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JamesWorldNews
Manisha Tank is currently standing in for Sally Bundock on The World Today, which is broadcast at 0500hrs London time Monday to Friday, although Manisha generally only does 4 out of 5 days. She also presents the half hour business segments on the next 2 or 3 BBC World News bulletins.

Sally has just had a baby, and will return to work soon. Thereafter, we can expect to see Manisha return to her regular spot on BBC World News.

James
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the eye
Sally had the baby nearly 2 months ago now although she never really did look pregnant! and it'll be good to see her back, shes been gone awhile.

And on another note in the space of 2 weeks ive only watched less than 45mins of BBC World! thats a record lol.
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archiveTV
itsrobert posted:
thegeek posted:
abee posted:
I noticed they replaced the morning edition of Asia Today for a News Extra, does anyone know why, and if it's permanent? I also haven't seen Lucy Hockings presenting for more than a week by now, wonder why.
I'm not sure which time zone you're in, but is it perhaps a result of the end of summer time? BBC World's schedules are based on GMT, which I only remembered on Friday when I sat down at 10.30 to watch Click Online, but got Asia Today instead.

(Does this mean the Heathrow Express bulletin is now recorded at 0830?)


No, the Heathrow Express bulletin is recorded at 22.30 when there are no live programmes going out.


Actually there are two recordings of Heathrow express each day. One at 08.30 and one at 23.30. 22.30 is no good as there is alive News Extra
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thegeek Founding member
archiveTV posted:
itsrobert posted:
No, the Heathrow Express bulletin is recorded at 22.30 when there are no live programmes going out.


Actually there are two recordings of Heathrow express each day. One at 08.30 and one at 23.30. 22.30 is no good as there is alive News Extra


Ah, they must get moved around during the summer months; I've recently seen HEx bulletins being recorded at 1030 BST, but it obviously can't be done at 0930 GMT, since that would clash with the News 24 bulletin.
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cortomaltese
bbcworld2005 posted:
BBC WORLD posted:

N24 looks foggy by comparison.

I have noted, of late, that Tanya Beckett continually looks tired and has definitely lost her former sparkle. She also is slightly larger than normal (no offence intended whatsoever), not that size matters of course, but I can't help but feeling that Tanya maybe needs a change and placed onto a programme that has slightly more interaction with a co-presenter in the same studio!!

James


I think also that Tanya's time is up in New York and she is just to boring to watch now.

From caps of the N24 Set it looks like its always a foggy and rainy friday afternoon!


I agree with your comments, even if there's something in Tanya's severe way of presenting that attracts me... She has a good way of interacting with the other presenter though, in particular with Manisha Tank and Jamie Robertson.
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cortomaltese
What is that red flower that so many presenters (but also Prince Charles...) are wearing?
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Matrix
cortomaltese posted:
What is that red flower that so many presenters (but also Prince Charles...) are wearing?


That red flower is a Poppy.

It's in support of the fallen in namly the first and second world wars, but also for those who have died as a result of armed conflict.

The Poppy became suminous as a enduring symbol of warfare following the 1st World War battlefeilds of Northern France where Poppys were the only flower to grow in the battlefields after the war.

There is also a white Poppy for people who took an active stance against the war for ethical, religous or medical reasons. Theres more on it at The British Royal Legion. I'll find you the site.

Edit: Here you are
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johnnybegood
Matrix posted:
cortomaltese posted:
What is that red flower that so many presenters (but also Prince Charles...) are wearing?


That red flower is a Poppy.

It's in support of the fallen in namly the first and second world wars, but also for those who have died as a result of armed conflict.

The Poppy became suminous as a enduring symbol of warfare following the 1st World War battlefeilds of Northern France where Poppys were the only flower to grow in the battlefields after the war.

There is also a white Poppy for people who took an active stance against the war for ethical, religous or medical reasons. Theres more on it at The British Royal Legion. I'll find you the site.

Edit: Here you are


Are the presenters wearing the poppy's? I remember the old debarcle about interntional audiences and that a few years back when World presenters did not wear them.
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johnnybegood posted:
Matrix posted:
cortomaltese posted:
What is that red flower that so many presenters (but also Prince Charles...) are wearing?


That red flower is a Poppy.

It's in support of the fallen in namly the first and second world wars, but also for those who have died as a result of armed conflict.

The Poppy became suminous as a enduring symbol of warfare following the 1st World War battlefeilds of Northern France where Poppys were the only flower to grow in the battlefields after the war.

There is also a white Poppy for people who took an active stance against the war for ethical, religous or medical reasons. Theres more on it at The British Royal Legion. I'll find you the site.

Edit: Here you are


Are the presenters wearing the poppy's? I remember the old debarcle about interntional audiences and that a few years back when World presenters did not wear them.


The fuss was because a guest, Robert Fox, on BBC World was asked to remove his poppy by an over eager Floor manager. He then caused merry hell about the unpatriotic BBC. Guests have always been allowed to wear poppies if they desire. Presenters are expected to on all domestic output but not if they are just going out internationally.
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BBC WORLD posted:
Manisha Tank is currently standing in for Sally Bundock on The World Today, which is broadcast at 0500hrs London time Monday to Friday, although Manisha generally only does 4 out of 5 days. She also presents the half hour business segments on the next 2 or 3 BBC World News bulletins.

Sally has just had a baby, and will return to work soon. Thereafter, we can expect to see Manisha return to her regular spot on BBC World News.

James


Manisha is likely to be standing in for another heavily pregnant lady in the near future
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jamesmd
archiveTV posted:
BBC WORLD posted:
Manisha Tank is currently standing in for Sally Bundock on The World Today, which is broadcast at 0500hrs London time Monday to Friday, although Manisha generally only does 4 out of 5 days. She also presents the half hour business segments on the next 2 or 3 BBC World News bulletins.

Sally has just had a baby, and will return to work soon. Thereafter, we can expect to see Manisha return to her regular spot on BBC World News.

James


Manisha is likely to be standing in for another heavily pregnant lady in the near future


Tanya Beckett? Or is she just shapely?
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cortomaltese
Matrix posted:
cortomaltese posted:
What is that red flower that so many presenters (but also Prince Charles...) are wearing?


That red flower is a Poppy.

It's in support of the fallen in namly the first and second world wars, but also for those who have died as a result of armed conflict.

The Poppy became suminous as a enduring symbol of warfare following the 1st World War battlefeilds of Northern France where Poppys were the only flower to grow in the battlefields after the war.

There is also a white Poppy for people who took an active stance against the war for ethical, religous or medical reasons. Theres more on it at The British Royal Legion. I'll find you the site.

Edit: Here you are


Thanks very much.
Are the presenter compelled to wear it during domestic broadcasts?

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