Bob Warman, Anchorman

1 October 2008
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With huge cuts to ITV’s local news output announced, we’re going to get less local news and less characters like Bob Warman (who in an Anchorman-style twist when to school with Nick Owen).

Here’s Bob interviewing Rusty Lee:

The opening of the first Central News:

Huge amounts of Central nostalgia over at centraltelevision.co.uk.


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  • BOBBY DAZZLER

    Lucy Kite has to be the most vacuous, self-satisfied, airhead on TV. She makes Anthea Turner look like Kate Adie. She was appalling when she had her own slot interviewing celebrities- and mugging to camera at every opportunity. Now she’s completely out of her depth and has no interest in any of the stories.

    Bob Warman has little chemistry with her…much to his credit. When she made a “joke” about his age recently, not only was it disrespectful…but she probably managed to alienate most of the mature viewers.

    I’ve emailied the boss at Central TV to make my opinions clear. You should all try it. [sorry, publishing people's email addresses with permission isn't nice - JB]

  • phil

    You are quite right sir, Ms. Kite is well out of her depth and the sooner her bosses realise it the better. I too have switched to the BBC local news.
    Let’s face it ageism has reared its ugly head good and proper on Central News..

  • Linda O’Brian

    Why DOES Lucy Kite irritate so many so much….. ????

  • Mike O’Cane

    While all this furor about Lucy Kite is raging,has anyone noticed that Yvonne Gaskille and Arti Halai have also vanished from our screens. Who is the blonde reading the Central News during the mornings? Seems to have been slotted in well.
    We all remember the movie”Invasion of the Body Snatchers” don’t we.That would be interesting…..”Cloning News” featuring Sir Bobby Warman and a selection of perfectly cloned wanabees..the younger the better.

  • Anthony Alleyne

    What’s wrong with you old ‘fuddyduddies?’ The likes of Lucy Kite, Annette Finch and Sameena Ali-Khan, they’re a breath of fresh air and are a great ‘phase-in’ for those whom are retiring or being phased out.

    Some people are so stuck in their habits.

    I too love Bob Warman. To me he IS ATV Today and Central Tonight, but you don’t expect him to be bringing our news when he’s 80 or 90 years of age, do you? What about his family and those closest to him?

    A lot of us don’t really like change, but when it comes to being jealous of or critisizing the likes of Lucy,Annette or Sameena, just because you’re ‘habitual and conditioned’ to the same mundane routine every day, I think it’s time you woke up to 2009.

    Go on, lift the duvet from off your head, I dare ya!!

  • Sue Wage

    AT LAST………………………….someone has seen the light and got rid of Lucy Kite.It took a while but we got there in the end. Now if you could just do the same with Linda O’Brian that WOULD be cool.Bobs new assistant is quite acceptable.I think she came from another local network so already has the experience which of course Ms.Kite didn’t have.
    But I do agree with Mr. Kane.What has happened to Yvonne Gaskill and Arti Halia ?????

  • bob morgan

    Lucy Kite is by far the best on tv,pretty and very confident

  • Gladys Friday

    Come on. Lucy Kite is an amateur presenter doing her best to get noticed which seems to have worked judging by the above comments.
    An overly confident ladette in presenters clothing would be a more apt description I feel.Either way it looks like she’s gone so we can all sleep easier in our beds tonight

  • HELEN THOMPSON

    We have enjoyed watching the news with Bob and Sameena Ali-Khan she has filled the gap perfectly.

    And now Lucy Kite is the weather girl!! what on earth is going on with her. I am not a fan at all but all this moving people around in Lucy’s case from entertainment reporter to stand in anchor to weather girl talk about setting the girl up to fail.

    I am of the oppion that she had major flaws as a entertainment reporter as she wanted to be in front of the camera more than her guests but now she cant be taken seriously.

    I think she needs to go now. She looked fed up anyway telling us about the weather.

  • Jilly Johnson

    Lucy Kite ad libbing the weather???????? Whats going on.How many forecasters do you need?? For goodness sake if Central are that desperate to give Ms Kite something to do put her outside to grass…..Unbelievable.

