Can anyone upload the file of e countdown again?
HA
Happy to see the Business Diary back on screen this week - although it's unfortunate this horrible music has been left unchanged. I thought this week would also see the return of the weekly Asia round up which was till late July aired during the Friday main transatlantic edition of the WBR. I was disappointed to find out that wasn't the case.
It seems that Lyse Doucet, when dispatched for special coverage, is almost exclusively sent to the Middle East or more widely to the Islamic World: she covered the Israeli pullout from Gaza, the funerals of Yasser Arafat (or his last days in Ramallah, can't remember), she sometimes reports from Aman, Jordan, and is currently in Afghanistan. What's more she was the presenter of a 2004 edition of Talking Point focusing on "the prospects for peace in the Middle East", more recently presented an edition of Talking Point with OPEC's secretary general, and chairs Dateline London almost every time the Middle East is discussed - although the edition focusing on the Gaza withdrawal was chaired by Gavin Esler, surely because Lyse wasn't in London at that time. So I wonder whether she be THE Middle East specialist at BBC World, the one that covers about every story involving this region. It seems she's really specialized her job - she has acquired kind of a specified role, with an exclusive task: making sense of Middle Eastern politics.
Finally - if I may, since that's slightly irrelevant to the thread - I'd like to say unto James Hall that I truly hope his mother will do fine and that I really feel sorry for her undergoing hospital care.
It seems that Lyse Doucet, when dispatched for special coverage, is almost exclusively sent to the Middle East or more widely to the Islamic World: she covered the Israeli pullout from Gaza, the funerals of Yasser Arafat (or his last days in Ramallah, can't remember), she sometimes reports from Aman, Jordan, and is currently in Afghanistan. What's more she was the presenter of a 2004 edition of Talking Point focusing on "the prospects for peace in the Middle East", more recently presented an edition of Talking Point with OPEC's secretary general, and chairs Dateline London almost every time the Middle East is discussed - although the edition focusing on the Gaza withdrawal was chaired by Gavin Esler, surely because Lyse wasn't in London at that time. So I wonder whether she be THE Middle East specialist at BBC World, the one that covers about every story involving this region. It seems she's really specialized her job - she has acquired kind of a specified role, with an exclusive task: making sense of Middle Eastern politics.
Finally - if I may, since that's slightly irrelevant to the thread - I'd like to say unto James Hall that I truly hope his mother will do fine and that I really feel sorry for her undergoing hospital care.
JW
I echo those sentiments too. I hope all is well.
James and Damo - please don't post such silly stuff here on the BBC World thread. I don't want it turned into personal slanging matches and childish behaviour. This is a civilised thread. We don't want Adrian Finighan choking on his water when he logs onto TV Forum between VT reports, do we?? (And we know that he DOES read along..................)
Lyse Doucet spent a number of years covering the Middle East and is felt to be one of the most informed reporters / correspondents / anchors when it comes to Middle East stories.
She is particularly (although not exclusively) experienced in Afghanistan matters, and covered the region from shortly after 9/11, up until and beyond the placement of the current President Karzai.
Personally, I am pleased when I see Lyse anchoring from location, as I feel that her style is ideally suited to on the spot coverage. Although still very good behind the newsdesk in London, I always feel that she is a little less comfortable there, and is yearning to be out on the road.
Mishal was exceptionally good yesterday, doing an unusual weekend shift. Alastair Yates must be away.
James
James and Damo - please don't post such silly stuff here on the BBC World thread. I don't want it turned into personal slanging matches and childish behaviour. This is a civilised thread. We don't want Adrian Finighan choking on his water when he logs onto TV Forum between VT reports, do we?? (And we know that he DOES read along..................)
Lyse Doucet spent a number of years covering the Middle East and is felt to be one of the most informed reporters / correspondents / anchors when it comes to Middle East stories.
She is particularly (although not exclusively) experienced in Afghanistan matters, and covered the region from shortly after 9/11, up until and beyond the placement of the current President Karzai.
Personally, I am pleased when I see Lyse anchoring from location, as I feel that her style is ideally suited to on the spot coverage. Although still very good behind the newsdesk in London, I always feel that she is a little less comfortable there, and is yearning to be out on the road.
Mishal was exceptionally good yesterday, doing an unusual weekend shift. Alastair Yates must be away.
