BB
I'm pretty sure it was an obit, as there was no other news mentioned - as a headline or otherwise - and it was introduced as "we now cross over to Darren Jordon for a News Report. If I recall correctly, back in the days of the balloon, an extraordinary announcement such as this would be introduced with a static balloon slide and the text "News Report" over it - in much the same way that was done today.
I can't see that there was a news summary scheduled for that junction anywhere.
I can't see that there was a news summary scheduled for that junction anywhere.
SA
Salty
Founding member
BBC LDN, listen to Dan - he actually knows what he was talking about.
It was a news report - they aren't sheduled but fit into a suitable junction, and they normally only contain one story. An obit is where you actually break into a programme, and is when someone on the obit dies (the queen, current primeminister etc...).
It was a news report - they aren't sheduled but fit into a suitable junction, and they normally only contain one story. An obit is where you actually break into a programme, and is when someone on the obit dies (the queen, current primeminister etc...).
DA
Dan
Founding member
Indeed, and only very few people qualify for an obit these days.
News reports have never been introduced with static symbol slides although the one from BBC ONE's "white bar" look did have blurred capoeira dancers in the background, as did many of the slides.
When the Queen Mother died it was introduced not as a news report but an "official announcement" as the Palace had confirmed that she'd died.
News reports have never been introduced with static symbol slides although the one from BBC ONE's "white bar" look did have blurred capoeira dancers in the background, as did many of the slides.
When the Queen Mother died it was introduced not as a news report but an "official announcement" as the Palace had confirmed that she'd died.
GM
nodnirG kraM
Not sure what I make of this slide (apologies for picture quality!)
http://www.rp-networkservices.com/tvforum/uploads/26032005008.jpg
http://www.rp-networkservices.com/tvforum/uploads/26032005008.jpg
NH
Nick Harvey
Founding member
Did Wales do anything extra, Dan?
In view of Jim's Cardiff south east connections.
In view of Jim's Cardiff south east connections.
NH
Nick Harvey
Founding member
Oh goodness, take it that means I'd better bring a green drinking voucher, at least!
EQ
They've named the bottom of St. Mary Street in Cardiff 'Callaghan Square' which is currently being developed. It does have a sculpture of four aluminium towers - perhaps linking his four posts of high office he held?
I hope one day, long from now there will be a Nick Harvey statue in Roath park!
Nick Harvey posted:
Did Wales do anything extra, Dan?
In view of Jim's Cardiff south east connections.
In view of Jim's Cardiff south east connections.
They've named the bottom of St. Mary Street in Cardiff 'Callaghan Square' which is currently being developed. It does have a sculpture of four aluminium towers - perhaps linking his four posts of high office he held?
I hope one day, long from now there will be a Nick Harvey statue in Roath park!
SC
Will there be a state fuernal for Mr Callagan like Winston Chuchill. They had one last year with Ronald Regan and it siad if Maragret Thatcher dies, She would be given a state fuernal. Did Harold Wilson get one when he died.