Harry in Afghanistan

I hope he stays safe - for the love of the British media frenzy ala Diana.

Oh the plot thickens. The British media didn't break the news. Bloody internet.
Shame for him he won't get the chance to see through to the bitter end his tour of duty.

Oooh he's a nosh.

It wasn't the US either, it was a Austrailian magazine artical which the "Drudge report" (US Website) picked up on, then the world followed.

Also interesting that ITV didn't bother with any headlines or titles, just straight into the report.

No headlines or titles at the start of the Evening News. Straight to Mark on location, followed by a report.

A nosh? Is that a scottish thing? I was thinking fook he's fit! I think i have a thing for gingers in combats.

Carole Walker said on the 6 that the MOD agreement to blackout the news had been with British and international news organisations. That'll explain how CNN have an "recent interview" with Harry.

Considering the logistics of how the blackout must have been organised, I'm pleased it managed to last 10 weeks.

Well its 18:49 and the ITV Evening News are still covering this story VERY well.

Loads of behind the scenes reports and numerous live location reporting aswell.

How did ITN get all this arranged in such a short space of time? Was Mark already in Afghanistan?

No, he was teleported.

Are we watching the same thing?! BBC News: "Harry Is in Afghanistan, now some more news." ITV News: OMG HARRY IS SAVING US ALL RISKING HIS LIFE, SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE UNDERCOVER REPORTS!!! They entire programme has covered it, what about the Jersey children's home coverage, or the huge fine for network rail!?

Edit: and HOW MANY TIMES will they show Harry on that big gun, I've seen the same clip well over 10 times!?

News at Ten extended to 1 hour tonight.

Shame they couldn't have zoomed an autocue in as well. (Though Mark is very good without one compared to most anchors to be honest).

News at Ten is a special hour-long bulletin with Mark, Trevor and Julie.