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BBC legend quits after 50 years as devastated co-stars praise ‘remarkable’ career


BBC legend who announced the invasion of the Faulkands Islands has announced his departure after five decades at the broadcasting house and his colleagues pay tribute to his career

He's worked on both TV and radion, Laurie broke the newws about Argentina's invasion of the Faulkands Islands in 1982. Please check back regularly for the latest on this developing story as it is updated in real time here. From inside celeb homes to weddings, fashion and beauty, get the latest on the stories that matter to you by following OK!

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