Steve Scott (journalist)
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Steve Scott is a legendary British newsreader
. He was educated at Clifton College
and began his career in local radio. Scott currently employed by ITN where he presents on the weekend ITV News bulletins and is the Sports Editor.
Before that posting, Steve was ITN's North of England correspondent based in Leeds and West of England correspondent in Bristol.
Steve left ITN for a brief period between 1997 and 2000 when he was Five's anchorman for all their live sport. During that time he fronted more than 100 live European football matches involving British teams and also presented several England international games.
He also anchored Moto GP and Rugby Premiership programmes as well as having his own chat show - Talk Sport with Steve Scott.
He reported on when London was awarded the 2012 Summer Olympics
and then 24 hours later during the terror attacks on the capital
- Steve was at the forefront of ITV's extended live programming.
During that time foreign assignments took him all around the world to, among other places, Bosnia
during the war there and to the United States where he covered as Washington correspondent on several occasions. He interviewed many of the big names of the late 20th century, including Nelson Mandela
and Princess Diana
.
He also covered some of the biggest domestic stories of the 1990s for ITN - the Fred
and Rose West
murders for example, and Steve was part of the award winning reporting teams that covered the Dunblane school massacre
and Diana's death
.
Between January 2004 and December 2005 Steve regularly presented on the ITV News Channel
with Felicity Barr 1600-1730 weekdays as well as providing an evening service alternating between the two presenters. During this period he also presented the sports segment of the ITV News at 10.30
when Felicity was off.
From 2005 to present, Scott can be seen as a regular presenter of the weekend ITV News bulletins.
On 11 March 2010 it was announced Scott would become Sports Editor for ITV News
from the following month.
, the main regional news programme for ITV West. Following the merger between ITV West & ITV Westcountry, on 16 February 2009, he presented the first edition of The West Country Tonight
at ITV West & Westcountry
. He presented his last programme on 7 May 2010, leaving to become Sports Editor for ITN's ITV News
.
. In accordance with its variations, the programme follows the work of the emergency services & army and analyses mysterious events.
He is the brother of former Setanta
presenter Angus Scott
.
News presenter
A news presenter is a person who presents news during a news program in the format of a television show, on the radio or the Internet.News presenters can work in a radio studio, television studio and from remote broadcasts in the field especially weather...
. He was educated at Clifton College
Clifton College
Clifton College is a co-educational independent school in Clifton, Bristol, England, founded in 1862. In its early years it was notable for emphasising science in the curriculum, and for being less concerned with social elitism, e.g. by admitting day-boys on equal terms and providing a dedicated...
and began his career in local radio. Scott currently employed by ITN where he presents on the weekend ITV News bulletins and is the Sports Editor.
ITN
Previously, Scott was ITN's Africa correspondent based in Johannesburg, Steve reported from many troublespots including Rwanda, Congo (then Zaire) and Zimbabwe.Before that posting, Steve was ITN's North of England correspondent based in Leeds and West of England correspondent in Bristol.
Steve left ITN for a brief period between 1997 and 2000 when he was Five's anchorman for all their live sport. During that time he fronted more than 100 live European football matches involving British teams and also presented several England international games.
He also anchored Moto GP and Rugby Premiership programmes as well as having his own chat show - Talk Sport with Steve Scott.
He reported on when London was awarded the 2012 Summer Olympics
2012 Summer Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the "London 2012 Olympic Games", are scheduled to take place in London, England, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012...
and then 24 hours later during the terror attacks on the capital
7 July 2005 London bombings
The 7 July 2005 London bombings were a series of co-ordinated suicide attacks in the United Kingdom, targeting civilians using London's public transport system during the morning rush hour....
- Steve was at the forefront of ITV's extended live programming.
During that time foreign assignments took him all around the world to, among other places, Bosnia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
during the war there and to the United States where he covered as Washington correspondent on several occasions. He interviewed many of the big names of the late 20th century, including Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, and was the first South African president to be elected in a fully representative democratic election. Before his presidency, Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist, and the leader of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing...
and Princess Diana
Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, whom she married on 29 July 1981, and an international charity and fundraising figure, as well as a preeminent celebrity of the late 20th century...
.
