Really pleased this morning, BBC Radio Manchester has been named BBC local radio station of year at an award ceremony last night.
We were also given a top award for Best Outside Broadcast for our coverage of the Manchester Bomb Ten Years on.
It's great to be involved with an award winning station!
Friday, September 29, 2006
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Breakfast with Steve
Hello, thanks for clicking onto my site. Sorry I've been a bit slow to update the blog, but I've been a bit busy at work.
I'm presenting the Sunday Breakfast show on BBC Radio Manchester this weekend (24th Sept) so if you are near a radio or online have a listen. It's a religious show though. I'm not really a religious person, though I do believe in the man upstairs and have a quiet word every now and then. Thankfully I've got a great producer in Rebecca Kelly who can advise me what to say, and what not to say!
I got an award at work this week, kind of an `employee of the week` thing, which was nice. If I were working at McDonalds I'd get a star on my name badge! People in the office had nominated me because I came to the rescue of the Heather Stott show that went off-air because of technical problems at an outside broadcast last Friday. I had to `fill` for twenty minutes until they could restore the link. It wasn't just me though, it was Kate Dinsdale who was responsible for the technicals in the studio that saved the day too.
Looks like it's going to be a busy week this week with the Labour Party Conference in Manchester. Anything could happen......
Speak to you soon, and send a message!
I'm presenting the Sunday Breakfast show on BBC Radio Manchester this weekend (24th Sept) so if you are near a radio or online have a listen. It's a religious show though. I'm not really a religious person, though I do believe in the man upstairs and have a quiet word every now and then. Thankfully I've got a great producer in Rebecca Kelly who can advise me what to say, and what not to say!
I got an award at work this week, kind of an `employee of the week` thing, which was nice. If I were working at McDonalds I'd get a star on my name badge! People in the office had nominated me because I came to the rescue of the Heather Stott show that went off-air because of technical problems at an outside broadcast last Friday. I had to `fill` for twenty minutes until they could restore the link. It wasn't just me though, it was Kate Dinsdale who was responsible for the technicals in the studio that saved the day too.
Looks like it's going to be a busy week this week with the Labour Party Conference in Manchester. Anything could happen......
Speak to you soon, and send a message!
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Martin Kelner
Just a quick plug for my mate Martin Kelner.... he of `The Guardian` and BBC radio fame...
He's got a great podcast, and this weeks edition is superb...
You can listen to at www.martinkelner.com - (piss poor podcast 24) - And it's even better if you are a radio anorak! It features Chris Moyles and BBC local legend Peter Levy.
He's got a great podcast, and this weeks edition is superb...
You can listen to at www.martinkelner.com - (piss poor podcast 24) - And it's even better if you are a radio anorak! It features Chris Moyles and BBC local legend Peter Levy.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
September....
I can't believe we are halfway through September already.
It's nearly my birthday (4th Oct). Not a birthday fan to be honest, last year I didn't even put up my cards. I don't want to get any older now, I'm happy as I am thanks. Maybe I should just enjoy it, but I can't at the moment.
Anyway...
I've been asked to cover present the Sunday Breakfast show on BBC Radio Manchester this week. It's always nice to be asked.
It's a show I've not done before, it's the Religious show. Thankfully I've got a really good producer to explain things too me so should be okay.
Hope you are well.
It's nearly my birthday (4th Oct). Not a birthday fan to be honest, last year I didn't even put up my cards. I don't want to get any older now, I'm happy as I am thanks. Maybe I should just enjoy it, but I can't at the moment.
Anyway...
I've been asked to cover present the Sunday Breakfast show on BBC Radio Manchester this week. It's always nice to be asked.
It's a show I've not done before, it's the Religious show. Thankfully I've got a really good producer to explain things too me so should be okay.
Hope you are well.
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Start up the news machine...
Generally it has been a quiet couple of weeks news wise.
Sure there have been a few stories of note, but it's been the usual parade of what I would call `filler` news.
The schools go back this week, and that means the business people go back to work as well, so over the coming days things should start to pick up.
Though the news has been quiet, it doesn't mean my bulletins have been boring. It gives me the chance to include some lighter stories. I like a good `And Finally` in my bulletin, and to leave the listener with a smile at the end of what can sometimes be a depressing news bulletin.
Some of my favourite `And Finally` stories this week include:
- The excuse for delays given to train commuters because of the wrong type of....... sunshine!
- The story of the 100 year old man who still turns up for work being ordered to take a day off by his bosses.
- The words "iPod", "ASBO", "Muffin Top" and "Bingo Wings" making a new version of the dictionary. (get in touch if you don't know what they mean!)
