Has Linda Yueh now started as Chief Business Correspondent? I see she has added her new position to her twitter profile so I wondered if she has been on screen yet.
Isn't it a WN-only position?
I think that position is based in Singapore, so I guess it will be for BBC WN?
Has Linda Yueh now started as Chief Business Correspondent? I see she has added her new position to her twitter profile so I wondered if she has been on screen yet.
Isn't it a WN-only position?
I think that position is based in Singapore, so I guess it will be for BBC WN?
I suspect we will be seeing quite a bit of her domestically too.
Linda Yueh will be based in Singapore, and will travel extensively throughout Asia and globally to cover the main economics and business news stories. In addition to reporting across BBC outlets on TV, radio and online, she will host her own weekly business programme that will provide expert commentary and insight into business, political and macro-economic trends.
Richard Porter, Controller of English, Global News, said: “With her experience as a journalist, an academic, and an economist, Linda is the ideal candidate to be the BBC’s Chief Business Correspondent. She will be able to go behind the numbers and delve deeper into stories as she provides incisive coverage and economic analysis of breaking news stories. As part of our on-going commitment to Asia, Linda is the latest addition to a very talented pool of news correspondents currently based in the region, and will fit well into our plans to expand our global coverage in 2013.”
Jon Zilkha, Head of the BBC Business and Economics Unit, said: “We are delighted that Linda has chosen to join the BBC at a time when audiences are looking to us to guide them through the enormous challenges and changes in the world economy. No one could be better placed to help us tell the vital story of China's continuing growth and what it means for the rest of the world.Linda's knowledge and insight will be a terrific addition to our reporting team led by Robert Peston and Stephanie Flanders.”
Robert Peston, BBC Business editor, said: “I have long been an admirer of Linda Yueh’s journalism and economic analysis. It will be great to work with her and I am confident she will be making a significant positive contribution to the scope and quality of the BBC’s global business coverage.”
Linda Yueh said: “I am excited to join the BBC as its Chief Business Correspondent. At a time of rapid change in the world economy, I relish this opportunity to report on global business and present my show from a part of the world that is developing at a remarkable pace with vast implications for our everyday lives. I look forward to working with Robert Peston, for whom I have great respect, and the other talented journalists at the BBC – who set the standard for credibility and impartiality in reporting from around the world."
Alice Baxter is once again presenting BBC WN bulletins for Sunday early mornings.
It seems she is the only one that handles two things at the BBC, business presenter & occasional news presenter.
I wish they just make Jaime an occasional presenter, since he was good at it before... instead of him stuck at Friday afternoon business duties.
I do have to say, Martine Croxall is excellent at presenting the evening shift, she is laid back and professional. IMHO, much better than Clive and Chris.
I do have to say, Martine Croxall is excellent at presenting the evening shift, she is laid back and professional. IMHO, much better than Clive and Chris.
Totally agree with you there - she is a breath of fresh air to the weekend line up
[quote="bakamann" pid="872185"]Alice Baxter is once again presenting BBC WN bulletins for Sunday early mornings.
It seems she is the only one that handles two things at the BBC, business presenter & occasional news presenter.
Adam parsons did the business on the news channel before the segment was scrapped , he also occasionaly presents breakfast on sundays . And is a stand in presenter on the news channel , and corrrect me if I'm wrong but world too?
Interesting that John Humphrys has only signed a 9 month extension contract with the Today Programme, and he is 70 in August. People have been saying this for years, but I do expect he will go before long. I predict a Radio 4 reshuffle, probably in all four news strands (with Eddie Mair moving to Newsnight) before the year is out.
Adam did the sport on Focus on Africa on World, but does that count?
I think it does , because he done the sport on the news channel before he left . And then when he came back he presented the news and the business , including breakfast , the news channel and world?
Adam did the sport on Focus on Africa on World, but does that count?
I think it does , because he done the sport on the news channel before he left . And then when he came back he presented the news and the business , including breakfast , the news channel and world?
But I've never seen him on World being a news presenter - may I ask some BBC World fans here if he did.
Interesting that John Humphrys has only signed a 9 month extension contract with the Today Programme, and he is 70 in August. People have been saying this for years, but I do expect he will go before long. I predict a Radio 4 reshuffle, probably in all four news strands (with Eddie Mair moving to Newsnight) before the year is out.
Isn't there a chance that Emily could take over on NN? To be honest, we're still unsure if she has a regular slot on NC, so maybe this could be because she is moving to Newsnight more regularly?
