JW
Most importantly, did Blair mention anything on the Moira Stuart saga in his resignation speech? One wonders if he will pass one last act of parliament (sic) to ensure that Moira is Dame-ified prior to his departure. 
(I jest).
Well, I hope that CNNI and BBCW are carrying this story heavily too. I am looking forward to get home tonight and see what all the fuss was about back home. Just out of interest, did anyone happen to see how World carried it? Did they simulcast with N24, or did they have their own studio anchor? Additionally, who were the CNNI anchors in duty at the time of the coverage?
Thanks in advance for any replies............
James
(I jest).
Well, I hope that CNNI and BBCW are carrying this story heavily too. I am looking forward to get home tonight and see what all the fuss was about back home. Just out of interest, did anyone happen to see how World carried it? Did they simulcast with N24, or did they have their own studio anchor? Additionally, who were the CNNI anchors in duty at the time of the coverage?
Thanks in advance for any replies............
James
JU
BBC World didn't Simulcast with N24 and have it's own coverage with Nik Gowing at Westmnester and Jon devit in Downing street,also Naomi grimly..and David Eades in Brussels with Mark Mradell..
Jonathan Charles was in Studio For BBCW followed by Mishal Hussein Now
CNNI anchor Max Foster was in westmnester and in the studio was Adrian Finnighan
BBC WORLD posted:
Most importantly, did Blair mention anything on the Moira Stuart saga in his resignation speech? One wonders if he will pass one last act of parliament (sic) to ensure that Moira is Dame-ified prior to his departure. (I jest).
Well, I hope that CNNI and BBCW are carrying this story heavily too. I am looking forward to get home tonight and see what all the fuss was about back home. Just out of interest, did anyone happen to see how World carried it? Did they simulcast with N24, or did they have their own studio anchor? Additionally, who were the CNNI anchors in duty at the time of the coverage?
Thanks in advance for any replies............
James
(I jest).
Well, I hope that CNNI and BBCW are carrying this story heavily too. I am looking forward to get home tonight and see what all the fuss was about back home. Just out of interest, did anyone happen to see how World carried it? Did they simulcast with N24, or did they have their own studio anchor? Additionally, who were the CNNI anchors in duty at the time of the coverage?
Thanks in advance for any replies............
James
BBC World didn't Simulcast with N24 and have it's own coverage with Nik Gowing at Westmnester and Jon devit in Downing street,also Naomi grimly..and David Eades in Brussels with Mark Mradell..
Jonathan Charles was in Studio For BBCW followed by Mishal Hussein Now
CNNI anchor Max Foster was in westmnester and in the studio was Adrian Finnighan
JW
The choice of Max Foster at Westminster is a bizarre one. Either Adrian, Becky Anderson or Fionualla Sweeney would have been a better choice, IMO.
I guess that both may pop up tonight on World News Europe. Richard Quest is still in Washington I think. He would have been another good selection.
I guess that both may pop up tonight on World News Europe. Richard Quest is still in Washington I think. He would have been another good selection.
MA
I've seen quite a few interviewed in Sedgefield. Is Juplia drunk?
TROGGLES posted:
Why don't the news channels give a voice to the protestors?
I've seen quite a few interviewed in Sedgefield. Is Juplia drunk?
IT
Yes, Max Foster was a bit of an odd choice. I first tuned into CNN at 09.00 and unusually, Monita Rajpal was anchoring World News instead of Adrian Finighan. Adrian appeared at 11.00 with Business International, as usual. He then later appeared at Westminster outside the Houses of Parliament to take over from Max Foster and was a much better choice, IMO. He conducted an interview with Peter Hain and that was the last I've seen of him. He hasn't been on YWT so far, so I don't know if he has finished now for the day. I'm really glad to see that CNN are making much more use of him than the BBC did. He was wasted there. CNN have demonstrated how versatile he is, being able to turn his hand to both studio presenting and reporting. As we know, not many journalists are good at both.
itsrobert
Founding member
BBC WORLD posted:
The choice of Max Foster at Westminster is a bizarre one. Either Adrian, Becky Anderson or Fionualla Sweeney would have been a better choice, IMO.
I guess that both may pop up tonight on World News Europe. Richard Quest is still in Washington I think. He would have been another good selection.
I guess that both may pop up tonight on World News Europe. Richard Quest is still in Washington I think. He would have been another good selection.
Yes, Max Foster was a bit of an odd choice. I first tuned into CNN at 09.00 and unusually, Monita Rajpal was anchoring World News instead of Adrian Finighan. Adrian appeared at 11.00 with Business International, as usual. He then later appeared at Westminster outside the Houses of Parliament to take over from Max Foster and was a much better choice, IMO. He conducted an interview with Peter Hain and that was the last I've seen of him. He hasn't been on YWT so far, so I don't know if he has finished now for the day. I'm really glad to see that CNN are making much more use of him than the BBC did. He was wasted there. CNN have demonstrated how versatile he is, being able to turn his hand to both studio presenting and reporting. As we know, not many journalists are good at both.
