Itâs a big story so of course itâs going to lead the news. Donât forget the âworld newsâ channel also serves British expats.
Though I must admit I am sick of seeing his name everywhere!
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oh no, the new âdesign languageâ is spreading Focus on Africa : promo - Coming soon from Nairobi - YouTube
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Rumours broke today of plans to potentially move the One OâClock News up to Manchester (which is where Breakfast already comes from):
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How long has BBC Breakfast come from Manchester? Always thought it was based out of London.
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It moved to Manchester in 2012.
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nothing says relaunch like using the old Gill Sans logo on the promo ad 
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This isnât too bad. At least this intro has a bit of substance to it. The News Now intro is the worst of the bunch.
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Along the lines of Breakfast, hereâs a sneak peek of the new set and graphics, courtesy of Jonny Freeman:
Looks very Radio Ulster/Foyle to me, especially with its abstract shapes, vibrant colours and glowing effects:
Wonder how itâd be seen on air - much more exciting than the NC/WN frankenstein already, and itâs just a leaked still!
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that already looks pretty good, and I reckon the new titles may look good as well, which will be a nice change to what we were served on the NC
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Donât know if this might be better posted elsewhere (mods please move as you see fit) but one of the people who died in the Wellington hostel fire last month was Liam Hockings, brother of BBC World News presenter Lucy Hockings.
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Indeed - very sad.
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Arenât they still being paid? If they were not being paid, then I could understandâŚ
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It means they are limited with work opportunities. No everyone wants to be stuck at home and not know if they have a future at the BBC or not.
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Exactly, sitting at home on gardening leave sounds nice for a while, but they might wanna go work for Sky or GB, and the longer theyâre off air the easier they are to forget.
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To paint this as being âbecause they are womenâ is appalling in itself. If they were men they would also be out of work still.
Is very strange they are hiring freelancers and acting-up reporters when they have presenters on the bench? Unless they get paid more if they actually work (appearance fee) although that would be unlikely.
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Still cannot see the equation of this situation with âappalling treatmentâ when still drawing money from the company. Depending on their contracts, they may or may not be able to cease their employment (notice period most likely required) and try the free market if they are so appalled.
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Itâs a waste of public money. These presenters are still drawing a full salary, paid for by the license fee, which all Brits who own a TV are required to pay. Yet the BBC has chosen to pay even more money to have a load of casuals do these fill in shifts instead. Common sense would surely dictate that the five presenters on the bench could do these shifts. It sounds like there is some aversion to putting on air anyone associated with the old news channel.
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