
Louise Priest, a BBC presenter for over four decades, is retiring from the network.
The 62-year-old, who broadcasts the BBC Look East morning and lunchtime news, claimed the impact of waking up at 4 a.m. to start work was the driving reason behind her decision to leave.
She explained: ‘I have been so lucky to have a variety of jobs at the BBC it never occurred to me to leave but, after almost 40 years, I felt the time was right.
‘The impact of the 4am starts on my home life was the biggest factor.’
Louise continued to the BBC: ‘I feel I have made the right decision to go, but I’m also slightly nervous about life after the BBC.
The presenter stated that she has no immediate plans following her leave but is considering publishing a book.



Louise began her career with the BBC in September 1983, working in Birmingham and Manchester before landing a job at BBC Radio Norfolk at the age of 23.
She then went to BBC Look East in 1987 for three years before relocating to Essex for her husband’s career, where she remained with the broadcaster.
She returned to Look East in 1993 after her family relocated back to Norfolk, where she has been ever since.

Louise’s departure comes nearly two weeks after her Look East colleague Mike Liggins announced his retirement after 35 years.
Sharing the news on Twitter, he wrote: ‘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.’
Among those sending him well-wishes for his next venture was Reverand Richard Coles, who wrote on X: ‘Mike! This is like the ravens flying away from the Tower of London! But all the very best to you in your future endeavours.’