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I suspect it's an element of the BBC intentionally "overdoing" the coverage to avoid criticism for not doing enough, especially when it's the most important public figure whose death they'll be reporting on.
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The Queen is dead. Long live the King.
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Huw Edwards has just announced that HM has passed.
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(08-09-2022, 06:33 PM)Bengsy Wrote: Huw Edwards has just announced that HM has passed.
Interestingly the announcement was actually after the flag had been lowered over Buckingham Palace
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Couldn't help two notice two staff members videoing/having a selfie session behind Huw while he was breaking the news.
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Sky News has switched to black graphics
We just had the anthem on the BBC - same format as Prince Philip
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QVC has closed down for the day.
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Red Button replaced with a slate
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More 4 now has strap line informing viewers of important news please tune to Ch4
Dave also has strapline
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