Alma Cadzow

Alma Cadzow

Alma Cadzow is a former BBC radio and television continuity announcer.

Cadzow first announced for the Corporation as a BBC1 network annnouncer and also provided continuity for BBC Radio 4. [ [http://tvannouncers.thetvroomplus.com/channel-12.html The TV Room Plus - BBC Scotland announcers' profiles] ] She also worked as a newsreader for the Today programme. [ [http://www.btinternet.com/~roger.beckwith/bh/h303b/3b2.htm Old BBC Radio Broadcasting Equipment and Memories] ]

Cadzow joined BBC Scotland as an announcer and transmission director in the early 80s and became a favourite with viewers. She was seen in-vision until 1988, reading lunchtime and late night news bulletins for "Scottish News"/"Reporting Scotland".

Cadzow once made the headlines for breaking down in tears during an announcement which followed a documentary about animal cruelty. [ [http://tvfeatures.thetvroomplus.com/feature-8.html The TV Room Plus - Spotlight: BBC Scotland announcers] ] .

Cadzow left the BBC during the mid 1990s.

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