround
has produced and inspired many of todays journalists and ideas. Happy Birthday
This week I produced our 200th episode of
@FYI_SkyTV
- 200 weeks of covering world events on a kids level and giving them a big voice on a big platform on
@SkyNews
and Sky Kids - Hugely proud of our presenters and
@FreshStart_TV
team.
5 years ago I married my best friend
@KayWhiteUK
and we became parents to an amazing little boy! On this anniversary our marriage was blessed in front of our USA family and friends but I have always felt blessed to have the little family I have always dreamed of.
#LoveLikeThis
For me one of the most magical memories of
#2022
was showing my little boy his first sunset. He sat there until every drop of light had gone. A new dawn and a new year of possibilities. Best wishes all
#goodbye2022
I am leaving my
@ScalaRadio
Sunday show to get my Wkends back with my little family + focus on my production company
@FreshStart_TV
which continues to expand - Working 6 days a week isn’t good for you but hopefully I won’t disappear completely. Thanks for listening for 2 years
After a 4 year break to focus on
@FreshStart_TV
it’s fantastic to be back at
@BBCWorld
doing what I truly love but also catching up with some of the best journalists in the world in the
@BBCNews
newsroom - thanks to
@stephanieprent
for this cool snap of my first link !
Gosh ! I am bringing the news to you everywhere this morning from 9am - no pressure - join me for An hour of
@BBCNews
on
@BBCOne
, the news channel and
@BBCWorld
! Also a look at the
#sunday
stories with
#BBCThePapers
Happy 100 years to the BBC. I have been privileged to work there as a news presenter and a correspondent specialising in investigations From
@BBCNewsround
to
@BBCNews
and
@BBCPanorama
- working with passionate journalists to bring world class coverage and unearth untold stories
When our 4 year old heard his 97 year old grandma was as very poorly - he decided he needed to head to the USA to see her…. So he did .. and nothing was stopping him. This video will make you smile - we all deserve a chance to smile today.
#LoL
#kids
#love
#Happydays
I have been married to
@KayWhiteUK
for six years ! Now that is an achievement … for her … I am a nightmare but also a very lucky man. Happy Anniversary to all couples celebrating life together milestones today !
#Love
#anniversary
and celebrating in
#morroco
I have had to sellotape my mouth before a BIG radio station announcement now only next week! Watch this space and other spaces for a radio revolution long overdue.
@simonmayo
and others including yours truly can talk about it soon. Now where are my headphones?
I am so saddened to hear how we have lost another talented gentleman of TV News - every wannabe journalist should watch
#GeorgeAlagiah
in action - an extraordinary career
So.... happy birthday to me! What another amazing year it has been
@ScalaRadio
every Sunday with my bestie
@AntheaTurner1
and the wonderful team we have at
@FreshStart_TV
but more than anything - the days that are filled with the joys of my life Noah and
@KayWhiteUK
‘Save Our Wildlife’ has been nominated for a
@PrixJeunesse
award ! I loved producing and directing much of this film in Africa and India ! Brilliantly presented by
@Aneeshwar_K
- an official
@GWR
holder for ‘youngest presenter of a documentary’
Happy Birthday son … you have given us 5 years of amazing memories and totally changed our lives for the better -
#HappyBirthday
to all the boys and girls you share your day with, no matter where you are , what is happening in the world - today is your day and it will rock
SO it is finally out...Scala radio has arrived. Can't wait to work with this bunch! We promise you music you have yet to discover and classics you never get sick of, conversation you can't miss and entertainment you often struggle to find. Can't wait for my first Sunday Brunch
Anyone remember C4’s RI:SE ? Thought not. Anyhow that was 18 years ago, today I was back the same studio producing my own tv programme for
@FreshStart_TV
for
@skytv
- social distancing in place of course ! Great to see my old dressing room !