James
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I don't think there was a need to bring that up James! it was all forgotten.
Alistair Yates is not away, he was doing overnights yesterday.
And where on earth is Sally Bundock!!!! Im getting tired of seeing Manisha.
BBC WORLD posted:
I echo those sentiments too. I hope all is well.
James and Damo - please don't post such silly stuff here on the BBC World thread. I don't want it turned into personal slanging matches and childish behaviour. This is a civilised thread. We don't want Adrian Finighan choking on his water when he logs onto TV Forum between VT reports, do we?? (And we know that he DOES read along..................)
Lyse Doucet spent a number of years covering the Middle East and is felt to be one of the most informed reporters / correspondents / anchors when it comes to Middle East stories.
She is particularly (although not exclusively) experienced in Afghanistan matters, and covered the region from shortly after 9/11, up until and beyond the placement of the current President Karzai.
Personally, I am pleased when I see Lyse anchoring from location, as I feel that her style is ideally suited to on the spot coverage. Although still very good behind the newsdesk in London, I always feel that she is a little less comfortable there, and is yearning to be out on the road.
Mishal was exceptionally good yesterday, doing an unusual weekend shift. Alastair Yates must be away.
James
James and Damo - please don't post such silly stuff here on the BBC World thread. I don't want it turned into personal slanging matches and childish behaviour. This is a civilised thread. We don't want Adrian Finighan choking on his water when he logs onto TV Forum between VT reports, do we?? (And we know that he DOES read along..................)
Lyse Doucet spent a number of years covering the Middle East and is felt to be one of the most informed reporters / correspondents / anchors when it comes to Middle East stories.
She is particularly (although not exclusively) experienced in Afghanistan matters, and covered the region from shortly after 9/11, up until and beyond the placement of the current President Karzai.
Personally, I am pleased when I see Lyse anchoring from location, as I feel that her style is ideally suited to on the spot coverage. Although still very good behind the newsdesk in London, I always feel that she is a little less comfortable there, and is yearning to be out on the road.
Mishal was exceptionally good yesterday, doing an unusual weekend shift. Alastair Yates must be away.
James
I don't think there was a need to bring that up James! it was all forgotten.
Alistair Yates is not away, he was doing overnights yesterday.
And where on earth is Sally Bundock!!!! Im getting tired of seeing Manisha.
BN
I don't think there was a need to bring that up James! it was all forgotten.
Alistair Yates is not away, he was doing overnights yesterday.
And where on earth is Sally Bundock!!!! Im getting tired of seeing Manisha.
The last time I saw Sally on Breakfast - she was pregnant, so one assumes that she will be on maternity leave.
bbcworld2005 posted:
BBC WORLD posted:
I echo those sentiments too. I hope all is well.
James and Damo - please don't post such silly stuff here on the BBC World thread. I don't want it turned into personal slanging matches and childish behaviour. This is a civilised thread. We don't want Adrian Finighan choking on his water when he logs onto TV Forum between VT reports, do we?? (And we know that he DOES read along..................)
Lyse Doucet spent a number of years covering the Middle East and is felt to be one of the most informed reporters / correspondents / anchors when it comes to Middle East stories.
She is particularly (although not exclusively) experienced in Afghanistan matters, and covered the region from shortly after 9/11, up until and beyond the placement of the current President Karzai.
Personally, I am pleased when I see Lyse anchoring from location, as I feel that her style is ideally suited to on the spot coverage. Although still very good behind the newsdesk in London, I always feel that she is a little less comfortable there, and is yearning to be out on the road.
Mishal was exceptionally good yesterday, doing an unusual weekend shift. Alastair Yates must be away.
James
James and Damo - please don't post such silly stuff here on the BBC World thread. I don't want it turned into personal slanging matches and childish behaviour. This is a civilised thread. We don't want Adrian Finighan choking on his water when he logs onto TV Forum between VT reports, do we?? (And we know that he DOES read along..................)
Lyse Doucet spent a number of years covering the Middle East and is felt to be one of the most informed reporters / correspondents / anchors when it comes to Middle East stories.
She is particularly (although not exclusively) experienced in Afghanistan matters, and covered the region from shortly after 9/11, up until and beyond the placement of the current President Karzai.
