It's absurd that they even included Evan Davis in that list - incredibly unlikely to give up Today for a job similar to his last one. Laura Kuenssberg is a possibility, but I have always thought it is far more likely they will look for (a woman) from the print world. My money at the moment would be on Gillian Tett.
It's absurd that they even included Evan Davis in that list - incredibly unlikely to give up Today for a job similar to his last one. Laura Kuenssberg is a possibility, but I have always thought it is far more likely they will look for (a woman) from the print world. My money at the moment would be on Gillian Tett.
Agreed on all points - I'll be a little disappointed if Tett doesn't get it. And I suspect Laura will return to politics - probably at ITV (Bradby successor, anyone?) - before any return to the BBC.
So an explanation for Bill's absence from the sofa. The Mirror says that he has been hit by illness, and that he could be off for up to two months, though Bill says otherwise below.
Who presented the BBC News at Five O'Clock and the 6.30-9pm shift today?
And was Matthew Amroliwala, live from the Royal Court of Justic, present for either of these shifts?
It's absurd that they even included Evan Davis in that list - incredibly unlikely to give up Today for a job similar to his last one. Laura Kuenssberg is a possibility,
but I have always thought it is far more likely they will look for (a woman) from the print world. My money at the moment would be on Gillian Tett.
Agreed on all points - I'll be a little disappointed if Tett doesn't get it. And I suspect Laura will return to politics - probably at ITV (Bradby successor, anyone?) - before any return to the BBC.
I know this is not really the place and im not in possession of all the facts, but sod it anyway! Sending my very best wishes to Tanya Beckett, whom I adore.
I know this is not really the place and im not in possession of all the facts, but sod it anyway! Sending my very best wishes to Tanya Beckett, whom I adore.
Chin-up, Tanya.
Ditto above poster. That would explain the lack of hand bling tonight, that she normally wears.
Does anyone else here think that Ben Brown & Sophie Long are an excellent pairing? They always seem to be very engaging, light-hearted and entertaining when they're on with each other. I also think that Matthew & Emily should present more often with each other. Matthew and Jane, although clearly talented, were much better in their old shift.
