BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt leaves after 35 years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 12:58 · Archive

Susie Fowler-Watt is leaving the BBC after 35 years to pursue a career as a psychotherapist.

Susie Fowler-Watt, one of the BBC's longest-serving news presenters, has announced she is leaving the corporation after 35 years. She has presented BBC Look East for nearly three decades but has decided to leave to pursue a new career as a psychotherapist.

In a video message announcing her departure, Fowler-Watt said she trained as a psychotherapist when she was 50, six years ago, and is now keen to invest in that new chapter of her life. She described her time at the BBC as 'a joy' and 'a privilege', saying she had worked with wonderful people and met many throughout her career.

Fowler-Watt began her BBC career in 1991 at BBC Radio Surrey before moving through various reporting, producing and presenting roles in local radio. She then joined the BBC political unit at Westminster, working on national television programmes. She will remain in her role for another eight weeks, departing just before Christmas.

How it is being reported

• BBC presenter Susie Fowler-Watt quits after 35 years as she plots career changeBBC presenter Susie Fowler-Watt has quit the corporation after 35 years. She presented BBC Look East for nearly 30 years and will end her time on the show this ChristmasThe Mirror · 23 Oct, 11:19
• BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt to leave corporation after 35 yearsShe has announced plans to pursue a new career as a psychotherapist.Evening Standard · 23 Oct, 11:01

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