LO
Just managed to understand that. Where does he give that impression?
I would like it if he co-presented a news24 shift with someone like Michel burk he wouldnt dare correct him.
he thinks BBC news despiratley needs him that he is some kind of superstar that news broadcasters fight for him but....he is a news 24 relief presenter that is very very in-experienced thats why his profile says this he wouldnt dare have said "well i have only worked in a newspaper newsroom"he had to make it look like he is some kind of movie star.
its on his Q&A for "were people may have seen you before"?.
Jugalug posted:
looknorth posted:
you just have to look at his tv newsroom QandA and he acts as if he has been key main rolls in films,
Just managed to understand that. Where does he give that impression?
I would like it if he co-presented a news24 shift with someone like Michel burk he wouldnt dare correct him.
he thinks BBC news despiratley needs him that he is some kind of superstar that news broadcasters fight for him but....he is a news 24 relief presenter that is very very in-experienced thats why his profile says this he wouldnt dare have said "well i have only worked in a newspaper newsroom"he had to make it look like he is some kind of movie star.
its on his Q&A for "were people may have seen you before"?.
IT
cant stand him he puts down other presenters and is quick to correct his co if she does anything wrong,one of the most recewnt stupid things was stopping anita mcveigh mid sentence to say it was his line a PROFFESSIONAL wouldnt do that,you just have to look at his tv newsroom QandA and he acts as if he has been key main rolls in films,like someone said on here a few weeks ago the beeb probably have him because he is cheap and in-experienced.
Of course, the classic time was on the morning Saddam Hussein was executed. He was on News 24 at the time and BBC World's on-duty presenter, Jonathan Charles, was brought in when the two channels joined forces. Before becoming a presenter on World, Charles was a major foreign correspondent for the BBC and has extensive knowledge of the Middle East, as well as doing stints in Baghdad over the previous few years. Despite all that, Willcox wouldn't let him get a word in edgeways and kept cutting him off!
itsrobert
Founding member
looknorth posted:
News24 posted:
He's an unsung hero, full stop. Clearly loves it too - it's obviously no co-incidence that the first Saturday in a long time he isn't needed to cover any N24 slots, as everyone is there who should be - so he turns up on World. It's clearly a matter of choice that he does so much work and spends so much time there. He's one of the best.
cant stand him he puts down other presenters and is quick to correct his co if she does anything wrong,one of the most recewnt stupid things was stopping anita mcveigh mid sentence to say it was his line a PROFFESSIONAL wouldnt do that,you just have to look at his tv newsroom QandA and he acts as if he has been key main rolls in films,like someone said on here a few weeks ago the beeb probably have him because he is cheap and in-experienced.
Of course, the classic time was on the morning Saddam Hussein was executed. He was on News 24 at the time and BBC World's on-duty presenter, Jonathan Charles, was brought in when the two channels joined forces. Before becoming a presenter on World, Charles was a major foreign correspondent for the BBC and has extensive knowledge of the Middle East, as well as doing stints in Baghdad over the previous few years. Despite all that, Willcox wouldn't let him get a word in edgeways and kept cutting him off!
IT
I know that. I was just posting a good example of his onscreen relationship with co-presenters which came to mind to illustrate the discussion.
itsrobert
Founding member
alarsne53 posted:
People aren't questioning that fact itsrobert - its looknorth calling him inexperienced that people disagree with!
I know that. I was just posting a good example of his onscreen relationship with co-presenters which came to mind to illustrate the discussion.
LO
cant stand him he puts down other presenters and is quick to correct his co if she does anything wrong,one of the most recewnt stupid things was stopping anita mcveigh mid sentence to say it was his line a PROFFESSIONAL wouldnt do that,you just have to look at his tv newsroom QandA and he acts as if he has been key main rolls in films,like someone said on here a few weeks ago the beeb probably have him because he is cheap and in-experienced.
