Prime BBC role for Miriam’s husband
MIRIAM O’Callaghan has congratulated her husband after he was appointed the new director of BBC Scotland.
The proud wife took to Twitter to commend her husband Steve Carson on his new role as the head of BBC Scotland.
The RTÉ Prime Time broadcaster also mentioned how proud his parents would be if they were here today.
‘Very proud of my talented, creative and super kind husband,’ she said.
‘His Mum and Dad would be so proud too. Hopefully, they are celebrating right now in heaven.’
The couple met in Co. Roscommon while working together on BBC’s Newsnight and tied the knot in 1995. They have four sons together. Mr Carson will replace Donalda MacKinnon, who will step down later this year after four years in the role.
He currently works for BBC Scotland as head of multi-platform commissioning and helped launch the BBC Scotland channel.
He will lead 1,100 staff across 13 centres, producing English and Gaelic content for
TV, radio and digital platforms. BBC director-general Tony Hall said: ‘I’m delighted to see Steve appointed to this important role. He brings with him a combination of excellence in programme-making, leadership and the respect and trust of the staff.
‘Steve set up the BBC Scotland channel brilliantly and I wish him every success in the future.’
Mr Carson will take up his new role in the autumn. He said: ‘I’m honoured and excited to have this opportunity to lead BBC Scotland.’