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==References==
==References==
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==Further reading==
*''British Radio Presenters: Alexis Korner, Vernon Corea, Scott Mills, Sally Boazman, Steve Wright, Jeni Barnett, Tony Horne, Natalie Pinkham'', [Paperback], Llc Books Publishers UK (May 2010), ISBN-10: 1157447252


==External links==
==External links==

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Sally Boazman
Occupation(s)Journalist, Traffic reporter

Sally Boazman, known to many of her listeners as "Sally Traffic", is a British traffic reporter, best known for her work in the afternoons on the national radio station BBC Radio 2, with more than eight million listeners.[1] Her reporting "revolutionised" United Kingdom traffic news with the addition of live reports from motorists on mobile phones and lorry drivers on CB radio.[2] Boazman's reporting is so up to date the national Highway Agency uses her broadcast to update their own reports.[3]

Boazman was described as "bit of a superhero for motorists",[1] by Autotrader UK as the 'sexiest voice on the radio'[4] and by veteran broadcaster Steve Wright as a 'national treasure' who changed the way traffic reporting was done.[5] Her fans have named a thoroughbred race horse after her[6] (which occasionally even won[7]), as well as lorry trucks.[8]

Early career

Following a brief foray into acting, Boazman took a post in the current affairs department of London Weekend Television where she worked alongside the future BBC Director General Greg Dyke.[9] After later working as a traffic news announcer for the AA she went on to present traffic reports for a number of local radio stations before moving to Classic FM.[9] Her first presenting role was for the British Forces Broadcasting Service after which she worked for the BBC World Service and commercial radio.[9] She spent some time away from broadcasting following the birth of her son, Harry, but returned later to become Chief Travel Reporter for BBC GLR.[9] She joined BBC Radio 2 as the network's first official traffic news presenter in 1998, presenting travel updates during the afternoon and early evening. She has worked alongside Johnnie Walker, Chris Evans and Simon Mayo on their respective Drivetime shows, Steve Wright during the afternoon and Jeremy Vine at lunchtime. During the early 2000s she briefly presented an early Saturday morning programme for the network.

Books, records, and activities

In 2003, she narrated the poem Crawl of The Light Brigade for the CD recording Guide Cats for the Blind,[10] and in 2007, wrote the book The Sally Traffic Handbook and narrated a CD for the national Highways Agency called Hear When the Going's Good, providing advice to lorry drivers.[11] 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 Appeal.[12]

From 10 to 19 November 2007, she cycled across 400 km of Kenya's Rift Valley to support charity, Transaid,[13] and in 2009, she presented the Gold level Sony Radio Academy Award for drivetime entertainment to her fellow broadcaster, Chris Evans,[14] while in 2007 the Gold level Entertainment award honored the Chris Evans Show and staff, of which Boazman is part.[15] She also won the Truck & Driver Driver's Choice award for Best Traffic Information in 2009.[16]

Stalking incident

Boazman was stalked in 2003 by Hilary Reeves, a "very keen fan who ha[d] gone over the top." The fan was fined £50, given a 12 month conditional discharge,[17] and a continuing restraining order.[18] The fan left her notes, and sat outside Sally Traffic's work and home for nine months. Boazman said the episode left her feeling "quite vulnerable."[19]

Personal life and pastimes

She lives in Surrey with her son Harry, born 1987, who is a musician.[20] Truckfest has her as a regular participant, appearing in every event since 2002.[21] A self-professed Francophile, she occasionally takes the Channel Tunnel and subsequently drives from Calais to St-Omer.[22]

References

  1. ^ a b Parker Bowles, Emma (15 Nov 2007), "Sally Traffic? She's T'riffic!", The Sun, London {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  2. ^ Sampson, Phil (12 Sep 2000), "The Right Wavelength", The Telegraph, London, p. Motoring {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. ^ "Honest John" (19 Jan 2008), "Honest John's Agony Column", The Telegraph, London, p. Car Advice, In addition, we have a constant flow of information from broadcasters such as Sally Traffic. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  4. ^ Pattni, Vijay (4 December 2007), "Sally Traffic: "I flashed my driving examiner"", AutoTrader UK{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  5. ^ Boazman, Sally (2007), Sally Traffic Handbook, UK: Haynes, p. Foreword {{citation}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); External link in |accessdate= (help)
  6. ^ "Thursday's Late Details", Times, London, p. Sport, Racing, 21 Jun 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. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  7. ^ O'Ryan, Tom (12 April 2002), "Norton Has No Traffic Problems", Racing Post, London {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  8. ^ "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. {{cite press release}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)
  9. ^ a b c d "A biography". Aircheck UK. Retrieved 9 January 2010.
  10. ^ Paul Donovan, Radio Correspondent, Sunday Times (2003). Sleevenotes, Guide Cats for the Blind (Compact Disc, Sleevenotes). United Kingdom: British Computer Association of the Blind.
  11. ^ "New Audio CD Launched to Help Lorry Drivers" (Press release). UK Government. 2007-05-31. 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' {{cite press release}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)
  12. ^ "Radio 2 Legend Records Voice for TomTom Sat Navs to Raise Funds for BBC Children's Charity" (Press release). TomTom. 2008-10-13. {{cite press release}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)
  13. ^ Evans, Chris. "Sally Traffic in Kenya". BBC Radio 2. Retrieved September 11, 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. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |trans_title= and |coauthors= (help)
  14. ^ Radio Academy. "Sony Radio Academy Awards 2009". Sony. Retrieved September 11, 2009. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |trans_title= and |coauthors= (help)
  15. ^ Radio Academy. "Sony Radio Academy Awards 2007". Sony. Retrieved September 11, 2009. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |trans_title= and |coauthors= (help)
  16. ^ Road Transport.com. "Sally 'Traffic' Boazman wins Driver Choice Award". Roadtransport.com. Retrieved 29 July 2009. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |trans_title= and |coauthors= (help)
  17. ^ "Woman who stalked Sally Traffic freed", The Telegraph, London, p. UK News, 16 Oct 2003 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  18. ^ "Radio Stalker fined £50", BBC News, London, 15 Oct 2003 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  19. ^ Pyatt, Jamie (17 July 2003), "Radio Girl's Stalker Hell", The Sun, London {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  20. ^ "A Dinner Date with... Sally Boazman", Sunday Mercury, Birmingham, 30 July 2000 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  21. ^ "Stars Rev Up for Truckfest Extravaganza", Evening News - Scotland, Ingliston, 17 July 2006 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  22. ^ Boyd, Carolyn (2 July 2009), "Driving in France: Oh, the Joy", Times, London, p. Travel, France, "If I am feeling a bit France-deprived, I will drive down to Dover, get on a boat and I will drive from Calais down to St-Omer. I will just go to the market and have lunch and come back or I will stay in a chateau for the weekend. The drive is quite lovely in places and I always have this feeling of 'Gosh, I am back here and it's so lovely'." {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)

Further reading

  • British Radio Presenters: Alexis Korner, Vernon Corea, Scott Mills, Sally Boazman, Steve Wright, Jeni Barnett, Tony Horne, Natalie Pinkham, [Paperback], Llc Books Publishers UK (May 2010), ISBN-10: 1157447252
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