BBC legend at the back of one among broadcaster’s largest scoops quits upcoming 50 years

Broadcasting legend Laurie Margolis has abandon the BBC upcoming 50 years of running for the broadcaster, it’s been introduced.

The Radio Information Writer, 74, depart plans have been unmistakable on Wednesday night on BBC Radio 4’s PM programme.

‘After five decades at the BBC, Laurie Margolis is retiring,’ it used to be introduced at the BBC show as they next performed an interview through which Laurie defined how he acquired his plenty scoop in regards to the Falklands Struggle within the 80s.

The radio character is absolute best recognized for breaking the inside track in regards to the Argentinian invasion of the Falkland Islands in 1982 upcoming the use of an novice radio to intercept radio alerts from fishermen at the islands and procure the tips.

Within the interview, the journalist defined that his document intended the federal government used to be now not ready to disclaim the inside track tale and used to be pressured to construct a statement in regards to the invasion the similar night he unpriviledged the inside track for the BBC.

The journalist has been hailed as a ‘BBC legend’ with messages pouring out to pay tribute to the celebrity as he retires upcoming 5 many years.

BBC Breakfast’s Jon Kay wrote on X: ‘Laurie Margolis aka G3UML. Leaving the BBC after 50 years. Everyone who’s labored in Information is aware of and appreciates him. Pretty chap. Notable profession. And what a tale 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 a huge vacation to paintings with. We’ll omit Laurie’s unrivalled enjoy 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 among 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 Writer at Sky Information mentioned on X: ‘My Dad, marking 50 years – yes, that’s part an untouched century – of running on the BBC. Speak about atmosphere the bar top.’

The now-retired BBC legend lives in North West London along with his spouse Jacky.

Laurie has two grownup daughters, Helen who lives in Sydney Australia and Lucy who’s primarily based in London, and adopted her father’ profession trail as a journalist.

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