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Congratulations to Paul Brand, Cathy Newman and Alex Thomson, who have been shortlisted as finalists for the 2024 Press Gazette British Journalism Awards.

Paul Brand has been nominated in the Interviewer of the Year category, for his political interviews with Rishi Sunak, Ed Davey and Keir Starmer. Cathy Newman has been nominated in the Tech Journalism category for her piece on Deepfake Pornography for Channel 4. Alex Thomson is nominated alongside Nanette van der Laan for Investigation of the Year for their coverage of the Post Office Scandal for Channel 4 News.

The winners will be announced on 12th December 2024.

Deborah Sugg Ryan will present an historical segment on Episodes 2 and 3 of a new series of A House Through Time: Two Cities At War on Thursday 24th and 31st October. Watch at 9pm on BBC Two.

Carolyn Quinn will be presenting the Carole Walker show on Monday 21st October at 10pm and Evening Edition on Thursday 24th October at 7pm, both on Times Radio.

Ben Gernon will conduct the BBC National Orchestra for the BBC Young Musician of the Year: Grand Final on Sunday 20th October. Watch at 11pm on BBC Four.

Joan Bakewell’s outstanding broadcasting career will be showcased on Joan Bakewell Night on Sunday 20th October on BBC Four. Starting at 7pm, Joan will talk through a number of her iconic career moments, including her 1990 interview with Nelson Mandela for Heart of the Matter at 8.40pm, her 1968 interview with artist Martin Duchamp in Late Night Lineup at 9.30pm, Joan Bakewell: Flowering in Autumn at 9.55pm and The Accidental Hero: Oskar Schindler in Heart of the Matter at 10.25pm.

Daisy McAndrew, Judi James and Simon Vigar will appear in Kate: In Her Own Words on Saturday 19th October. The programme uncovers the journey of Catherine, Princess of Wales, from an outsider to one of the most prominent members of the royal family. Watch at 9.20pm on Channel 5.

The first episode of the new series of Legacy, a podcast hosted by Peter Frankopan, is available from Wednesday 16th October. This series discusses the life and impact of John F. Kennedy.

Congratulations to Gary Rycroft, who will receive an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Lancaster on Monday 14th October for his outstanding contributions to the local area.

On Saturday, 12th October, Angela Rippon celebrates her 80th birthday. BBC Four is honouring this milestone with an evening of special programmes dedicated to Angela’s remarkable contributions to broadcasting.

Watch from 7pm to enjoy a retrospective of Angela’s most memorable moments on screen, including the first episode of Top Gear from 1977 presented by Angela at 7.50pm, the final of Come Dancing from 1990 at 8.30pm, Angela Rippon Meets: The Hoofers at 9.10pm, Angela Rippon Reporting: The Soap Opera Business at 10pm, Masterteam with Angela Rippon at 10.50pm, and Angela Rippon: Portrait at 11.20pm.

The One Show will be marking Angela’s career in a special programme on Friday 11th.

Marverine Cole will be presenting the news on Good Morning Britain on Thursday 10th October. Tune in at 6am on ITV1.