Just quickly... I had a great time last night with my good friend Kate, we went to a birthday party together in Manchester. It was nice to catch up with some old colleagues I used to work with at BBC Radio Leeds, and socialise with current people from work.
Also get it touch, it would be nice to know if anyone is reading this!! Take care.
Sure there have been a few stories of note, but it's been the usual parade of what I would call `filler` news.
The schools go back this week, and that means the business people go back to work as well, so over the coming days things should start to pick up.
Though the news has been quiet, it doesn't mean my bulletins have been boring. It gives me the chance to include some lighter stories. I like a good `And Finally` in my bulletin, and to leave the listener with a smile at the end of what can sometimes be a depressing news bulletin.
Some of my favourite `And Finally` stories this week include:
- The excuse for delays given to train commuters because of the wrong type of....... sunshine!
- The story of the 100 year old man who still turns up for work being ordered to take a day off by his bosses.
- The words "iPod", "ASBO", "Muffin Top" and "Bingo Wings" making a new version of the dictionary. (get in touch if you don't know what they mean!)
Just quickly... I had a great time last night with my good friend Kate, we went to a birthday party together in Manchester. It was nice to catch up with some old colleagues I used to work with at BBC Radio Leeds, and socialise with current people from work.
Also get it touch, it would be nice to know if anyone is reading this!! Take care.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
BBC News 24 -
Just a quick one....
Apologies if your TV screen broke on Wednesday morning after I appeared on BBC News 24 at just after 9am in the morning.
I was asked to appear to give an update on the discovery of four bodies in a house in Greater Manchester.
I got the tip off from Greater Manchester Police, and I then told the rest of the wider BBC about it. News 24 `flashed` it - (basically, read aloud my script with a big `Breaking News` banner on screen)
I then got a call from the News 24 day editor who asked if I would come on camera, I said maybe someone from TV would be better, but to call me back if she had a problem.
Around 45 seconds later, the phone rang again, she was having trouble getting anyone to do it from the TV newsroom
So I made my way down to the newsroom camera, turned on the studio lights, framed the camera shot, clipped on a mic, shoved in an earpiece and was live around the world within two minutes -
Now that doesnt happen everyday.
Apologies if your TV screen broke on Wednesday morning after I appeared on BBC News 24 at just after 9am in the morning.
I was asked to appear to give an update on the discovery of four bodies in a house in Greater Manchester.
I got the tip off from Greater Manchester Police, and I then told the rest of the wider BBC about it. News 24 `flashed` it - (basically, read aloud my script with a big `Breaking News` banner on screen)
I then got a call from the News 24 day editor who asked if I would come on camera, I said maybe someone from TV would be better, but to call me back if she had a problem.
Around 45 seconds later, the phone rang again, she was having trouble getting anyone to do it from the TV newsroom
So I made my way down to the newsroom camera, turned on the studio lights, framed the camera shot, clipped on a mic, shoved in an earpiece and was live around the world within two minutes -
Now that doesnt happen everyday.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Acting News Editor
Blimey...
They've asked me to run the newsroom while the news editor is off.
Nice to be asked, but it is a bit weird having to make decisions for people and how to make best use of resources.
They've asked me to run the newsroom while the news editor is off.
Nice to be asked, but it is a bit weird having to make decisions for people and how to make best use of resources.
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Terror News
It was a busy day at work on Thursday with the news about police foiling an alleged plot to blow up planes mid-air in a terrorist plot.
I was despatched straightaway to Manchester Airport where I spent most of the day talking to delayed passengers, harrassed staff and explaining on the radio about the new hand luggage restrictions. We even broadcast the whole 1pm lunchtime news bulletin from the airport.
I spoke to one young mum from America who was nervous about flying home, and had to prove to check in staff that her baby food really was baby food.
For obvious reasons I'm glad these stories dont come along everyday, but was glad to part of the reporting team keeping people up to date with the latest developments.
I was despatched straightaway to Manchester Airport where I spent most of the day talking to delayed passengers, harrassed staff and explaining on the radio about the new hand luggage restrictions. We even broadcast the whole 1pm lunchtime news bulletin from the airport.
I spoke to one young mum from America who was nervous about flying home, and had to prove to check in staff that her baby food really was baby food.
For obvious reasons I'm glad these stories dont come along everyday, but was glad to part of the reporting team keeping people up to date with the latest developments.
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Late night with Stuart Barrett
It's been a funny old week at work...
Firstly all our windows in the office were covered with advertising posters for BBC Radio Manchester. If you pass the BBC building on Oxford Road you will see giant pop art pictures of the main presenters like Anthony Wilson, Allan Beswick, Dianne Oxberry....
