3 Aug 2026

Anila Dhami

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(30 votes, average: 4.87 out of 5)

 

Anila Dhami is a multi-award-winning Presenter and Journalist who has worked for some of the biggest media companies over her ten-year career. She is currently a Presenter and Reporter for ITV News, ITV News London, C5 News, and LBC.

As a news reporter, she has covered major events such as Brexit, the General Election, Grenfell, and the Westminster terror attack. She has hosted live debates on pressing issues and interviewed a wide range of influential individuals, including MPs, experts, celebrities, and everyday people with inspiring stories.

Anila Dhami is driven by her commitment to creating a well-informed electorate, advancing gender equality, and contributing to the betterment of society. Her passion for thoughtful and impactful storytelling is evident in her innovative and thought-provoking content, where she addresses the questions that matter most and amplifies underrepresented voices.

Unphased by celebrity status, Anila has interviewed high-profile figures such as Will Smith, Rose McGowan, Boris Becker, Lizzy Cundy, Amir Khan, and John Snow.

Anila Dhami is a strong advocate for societal improvement. She supports charities addressing mental health, poverty, and education. She is particularly invested in empowering future generations through women in leadership talks and mentoring media students, equipping them with essential skills and a solid foundation to influence and shape society positively.

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13 May 2025

Lara Rostron

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(3 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)

 

Lara Rostron will become Duncan Wood’s new permanent co-host on the 6pm programme.

Lara Rostron has years of experience working as a presenter and reporter in Yorkshire, the North East and around the UK.

Lara Rostron said: “I am thrilled to be joining the ITV Calendar team and to have the opportunity to work alongside Duncan Wood as we share the region’s news each night with a wonderful audience.

“Yorkshire is my home; I moved here with my husband and young family in 2012 and fell in love with the place and the people right from the very start. I feel incredibly privileged to be co-presenting ITV Calendar and I am really looking forward to getting to know our viewers.”

Lara Rostron , who lives in North Yorkshire, has reported on some of the region’s major news stories including the 2015 Boxing Day floods in York and the closure of Kellingley Colliery, the last deep coal mine in Britain.

Co-presenter Duncan Wood said: “I am looking forward to starting a new chapter on ITV News Calendar with Lara. She’s a great talent who knows the region and the people who live here.”

Head of News for ITV News Calendar, Mark Hayman said: “Lara brings a great track record of presentation and journalism to the programme.

“She is passionate about the region and I know her warmth on screen will ensure she soon becomes a firm favourite with ITV Calendar viewers.”

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3 May 2025

Christine Talbot

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(10 votes, average: 4.30 out of 5)

 

Christine Talbot is a British television journalist and presenter who worked for ITV Yorkshire as a main presenter for its flagship news programme ITV News Calendar.

Christine Talbot trained at Lancashire Polytechnic’s School of Journalism from 1984–85. Before joining ITV in 1994, Talbot worked on local newspapers in Lancashire. She then joined BBC North West as a presenter and reporter for North West Tonight. During her time at ITV, Christine Talbot presented a number of regional programmes including the defunct magazine show Tonight (between 1996 and 2000) and several documentary series including Is It Worth It?, Silent Killer and Xposed.

Christine Talbot was also a pioneer presenter on the early satellite Health and beauty channel, Wellbeing between 2000 and 2001.

Since 2001, Christine Talbot has been the main co-anchor of Calendar, appearing with Geoff Druett until Friday 23 May 2003 and is now currently alongside Duncan Wood. Her first programme with Duncan Wood was on Tuesday 27 May 2003 at 6pm.

Christine Talbot was named O2 presenter of the year for her region in 2015 as well as O2 Journalist of the year in 2016. She was also named Journalist of the Year by the Yorkshire Royal Television Society in 2015. She was named the Yorkshire Society Media Personality in 2015 and The Yorkshire Choice Media Personality of the Year 2016.

On 30 June 2021 Christine Talbot presented her final Calendar after 20 years at ITV Yorkshire. and now works as a freelance presenter and journalist.

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