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Makes good sense given both their respective political backgrounds, and the role at the party leaders seat he is performing (alongside Andrew Marr and Kamal Ahmad) is always done by a heavyweight. Surpised Kamal, but not Peston, is being drafted in. Also references in the release you refer to to Kirsty Wark, Hugh Pym, Samira Ahmed, Jo Coburn, Richard Bilton, Naga Munchetty, Steph McGovern, Clive Myrie and Branwen Jeffreys being out and about which i don't think had been refeered to before today.
BBC News: Presenters & Rotas
The BBC Media Centre has an article saying Jon Sopel has been drafted in to act as a correspondent during the UK election coverage and Reeta Chakrabati is giving the news updates throughout the night. Is it new to have a dedicated presenter for this? I thought the 'normal' overnight presenter had this role?
Makes good sense given both their respective political backgrounds, and the role at the party leaders seat he is performing (alongside Andrew Marr and Kamal Ahmad) is always done by a heavyweight. Surpised Kamal, but not Peston, is being drafted in. Also references in the release you refer to to Kirsty Wark, Hugh Pym, Samira Ahmed, Jo Coburn, Richard Bilton, Naga Munchetty, Steph McGovern, Clive Myrie and Branwen Jeffreys being out and about which i don't think had been refeered to before today.
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Well that's a promotion! Hollyrood or LA, I know which one I would choose.
And worth noting it's part of a wider bunch of moves - Laura Bicker to Washington, Martin Patience to Lagos and John Sudworth to Beijing.
BBC News | Presenter & Correspondent Reshuffles
James Cook has just announced on Twitter that he will be changing jobs from Scotland correspondent to LA correspondent in the summer.
From Holyrood to Hollywood. I'm starting a new job as Los Angeles Correspondent for BBC News later this summer. Exciting!
— James Cook (@BBCJamesCook) April 22, 2015
Well that's a promotion! Hollyrood or LA, I know which one I would choose.
And worth noting it's part of a wider bunch of moves - Laura Bicker to Washington, Martin Patience to Lagos and John Sudworth to Beijing.
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Well sure I don't disagree it's niche, but its also PSB, especially at this time of year. And Im not even sure this sort of soft appointment to view current affairs angle is even that popular in TV news terms when you look at the history, even though logic says it should be. Certainly ITVs human interest angle is always led by BBCs harder news, whilst news 24 tried this more informal five Live approach at its launch in 97 and it simply didn't work (admittedly with other teething troubles!) The further away they've gone since the better the ratings - I think the BBC just need to accept there is a ratings ceilings for quality rolling news, but that's ok because it's the sort of thing the license fee should contribute to.
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I don't agree with it, but I expect this show though will grow the audience. Rolling news remains a niche audience. If you want to boost the viewing figures for the News channel, the best way to do it is to remove as much rolling news as possible.
Well sure I don't disagree it's niche, but its also PSB, especially at this time of year. And Im not even sure this sort of soft appointment to view current affairs angle is even that popular in TV news terms when you look at the history, even though logic says it should be. Certainly ITVs human interest angle is always led by BBCs harder news, whilst news 24 tried this more informal five Live approach at its launch in 97 and it simply didn't work (admittedly with other teething troubles!) The further away they've gone since the better the ratings - I think the BBC just need to accept there is a ratings ceilings for quality rolling news, but that's ok because it's the sort of thing the license fee should contribute to.
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I don't think I'm really in the target audience for this show,and I completely accept that it probably has a place on BBC Two- Derbyshire does have fans after all. To pretend it is even remotely suitable for a news channel however is a joke. I am incredibly disappointed and you have to worry about the BBC's commitment to a dedicated Channel going forward, given the direction of travel lately. A real shame as I think just a couple of years back they were at a real high point. Sadly I will no longer be watching at that time of day, and I suspect Sky will be the winner, especially from a reputation point of view and when all the "public space" screens that have largely been tuned over to the BBC in the past decade are readjusted to actual news.
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Cannot believe they will be putting this out on what is supposed to be a rolling news channel. I hope this 'chewing the fat' with people plucked off the street is going to be a smaller part of the programme than that promo makes out.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7KzpcWAqrA
Looks alright to me
Looks alright to me
Cannot believe they will be putting this out on what is supposed to be a rolling news channel. I hope this 'chewing the fat' with people plucked off the street is going to be a smaller part of the programme than that promo makes out.
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Rebecca Jones was presenting when I watched later in the evening - guessing Rebecca took over after BBC News at Ten. Clive presented the 2130 Election Tonight from the studio E and not A where that hour has historically come from.
