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'''Sally Boazman'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radiotoday.co.uk/2014/07/sally-traffic-departs-radio-2-drivetime/|title=Sally Traffic departs Radio 2 Drivetime|date=24 July 2014|work=Radio Today}}</ref>{{dl|date=May 2024}} is a British radio traffic news reporter on the national radio station [[BBC Radio 2]].<ref name="bbc"/> Her reporting introduced live reports from motorists on mobile phones and lorry drivers on [[CB radio]].<ref>{{Citation | last = Sampson | first = Phil | title = The Right Wavelength | newspaper = The Daily Telegraph | publication-place = London | date = 12 September 200 | page = Motoring | url = https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/4746291/The-right-wavelength.html |url-access=subscription}}</ref>
'''Sally Boazman''' is a British radio traffic news reporter on the national radio station [[BBC Radio 2]].<ref name="bbc"/> Her reporting introduced live reports from motorists on mobile phones and lorry drivers on [[CB radio]].<ref>{{Citation | last = Sampson | first = Phil | title = The Right Wavelength | newspaper = The Daily Telegraph | publication-place = London | date = 12 September 200 | page = Motoring | url = https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/4746291/The-right-wavelength.html |url-access=subscription}}</ref>


Boazman has presented Radio 2's weekend travel bulletins since 2014, alongside Orna Merchant.
Boazman has presented Radio 2's weekend travel bulletins since 2014, alongside Orna Merchant.


==Career==
==Career==
Following a brief foray into acting, Boazman took a post in the current affairs department of [[LWT]] where she worked as a secretary for the future [[Director-General of the BBC]] [[Greg Dyke]].<ref name=Aircheck>{{cite web|url= http://www.community-net.co.uk/members/aircheck/SallyBowsmantracker.htm|title= A biography|publisher= Aircheck UK|accessdate= 9 January 2010}}</ref> After later working as a traffic news announcer for the [[The Automobile Association|Automobile Association]] she went on to present traffic reports for a number of local radio stations before moving to [[Classic FM (UK)|Classic FM]].<ref name=Aircheck/> Her first presenting role was for the [[British Forces Broadcasting Service]] after which she worked for the [[BBC World Service]] and commercial radio.<ref name=Aircheck/> She spent some time away from broadcasting following the birth of her son, Harry, but returned later to become Chief Travel Reporter for [[BBC Radio London]].<ref name=Aircheck/>
Following a brief foray into acting, Boazman took a post in the current affairs department of [[LWT]] where she worked as a secretary for the future [[Director-General of the BBC]] [[Greg Dyke]].{{cn|date=December 2024}} After later working as a traffic news announcer for the [[The Automobile Association|Automobile Association]] she went on to present traffic reports for a number of local radio stations before moving to [[Classic FM (UK)|Classic FM]].{{cn|date=December 2024}} Her first presenting role was for the [[British Forces Broadcasting Service]] after which she worked for the [[BBC World Service]] and commercial radio.{{cn|date=December 2024}} She spent some time away from broadcasting following the birth of her son, Harry, but returned later to become Chief Travel Reporter for [[BBC Radio London]].{{cn|date=December 2024}}


She joined [[BBC Radio 2]] as the network's first official travel news presenter in 1998,<ref name="bbc">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/presenters/sally-boazman|title=BBC - Radio 2 - Presenters - Sally Boazman|website=www.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> presenting travel updates during the weekday afternoons. She has worked alongside [[Johnnie Walker (DJ)|Johnnie Walker]], later [[Chris Evans (presenter)|Chris Evans]] and [[Simon Mayo]] on their respective Drivetime shows, [[Steve Wright (DJ)|Steve Wright]] during the afternoon, and [[Jeremy Vine]] at lunchtime. Boazman now provides traffic news reports on Saturdays on [[BBC Radio 2]] <ref name="gpa">{{Cite web|url=https://www.gordonpoole.com/talent/sally-boazman/|title = Sally Boazman - Radio 2 Travel Reporter - Sally Traffic &#124; GPA}}</ref> with Orna Merchant normally doing the same on Sundays.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Orna Metrchant |url=https://twitter.com/ornamerchant?t=xgB3B3WMOgXbDmY166SpOQ&s=09 |access-date=5 May 2024 |website=Twitter}}</ref> Sally's weekday afternoon slots are now normally presented by Bobby Prior who also occasionally covers for [[Richie Anderson]] on morning travel along with regular cover travel presenters Jules Lang and Ellie.
She joined [[BBC Radio 2]] as the network's first official travel news presenter in 1998,<ref name="bbc">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/presenters/sally-boazman|title=BBC - Radio 2 - Presenters - Sally Boazman|website=www.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> presenting travel updates during the weekday afternoons. She has worked alongside [[Johnnie Walker (DJ)|Johnnie Walker]], later [[Chris Evans (presenter)|Chris Evans]] and [[Simon Mayo]] on their respective Drivetime shows, [[Steve Wright (DJ)|Steve Wright]] during the afternoon, and [[Jeremy Vine]] at lunchtime. Boazman now provides traffic news reports on Saturdays on [[BBC Radio 2]]<ref name="gpa">{{Cite web|url=https://www.gordonpoole.com/talent/sally-boazman/|title = Sally Boazman - Radio 2 Travel Reporter - Sally Traffic &#124; GPA}}</ref> with Orna Merchant normally doing the same on Sundays.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Orna Metrchant |url=https://twitter.com/ornamerchant?t=xgB3B3WMOgXbDmY166SpOQ&s=09 |access-date=5 May 2024 |website=Twitter}}</ref> Sally's weekday afternoon slots are now normally presented by Bobby Prior who also occasionally covers for [[Richie Anderson (presenter)|Richie Anderson]] on morning travel along with regular cover travel presenters Jules Lang and Ellie Brennan.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}


