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JT
JamesTV
Yes, the Spotlight theme from 2015 was one of the best ones David has done recently. Loved the long close music...
JB
JexedBack
Not sure what to make of the new theme music, seems to end a bit abruptly and suffers from the fact that the previous 100 remixes of the same tune have already been used by various BBC News outlets before,


Quite. After two decades of David Lowe's various "drumbeat & pips" themes, it's difficult to get very enthused about the 947th iteration/reworking thereof.

This "new" theme music across all English Regions is actually the version that South East Today has been using since its last refresh a few years back (I think). Of the hotchpotch of different David Lowe themes that were being used across England until yesterday, I never considered the SET one worthy of being rolled out elsewhere.


No, it’s a new mix. Based on the SET version
AS
Asa Admin
Yeah, definitely not the same but certainly not as dramatic a difference as some regions have experienced today. It's a bit strange to hear a variation on one I've heard so many times in recent years! I think the previous one was a bit punchier but I'm sure I'll get used to it.
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PE
peterrocket Founding member
Ugh, really, Newsline?
Is The Open that more important than new graphics?

Let’s be honest - yes.


You might want to watch the special at 10:30 - you could be surprised for various reasons.
Last edited by peterrocket on 15 July 2019 10:59pm
BB
BBI45
Looks like the East Midlands Tonight name is being retained:
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MI
m_in_m
I know Norwich don't have the best kit but their shot for the headline sequence was awful.
SE
Seb
Some nice nighttime shots on the late BBC London Titles, makes a nice change to have some variation.
ST
South Today
Look East (East) seem to just used a load of recycled images for the late bulletin titles. The recently introduced Look East LATE branding has been ditched.
Last edited by South Today on 15 July 2019 10:47pm
KE
kernow
I can't re
Ugh, really, Newsline?
Is The Open that more important than new graphics?

Let’s be honest - yes.


You might want to watch the special at 10:30 - you could be surprised for various reasons.

No change from 6:30pm. They're still using the old titles, theme and graphics, albeit with special titles for the Open.
AG
AxG
I can't re
Let’s be honest - yes.


You might want to watch the special at 10:30 - you could be surprised for various reasons.

No change from 6:30pm. They're still using the old titles, theme and graphics, albeit with special titles for the Open.


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MD
mdtauk
AxG posted:

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gordonthegopher
AxG posted:
I can't re

You might want to watch the special at 10:30 - you could be surprised for various reasons.

No change from 6:30pm. They're still using the old titles, theme and graphics, albeit with special titles for the Open.


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Got a feeling that was made before the date was confirmed for Reith so I expect we will have the older graphics until next Monday.

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