Tony Morris has died

A 1080p version of tonight's bulletin to complement Rob's recording.

Thanks, was having trouble with finding the HD variant on my satellite receiver!!

For future reference.

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What sad news. Clearly a lovely man who always came across as such on screen.

Very sad news. I was totally shocked when I heard the news.

The tribute was very well done and Lucy being tearful at the end made it even more poignant. RIP.

I guess I'm a little late but if anybody wants to watch a 50fps copy of the programme:

The bits I didn't know about Tony as I'm not from the North West was how he interacted with the public and the banter off-air with his colleagues. The ribbing of Ann O'Connor for mucking up a PTC comes over as typical Tony.

The chemistry between Tony and Lucy from day 1 proved straight away that the duo were going to be a success, you don't last 17 years together working nightly if you don't get on. Stewart White and Susie Fowler-Watt on Look East are another example of how a duo just gels and comes over natural.

I also liked that off-camera crew members were also given the opportunity to pay their own tributes to Tony at the end of the programme.

I loved that clip of Lucy talking to him at the desk just ahead of his first broadcast - so glad someone kept hold of these little off-screen moments which were probably used as much tonight as his on screen achievements.

Yes, you’re right. The tribute programme was very well done and, although I never got to see him regularly on television, that 30mins last night made me feel like I’d been watching him for years. He was clearly a much-loved member of the team.

Also notable that they played the ending of what was to become his final bulletin, where he closed with a simple “Ta-ra” and a big smile.

From what I learned last night, that was just typical Tony.

Here's the North West Tonight tribute.

Thank you to our colleagues @GMB @benshephard @kategarraway for this lovely tribute to Tony this morning.

An online book of condolence can be signed here:https://t.co/meORXABfzs pic.twitter.com/SsdXGRPh1R

— ITV Granada Reports (@GranadaReports) August 4, 2020

Tony’s passing also got a mention on last night’s News at Ten.