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BBC News (UK) presentation - Reith launch onwards

From Monday 15th July 2019 (July 2019)

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CM
cmthwtv
The most annoying one is the UK World simulcast.

"This is BBC News with the latest headlines for viewers in the UK and around the world"

Where else are you? On Mars?

Then it's repeated:
"Hello and welcome if you are watching in the UK or around the world - do stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe"

Thanks for that. I wonder why I tuned into the news channel...
MA
Meridian AM
cmthwtv posted:
The most annoying one is the UK World simulcast.

"This is BBC News with the latest headlines for viewers in the UK and around the world"

Where else are you? On Mars?

Then it's repeated:
"Hello and welcome if you are watching in the UK or around the world - do stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe"

Thanks for that. I wonder why I tuned into the news channel...


Yes I thought that was very annoying too, when I have seen BBC News. There is no need for it.
AS
AlexS
Rolling News posted:
Meridian AM posted:
cmthwtv posted:

I get when they are simulcasting they can't say the time, but surely a simple "This is BBC News - I'm xx - the headlines (at xx if not simulcasting)".

Some presenters like to adapt what's there though. I remember when Huw did a few press conference shifts he went "Today at Four". Clive does the world opening "This is BBC News - I'm Clive Myrie - our top stories for you now".

We are of course being fussy however I saw a tweet about somebody complaining that Evan opens PM with "Hello there" and that it was "patronising" or something.


Would there be huge outrage from BBC World viewers if they did occasionally hear newsreaders saying times?
Is it such a big thing for them to be concerned about viewers hearing?
Surely even casual viewers understand that they have tuned into BBC and expect that the majority of bulletins will come from London, England...?

When CNN International simulcasts CNN US, they don't seem to care if CNN International viewers hear times.

I seem to remember years ago Martine Dennis used to say good morning when presenting the simulcast early shift on World.

And Newsday used to include UK and Singapore time checks after the headlines before lock down.
LE
lesmauresfr
cmthwtv posted:
The most annoying one is the UK World simulcast.

"This is BBC News with the latest headlines for viewers in the UK and around the world"

Where else are you? On Mars?

Then it's repeated:
"Hello and welcome if you are watching in the UK or around the world - do stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe"

Thanks for that. I wonder why I tuned into the news channel...

It's just being polite and accommodating for those not watching in the UK...
LX
lxflyer
It also forewarns those in the UK that UK news stories might slip down the running order as it’s a simulcast.

Surprisingly enough the majority of viewers don’t take that much interest in the schedule as some here do.
MA
Meridian AM
lxflyer posted:
It also forewarns those in the UK that UK news stories might slip down the running order as it’s a simulcast.


In other words, '... so switch over to Sky if you want any in-depth UK news right now.' Very Happy Rolling Eyes
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LX
lxflyer
Meridian AM posted:
lxflyer posted:
It also forewarns those in the UK that UK news stories might slip down the running order as it’s a simulcast.


In other words, '... so switch over to Sky if you want any in-depth UK news right now.' Very Happy Rolling Eyes


Not necessarily.

But by saying it, people will be aware that it is a simulcast and there could be a change of emphasis as a result.

And Babita is now back on air on BBC World News at 16:00.
UN
Universal_r
cmthwtv posted:
The most annoying one is the UK World simulcast.

"This is BBC News with the latest headlines for viewers in the UK and around the world"

Where else are you? On Mars?

Then it's repeated:
"Hello and welcome if you are watching in the UK or around the world - do stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe"

Thanks for that. I wonder why I tuned into the news channel...

It gets even more annoying when they’re also broadcasting on pbs the hello becomes just about as long as the headlines.
JF
JF World News
Universal_r posted:
cmthwtv posted:
The most annoying one is the UK World simulcast.

"This is BBC News with the latest headlines for viewers in the UK and around the world"

Where else are you? On Mars?

Then it's repeated:
"Hello and welcome if you are watching in the UK or around the world - do stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe"

Thanks for that. I wonder why I tuned into the news channel...

It gets even more annoying when they’re also broadcasting on pbs the hello becomes just about as long as the headlines.


Why not just say "This is BBC World News, I'm x the headlines,..." then after TOTH just say "Hello and welcome if you are watching in the UK or around the world..."
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RN
Rolling News
cmthwtv posted:
The most annoying one is the UK World simulcast.

"This is BBC News with the latest headlines for viewers in the UK and around the world"

Where else are you? On Mars?

Then it's repeated:
"Hello and welcome if you are watching in the UK or around the world - do stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe"

Thanks for that. I wonder why I tuned into the news channel...

Go back to about 2001 and it was much more straight to the point (clip below includes Lyse Doucet singing at the start just to make you aware Wink )

NE
Newsroom
cmthwtv posted:
The most annoying one is the UK World simulcast.

"This is BBC News with the latest headlines for viewers in the UK and around the world"

Where else are you? On Mars?

Then it's repeated:
"Hello and welcome if you are watching in the UK or around the world - do stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe"

Thanks for that. I wonder why I tuned into the news channel...


I've wanted someone to post this for so long. Totally agree. It's actually ridiculous.
NL
Ne1L C
Newsroom posted:
cmthwtv posted:
The most annoying one is the UK World simulcast.

"This is BBC News with the latest headlines for viewers in the UK and around the world"

Where else are you? On Mars?

Then it's repeated:
"Hello and welcome if you are watching in the UK or around the world - do stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe"

Thanks for that. I wonder why I tuned into the news channel...


I've wanted someone to post this for so long. Totally agree. It's actually ridiculous.


Well said. It would have been better if the bulletins started:

“Welcome to BBC News with the latest stories from around the world”
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