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BBC unveils interactive news
Owen Gibson
Wednesday November 7, 2001
The BBC is launching an interactive news service on its News 24 channel in an effort to rival Sky News Active.
Initially available only on SkyDigital, BBC News Interactive will offer continuously updated news, weather and sports bulletins, available to viewers by pressing the red interactive button on their remote control.
'BBC News Interactive adds another dimension to BBC News's most famous programme brands by allowing viewers to take part in discussions, debates and interviews with those who make and report the news,' said Richard Deverell, head of news at the BBC's new media department.
The additional bulletins will be fronted by BBC News 24 presenter Susanna Reid and Andrew Simmons, formerly a correspondent at Sky News and ITN.
A red icon on the screen during news coverage across all of the BBC's channels will inform viewers that they can access the service.
During flagship news programmes the service will provide further interactive elements such as discussions and debates while key events will be covered in more depth on the service, with extended coverage of press conferences and news events.
Owen Gibson
Wednesday November 7, 2001
The BBC is launching an interactive news service on its News 24 channel in an effort to rival Sky News Active.
Initially available only on SkyDigital, BBC News Interactive will offer continuously updated news, weather and sports bulletins, available to viewers by pressing the red interactive button on their remote control.
'BBC News Interactive adds another dimension to BBC News's most famous programme brands by allowing viewers to take part in discussions, debates and interviews with those who make and report the news,' said Richard Deverell, head of news at the BBC's new media department.
The additional bulletins will be fronted by BBC News 24 presenter Susanna Reid and Andrew Simmons, formerly a correspondent at Sky News and ITN.
A red icon on the screen during news coverage across all of the BBC's channels will inform viewers that they can access the service.
During flagship news programmes the service will provide further interactive elements such as discussions and debates while key events will be covered in more depth on the service, with extended coverage of press conferences and news events.