IT
I personally didn't notice any problems tonight, but I agree that he's not a great presenter. He certainly doesn't have the authority of Trevor McDonald or John Suchet when they did the late news. What annoys me most is his sign-off. It sounds so disjointed and a bit backwards too. I hate the "those are tomorrow's headlines, and that was tonight's news". I cringe at that every night. But then, he goes on to say something like "but from me, it's goodnight, and thanks for watching". Why does he say goodnight first, and end on "watching"? Why not say "From me, thank you for watching, and goodnight". That would be more logical.
I agree! It makes me cringe too.
At least I'm not alone. Maybe he should adopt Jo Blythe's sign-off: "goodnight; sleep tight"!
I think John Suchet is the most missed presenter from ITV News. Trevor was OK, but John had a special presence on screen. As Rat said, he was calm, collected and authoritative. It was a crime that he didn't get the late news to himself. If only he'd have hung on another couple of years, he'd have probably got it instead of Austin. Mind you, the bosses can't even recognise the abilities of Alastair Stewart, so he probably wouldn't have!
itsrobert
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tvwatcher posted:
itsrobert posted:
RDJ posted:
Whats wrong with Mark Austin tonight?
He seems to be cocking up every sentence tonight. He's not the best of presenters at the best of times!
He seems to be cocking up every sentence tonight. He's not the best of presenters at the best of times!
I personally didn't notice any problems tonight, but I agree that he's not a great presenter. He certainly doesn't have the authority of Trevor McDonald or John Suchet when they did the late news. What annoys me most is his sign-off. It sounds so disjointed and a bit backwards too. I hate the "those are tomorrow's headlines, and that was tonight's news". I cringe at that every night. But then, he goes on to say something like "but from me, it's goodnight, and thanks for watching". Why does he say goodnight first, and end on "watching"? Why not say "From me, thank you for watching, and goodnight". That would be more logical.
I agree! It makes me cringe too.
At least I'm not alone. Maybe he should adopt Jo Blythe's sign-off: "goodnight; sleep tight"!
I think John Suchet is the most missed presenter from ITV News. Trevor was OK, but John had a special presence on screen. As Rat said, he was calm, collected and authoritative. It was a crime that he didn't get the late news to himself. If only he'd have hung on another couple of years, he'd have probably got it instead of Austin. Mind you, the bosses can't even recognise the abilities of Alastair Stewart, so he probably wouldn't have!
TE
I wish that they'd incorporate the blue look into the regional news as the current teal is getting on my nerves!! The national set looked horrible in teal and I think the blue makes it look loads better. I just wish that they'd do the same with the regional studios.
That would be a lot better!
itsrobert posted:
At least I'm not alone. Maybe he should adopt Jo Blythe's sign-off: "goodnight; sleep tight"!
That would be a lot better!
JO
Hmm I agree about Suchet, but not Stewart. I think viewers find Alastair too pompous and smug.
I think tonight's Evening News had a fantastic coverage of the Iraqi affairs. They spent at least twelve minutes on world news therefore. But then it was back to bad habits by reporting on a bus accident that wasn't really worthy of five minutes of coverage.
I think tonight's Evening News had a fantastic coverage of the Iraqi affairs. They spent at least twelve minutes on world news therefore. But then it was back to bad habits by reporting on a bus accident that wasn't really worthy of five minutes of coverage.
GM
I personally didn't notice any problems tonight, but I agree that he's not a great presenter. He certainly doesn't have the authority of Trevor McDonald or John Suchet when they did the late news. What annoys me most is his sign-off. It sounds so disjointed and a bit backwards too. I hate the "those are tomorrow's headlines, and that was tonight's news". I cringe at that every night. But then, he goes on to say something like "but from me, it's goodnight, and thanks for watching". Why does he say goodnight first, and end on "watching"? Why not say "From me, thank you for watching, and goodnight". That would be more logical.
I am guessing someone from ITN/ITV News has been here, as Mark signed off tonight with: "Thanks for watching, and I'll see you tomorrow. Goodnight."
itsrobert posted:
RDJ posted:
Whats wrong with Mark Austin tonight?
He seems to be cocking up every sentence tonight. He's not the best of presenters at the best of times!
He seems to be cocking up every sentence tonight. He's not the best of presenters at the best of times!
