BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt to leave after 35 years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 09:02 · Archive

BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt is leaving the broadcaster after a 35-year career to focus on psychotherapy work.

BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt has announced she is leaving the broadcaster, ending a 35-year career in broadcasting. She began at BBC Radio Surrey in 1991 and later took roles in reporting, producing and presenting across local radio.

As political correspondent for BBC East, she covered national stories during periods when the Prime Minister and cabinet members were MPs in the region. Over her career, she interviewed eight UK Prime Ministers and covered major news events including the Soham murders, the Covid pandemic and the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Fowler-Watt said: 'Presenting the BBC's 6.30pm regional news programme has been such a privilege, as you're very much part of your community and are invited into hundreds of thousands of homes every evening. I have grown up alongside our Look East audience, having become a lead presenter in my twenties.' She added that she is now focusing on 'a new chapter of life, and keen to focus my energy on my therapy work' as a psychotherapist.

How it is being reported

• 'It's been a privilege' - Presenter to leave BBC after three decadesBBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt has announced she will be leaving the broadcaster, bringing an end to a 35-year career.Eastern Daily Press · 23 Oct, 08:42
• 'It's been a privilege' - Presenter to leave BBC after three decadesBBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt has announced she will be leaving the broadcaster, bringing an end to a 35-year career.Norwich Evening News · 23 Oct, 08:42

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