Gareth Roberts

Radio editor, producer, broadcaster and accidental voice-over. If you see an opinion, it belongs to me, no one else.

[Gareth Roberts @gareth_roberts]

So sad to hear the news of Howard Hughes’ passing. He was the craft master of the news bulletin, from writing to delivery. Warm and generous, Howie made radio better.

[Gareth Roberts @gareth_roberts]

So chuffed to be working with Joe @BBCRB - He’s everything great about Bristol…

[BBC Radio Bristol @BBCRB]

We're buzzing too, Joe! 🥳

@JoeSims10 is joining BBC Radio Bristol in October as our new breakfast presenter ➡️ https://t.co/EVDDbJbKvN

[Gareth Roberts @gareth_roberts]

Good luck to the city following #Coventry as #UKCityofCulture2025 hard work and lots of fun in store!

[BBC The One Show @BBCTheOneShow]

In just an hour, we'll be exclusively revealing the next UK City of Culture!

Plus @StephenMerchant and @RealKenBruce will be here 🙌

Don't miss it! 7pm, @BBCOne & @BBCiPlayer 🙌

#TheOneShow #UKCityofCulture2025 @DCMS

[Gareth Roberts @gareth_roberts]

Stunning summer evening performance by ⁦Gratte Ciel as ⁦@Coventry2021⁩ city of culture enters finale month

[Gareth Roberts @gareth_roberts]

Into work via the newly opened and gleaming #Coventry station .. bit late ( both me and station) but looking great (ditto)

[Gareth Roberts @gareth_roberts]

Here we go!! #BigWeekend #Coventry

[BBC Coventry & Warwickshire @BBCCWR]

BREAKING: The first act announced for Radio 1's Big Weekend is.....

Ed Sheeran!!!

The line up's being announced - @BBCR1 @BBCCWR - https://t.co/2H7sg1CDKf

#BigWeekend #Coventry

[Gareth Roberts @gareth_roberts]

@Frankie_Mack Great news Frankie - top team you’ll love it!

[Gareth Roberts @gareth_roberts]

@bbc_rich I am Mork… 👽

[Gareth Roberts @gareth_roberts]

On my desk… colleague clearly believes this to be my department

[BBC Coventry & Warwickshire @BBCCWR]

BREAKING: Firefighters are tackling a blaze at an industrial unit in Leamington.

Homes nearby have been evacuated and a 100m cordon is in place around the site.
Road closures are in place.

Live reports on BBC CWR: https://t.co/W0CN7oSUPi 📻

[BBC Coventry & Warwickshire @BBCCWR]

Breaking: There’s currently a large fire on Juno Drive in Leamington.

Listen: https://t.co/2H7sg1CDKf.

[BBC Coventry & Warwickshire @BBCCWR]

There’s currently a fire on Juno Drive in Leamington.

More on CWR: https://t.co/2H7sg1CDKf.

[Gareth Roberts @gareth_roberts]

The sun shone and the city opened up again. Busiest day I can remember in Coventry for a long time. #lockdowneasing

[BBC Coventry & Warwickshire @BBCCWR]

On CWR Breakfast tomorrow with Phil we look back on the first day of lockdown easing, here's a reminder of the latest rules: https://t.co/6uCwh8pYg4

[Gareth Roberts @gareth_roberts]

Queue right now at Coventry Primark #lockdowneasing

[BBC Coventry & Warwickshire @BBCCWR]

The Mayor for the West Midlands @andy4wm speaking to @TheSimonGilbert to give his reaction on the new deal. More: https://t.co/SpdHZWSIDo

[BBC Coventry & Warwickshire @BBCCWR]

BREAKING: Coventry City are close to finalising a deal to return to the Ricoh. Listen live: https://t.co/2H7sg1CDKf.

More follows.

[Gareth Roberts @gareth_roberts]

And an extra gift - a print I’ve wanted for ages ...so many amazing people and memories - The Tower

[Gareth Roberts @gareth_roberts]

Frequencies might fade but there’s still a magic to them... I love this gift from Mrs R - all the places on the FM dial we’ve worked at...

[Gareth Roberts @gareth_roberts]

Big day... #CoventryMoves

[BBC Coventry & Warwickshire @BBCCWR]

Coventry's year as UK City of Culture will start with Coventry Moves, a large scale event which will involve a cast of 10,000 people on Saturday 15 May 2021. @Coventry2021

More details, listen live https://t.co/MJ9VW8duVL

[Gareth Roberts @gareth_roberts]

@CapitalOfficial Much love to you all and the Capital family - so sad