BBC Bristol, we have a 2008 spec studio, without barcode screens, can we get an update as its the most out of date studio. The two screens are at either ends of the studio where they display graphics
So many of the studios have a similar issue to Salford of the screens just looking so awkwardly positioned - guess that generally stems from a lack of space.
So many of the studios have a similar issue to Salford of the screens just looking so awkwardly positioned - guess that generally stems from a lack of space.
So many of the studios have a similar issue to Salford of the screens just looking so awkwardly positioned - guess that generally stems from a lack of space.
Maybe I'm biased slightly, but I would say Spotlight has the best studio and set right now.
So many of the studios have a similar issue to Salford of the screens just looking so awkwardly positioned - guess that generally stems from a lack of space.
Maybe I'm biased slightly, but I would say Spotlight has the best studio and set right now.
Plymouth were fortunate to retain their 1960s 'proper' studio space, rather than being moved to a city centre office 'box', and have a full HD refit
While the poor quality facilities given to most English regions are due to the BBC not having influence in the architectural process, it is important to note, however, that this oversight is far from limited to buildings that the BBC don't have design control over.
They had some imput into the MediaCity construction and still failed to ensure the construction of a news studio, despite being aware they'd need it for at least NWT. Stage 6 at TVC was built with exactly 0 TV studios, despite the News department being aware they'd be giving up N1 and N2. Though they did get one studio - N6 - it was actually in Stage 5 and was converted office space.
NBH is about the only BBC News construction in the last 25 years that has actually remembered to include studios - but even then, World Service have to do with converted office space.
While the poor quality facilities given to most English regions are due to the BBC not having influence in the architectural process, it is important to note, however, that this oversight is far from limited to buildings that the BBC don't have design control over.
They had some imput into the MediaCity construction and still failed to ensure the construction of a news studio, despite being aware they'd need it for at least NWT. Stage 6 at TVC was built with exactly 0 TV studios, despite the News department being aware they'd be giving up N1 and N2. Though they did get one studio - N6 - it was actually in Stage 5 and was converted office space.
NBH is about the only BBC News construction in the last 25 years that has actually remembered to include studios - but even then, World Service have to do with converted office space.
Surely the issue with Salford (and other BBC sites) is the BBC are leasing the buildings, and they are effectively nothing more than office space, so their scope for internal bespoke alterations (such as knocking out a floor or two to create a studio !) is rather limited
If they want that sort of space, there are plenty of suitable sheds on out of town industrial estates. Failing that, build your own gaff c.f. Central Square, PQ....
While the poor quality facilities given to most English regions are due to the BBC not having influence in the architectural process, it is important to note, however, that this oversight is far from limited to buildings that the BBC don't have design control over.
They had some imput into the MediaCity construction and still failed to ensure the construction of a news studio, despite being aware they'd need it for at least NWT. Stage 6 at TVC was built with exactly 0 TV studios, despite the News department being aware they'd be giving up N1 and N2. Though they did get one studio - N6 - it was actually in Stage 5 and was converted office space.
NBH is about the only BBC News construction in the last 25 years that has actually remembered to include studios - but even then, World Service have to do with converted office space.
Surely the issue with Salford (and other BBC sites) is the BBC are leasing the buildings, and they are effectively nothing more than office space, so their scope for internal bespoke alterations (such as knocking out a floor or two to create a studio !) is rather limited
If they want that sort of space, there are plenty of suitable sheds on out of town industrial estates. Failing that, build your own gaff c.f. Central Square, PQ....
While the leasing issue is obviously a problem, I believe that the BBC are also leasing Central Square and yet still found room for a studio. It's also not like a studio is a bad space for others when your lease is up - a well-sized rectangular room can have many uses.
My point about Salford was that the BBC were involved in the project from the start - they could have surely insisted on a space at least suitable for a news studio. Instead they got lumbered with an awkward low-ceilinged, L-shaped room where some of the corners have acute angles! Much like many other recent BBC-related construction projects, they have shown a remarkable lack of foresight over what facilities they are going to need.