I personally didn't notice any problems tonight, but I agree that he's not a great presenter. He certainly doesn't have the authority of Trevor McDonald or John Suchet when they did the late news. What annoys me most is his sign-off. It sounds so disjointed and a bit backwards too. I hate the "those are tomorrow's headlines, and that was tonight's news". I cringe at that every night. But then, he goes on to say something like "but from me, it's goodnight, and thanks for watching". Why does he say goodnight first, and end on "watching"? Why not say "From me, thank you for watching, and goodnight". That would be more logical.
I am guessing someone from ITN/ITV News has been here, as Mark signed off tonight with: "Thanks for watching, and I'll see you tomorrow. Goodnight."
MI
Late Regional News
It's about 30 % bigger now and i'm enjoying the extra length.
It's made up a little for the severe truncation of the lunchtime news.
The girls in my region(s) are signing off with amongst other things an encouragement to stay with ITV and keep watching etc. I find it quite sweet even if it has the slight whiff of desperation.
It's about 30 % bigger now and i'm enjoying the extra length.
It's made up a little for the severe truncation of the lunchtime news.
The girls in my region(s) are signing off with amongst other things an encouragement to stay with ITV and keep watching etc. I find it quite sweet even if it has the slight whiff of desperation.
RO
They've been doing that a lot on Thames Valley Tonight.
rob
Founding member
mizzb posted:
Late Regional News
It's about 30 % bigger now and i'm enjoying the extra length. It's made up a little for the severe truncation of the lunchtime news.
The girls in my region(s) are signing off with amongst other things an encouragement to stay with ITV and keep watching etc. I find it quite sweet even if it has the slight whiff of desperation.
It's about 30 % bigger now and i'm enjoying the extra length.
It's made up a little for the severe truncation of the lunchtime news.
The girls in my region(s) are signing off with amongst other things an encouragement to stay with ITV and keep watching etc. I find it quite sweet even if it has the slight whiff of desperation.
They've been doing that a lot on Thames Valley Tonight.
IT
I personally didn't notice any problems tonight, but I agree that he's not a great presenter. He certainly doesn't have the authority of Trevor McDonald or John Suchet when they did the late news. What annoys me most is his sign-off. It sounds so disjointed and a bit backwards too. I hate the "those are tomorrow's headlines, and that was tonight's news". I cringe at that every night. But then, he goes on to say something like "but from me, it's goodnight, and thanks for watching". Why does he say goodnight first, and end on "watching"? Why not say "From me, thank you for watching, and goodnight". That would be more logical.
I am guessing someone from ITN/ITV News has been here, as Mark signed off tonight with: "Thanks for watching, and I'll see you tomorrow. Goodnight."
Haha, I noticed that! Makes you wonder.... In any case, it was better last night.
They've been doing that a lot on Thames Valley Tonight.
They've also been doing that on Granada.
itsrobert
Founding member
GMc posted:
itsrobert posted:
RDJ posted:
Whats wrong with Mark Austin tonight?
He seems to be cocking up every sentence tonight. He's not the best of presenters at the best of times!
He seems to be cocking up every sentence tonight. He's not the best of presenters at the best of times!
I personally didn't notice any problems tonight, but I agree that he's not a great presenter. He certainly doesn't have the authority of Trevor McDonald or John Suchet when they did the late news. What annoys me most is his sign-off. It sounds so disjointed and a bit backwards too. I hate the "those are tomorrow's headlines, and that was tonight's news". I cringe at that every night. But then, he goes on to say something like "but from me, it's goodnight, and thanks for watching". Why does he say goodnight first, and end on "watching"? Why not say "From me, thank you for watching, and goodnight". That would be more logical.
I am guessing someone from ITN/ITV News has been here, as Mark signed off tonight with: "Thanks for watching, and I'll see you tomorrow. Goodnight."
Haha, I noticed that! Makes you wonder.... In any case, it was better last night.
rob posted:
mizzb posted:
Late Regional News
It's about 30 % bigger now and i'm enjoying the extra length. It's made up a little for the severe truncation of the lunchtime news.
The girls in my region(s) are signing off with amongst other things an encouragement to stay with ITV and keep watching etc. I find it quite sweet even if it has the slight whiff of desperation.
It's about 30 % bigger now and i'm enjoying the extra length.
It's made up a little for the severe truncation of the lunchtime news.
The girls in my region(s) are signing off with amongst other things an encouragement to stay with ITV and keep watching etc. I find it quite sweet even if it has the slight whiff of desperation.
They've been doing that a lot on Thames Valley Tonight.
They've also been doing that on Granada.