Rebecca was also on when i was watching at 9. For anyone interested the parties seem to be being followed by Carole Walker/Jonny Dymond (Tories), Lucy Manning/Peter Hunt (Labour), Sophie Long/Chris Buckler (Lib Dems) & Robin Brant/Alex Forsyth (UKIP), with Norman Smith leading in the mornings for the NC and Vicki Young in the evenings. Jane Hill and Ben Brown also on the road as they were during the last election..
BBC News: Presenters & Rotas
A promo is aired showing the new Election program 'Today with Annita McVeigh' and 'Tonight with Clive Myrie'
Tonight is at 7:30pm and 9:30pm and Clive Myrie begins presenting on the channel at 6:30pm tonight. Will he be presenting till 0030?
Tonight is at 7:30pm and 9:30pm and Clive Myrie begins presenting on the channel at 6:30pm tonight. Will he be presenting till 0030?
Rebecca Jones was presenting when I watched later in the evening - guessing Rebecca took over after BBC News at Ten. Clive presented the 2130 Election Tonight from the studio E and not A where that hour has historically come from.
Rebecca was also on when i was watching at 9. For anyone interested the parties seem to be being followed by Carole Walker/Jonny Dymond (Tories), Lucy Manning/Peter Hunt (Labour), Sophie Long/Chris Buckler (Lib Dems) & Robin Brant/Alex Forsyth (UKIP), with Norman Smith leading in the mornings for the NC and Vicki Young in the evenings. Jane Hill and Ben Brown also on the road as they were during the last election..
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BBC News: Presenters & Rotas
Simon McCoy has tweeted that yesterday was his final day on the early morning shift before the Victoria Derbyshire programme begins. He will apparently be taking the afternoon slot for the duration of the election period (presumably indicating Ben Brown will, as with the last election, be on the road), but also tweeted that he was 'not sure' on his role after that point. No word on what Annita McVeigh will be doing. Also appears Clive Myrie will be presenting an election round-up at 7.30 weekdays, which seems similar to the Jon Sopel role in the 2010 election.
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And according to that account, the programme will have four dedicated reporters - Dan Johnson, Catrin Nye, Jim Reed and Nicola Beckford.
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Looks like this could be the twitter page for Victoria's show...
What the heck is that logo!
Audience debates, breaking news, original journalism and exclusive stories. Hmmm
https://twitter.com/VictoriaLIVE
What the heck is that logo!
Audience debates, breaking news, original journalism and exclusive stories. Hmmm
https://twitter.com/VictoriaLIVE
And according to that account, the programme will have four dedicated reporters - Dan Johnson, Catrin Nye, Jim Reed and Nicola Beckford.
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Indeed and it was notable how much improved BBC News 24 was after it ditched them. Have to say I think this is a terrible move. Victoria Derbyshire can be a polarising presenter and I just don't think she has a style suited to a 24 hour news channel. The 'digital first' idea is a poor gimmick and moves away from the quality, 'no-nonsense' journalism which is the BBC's comparative strength in the news market. The absolute key point for me however is that most developments/breaking news occurs in that morning slot, and to attempt appointment to view seems completely contradictory to the purpose of the channel. Additionally hope Simon McCoy is found a new role, given he is one of the channel's strongest presenters. From a few of his tweets today it doesn't seem certain where he's going.
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Looking forward to seeing how these new shows work, but I'm a little surprised. BBC News 24, as was, got rid of most of their non-rolling news programming around 2000 (e.g. Zero 30, which became Liquid News), with Click Online seemingly the sole survivor. Sky News attempted an appointment-to-view schedule in 2005 and the general consensus on here at the time was that it failed. What makes the BBC think they can make it work again?
Indeed and it was notable how much improved BBC News 24 was after it ditched them. Have to say I think this is a terrible move. Victoria Derbyshire can be a polarising presenter and I just don't think she has a style suited to a 24 hour news channel. The 'digital first' idea is a poor gimmick and moves away from the quality, 'no-nonsense' journalism which is the BBC's comparative strength in the news market. The absolute key point for me however is that most developments/breaking news occurs in that morning slot, and to attempt appointment to view seems completely contradictory to the purpose of the channel. Additionally hope Simon McCoy is found a new role, given he is one of the channel's strongest presenters. From a few of his tweets today it doesn't seem certain where he's going.
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Not sure I like the sound of this at all. If, as the article says it is going to be simulcast from 9.15-11, and is intended to inherit Breakfast's audience, that presumably means that we would not get a proper rolling service on the news channel until 11, which seems a mistake?
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On the One yes, I think, but he was one of the relief presenters for the Six back when it was double headed.
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Ben Brown on the News at One today. Is this the first time other than Bank Holidays/Weekends?
Also , Matthew Amroliwala Starts on Global today.
Also , Matthew Amroliwala Starts on Global today.
On the One yes, I think, but he was one of the relief presenters for the Six back when it was double headed.