They look great on the outside, but its made it difficult to see out from the inside.
The late night presenter, Phil Wood, has been off sick this week.
It's been great to listen to my good friend Stuart Barrett co-present the late show while Phil is off. Never heard him `double-head` a show before, but it's been really entertaining. I think it's the start of a new double act... First there was Anne and Nick, then Richard and Judy followed by Fern and Phil and now Stuart and Gail on BBC Radio Manchester!
(if you dont know who Anne and Nick are click on the TV-am link on the right to find out more!)
Firstly all our windows in the office were covered with advertising posters for BBC Radio Manchester. If you pass the BBC building on Oxford Road you will see giant pop art pictures of the main presenters like Anthony Wilson, Allan Beswick, Dianne Oxberry....
They look great on the outside, but its made it difficult to see out from the inside.
The late night presenter, Phil Wood, has been off sick this week.
It's been great to listen to my good friend Stuart Barrett co-present the late show while Phil is off. Never heard him `double-head` a show before, but it's been really entertaining. I think it's the start of a new double act... First there was Anne and Nick, then Richard and Judy followed by Fern and Phil and now Stuart and Gail on BBC Radio Manchester!
(if you dont know who Anne and Nick are click on the TV-am link on the right to find out more!)
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Live and online
Well the website is finished, www.stevesaul.co.uk -
Thanks to Alan for working wonders on the site, I think it looks really great.
I thought I would get in there first and stop all the other Steve Saul's in the world, and I'm sure there are many, from getting the domain name.
If you are a Steve Saul somewhere in the world, get in touch, it would be nice to know what you do. I know there is one in America. From my Google search he seems quite sporty... I am not sporty! You can contact me via the website.
Also, while I'm here, good luck to my mate Paul Smith who's leaving BBC Radio Manchester to do good things at Galaxy 105 in Leeds. Top guy.
Thanks to Alan for working wonders on the site, I think it looks really great.
I thought I would get in there first and stop all the other Steve Saul's in the world, and I'm sure there are many, from getting the domain name.
If you are a Steve Saul somewhere in the world, get in touch, it would be nice to know what you do. I know there is one in America. From my Google search he seems quite sporty... I am not sporty! You can contact me via the website.
Also, while I'm here, good luck to my mate Paul Smith who's leaving BBC Radio Manchester to do good things at Galaxy 105 in Leeds. Top guy.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Bye Bye Alex
Just wanted to pay tribute to the great Alex Hall, who leaves the phone-in on BBC Radio Leeds, BBC Radio Sheffield and BBC Radio York after 5 years.
I worked with Alex on the phone-in for several years while in Leeds.
She's a great listen and has helped hundreds of people. She'll be doing the mid-morning programme on BBC Radio Cleveland from now on.
Visit her website for more details about her www.alex-hall.co.uk
I worked with Alex on the phone-in for several years while in Leeds.
She's a great listen and has helped hundreds of people. She'll be doing the mid-morning programme on BBC Radio Cleveland from now on.
Visit her website for more details about her www.alex-hall.co.uk
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Early Start
Better set the alarm as I'm working early in the morning. I'm reading the breakfast news bulletins on BBC Radio Manchester, so it means getting up at 4am. I'd forgotten there was another four o'clock in the day!
Once the alarm goes off and I'm up I don't mind the early start, least I get to finish early!
I get to work with Terry Christian, the gobby Manc who you'll know from when he presented `The Word` on Channel 4.
He's an interesting character, very opinionated and proud of his Manchester roots above all else. Sometimes I think that clouds his judgement, but have a listen to www.bbc.co.uk/manchester see what you think. You'll hear me doing the bulletins too.
Once the alarm goes off and I'm up I don't mind the early start, least I get to finish early!
I get to work with Terry Christian, the gobby Manc who you'll know from when he presented `The Word` on Channel 4.
He's an interesting character, very opinionated and proud of his Manchester roots above all else. Sometimes I think that clouds his judgement, but have a listen to www.bbc.co.uk/manchester see what you think. You'll hear me doing the bulletins too.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Welcome!
Hello!
Thanks for clicking on my website.
Here you will find the latest news about me, the North West based journalist and broadcaster Steve Saul.
Come back soon for the latest news.
August 2006: www.stevesaul.co.uk launches
Thanks for clicking on my website.
Here you will find the latest news about me, the North West based journalist and broadcaster Steve Saul.
Come back soon for the latest news.
August 2006: www.stevesaul.co.uk launches
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