In 2007, Boazman was described by ''Autotrader UK'' as the "sexiest voice on the radio" and a national treasure<ref>{{Citation
In 2007, Boazman was described by ''Autotrader UK'' as the "sexiest voice on the radio" and a national treasure<ref>{{Citation
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| quote = 7.45 (5f) 1, Loughlorien (F Lynch, 13-2); 2, Sir Sandrovitch (20–1); 3, Catch The Cat (66–1); 4, Rum Destiny (66–1). Sholto 9-2 fav. 17 ran. NR: Cargo, Mr Spliffy, '''Sally Traffic'''. 1, nk. K Ryan. Tote: £7.20; £2.20, £3.60, £8.20, £11.30. Exacta: £132.00. CSF: £140.60. Tricast: £7,952.20.
| quote = 7.45 (5f) 1, Loughlorien (F Lynch, 13-2); 2, Sir Sandrovitch (20–1); 3, Catch The Cat (66–1); 4, Rum Destiny (66–1). Sholto 9-2 fav. 17 ran. NR: Cargo, Mr Spliffy, '''Sally Traffic'''. 1, nk. K Ryan. Tote: £7.20; £2.20, £3.60, £8.20, £11.30. Exacta: £132.00. CSF: £140.60. Tricast: £7,952.20.
}}</ref> as well as lorry trucks.<ref>{{cite press release
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/presenters/sally-boazman/ Sally Boazman's profile] at [[BBC Online]]
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/presenters/sally-boazman/ Sally Boazman's profile] at [[BBC Online]]
*[http://www.community-net.co.uk/members/aircheck/SallyBowsmantracker.htm A biography]{{fv|date=July 2022}}
*[https://archive.today/20130419112158/http://fwd.five.tv/fifth-gear/videos/other/sally-traffic Vicki Butler-Henderson takes Radio 2's Sally Traffic on a Bentley chauffeur driving course], from [[Fifth Gear]]
*[https://archive.today/20130419112158/http://fwd.five.tv/fifth-gear/videos/other/sally-traffic Vicki Butler-Henderson takes Radio 2's Sally Traffic on a Bentley chauffeur driving course], from [[Fifth Gear]]


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"Boazman" redirects here. For a similar name, see Bozeman (surname). For other uses, see Bozeman (disambiguation).

Sally Boazman is a British radio traffic news reporter on the national radio station BBC Radio 2.[1] Her reporting introduced live reports from motorists on mobile phones and lorry drivers on CB radio.[2]

Boazman has presented Radio 2's weekend travel bulletins since 2014, alongside Orna Merchant.

Career

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Following a brief foray into acting, Boazman took a post in the current affairs department of LWT where she worked as a secretary for the future Director-General of the BBC Greg Dyke.[citation needed] After later working as a traffic news announcer for the Automobile Association she went on to present traffic reports for a number of local radio stations before moving to Classic FM.[citation needed] Her first presenting role was for the British Forces Broadcasting Service after which she worked for the BBC World Service and commercial radio.[citation needed] She spent some time away from broadcasting following the birth of her son, Harry, but returned later to become Chief Travel Reporter for BBC Radio London.[citation needed]

She joined BBC Radio 2 as the network's first official travel news presenter in 1998,[1] presenting travel updates during the weekday afternoons. She has worked alongside Johnnie Walker, later Chris Evans and Simon Mayo on their respective Drivetime shows, Steve Wright during the afternoon, and Jeremy Vine at lunchtime. Boazman now provides traffic news reports on Saturdays on BBC Radio 2[3] with Orna Merchant normally doing the same on Sundays.[4] Sally's weekday afternoon slots are now normally presented by Bobby Prior who also occasionally covers for Richie Anderson on morning travel along with regular cover travel presenters Jules Lang and Ellie Brennan.[citation needed]

In 2007, Boazman was described by Autotrader UK as the "sexiest voice on the radio" and a national treasure[5] who changed the way traffic reporting was done.[6] Her fans have named a thoroughbred race horse after her,[7][8] as well as lorry trucks.[9]

On 7 December 2023, Boazman was announced as the 2023 recipient of the Special Contribution to Motoring Award from the Guild of Motor Writers.[10]

