They would have known about Helen's "domestic issues" prior to signing her up. Don't forget she only did four days a week anyway. Surely they could have said to her if you want this job you need to live in the area.
Could you imagine Mike Neville living in Manchester whilst doing NW news?
I honestly didn't believe that at the time nor do I still not. They built the new programme around Peter and Helen with several engagement events across the region so to not even have an on screen farewell doesn't add up to me.
The site & programme went through a turbulent time at the beginning. The only extra money was to set up the tech side of BBC Hull. The budget for the programme remained the same which splitting the budget between Leeds & Hull. Officially Helen was not replaced as 'the money could be better spent on reporting'. Most were not convinced. The head of BBC Hull at the time managed successfully to argue for more money from reserves as the clapped out sat truck needed replacing around this time but again that was for kit not programme - very different budget.
The programme and mindset of certain individuals needed a shakeup and a new editor (a very good one) was brought in. This lasted about 6 months until the producer suddenly left. A very vague statement didn't help the rumors. There was the great programme name change fiasco where it looked as though the public wanted it to be called 'East Coast today' I can't remember the exact name but at the very last moment, there was a surge in votes to keep it the same! No one believed that either. From then until now the mindset has been parochial and staid. Some of the reporters there are very talented others not so. I have always been aware that they are tainted & held back by the Hummerside mindset.
Sadly Look North Hull has become The Peter Levy Show. The Grannies friend. To the detriment of the "region".
"Interviewing" (I use that term loosely) the grandma of a Strictly celebrity in the studio. She had little to say and was clearly overawed by the situation. Poor editorial decision to go with that.
I also think the programme gets an unfair panning at times, but that was very hard to defend.
"Interviewing" (I use that term loosely) the grandma of a Strictly celebrity in the studio. She had little to say and was clearly overawed by the situation. Poor editorial decision to go with that.
I also think the programme gets an unfair panning at times, but that was very hard to defend.
It was appalling television and dragged out ridiculously.
Proof, if anymore be needed, that there simply isn't enough content in this fake region to justify Queenies Gardens.
Or rather, they have editors and researchers and reporters who aren't out there finding enough content in this fake region other than looking in the Hull Daily Mail (and LincolnshireLive.co.uk)......