  • Pennie Smith

    In answer to most of the above comments,I’m afraid ITV have a huge ageism problem.They feel that if the presenter is not appealing enough they will lose viewers and, as some obscure poll has suggested we the public much prefer pretty young faces reading our News and weather. (Sad)
    So,the likes of Neil, Jesson, Malin Bailye etc.have been put out to grass in a desperate attempt to up the ratings.
    The only way to overcome this invasion of airheads on our screens is to complain in vast numbers to Central News(which i for one am doing).
    The shape of things to come? It sure looks that way…..

    PS You don’t get these issues on the BBC

    PPS Give Lucy Kite a proper desk job OFF our screens.Weather girl?God help us.

  • david

    LUCY KITE IS GOURGOUSE GIVE HER A CHANCE ! i do hope she will be back its great to see that lovley smilling face

  • Mr Angry

    Where the hell has ALL the regulars gone off Central…………….???? I agree get Lucy Kite off the weather,she’s hopeless. Far to girly girly for anything sensible.Tries to be alluring and fails miserably.

  • Johnny Comelately

    Its appalling how central news have shed all there regular broadcasters and replaced them with unknowns from another Region.That’s me finished . I’m off to BBC.

  • Lee King

    Personally I wouldn’t give Lucy Kite a job serving coffee in the Central canteen. Her self obsessed posturing is nauseating beyond belief, especially given her obvious lack of talent. To give her the weather job is a gross insult to Charlie Neil and Emma Jesson. Lucy has no more right to present the weather than I have to lecture on quontum physics.

    All those excellent presenters gone, to be replaced by a pool of bland non entities.

    Bring back the old guard or it’s the BBC for me!

  • S. Hag

    Whats going on at central ? Where have all the regulars gone ? Whats happened to the Sport section ? Why is Bob Warman still there (get out while the goings good Bob),the coffins just about to be nailed shut!!!!
    Who let Lucy Kite loose on the Weather? That woman loves the camera far too much.She’d be better suited as a magicians assistant.

  • Margaret Reynolds

    Please can you tell me what has happened to Emma and Charlie on Central Weather/
    My husband is very upset hw has not seen them for a while.
    Thank you.
    M. Re3ynolds

  • david

    BOB WARMAN IS AN OLD DINOSAUR BRING BACK LUCY KITE SHE’S BRILLIANT ! I DO HOPE WE’LL SEE MORE OF HER !

  • http://lucywillsoonbewithpauldaniels helen thompson

    well done s.hag I love the one about magicians assistant…

  • http://lucywillsoonbewithpauldaniels helen thompson

    Just looked Emma Jesson up on wilkipedia this is what it said aaahhhhhh.
    I assume Charlie has gone as well.

    Since February 2009, after the ITV regional news cuts, Jesson took a voluntary redundancy and now works on a freelance basis. As Lucy Kite is now the main weekday forecaster for ITV Central, Emma’s slot has now been moved to weekends, where she can be seen presenting weather forecasts for both the Central and Granada regions.

  • http://lucywillsoonbewithpauldaniels helen thompson

    As I thought Charlie has been made redundant as well

  • Hugh Jass

    Lucy is really trying to impress isn’t she,but failing miserably.There’s no real interest there.She needs something more to occupy her vanity. How about presenting the sport section,she hasn’t tried that yet.Could be a good move following Linda O’Brian STRAIGHT OUT THE DOOR.

  • Lesley

    Just wanted to say Bob is looking great….love watching central news!!

  • Joanne

    What has happened to Bob hall??Has he taken voluntary redundancy as well?Or was he pushed.It’s a shame we lost such a great team(sic).Still I just wanted to say I hate watching Central Tonight and am moving to the Beeb for local news.A bit more stability there.

  • david

    im sending an email to central news boss to bring back lucy kite !

  • jane jesson

    Who Is Lucy Kite anyway ??

  • jane jesson

    Nobody of any interest or talent. Just somebody trying desperately to be noticed.

  • Joyce

    I despair with central News.Have the producers no morals between them? Dispensing with all the regular staff and presenters.What the hell are they playing at? If Bob Warman had any sense he would abandon ship pretty sharpish,he’s in a danger zone surrounded by non entities.They should hand the anchor spot over to Lucy Kite and finish off the program once and for all.