Personally, I am pleased when I see Lyse anchoring from location, as I feel that her style is ideally suited to on the spot coverage. Although still very good behind the newsdesk in London, I always feel that she is a little less comfortable there, and is yearning to be out on the road.
Mishal was exceptionally good yesterday, doing an unusual weekend shift. Alastair Yates must be away.
James
I don't think there was a need to bring that up James! it was all forgotten.
Alistair Yates is not away, he was doing overnights yesterday.
And where on earth is Sally Bundock!!!! Im getting tired of seeing Manisha.
The last time I saw Sally on Breakfast - she was pregnant, so one assumes that she will be on maternity leave.
JW
First I've heard too. I hadn't noticed. Don't you think Manisha is quite good, though? I quite like here.
Haven't seen Sara Coburn for ages either. Is she still with the BBC's Business Unit?
Haven't seen Sara Coburn for ages either. Is she still with the BBC's Business Unit?
CO
Manisha Tank is good but I think her charm and look are more suited for evening shifts... I mean, I prefer watching her in the evening than just after waking up. Anyway I'm happy she left the evening shift to my wonderful Darshini David, who is suitable for every shift.
Sara Coburn was on TWT with Martin Dennis last Friday.
BBC WORLD posted:
First I've heard too. I hadn't noticed. Don't you think Manisha is quite good, though? I quite like here.
Haven't seen Sara Coburn for ages either. Is she still with the BBC's Business Unit?
Haven't seen Sara Coburn for ages either. Is she still with the BBC's Business Unit?
Manisha Tank is good but I think her charm and look are more suited for evening shifts... I mean, I prefer watching her in the evening than just after waking up. Anyway I'm happy she left the evening shift to my wonderful Darshini David, who is suitable for every shift.
Sara Coburn was on TWT with Martin Dennis last Friday.
HA
Manisha Tank is good but I think her charm and look are more suited for evening shifts... I mean, I prefer watching her in the evening than just after waking up. Anyway I'm happy she left the evening shift to my wonderful Darshini David, who is suitable for every shift.
I like to watch Manisha in the morning - although I think this shift suits Sally Bundock more than anyone else - but I'd also rather see her in the evening.
I don't think Darshini would be suited to the morning shift. She looks great in the evening, for sure, and at the time she did the daytime shift she appeared limited. She is definitely suited to half hour -long editions of the WBR. I don't know whether that's because I've never had to get used to it or since they really aren't as good, but I would somehow resent being shown Mark Edo or Aaron Heselhurst for 30 minutes. Those editions are only intended for legendary presenters with unparalleled style and unmatched ease to camera like Sally, Darshini, Manisha or Jamie.
Personally, I am pleased when I see Lyse anchoring from location, as I feel that her style is ideally suited to on the spot coverage. Although still very good behind the newsdesk in London, I always feel that she is a little less comfortable there, and is yearning to be out on the road.
I agree. She looks somehow limited in the newsroom. Her shifts there are good. But her on location coverage is outstanding.
I share your sentiment!
cortomaltese posted:
Manisha Tank is good but I think her charm and look are more suited for evening shifts... I mean, I prefer watching her in the evening than just after waking up. Anyway I'm happy she left the evening shift to my wonderful Darshini David, who is suitable for every shift.
I like to watch Manisha in the morning - although I think this shift suits Sally Bundock more than anyone else - but I'd also rather see her in the evening.
I don't think Darshini would be suited to the morning shift. She looks great in the evening, for sure, and at the time she did the daytime shift she appeared limited. She is definitely suited to half hour -long editions of the WBR. I don't know whether that's because I've never had to get used to it or since they really aren't as good, but I would somehow resent being shown Mark Edo or Aaron Heselhurst for 30 minutes. Those editions are only intended for legendary presenters with unparalleled style and unmatched ease to camera like Sally, Darshini, Manisha or Jamie.
BBC WORLD posted:
Personally, I am pleased when I see Lyse anchoring from location, as I feel that her style is ideally suited to on the spot coverage. Although still very good behind the newsdesk in London, I always feel that she is a little less comfortable there, and is yearning to be out on the road.
I agree. She looks somehow limited in the newsroom. Her shifts there are good. But her on location coverage is outstanding.
bbcworld2005 posted:
Sally!! Pregnant??? thats the first ive heard!
I share your sentiment!