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

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 09:32 · Archive

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

BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt has announced she is leaving the broadcaster after a 35-year career. She is now focusing on a new chapter as a psychotherapist.

Fowler-Watt said that presenting the BBC's 6.30pm regional news programme 'has been such a privilege' and that she 'have grown up alongside our Look East audience, having become a lead presenter in my twenties'. She added: 'I have absolutely loved the job, but I'm now in a new chapter of life, and keen to focus my energy on my therapy work.'

She began her BBC career in 1991 at BBC Radio Surrey and later took on roles in reporting, producing and presenting across local radio. Her work as a political correspondent for BBC East placed her at the heart of national stories, particularly when the Prime Minister and many cabinet members were MPs in the region. Over the years, she has interviewed eight UK Prime Ministers and covered major news events including the Soham murders, the Covid pandemic and the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

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.East Anglian Daily Times · 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.Ipswich Star · 23 Oct, 08:42

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