:: Sangita Myska
Reporter/Producer, 1990s
How did you come to work for Radio Sheffield?
I was a Â鶹Éç News trainee. I was specialising in radio, and Radio Sheffield was my last training attachment.ÌýI was a reporter and then a producer.ÌýWhen I left I was producing the Drivetime show with the lovely, lovely Dean 'pips' Pepall (Pips because he always hit the pips at 6pm!)
"When I first arrived I was told it was 'The biggest village' in the world. It's true!"
Sangita Myska
Since leaving Radio Sheffield what else have you done?
I've been really lucky and done a wide variety of things.ÌýI was a producer at Radio 5 Live, a producer at News 24, and a reporter on Reporting Scotland. I've presented on Holiday and Summer Holiday. Since then, I've worked as a News Correspondent on the Â鶹Éç's national Television news bulletins and am now a correspondent on the Ten O'Clock News. I also regularly present on the Â鶹Éç's rolling news channel, Â鶹Éç News 24.ÌýI previously presented a six part investigative series on Â鶹Éç 2 called 'Lifting the Bonnet' which involved plenty of secret filming and door-stepping of criminals and fraudsters. I've also made a number of documentary films.
Proudest moment at Radio Sheffield?
Every time I got on air and stayed on without falling off!Ìý
Radio Sheffield was the place IÌýlearnt to report and produce daily news. Local radio is terribly undervalued and without it there's no way I (and plenty of other reporters) would have learntÌý the solid journalistic skills that have taken me through a very rewarding career. So thank you to all the listeners and news editors who helped me through!
What was your worst on-air (or off) moment?
Doing a live commentary during the exhumation of a decapitated body.
During your time here, who was your favourite presenter?
We've had great presenters at Radio Sheffield -Ìý Dean Pepall, Tony Capstick, and of course Rony - to name but a few.
Favourite place in South Yorkshire?
It's got to be Sheffield itself.ÌýWhen I first arrived I was told it was 'the biggest village' in the world. It's true!ÌýThe adage that it's just like Rome, (surrounded by seven hills) isn't quite as accurate!
Looking back now, how would you sum up your Radio Sheffield experience?
Absolutely fantastic. I wouldn't trade the memories I have for anything in the world.