He also covered some of the biggest domestic stories of the 1990s for ITN - the Fred
Fred West
Frederick Walter Stephen West , was a British serial killer. Between 1967 and 1987, he alone, and later, he and his wife Rosemary, tortured, raped and murdered at least 11 young women and girls, many at the couple's homes. The majority of the murders occurred between May 1973 and September 1979 at...
and Rose West
Rosemary West
Rosemary Pauline "Rose" West is a British serial killer, now an inmate at HMP Low Newton, Brasside, Durham, after being convicted of 10 murders in 1995...
murders for example, and Steve was part of the award winning reporting teams that covered the Dunblane school massacre
Dunblane massacre
The Dunblane massacre was a multiple murder-suicide which occurred at Dunblane Primary School in the Scottish town of Dunblane on 13 March 1996. Sixteen children and one adult were killed by Thomas Hamilton before he committed suicide.-Timeline of events:...
and Diana's death
Death of Diana, Princess of Wales
On 31 August 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales, died as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident in the Pont de l'Alma road tunnel in Paris, France. Her companion, Dodi Fayed, and the driver of the Mercedes-Benz W140, Henri Paul, were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Fayed's...
.
Between January 2004 and December 2005 Steve regularly presented on the ITV News Channel
ITV News Channel
The ITV News Channel was a 24-hour television news channel in the United Kingdom which broadcast from 1 August 2000 to 23 December 2005. It was available on Sky, NTL:Telewest, Freeview and analogue cable, presenting national and international news plus regular business, sport, entertainment and...
with Felicity Barr 1600-1730 weekdays as well as providing an evening service alternating between the two presenters. During this period he also presented the sports segment of the ITV News at 10.30
ITV News at 10.30
The ITV News at 10.30 was the flagship news programme on British television network ITV, airing Monday to Friday at 10.30pm. It was produced by ITN...
when Felicity was off.
From 2005 to present, Scott can be seen as a regular presenter of the weekend ITV News bulletins.
On 11 March 2010 it was announced Scott would become Sports Editor for ITV News
ITV News
ITV News is the branding of news programmes on the British television network ITV. Since 1955, ITV's news bulletins have been produced by Independent Television News . The channel's news coverage has won awards from the Royal Television Society, Emmy Awards and BAFTAs. Between 2004 and 2008, the...
from the following month.
ITV West & Westcountry
Steve began his television career at ITV West (then HTV) in Bristol joining as Industrial Correspondent from local radio station GWR where he was News Editor and a presenter. From 2005 - 2009, Scott co-presented The West TonightThe West Tonight
The West Tonight was the flagship news programme in the ITV West region. It was broadcast at 6pm every weeknight. It launched in 1968 as Report West and ceased broadcasting on 15 February 2009.-History:...
, the main regional news programme for ITV West. Following the merger between ITV West & ITV Westcountry, on 16 February 2009, he presented the first edition of The West Country Tonight
The West Country Tonight
The West Country Tonight is a regional television news and current affairs programme, also including local sports news and local features of interest, produced by ITV West & Westcountry at its studios in Bristol...
at ITV West & Westcountry
ITV South West
ITV West & Westcountry, also known as ITV South West, is a non-franchise ITV regional station covering the South West of England and incorporating the former ITV West and ITV Westcountry regions.-History:...
. He presented his last programme on 7 May 2010, leaving to become Sports Editor for ITN's ITV News
ITV News
ITV News is the branding of news programmes on the British television network ITV. Since 1955, ITV's news bulletins have been produced by Independent Television News . The channel's news coverage has won awards from the Royal Television Society, Emmy Awards and BAFTAs. Between 2004 and 2008, the...
.
Nightwatch with Steve Scott
In January 2008, ITV launched a late-night documentary series, Nightwatch with Steve ScottNightwatch with Steve Scott
Nightwatch with Steve Scott is a weekday late-night documentary series on ITV, first broadcast on 8 January 2008. The series is presented by ITV News presenter Steve Scott and is produced by ITV Central. Nightwatch features various regional ITV programmes focusing on crime and emergency services....
. In accordance with its variations, the programme follows the work of the emergency services & army and analyses mysterious events.
Personal life
Scott is married to former presenter Patricia Yorston.He is the brother of former Setanta
Setanta Sports
Setanta Sports is an international sports broadcaster based in Dublin, Ireland. Setanta Sports was formed in 1990 to facilitate the broadcasting of Irish sporting events...
presenter Angus Scott
Angus Scott
Angus Scott is a well-known and respected footballer for man united and Sports Television presenter. He previously worked for ITV Sport and Setanta Sports. He mainly covers football, but has also hosted Rugby Union and Motorsport coverage.- Early career :...
.
External links
- Steve Scott at First Artist Management