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HB
HarryB
Studio D launches it's new look on Monday.


How does it have a new look when it doesn't have an old one?

New studio pardon
NG
noggin Founding member
Studio D launches it's new look on Monday.


How does it have a new look when it doesn't have an old one?


Well surely a new thing is, by definition, new.

A new car is new even if it doesn't replace an old one. New doesn't have to be used in a comparison form, it can also be used as an absolute.

Studio D's first look, will by definition be its new look, until that look is no longer new.
MD
mdtauk
Actually, we will see "the new Set" in Studio D, which will become just "the set" in time, until that set is struck, and another set is built in Studio D, which will then be "a new set".

If you want to be fussy about it of course...
HB
HarryB
http://vimeo.com/96916370

Oh look!
NG
noggin Founding member
Actually, we will see "the new Set" in Studio D, which will become just "the set" in time, until that set is struck, and another set is built in Studio D, which will then be "a new set".

If you want to be fussy about it of course...


Yep - but in English the possessive of it's (sic) is ambiguous as to whether its definite or indefinite isn't it? (Though in common usage we infer definite?)

And if you want to be fussy : They will unveil the new look, which will be from the new set in the new studio. Studios don't really have a "look" - the sets in them do. However you can argue that standing sets in studios define the look of the studio I guess. In time the set will date and no longer be new. The studio will age and no longer be new. The look will date and no longer be new.

And breathe.
bilky asko and mdtauk gave kudos
MD
mdtauk
What noggin said...
MA
mark Founding member
Just caught a brief glimpse of the new background in the 1 o'clock headlines - looks quite similar to the one that BBC World News uses. Looking forward to seeing the whole thing at 1.30.
AC
aconnell
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Very bright, vibrant background. I'm looking forward to seeing it in full hopefully after the nationals.
LL
London Lite Founding member


AC
aconnell
Quite different to the Scotland/Wales studio with the two screens on the side like Studios C and E. Good decision to not have any gaps between the screens. Scotland & Wales studios don't look right with the screens not placed together.

Titles are still the same.

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LL
London Lite Founding member
Is BBC London's studio output finally in HD as the SD picture looks a lot sharper with downscaling?
GH
George Hill
Are we expecting the news channel or world to use this studio occasionally?

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