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(May 2012)

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MW
Mike W
I've got to admit, I had a lump in my throat when watching her final goodbye, Bob Hockenhull got it right "Queen of Midlands Broadcasting". Reckon we could get her a damehood?

EDIT: Recorded, edited and upscaled a version of Kay's send-off and am uploading it to YouTube, 720p but it might look a bit ropey due to the upscaling. Also gave her a little title sequence and fresh, animating 'Farewell Kay' astons, why not?! She deserves nothing less!
Last edited by Mike W on 1 November 2012 11:37am
MW
Mike W
BB
bbcfan2014
did anyone capture her final bulletin the day before? seems like quite a goodbye
DV
dvboy
bbcfan2014 posted:
did anyone capture her final bulletin the day before? seems like quite a goodbye


I have it recorded but no way of getting it to YouTube yet.
RD
RDJ
Is it just me or is the first picture in the hearts towards the end of the montage actually isn't Kay. Isn't it Sue Beardsmore?
MW
Mike W
RDJ posted:
Is it just me or is the first picture in the hearts towards the end of the montage actually isn't Kay. Isn't it Sue Beardsmore?


I think it's because that was a 4:3 graphic made at Pebble Mill stretched to 14:9, made her face look wider - it's Kay!http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1976792/kayshot.png
That any better?
Last edited by Mike W on 2 November 2012 9:40am
WE
Westy2
Jon posted:
Westy2 posted:
So no opinions on Russell Joslin, bearing in mind the occasional story has popped up in the past re the BBC management?

(Wonder who the former female colleague refered to is?)

I'd say it would be disrespectful at this stage and any opinions given would only be given by those who are uninformed.


Anyone read page 3 of todays Mail on Sunday then?

Ironic if it turns out to be her, bearing in mind, shes been moaning about having her boobs felt elsewhere!
DV
dvboy
No-one reads that "newspaper".
WE
Westy2
Still a 'newspaper', even if you dont agree with its politics!

I dont personally.

14 days later

WE
Westy2
Yet another new name on West Midlands weather.

Charlie Slater.

(Still, Nottingham used to have 'Lenny from Eastenders' didn't they?)
LL
London Lite Founding member
Westy2 posted:
Yet another new name on West Midlands weather.

Charlie Slater.


Charlie is a BA at BBC Nottingham.
DS
Dan S
Westy2 posted:
(Still, Nottingham used to have 'Lenny from Eastenders' didn't they?)


Yeah, Des Coleman (on East Midlands Today). Don't know if he's still around though.

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