@lizbonnin
@edibow
@ColinMurray
I am ill. Hate it. Had to pull out of BBC News and
@ScalaRadio
this weekend - now that - I really hate! Thank you all for your get well messages and thanks to
@Jamie_Crick
for stepping in ... see you in a couple of weeks after a break! Keep it
@ScalaRadio
#timeforfamily
What do you tell your 4 year old son who is nervous about big boys school tomorrow ? ‘Every sunset means there is another day to come full of adventure, fun, discovery and new friends. There is everything to be excited about ‘
Thanks for the lovely holiday memories son x
This shows how old I am !
@BBCNewsround
archives released today show a report on how Electronic letters and emails become the new method of contact .. and the presenter is erm … me 👇
I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a
#WhiteChristmas
- to all those who have been there for me this year, those I have somehow been there for, and to all those I love, know and miss and those who have sent me nice tweets, even those who write nasty ones,
#MerryChristmas
The magic of technology means
@emmakennytv
and I will be broadcasting together on
@ScalaRadio
two hundred miles apart! Hear us this Sunday 10am - Send your
#coronavirus
questions for Emma on how to cope in a lockdown to chris
@scalaradio
.co.uk
Morning all! On air with
@emmakennytv
on
@ScalaRadio
right now! If you haven’t tried us give it a go - fantastic classical music to inspire, relax and forget about our troubles ! Get in touch with requests for
@harrythepiano
and Sunday Service dedications chris
@scalaradio
.co.uk
My mate
@emmakennytv
has launched an amazing app to help us through tough times -
#lockdown
and beyond. Helping people is at the heart of everything she does, she spent years and her own time and money making this happen - give it a try.
If you know this driver - a licensed cab driver in London working between 8 and 9am this morning - please be aware he is dangerous. Report him as I did to the police. Eastern European, short black hair and violent - he vandalised my car and nearly hit others
@CityPolice
@Uber
So
@emmakennytv
and I broadcast via video phone on
@ScalaRadio
every Sunday from 10am. Today Emma and producer Patrick thought they were funny 🙄 this is what I have to cope with
So for the first time in a long time I am heading abroad to film. This is the first shoot for a global documentary for
@skytv
I need this - making films is more than just a job to me - it’s my passion so it’s worth all the safety measures to make it happen. First stop
#Africa
So who is your hero? Tweet me or
@AntheaTurner1
and tell us who deserves a special mention on our new feature
#SundayService
to salute those we want to say ‘thanks’ to. Your teacher,boss,other half,parents,volunteers - or a stranger who made you smile. Sunday 10am on
@ScalaRadio
Only
@ScalaRadio
is going to lift my mood today. It’s a proper don’t get out of bed day ... dull, chilly, raining, so let’s unite as one country this Sunday - tune in from 10am - and let us all say together - “I am not getting out of bed” join me &
@emmakennytv
#WorkFromHome
Dead proud that after 5 years hard work
@FreshStart_TV
almost makes it into the
@televisualmedia
Top 100 production companies and the Top True Indie list with special mentions!
Meet my
@ScalaRadio
co host - she needs no introduction.
@AntheaTurner1
We will be a little late because of other commitments .. 31st March we go live ..come as you are for Sunday Brunch 10am .. on air with my bestie playing the world’s best music .. you can’t call that a job!
Here’s to all the amazing partners, wives, husbands and other half’s we have - whom without - we would properly unravel! Love you
@KayWhiteUK
- share your pic of your
#rock
- they deserve a public thank you
I am so chuffed that FYI - our weekly news show for kids and by kids made by
@FreshStart_TV
for
@SkyKidsOfficial
has been nominated for a Broadcast Award! Thanks to
@Broadcastnow
judges for a nomination that means so much to us. Well done all at
@FYI_SkyTV
Becoming a dad is the best thing that has ever happened to me. My dad is up there as one of the other best things in my life. Giving love to a child after witnessing so many unloved and abused children in my work as a journalist has been the medicine I needed.
