Sky News: Presenters & Rotas

He has just used it again. I think that, on the grounds that young children are unlikely to be watching and that the language used is a central part of the story, limited use is justified in my opinion. I can't recall a news story appearing before where such terms were a central part of the story. In this situation, you have two choices:


a) Say the word occasionally when justifiable
b) Not use the word and possibly face criticism for shying away from the story.

This is the first time I've seen Dominic in the presenters chair and he is fantastic. It probably helps that his area of expertise is the main news item but I can see him having a very successful future as a presenter/on-location anchor. Like a young Mark Austin or Jeremy Thompson me thinks!

I expect as it fits Sky News' incessant anti-Trump agenda it's allowed.

I should imagine OFCOM are gearing up for a multitude of complaints!

BBC have said It.

Don't talk wet.

Such pearl-clutching! It's necessary to know exactly what he said in order to put the story into proper context. If people follow the news and have kids or are themselves sensitive, they'll know to steer clear today, but anyone who doesn't relish being "Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells" by writing hourly e-mails to Ofcom any time anyone says "bottom" will no doubt be more offended by Trump's choice of words than by coverage of them from any broadcaster.

I'd like to point out that my comments on the subject were with regards to my genuine interest in the process of allowing broadcasters to use such words when quoting - or not, as his claims to the contrary suggest - significant figures, such as Donald Trump. It takes a lot more than that to offend me!

Kimberley was good tonight, I've been a critic of her but felt she did well on 5.00pm - 7.00pm.

Gamal is doing a five hour shift tonight it seems.

Swearing on the news is nothing new:

They just can't stop saying it now!!! For years we've had reports of Presidents, Prime Ministers and those in high office using foul language but they've never repeated it on air.

Why now?

Because this language (and other language that's not been reported) has caused an international reaction, with major public figures calling it racist.