BBC West of England News 1957

BBC West began as a dual service with BBC Wales in 1957. Since there was only one transmitter, Wenvoe, serving both Wales and the West of England, both services were broadcast in both areas, sharing the time slots available The first edition of Points West was just two and a half minutes long. All this came to an end in 1964 when the two services went their separate ways, forming the BBC West we know and love Today! Presenters have included, John Craven (Country File), Andrew Harvey (ITN), Vivien Creegor (SKY News) and of course, Chris Vacher (who joined in 1983).