Books, records, and activities

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In 2003 she narrated the poem Crawl of The Light Brigade for the CD recording Guide Cats for the Blind.[11] In 2007 she wrote the book The Sally Traffic Handbook and narrated a CD for the Highways Agency called Hear When the Going's Good, providing advice to lorry drivers.[12]

TomTom navigation has a Sally Traffic voice available for its GPS units. Proceeds from purchase of the voice driving set go to the charity BBC Children in Need.[13]

From 10 to 19 November 2007, she cycled across 400 kilometres (250 mi) of Kenya's Rift Valley to support charity Transaid.[14] In 2009 she presented the Gold level Sony Radio Academy Award for drivetime entertainment to her fellow broadcaster Chris Evans,[15] while in 2007 the Gold level Entertainment award honoured the Chris Evans Drivetime show and staff, of which Boazman was part.[16] She also won the Truck & Driver Driver's Choice award for Best Traffic Information in 2009.[17]

On 29 October 2011, she presented The Road to Nowhere for BBC One in London and South East England, a documentary celebrating the 25th anniversary of the M25. The programme sees Boazman journeying around the motorway and examining its economic and environmental impact, as well as other ways it has changed Britain's society.[18]

Personal life

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She lives in Ipswich with her son Harry (born 1987), who is a musician.[19] She was a regular participant at Truckfest, appearing in every event between 2002 and 2006.[20]

References

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  1. ^ a b "BBC - Radio 2 - Presenters - Sally Boazman". www.bbc.co.uk.
  2. ^ Sampson, Phil (12 September 200), "The Right Wavelength", The Daily Telegraph, London, p. Motoring
  3. ^ "Sally Boazman - Radio 2 Travel Reporter - Sally Traffic | GPA".
  4. ^ "Orna Metrchant". Twitter. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  5. ^ Pattni, Vijay (4 December 2007), "Sally Traffic: "I flashed my driving examiner"", AutoTrader UK
  6. ^ Boazman, Sally (2007), Sally Traffic Handbook, UK: Haynes, p. Foreword
  7. ^ O'Ryan, Tom (12 April 2002), "Norton Has No Traffic Problems", Racing Post, London
  8. ^ "Thursday's Late Details", Times, London, p. Sport, Racing, 21 June 2003, 7.45 (5f) 1, Loughlorien (F Lynch, 13-2); 2, Sir Sandrovitch (20–1); 3, Catch The Cat (66–1); 4, Rum Destiny (66–1). Sholto 9-2 fav. 17 ran. NR: Cargo, Mr Spliffy, Sally Traffic. 1, nk. K Ryan. Tote: £7.20; £2.20, £3.60, £8.20, £11.30. Exacta: £132.00. CSF: £140.60. Tricast: £7,952.20.[dead link‍]
  9. ^ "Book Review: Sally Traffic Handbook" (Web) (Press release). Car Pages. 2007. With the honour of having an Eddie Stobart lorry named after her, Sally has certainly captured the hearts of the nation's drivers.
  10. ^ Collins, Steve (7 December 2023). "Special award for Radio 2's traffic and travel reporter Sally Boazman". Radio Today. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  11. ^ Paul Donovan, Radio Correspondent, Sunday Times (2003). Sleevenotes, Guide Cats for the Blind (Compact Disc, Sleevenotes). United Kingdom: British Computer Association of the Blind.
  12. ^ "New Audio CD Launched to Help Lorry Drivers" (Press release). UK Government. 31 May 2007 – via M2 Presswire. The Highways Agency has developed a new audio CD which provides useful, practical advice and information to help lorry drivers with their journeys. The CD, called 'Hear when the going's good', is narrated by BBC Radio 2's Sally 'Traffic'
  13. ^ "Radio 2 Legend Records Voice for TomTom Sat Navs to Raise Funds for BBC Children's Charity" (Press release). TomTom. 13 October 2008 – via M2 Presswire.
  14. ^ Evans, Chris. "Sally Traffic in Kenya". BBC Radio 2. Retrieved 11 September 2009. From 10 to 19 November Sally joined 24 other participants to cycle a gruelling 400km across Kenya's Rift Valley in aid of Transaid.
  15. ^ Radio Academy. "Sony Radio Academy Awards 2009". Sony. Archived from the original on 14 July 2009. Retrieved 11 September 2009.
  16. ^ Radio Academy. "Sony Radio Academy Awards 2007". Sony. Retrieved 11 September 2009.[permanent dead link‍]
  17. ^ Will Shiers (23 November 2009). "Sally 'Traffic' Boazman wins Driver Choice Award". Commercialmotor.com. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  18. ^ "The Road to Nowhere". BBC Online. BBC. 29 October 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  19. ^ "A Dinner Date with... Sally Boazman", Sunday Mercury, Birmingham, 30 July 2000
  20. ^ "Stars Rev Up for Truckfest Extravaganza", Evening News - Scotland, Ingliston, 17 July 2006
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