#happyfathersday
Are you joining us ? Me and
@emmakennytv
have got amazing new and oldie pieces lined up from the world of classical music from 10am on
@ScalaRadio
you can choose the music too - dedicate 3 choices to someone amazing - it’s called Sunday Service Email Chris.rogers
@scalaradio
.co.uk
Who’s up for some of the world’s greatest music this morning with a sprinkle of
@emmakennytv
on top? She needs a lot of love this week - she is my wonderful friend and radio other half - so help me out and tune in from 10am to
@ScalaRadio
It’s Sunday which means FSM brings you the soundtrack to your Sunday on
@ScalaRadio
from 10am... with
@ChrisRogersNews
and
@emmakennytv
- request three classical, movie or musical pieces of music for someone special - email us who, why and what to chris
@scalaradio
.co.uk
'Say a prayer for James.'
The mother of Jamie Bulger sits down with Eamonn to warn parents their children will never be safe unless the probation system is overhauled.
See the full interview from 6am tomorrow, only on GB News.
📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604
Please support
@MaggieOliverUK
do this important work . More funds are needed to protect children from being victims and to help those we didn’t get to in time - in my work as an investigative journalist I met many victims - this appeal is the least I can do
me and
@emmakennytv
are playing Elton John, Robbie Williams Angels the 'Hamlet advert music' right now for Brendon, Hannah and baby Connie - their requests for Sunday Service on
@ScalaRadio
- if you want to dedicate three pieces to someone special write to chris
@scalaradio
.co.uk
Hello brunchers!
@AntheaTurner1
and I are back tomorrow from 10am on
@ScalaRadio
with
@ThisisDavina
joins us for brunch - and we have
#sundayservice
- tweet me now with your requests, dedications, event to promote or if you need our help witt anything ! how we can be of service?
On the wireless with my radio other half
@emmakennytv
from 10 - we would love to know what
#NewYearResolution
have you broken already ? It’s ‘ditch day’ ! join us from 10 on
@ScalaRadio
if you may
We are live on air full of festive fun and the latest news, sport and the UK’s biggest Nativity ! Join us all morning for the breakfast show this Christmas !
🎄❄️ Join
@PatrickChristys
and
@CarverEmily
on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for a breakfast special!
From 6am tune in for the finest festive start for you and your family.
Wake up with GB News.
🔓 Become a GB News Member:
What life is all about
#dadtime
beautiful pic taken by the other best thing that has ever happened to me - Mrs R -
@KayWhiteUK
- thank you for get well messages recovering slowly
#whoopingcough
is back in the UK it seems
Have a merry and holy Christmas all. Thank you for all your support over this last year. 2019 involves a new radio show for me- details in Jan, more exciting tv to make with
@FreshStart_TV
and importantly - more time with my new family. Wishing you a wonderful holiday. Chris
I produced this film, eye opening what kids see in one of the worlds most dangerous cities -
@BraydonBent
is an amazing kid reporter who handles films like this like a true pro - aged 11!
Meet the kids who risk their lives to go to school
@BraydonBent
behind the scenes in
#Brazil
filming this weeks FYI Investigates documentary on life in one of the most dangerous places in the world
#Rio
@SkyNews
today & Sunday 1030 1430 1630
I don’t need to dream of a white Christmas !
#MerryChristmas
to all the followers and all who keep in touch - and a special hug to all those alone or hurting at this difficult time Chris
We are on the air with great music, the best viral video
#lockdown
online and street performances and
@sarahbeeny
joins us on video phone Join me and
@emmakennytv
on
@ScalaRadio
from Brunch till Lunch today ! Also Emma taking your questions on how to cope with lockdown.
We are on air ! Join me and
@emmakennytv
on
@ScalaRadio
from 10 until 1pm this Sunday as we play some of the best classical music in the world - requests welcome - email us on chris
@scalaradio
.co.uk
Morning just about to live on the air on
@ScalaRadio
with
@emmakennytv
with some Christmas Classical Crackers and Comedian Brian Conley is joining us !