CA
Whilst the TV coverage was impressive, you have to wonder what planet the Sky News Website team live on.
Their top story is not the resignation of the Prime Minister, but missing-white-middle-class-girl-in-foreign-country.
Honestly, what what bigger story do they want? The PM has quit and they are leading on a week old story about a missing kid. Christ.
Their online presence seems to follow the most ludicrous news agenda i've ever come across. It even outdoes the Independent for stupidity.
Their top story is not the resignation of the Prime Minister, but missing-white-middle-class-girl-in-foreign-country.
Honestly, what what bigger story do they want? The PM has quit and they are leading on a week old story about a missing kid. Christ.
Their online presence seems to follow the most ludicrous news agenda i've ever come across. It even outdoes the Independent for stupidity.
:-(
A former member
HOW bloody instivfitve!
I dare say more people care about a small KId that PM who STILL here for anothere 7 weeks!
I dare say more people care about a small KId that PM who STILL here for anothere 7 weeks!
IT
That's shockingly poor editorial judgement, isn't it?! I've just taken a look and I can't believe that Blair has been pushed down to a small photo in the "Other Top Stories" section. Yes, Blair's resignation has been expected for a long time, but it actually happening is very big news, not just for Britain but also for the world. I can't believe that they consider the missing child story, which, as you said, is a week old already, of more importance than the Prime Minister's resignation. As I mentioned elsewhere on the forum, I feel the coverage of the missing girl has been greatly over-exaggerated this week. Yes, it is a tragedy and we all want her to return home safely, but I think things need to be put into perspective. Is there really any need for dozens of presenters and reporters to be on location there?
itsrobert
Founding member
cat posted:
Whilst the TV coverage was impressive, you have to wonder what planet the Sky News Website team live on.
Their top story is not the resignation of the Prime Minister, but missing-white-middle-class-girl-in-foreign-country.
Honestly, what what bigger story do they want? The PM has quit and they are leading on a week old story about a missing kid. Christ.
Their online presence seems to follow the most ludicrous news agenda i've ever come across. It even outdoes the Independent for stupidity.
Their top story is not the resignation of the Prime Minister, but missing-white-middle-class-girl-in-foreign-country.
Honestly, what what bigger story do they want? The PM has quit and they are leading on a week old story about a missing kid. Christ.
Their online presence seems to follow the most ludicrous news agenda i've ever come across. It even outdoes the Independent for stupidity.
That's shockingly poor editorial judgement, isn't it?! I've just taken a look and I can't believe that Blair has been pushed down to a small photo in the "Other Top Stories" section. Yes, Blair's resignation has been expected for a long time, but it actually happening is very big news, not just for Britain but also for the world. I can't believe that they consider the missing child story, which, as you said, is a week old already, of more importance than the Prime Minister's resignation. As I mentioned elsewhere on the forum, I feel the coverage of the missing girl has been greatly over-exaggerated this week. Yes, it is a tragedy and we all want her to return home safely, but I think things need to be put into perspective. Is there really any need for dozens of presenters and reporters to be on location there?
RM
Nice to end with Hislop wasn't it - he's be on a lot lately. Apparently that Private Eye office is *tiny*...
I think the coverage has largely been determined by the calibre of the guests - David Blunkett - regardless of what you think of him - has added hugely to what would otherwise have been deeply dull on Sky, Alistair Campbell - regardless of what you think of him - was good on ITN, and I also enjoyed some of the packages such as that one from Evan Davies.
The choice of ITV News's guests were inspired; Alistair Campbell arguably the main architect of Blair's rise, and Mr Hislop who was spot-on as always-- exposed Bliar's speech for what is was!
I was equally impressed with Loose Women's coverage in the half-hour break in the news coverage
As a side note, I suppose it is too picky to point out it isn't correct to say it is "almost certain" that Gordo will succeed Tony. Strictly speaking, "almost certain" is oxymoronic!
william posted:
mark posted:
Ian Hislop on ITV just now didn't seem particularly impressed by it!
Nice to end with Hislop wasn't it - he's be on a lot lately. Apparently that Private Eye office is *tiny*...
I think the coverage has largely been determined by the calibre of the guests - David Blunkett - regardless of what you think of him - has added hugely to what would otherwise have been deeply dull on Sky, Alistair Campbell - regardless of what you think of him - was good on ITN, and I also enjoyed some of the packages such as that one from Evan Davies.
The choice of ITV News's guests were inspired; Alistair Campbell arguably the main architect of Blair's rise, and Mr Hislop who was spot-on as always-- exposed Bliar's speech for what is was!
I was equally impressed with Loose Women's coverage in the half-hour break in the news coverage
As a side note, I suppose it is too picky to point out it isn't correct to say it is "almost certain" that Gordo will succeed Tony. Strictly speaking, "almost certain" is oxymoronic!