Of course, the classic time was on the morning Saddam Hussein was executed. He was on News 24 at the time and BBC World's on-duty presenter, Jonathan Charles, was brought in when the two channels joined forces. Before becoming a presenter on World, Charles was a major foreign correspondent for the BBC and has extensive knowledge of the Middle East, as well as doing stints in Baghdad over the previous few years. Despite all that, Willcox wouldn't let him get a word in edgeways and kept cutting him off!
Yes i watched that live.
itsrobert posted:
looknorth posted:
News24 posted:
He's an unsung hero, full stop. Clearly loves it too - it's obviously no co-incidence that the first Saturday in a long time he isn't needed to cover any N24 slots, as everyone is there who should be - so he turns up on World. It's clearly a matter of choice that he does so much work and spends so much time there. He's one of the best.
cant stand him he puts down other presenters and is quick to correct his co if she does anything wrong,one of the most recewnt stupid things was stopping anita mcveigh mid sentence to say it was his line a PROFFESSIONAL wouldnt do that,you just have to look at his tv newsroom QandA and he acts as if he has been key main rolls in films,like someone said on here a few weeks ago the beeb probably have him because he is cheap and in-experienced.
Of course, the classic time was on the morning Saddam Hussein was executed. He was on News 24 at the time and BBC World's on-duty presenter, Jonathan Charles, was brought in when the two channels joined forces. Before becoming a presenter on World, Charles was a major foreign correspondent for the BBC and has extensive knowledge of the Middle East, as well as doing stints in Baghdad over the previous few years. Despite all that, Willcox wouldn't let him get a word in edgeways and kept cutting him off!
Yes i watched that live.
IO
cant stand him he puts down other presenters and is quick to correct his co if she does anything wrong,one of the most recewnt stupid things was stopping anita mcveigh mid sentence to say it was his line a PROFFESSIONAL wouldnt do that,you just have to look at his tv newsroom QandA and he acts as if he has been key main rolls in films,like someone said on here a few weeks ago the beeb probably have him because he is cheap and in-experienced.
Of course, the classic time was on the morning Saddam Hussein was executed. He was on News 24 at the time and BBC World's on-duty presenter, Jonathan Charles, was brought in when the two channels joined forces. Before becoming a presenter on World, Charles was a major foreign correspondent for the BBC and has extensive knowledge of the Middle East, as well as doing stints in Baghdad over the previous few years. Despite all that, Willcox wouldn't let him get a word in edgeways and kept cutting him off!
Yes, it was terrible - and I can never quite get past that when I see him on screen. It's quite immature of me, but I always have the image of a guy sitting there with his hand up shouting "me Sir, me Sir" in any group conversation. If I flick onto News 24 and it's TW, I usually switch over (unless the news itself is interesting, though I concede that's hardly relevant
). I could sit and watch, say, Gavin Esler all day. TW? No.
itsrobert posted:
looknorth posted:
News24 posted:
He's an unsung hero, full stop. Clearly loves it too - it's obviously no co-incidence that the first Saturday in a long time he isn't needed to cover any N24 slots, as everyone is there who should be - so he turns up on World. It's clearly a matter of choice that he does so much work and spends so much time there. He's one of the best.
cant stand him he puts down other presenters and is quick to correct his co if she does anything wrong,one of the most recewnt stupid things was stopping anita mcveigh mid sentence to say it was his line a PROFFESSIONAL wouldnt do that,you just have to look at his tv newsroom QandA and he acts as if he has been key main rolls in films,like someone said on here a few weeks ago the beeb probably have him because he is cheap and in-experienced.
Of course, the classic time was on the morning Saddam Hussein was executed. He was on News 24 at the time and BBC World's on-duty presenter, Jonathan Charles, was brought in when the two channels joined forces. Before becoming a presenter on World, Charles was a major foreign correspondent for the BBC and has extensive knowledge of the Middle East, as well as doing stints in Baghdad over the previous few years. Despite all that, Willcox wouldn't let him get a word in edgeways and kept cutting him off!
Yes, it was terrible - and I can never quite get past that when I see him on screen. It's quite immature of me, but I always have the image of a guy sitting there with his hand up shouting "me Sir, me Sir" in any group conversation. If I flick onto News 24 and it's TW, I usually switch over (unless the news itself is interesting, though I concede that's hardly relevant
). I could sit and watch, say, Gavin Esler all day. TW? No.
