BBC Look East reporter Mike Liggins announces his departure

Posted on Thursday 10 August 2023 by TV Newsroom

BBC Look East reporter Mike Liggins has announced he is leaving the corporation after 35 years.

In a posting on X, Mike said: “After 35 years, I’ve decided to leave the BBC. Time for a change. But what an adventure! I feel very lucky.

“I’ll be on Look East till Oct 6th ..and after that I haven’t got a clue! For now, I just want to say thanks to all my colleagues and to you the viewer/follower. Mike x”

He started his career at Mercia Sound in Coventry as a sports reporter, before moving into news at ITV London Tonight.

Mike joined the BBC in 1987 and presented the Sunday morning breakfast programme on BBC Radio Norfolk.

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