Sue barker

SUE BARKER broke down in tears as the BBC paid a moving tribute to the presenter on her final day of hosting Wimbledon 2022.

Sue Barker shed a tear on Centre Court yesterday as she received a standing ovation at her last Wimbledon after 30 years of presenting the BBC's coverage.

Now we have always know that some of us from the region have great star potential, but this got us thinking: How many celebrities were born and raised here in Devon?

The end of an era in sports broadcasting will take place this summer after the beloved Sue Barker announced her decision to step down as the host of the BBC’s Wimbledon coverage. After 30 years in the role, Barker will hang up her microphone on July 10 at the conclusion of this year’s tennis championships at the All England Club. The 66-year-old has been hailed as a “national treasure” by BBC chiefs, who had attempted to persuade her to remain with the offer of a three-year contract…

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The Top Gear host was announced as the new presenter back in July.

WIMBLEDON viewers have ripped into veteran broadcaster Clare Balding for her tennis coverage. The personality replaced Sue Barker, 67, as the lead presenter for the corporation’s coverage of the highly-anticipated tournament. However as Clare, 52, took to the airwaves, viewers in turn took to social media in their droves. Fans hit out at the veteran […]