JW
Alastair Yates is an excellent presenter. He can handle anything thrown at him. Whilst I don't mind TW, I would prefer to see AY anyday!!
CO
Absolutely. On BBCWorld there is plenty of excellent presenters, but I think Alastair Yates and Mike Embley are the most skilled broadcasters on the channel.
GI
On the subject of coverage of Saddam Hussein's execution I happened to flick on N24/World simulcast as the news was breaking. Alastair was on duty and was quickly joined by I believe Paul Woods, the defence correspondant and they formed an excellent relationship. Paul monitored the wires and provided the analysis and background while Alastair held it together and reminded viewers of the key points. It was odd because Paul actually interviewed many of the guests.
I just bring it up because from the sounds of things its in complete contrast to Tim Wilcox's dealing with events later on that day, Alastair bowed to his partners greater knowledge and understanding while Tim wanted to be in charge.
BBC WORLD posted:
Alastair Yates is an excellent presenter. He can handle anything thrown at him. Whilst I don't mind TW, I would prefer to see AY anyday!!
On the subject of coverage of Saddam Hussein's execution I happened to flick on N24/World simulcast as the news was breaking. Alastair was on duty and was quickly joined by I believe Paul Woods, the defence correspondant and they formed an excellent relationship. Paul monitored the wires and provided the analysis and background while Alastair held it together and reminded viewers of the key points. It was odd because Paul actually interviewed many of the guests.
I just bring it up because from the sounds of things its in complete contrast to Tim Wilcox's dealing with events later on that day, Alastair bowed to his partners greater knowledge and understanding while Tim wanted to be in charge.
IT
On the subject of coverage of Saddam Hussein's execution I happened to flick on N24/World simulcast as the news was breaking. Alastair was on duty and was quickly joined by I believe Paul Woods, the defence correspondant and they formed an excellent relationship. Paul monitored the wires and provided the analysis and background while Alastair held it together and reminded viewers of the key points. It was odd because Paul actually interviewed many of the guests.
I just bring it up because from the sounds of things its in complete contrast to Tim Wilcox's dealing with events later on that day, Alastair bowed to his partners greater knowledge and understanding while Tim wanted to be in charge.
Yes, really the studio presenter is there to hold everything together. They are, in some ways, similar to a primary school teacher - they have to know a little about everything in order to present the programme. Reporters are more like university tutors in that they become experts in their field. I was watching News 24 this morning when Tutankhamun's body was unveiled and Nicholas Owen initially provided commentary until the correspondent was able to speak, at which point he handed over to him for a more detailed commentary from the scene in Egypt. It sounds like Alastair did much the same thing when the Saddam story broke.
itsrobert
Founding member
gilsta posted:
BBC WORLD posted:
Alastair Yates is an excellent presenter. He can handle anything thrown at him. Whilst I don't mind TW, I would prefer to see AY anyday!!
On the subject of coverage of Saddam Hussein's execution I happened to flick on N24/World simulcast as the news was breaking. Alastair was on duty and was quickly joined by I believe Paul Woods, the defence correspondant and they formed an excellent relationship. Paul monitored the wires and provided the analysis and background while Alastair held it together and reminded viewers of the key points. It was odd because Paul actually interviewed many of the guests.
I just bring it up because from the sounds of things its in complete contrast to Tim Wilcox's dealing with events later on that day, Alastair bowed to his partners greater knowledge and understanding while Tim wanted to be in charge.
Yes, really the studio presenter is there to hold everything together. They are, in some ways, similar to a primary school teacher - they have to know a little about everything in order to present the programme. Reporters are more like university tutors in that they become experts in their field. I was watching News 24 this morning when Tutankhamun's body was unveiled and Nicholas Owen initially provided commentary until the correspondent was able to speak, at which point he handed over to him for a more detailed commentary from the scene in Egypt. It sounds like Alastair did much the same thing when the Saddam story broke.