  • Anne Smith

    Why is Bob Warman back? He is from Birmingham Central. He is tired and old fashionerd. Steven Clamp was wet. Dont know where he’s gone but not missing him. If you can’t find better than Bob Warman then please readvertise the job as in the normal workplace! Can’t watch you any more.

  • Donny

    Who the hell is Steven Clamp ? What’s he got to do with Bob Warman and Central News ? I say get rid of the lot !!! inc. Lucy Kite.

  • Anne

    Steve Clamp did the job before Bob Warman for East Midlands

  • jill anstis

    My husband and I watch central news every night, could you please tell us where Emma Jesson has gone to?, we miss her as she has lovely personality. Thank you.

  • roger robinson

    Hang your head in shame for getting rid of Charlie Neil and replacing her with third rate weather presenters who are not up to it,as for the sport coverage it is now totally rubbish, I now watch B.B.C for News in the East Midlands at 18-30 each day and presented by ex preseters from Central, so give it a go,you just might be pleasently surprised.

  • Marcus

    Charlie and Emma, sadly missed. And, after all they’ve done for Central TV. Two very well established, warm and welcoming faces to brighten even the miserable of days. It was such a pleasure waking up in the morning to Charlie and Emma and of course last thing at night.

    I have every confidence that both Charlie and Emma will continue to enjoy success and prosperity in their new endeavours.

    Good luck girls.

  • Brian

    Why O why has central tv news changed.?
    I use to watch central news every day at 6 o’clock but now its not the same and i dont bother. The old gang has we call the Bob. Jo. Mark. Keith. Charlie & emma they was great fun and allso serious but now i dont enjoy it. Has for the goals on a monday night we dont see them has they are talking to so called experts LET SEE THE GOALS. Please
    Has for lucy kite. I like her bubbly & attractive like jo but i’m a male thats why most of the women dont like her.
    Has she is attractive very easy on the old eyes.
    But Please bring back the old gang they were worth every penny they was paid. But till then i wont bother with central news.

  • Jan Moone

    Why is Arti not on the news now

  • jan

    Because I believe she was sacked along with Charlie and Emma , God only knows why they retained Lucy Kite,probably because she was cheap in comparison to the others

  • John the Baptiste

    Central news has bitten the dust. It's now at rock bottom. God only knows why Bob Warman is still hanging on.

  • John Bounds

    Apparently Lucy Kites days are numbered. If she doesn't come up to the weather standards set by Jesson she's OUT………….

  • http://www.jonbounds.co.uk Jon Bounds

    Nice to see my late uncle commenting from beyond the grave there.

  • Al Vechurch

    Poor old Central. It's gutting to watch this programme nowadays. Hiring Sameena Ali-Khan has proved to be utterly catastrophic. She is a truly terrible, terrible presenter. The sport girl with the chilling stare (Annette) seems completely out of her depth as well. And where's Yvonne Gaskill and Emma?

    Sure, programmes have to change and develop but this prog has all but lost EVERYTHING.

    Thank God for Keith Wilkinson, Mark Gough, Sandy Barton and of course Bob Warman. He's earning his pension now have to do half of Sameena's work as well.

    Still- not as bad or cosy as Midlands Today

  • Tim

    I really don't know what all this fuss about Central News is achieving. The answer is quite simple,if everyone stops watching dead wood then it will be removed from our screens and MAYBE someone with a little intelligence will provide us with a good all round news programme with presenters we can put up with , not the twittering non entities we now have to suffer (Warman not included)

  • Roger Robinson

    does anyone know where Charlie Neil the weather girl from Central is now working?

  • S.Hagg

    Dunno . I gave up watching when Lucy Kite took over the Weather.That girl just loves herself!!!

  • michael fish

    emma and charlie replaced by a grinning bimbo,what is central playing at

  • Dave

    Phillipa Thompson can be seen reading the news in the north east

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  • J

    does anyone know if Yvonne Gaskill has found a new job and is she still on television ?

  • Pat Mycock

    For Gods sake give us back Central Tonight as it was befores Big Brother took over. Without Lucy Kte please.

  • Alan

    Didn't Kite present Sky high previously? I think so.Get rid, she's not good T.V.

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