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BBC News review of 2001

(December 2001)

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MM
Mr Me
For the last few years now, tucked away late in the evenings somewhere in between Christmas and New Year, the BBC has done a 'news review of the year'. It is usually quite good, with good graphics and music, and a good roundup of the years main events - last year it was done by Fiona Bruce at the Millenium Dome, and I think Edward Stourton, Sue Lawley and David Dimbleby have all done them. But, this year it seems by glancing at the xmas Radio Times, they are not doing one and I was just wondering if anybody knew why? Too expensive with war going on maybe???
PE
peterrocket Founding member
There doesn't seem to be one scheduled, but with what's happened in the news this year you'd expect it take up over half an evening as it is!
MM
Mr Me
I suppose thats a fair point - but if not a case to actually do one, you know all that stuff that has happened to recap. Any way there has been Sven and thrashing Germany 5-1, the most boring election in history (apart from Prescott's punch), Leeds footballers, Bulger killers released, that woman who sailed round the world, not to mention the horror of September 11 and all that has happened since.
M
M@ Founding member
Newsround normally does one as well don't they? Have you checked for that?
MM
Mr Me
I think Newsround do normally do one but its more of a year in the life of the animals of London Zoo and Harry Potter. Very interesting!?!?!
TP
Techy Peep Founding member
'World Review... Beyond 2001', a review of the years News events and looking forward to the year ahead is a series of programmes spanning many days starts on News24 on Saturday 22nd Dec at 1130G. Also showing on BBC World, starting Fri 21st Dec at 2330G

'Newsnight Review of the Year' is on BBC Knowledge Sun 30th Dec at 2330G

'Newsrounds Review of the Year' is on BBC1 Mon 31st Dec at 1620G

'Blue Peter Review of the Year' is on BB1 Mon 31st Dec at 1650G

'Liquid News Review' is on BBC Choice Mon 31st Dec at 1900G
CA
cat
Not sure about the dear old BBC, but Sky have about 7 of these review programmes.

Sky News Review 2001: Weather
Sky News Review 2001: Middle East
Sky News Review 2001: War on Terrorism & Sept. 11
Sky News Review 2001: Northern Ireland
Sky News Review 2001: Crime
Sky News Review 2001: Weather
Sky News Review 2001: Royals

I'm pretty sure there are a few others.

Last year there were some special astons done for the Year in Review programme (see below).

These are the sort of programmes you'll see Sky News putting out on Channel 5.

http://www.tvhome.f2s.com/upload/yearrevieaston.jpg
GA
Gary Founding member
I must say that I was pretty disappointed with last years programmes from the BBC. They all took the exact same format. So I hope there will be some good programming this year:)

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