Worth it’s own topic separate from the Brexit drama I feel.
Several candidates launched their campaigns today, which were shown live on the news channels. Both apparently dropped Matt Hancock’s, however, because the lighting was so poor.
I think I can see some of the glyphs of the Southbank Centre's (previous) brand etched on the windows there - I'm sure people have done live press launches from there before - did they just remember to bring key lights with them?
It seems that the BBC 'Debate' is to feature inserts from local studios. BBC Plymouth is to be used as one, confirmed here ....
Want to be on @BBCOne 'Our Next Prime Minister' on Tues 18 June, 8pm? You get to question the leadership hopefuls. Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your question name, address & phone to speak to @maitlis from @BBCSpotlight studios in #Plymouth
Want to be on @BBCOne 'Our Next Prime Minister' on Tues 18 June, 8pm?
For a moment I thought they were inviting members of the great unwashed to put themselves up for the job. I would have watched that.
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Brexit?
perhaps. Or
Any Deal With Do
.
From a presentation POV, my concern about these shows is that the channels will want an editorial agenda where it's like a Question Time circus to get the all important clickbait than a real debate about the very important issues affecting this country to which the new leader will have to deal with.
I already have stopped watching QT because it's too focused on generating social media traffic with soundbites from the guests and more from the audience, of which some have become social media stars in the political bubble than real political debate.
Hancock’s launch genuinely could have been a scene from The Thick Of It.
Not sure it was the best branding decision for Matt Hancock to launch his leadership bid in front of the word ‘cock’ at head height with a load of arrows pointing at himself. pic.twitter.com/38DHNt05Nj
— Benjamin Butterworth (@benjaminbutter) June 10, 2019
It seems that the BBC 'Debate' is to feature inserts from local studios. BBC Plymouth is to be used as one, confirmed here ....
Sounds like the questions are going to come from around the country rather than from an audience. I read somewhere some of the leadership candidates didn’t want to have an audience for the risk of being heckled. I guess it’s far easier to cut off a disgruntled participant than have to have them bundled out of the studio.