[UTVLifer]

That's an... erm... interesting strategy given they're already paying for 5 presenters of his calibre and they're on leave. 

It is a genuinely confusing move. If he's replacing Yalda then are they booting Maryam Moshiri out of the slot? Will he become the roving presenter doing Moshiri's old role? Not sure where else he would fit - unless he gets a permanent role in a different slot.

But in all of these circumstances, I don't see what he brings over one of 'the five'. Unless it's just not true, which is possible.

But, all that aside, what to we think about him coming back given he presented on GB News? Is that bad for impartiality? Would it taint his image with viewers?

I would imagine that if this report are correct, then he'd be back filling Maryam's role as roving presenter, as didn't they confirm she was taking over the Daily Global when they announced Yalda's exit 

I don't think presenting on GB News will taint Simon too much given he was gone within 6 months of it launching

[harshy]

This doesn't apply to the running order software, but the problem with the BBC is that it uses in house software (or indeed old commercial systems which they cannot update due to limitations at the moment). While at one time when this was created, this software was likely ahead of what was commercially available (it's very possible there was no system that did what was required) but now it is clunky and behind. This is changing very slowly, but some parts are not going to be replaced and just updated/re-written to be come compatible/stable with the latest OS etc. You have to remember as well that these systems have to talk to each other and when software is 20 years old at least speaking to something made five years ago (ie the running order software) on a new recent OS change thrown in, is it any wonder these things keep happening. Not forgetting some of the gallery hardware in London is now over 10 years old. And don't think this means they want to pay to replace this stuff, they would much rather pay for a new sofa! Although there has been a push of late to get the software up to modern standards when it is possible but it sometimes isn't. But I am sure they will iron it out and make it limp on for another decade! 

I have no idea if CNN or Sky use in house software, but it does seem they are ahead of the game and the BBC should really open the wallet and get these systems out of the way because all they do it get more buggy the older they become.

Sounds like they are running on VizRT evaluation version because they can no longer afford the pro full fat version that other broadcasters use.

[News76]

I would imagine that if this report are correct, then he'd be back filling Maryam's role as roving presenter, as didn't they confirm she was taking over the Daily Global when they announced Yalda's exit 

I don't think presenting on GB News will taint Simon too much given he was gone within 6 months of it launching

Correct re Maryam the Daily Global.

Interesting to see we maybe getting Simon McCoy back-If that's the case and if that report is correct, surely there cannot be an issue with getting the 5 benched presenters back.

[bilky asko]

Sounds like they are running on VizRT evaluation version because they can no longer afford the pro full fat version that other broadcasters use.

What on earth are you on about?

[harshy]

What on earth are you on about?

It’s a joke but you know what I mean something is always gonna go wrong with this channel and when it happens it goes out globally and there seems to be too many which is not great considering the reach of this channel, it’s gone from very decent to very poor channel in 6 months.

I think it’s worser on the Uk feed as I think the countdown originates from one of the gallery’s in NBH(the old pre-merger setup) and if anything goes wrong there they put the presenters to air whilst they are still getting ready whilst that wouldn’t have appeared on the global feed where the countdown is played from Red Bee.(ALV could you post one of your delightful sync clips to prove I’m not talking rubbish here)

[Brekkie]

The Mail reporting that Simon McCoy is being eyed up to replace Yalda Hakim

mol.im 

Baffling, just baffling, given the current situation.   If it was for a new UK focused daytime slot I'd understand it given his experience, but for an evening global focused slot it doesn't seem the right fit, regardless of who might be on the sidelines.

[Former Member 237]

Baffling, just baffling, given the current situation.   If it was for a new UK focused daytime slot I'd understand it given his experience, but for an evening global focused slot it doesn't seem the right fit, regardless of who might be on the sidelines.

I agree I don't think he is right for the evening slot. Maybe they got that detail wrong and he will take a day slot with someone else moving to the evening slot.

Apart from that I think its good he will be back.

[mccanmat]

I suspect it’s more the Mail hearing/seeing something and blowing it out of proportion. It’s all based on Simon posting a photo of him standing in a BBC studio on Facebook - could very well be a photo taken before he left or he was back visiting it recording a contributor piece based on a previous story.
The whole situation about the 5 seems odd…. The amount of relief presenters we see each week there is obviously space for them so it’s more complex to do with terms and conditions

[ALV]

...I don't know man, Simon McCoy has been very vocal about the state of the BBC ever since he left. I'm not so sure if the BBC will be willing to hire a public figure again who've been critical at them... (I'm NOT implying his criticisms are not justified)

Of course, there have been plenty of existing BBC staff who also criticize their own organization at times in a public capacity. But, they've been hired at that point, so they're entitled to their freedom of speech and job protection to a certain extent.

A few example posts:

twitter.com 

twitter.com 

twitter.com 

[News76]

...I don't know man, Simon McCoy has been very vocal about the state of the BBC ever since he left. I'm not so sure if the BBC will be willing to hire a public figure again who've been critical at them... (I'm NOT implying his criticisms are not justified)

Of course, there have been plenty of existing BBC staff who also criticize their own organization at times in a public capacity. But, they've been hired at that point, so they're entitled to their freedom of speech and job protection to a certain extent.

A few example posts:

twitter.com 
twitter.com 
twitter.com 

Well they do say money talks (and that's bearing in mind that the report is correct to begin with.)