IL
Ah sorry - I haven't been watching many of these (only my second GE). I remember last year they used Kasia Maderia and Mike Embley, as well as Adnan Nawaz. Maybe Fiona Bruce is busy covering for George Alagaih this week? Also, the same article said Sophie Raworth was in charge of a map in NBH colouring in the constituencies as they come in. I agree though in this age of cost cutting, wouldn't it be simpler just to use the studio Sophie is in and have one presenter at NBH instead of two and keeping two studios online with staff?
WO
Reeta's proved to be more than capable fronting news summaries. Remember she was a Political Correspondent before she moved to the Education correspondent role.
Usually a dedicated presenter, was Fiona Bruce in 2010. Surprised it's her, and not Sophie Raworth or Bruce again. She's good, but not a big name yet
Reeta's proved to be more than capable fronting news summaries. Remember she was a Political Correspondent before she moved to the Education correspondent role.
AN
A local election is a minor event lead by the news channel, the general election coverage is possibly the most important thing BBC News do, the most flagship of flagship events, using unknown overnight presenters or any sort of cost cutting is not on the agenda.
Andrew
Founding member
Ah sorry - I haven't been watching many of these (only my second GE). I remember last year they used Kasia Maderia and Mike Embley, as well as Adnan Nawaz. Maybe Fiona Bruce is busy covering for George Alagaih this week? Also, the same article said Sophie Raworth was in charge of a map in NBH colouring in the constituencies as they come in. I agree though in this age of cost cutting, wouldn't it be simpler just to use the studio Sophie is in and have one presenter at NBH instead of two and keeping two studios online with staff?
A local election is a minor event lead by the news channel, the general election coverage is possibly the most important thing BBC News do, the most flagship of flagship events, using unknown overnight presenters or any sort of cost cutting is not on the agenda.
ST
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.
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.
SP
Isn't Fiona reporting from that constituency in the north east that usually declares hours before anybody else?
BA
Going by the listing I read in the TV Times last night, she is indeed at Sunderland South.
Isn't Fiona reporting from that constituency in the north east that usually declares hours before anybody else?
Going by the listing I read in the TV Times last night, she is indeed at Sunderland South.
LX
Given that Reeta Chakrabarti has been presenting the three daily flagship BBC one bulletins for some time now, I think we've long gone past the time that she would not be considered capable of handling election night news bulletins.
Usually a dedicated presenter, was Fiona Bruce in 2010. Surprised it's her, and not Sophie Raworth or Bruce again. She's good, but not a big name yet
Given that Reeta Chakrabarti has been presenting the three daily flagship BBC one bulletins for some time now, I think we've long gone past the time that she would not be considered capable of handling election night news bulletins.
NE
Given that Reeta Chakrabarti has been presenting the three daily flagship BBC one bulletins for some time now, I think we've long gone past the time that she would not be considered capable of handling election night news bulletins.
Indeed-otherwise they wouldn't have given her the big Christmas Day bulletins at the end of last year
Usually a dedicated presenter, was Fiona Bruce in 2010. Surprised it's her, and not Sophie Raworth or Bruce again. She's good, but not a big name yet
Given that Reeta Chakrabarti has been presenting the three daily flagship BBC one bulletins for some time now, I think we've long gone past the time that she would not be considered capable of handling election night news bulletins.
Indeed-otherwise they wouldn't have given her the big Christmas Day bulletins at the end of last year