Rob Smith (journalist)
| Rob Smith | |
|---|---|
| Residence | Kent, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Television presenter |
| Notable credit(s) | South East Today (2009—present) |
| Children | 2 |
Rob Smith is a English television presenter, best known for being a co-anchor on the BBC South East Today news programme.
Rob Smith and Polly Evans took over the co-anchor roles from Geoff Clark and Beverley Thompson in mid September 2009.[1]
Career
Rob started his career on Radio Kent. He enjoyed seven years on the radio, ending up producing and presenting the evening drivetime show.[2]
Then joined the BBC in the South East in 1994.[2]
Rob has been a presenter and reporter with BBC South East Today since the programme started in 2001.[2]
As a news journalist, Rob has covered a wide range of stories, from hard news, talking to victims of crime or circumstance, to the more amusing items.[2]
In 2008, Rob sailed around Britain in his yacht (a Sadler 32, designed by David Sadler) 'Wild Rover', a voyage of some 2000 miles which raised over £15,000 for Leukaemia Research.[3][4]
In 2012, he cycled at Brands Hatch for the 2012 Cyclothon.[5]
In 2014, Rob was the compere of the Top Choir Competition on 12 April at the Shirley Hall in Canterbury.[6]
Personal life
Rob lives in Kent and is married with two children.[2]
References
- ↑ Sturgess, Trevor (1 July 2009). "Geoff Clark and Beverley Thompson ousted by 'misinterpreted' research". kentonline.co.uk. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "South East Today". bbc.co.uk. 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ↑ Smith, Rob. "For Leukaemia Research". stbf.bizland.com. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ↑ "Bulletin Issue 12" (pdf). qub.ac.uk. August 2008. p. 3. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ↑ "BBC’s Rob Smith to ride for Abigail’s Footsteps". abigailsfootsteps.co.uk. 10 June 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ↑ "Top Choir Kent 2014 - Report". topchoirkent.org. 12 April 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.