Broadcasting legend Laurie Margolis has give up the BBC after 50 years of working for the broadcaster, it has been introduced.
The Radio News Editor, 74, retirement plans had been revealed on Wednesday night on BBC Radio 4’s PM programme.
‘After five decades at the BBC, Laurie Margolis is retiring,’ it was introduced on the BBC show as they then performed an interview through which Laurie defined how he obtained his large scoop relating to the Falklands War within the 80s.
The radio persona is finest identified for breaking the information concerning the Argentinian invasion of the Falkland Islands in 1982 after utilizing an novice radio to intercept radio alerts from fishermen on the islands and procure the data.
In the interview, the journalist defined that his report meant the federal government was now not capable of deny the information story and was pressured to make an announcement concerning the invasion the identical night he broke the information for the BBC.
The journalist has been hailed as a ‘BBC legend’ with messages pouring out to pay tribute to the star as he retires after 5 a long time.
BBC Breakfast’s Jon Kay wrote on X: ‘Laurie Margolis aka G3UML. Leaving the BBC after 50 years. Everyone who’s labored in News is aware of and respects him. Lovely chap. Remarkable profession. And what a narrative that is…’
BBC correspondent Dan Johnson added: ‘An absolute legend of BBC News, one of the steadiest hands on the newsdesk and a total gentleman. I got to know the name Laurie Margolis as soon as I started in local radio and he’s been an infinite pleasure to work with. We’ll miss Laurie’s unrivalled expertise and ingenuity.’
BBC reporter Peter Ruddick: ‘I have only been at the BBC for eight years but there are names when you hear them, or see them, that make you feel instantly relaxed about the person’s journalism. Laurie Margolis is one of them.’
BBC Correspondent Sanchia Berg mentioned: ‘Wonderful account by @lauriemargolis of one of the greatest scoops- breaking the news that Argentina had invaded the Falklands. Laurie finally leaves @BBCNews this week after 50 years. Best of luck!’
Laurie’s daughter, Lucy Margolis who’s an Assitant Editor at Sky News mentioned on X: ‘My Dad, marking 50 years – yes, that’s half an precise century – of working on the BBC. Talk about setting the bar excessive.’
The now-retired BBC legend lives in North West London together with his spouse Jacky.
Laurie has two grownup daughters, Helen who lives in Sydney Australia and Lucy who relies in London, and adopted her father’ profession path as a journalist.
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