Surprised to see no mention on here of Peston and Kuenssenberg's big faux pas yesterday about the protestors. I think it's important to try and give journalists the benefit of the doubt where you can but they don't come out of brilliantly. Especially Peston passing off such a serious allegation as fact based on what 2 Tory sources told him - rather than getting an independent source.
I do feel ITV made a mistake going with Peston as political editor over the brilliant Chris Ship. A case of going after the bigger name rather than the better reporter at least in my views.
Emma Barnett is doing a great job and has proved better than some of the politicians taking part.
I caught the last 30 minutes, it was
the best debate of the season I thought, and refreshing to have a show for the under 30s presented without any silly 'yoof' gimmicks and presentation
These points are fair enough, however I have heard many comments today like the one tweeted below, which I fully agree with. I'm not comfortable with any specific parts of the electorate being singled out for preferential broadcasting treatment, whatever age, race, view etc.
As a 56 year old I agree. If I hadn't known last night's debate was targetted at the under 30s, I wouldn't have realised, (from the portion I saw) which I think Is A Good Thing,?
One of the good things about yesterday's young QT debate is that it wasn't patronising. They booked the right person in Emma Barnett who can ask difficult questions and treat young viewers as equals rather than some frustrating yoof style delivery presenter while not alienating older viewers.
Out of all the debates, this was one that rose above the tosh usually broadcast under the QT brand.
One of the good things about yesterday's young QT debate is that it wasn't patronising. They booked the right person in Emma Barnett who can ask difficult questions and treat young viewers as equals rather than some frustrating yoof style delivery presenter while not alienating older viewers.
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In other words totally inclusive broadcasting. Something getting rarer these days
"Instead of the presenters all being in one big studio together, they are in separate places around the HQ, but virtual reality “portal” screens should make them look as though they are in the same room as Edwards. The BBC’s media cafe is also being used as a results room and is where Reeta Chakrabarti will present and analyse results on a giant touch screen."
"Edwards will oversee the proceedings from a studio with a virtual backdrop that looks like the centre of Broadcasting House whilst a new “eagle-cam” will swoop across the vast BBC newsroom on a wire.
Opposite Edwards will be Andrew Neil who will be quizzing guests and may also finally get to interview Johnson, who has come under fire for being the only major party leader not to be interrogated by him before the election."
Think for the first time I'll be watching coverage on Sky One with Russell Howard and then the Sky News simulcast from 11.
Considering we're all here because we have some interest in presentation do any of us really stick with just the one broadcaster throughout the night. Yes, we probably lean towards one but with the length of the broadcasts there are plenty of opportunities to get a flavour of what all three of the main broadcasters are doing.
Richard Quest, Bianca Nobilo and Hala Gorani will lead the network’s special coverage from CNN’s London studio with Julia Chatterley covering the political angles and business reaction live from College Green.
As results come in overnight, Christiane Amanpour, Isa Soares and Cyril Vanier will continue anchoring CNN’s special coverage from College Green, with Max Foster reporting live from Downing Street.
Think for the first time I'll be watching coverage on Sky One with Russell Howard and then the Sky News simulcast from 11.
Considering we're all here because we have some interest in presentation do any of us really stick with just the one broadcaster throughout the night. Yes, we probably lean towards one but with the length of the broadcasts there are plenty of opportunities to get a flavour of what all three of the main broadcasters are doing.
Of course I'll flick over to BBC1 and will watch the intro and exit poll result. Can't say I've watched an ITV election programme in years.
I can't remember what year it was, but there was a behind the scenes show that Sky had online which was more interesting than Boulton or Dimbleby.
Think for the first time I'll be watching coverage on Sky One with Russell Howard and then the Sky News simulcast from 11.
Considering we're all here because we have some interest in presentation do any of us really stick with just the one broadcaster throughout the night. Yes, we probably lean towards one but with the length of the broadcasts there are plenty of opportunities to get a flavour of what all three of the main broadcasters are doing.
Of course I'll flick over to BBC1 and will watch the intro and exit poll result. Can't say I've watched an ITV election programme in years.
I can't remember what year it was, but there was a behind the scenes show that Sky had online which was more interesting than Boulton or Dimbleby.
I'll be at and covering my local count in Cambridge overnight so you've got the better end of the stick I must say.
