It’s BBC Look North’s Peter Levy’s birthday – Hull Live has it on good authority he is 69 today – and the messages of congratulations have been coming in from followers as well as colleagues at the corporation.
Known for his daily banter with the popular newscaster, weather man Paul Hudson was among the first to tweet his greetings to Peter. He said: “A very happy birthday to a very good friend and colleague of many years.
“In fact, we have been on screen together for 27 years this autumn. In the world of TV that changes so fast, it’s Amazing really!”
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One fan on X said: “Happy Birthday Peter, I hope you have a great day and don’t let the weather man give you any nonsense today. He should respect his elders!!!”
Fellow weather presenter Keeley Donovan posted an image of herself and Peter laughing and partying, with the words: “Happy Birthday @peter_levy - have a great day! Being on air with you is always the favourite part of my day and I love you lots.”
Hull actor and singer Asa Elliott, of Benidorm fame, who has been interviewed by Peter, said: “Happy birthday to the king of Hull @peter_levy.” He accompanied the tweet with a montage of pictures.
BBC Radio Humberside joined in the well-wishing with an image of Peter sitting in, and dwarfed by, a giant BBC deckchair. The post said: “Happy birthday to #BBCLookNorth presenter @peter_levy!”
Posting a picture of herself with Peter at the recent ceremony where he was presented with an honorary doctorate from Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, Claire Fowler said: “Happy Birthday @peter_levy have a great day. Hope to see you at BGU again soon.”
Another follower said: “Happiest Birthday @peter_levy Thanks for all the laughs, the unwavering dedication and all the tough stuff you tackle. Now, where’s that knighthood?”
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