21-02-2023, 08:22 AM
If I were considering this smart casual policy for the newsreaders at BBC News. I think it would be a good idea to bring it back again.
But they would need to be sensible in how to apply this policy to their news presenters and reporters.
When we are looking at a major ceremonial event going ahead in the UK this year like the official coronation of King Charles III in May; I don't think the BBC would be allowed to bring in a smart casual look for that day.
They would have to wear a full suit & tie for that event alongside the likes of Sky, ITV and Channel 4 News. Those sort of rules about strict dress code would come from Buckingham Palace.
The strict black dress code which was there for the Queen's Funeral last year would still be kept in place for other funerals in the Royal Family.
A similar position would be adopted from Westminister or Downing St when a former UK PM is no longer with us.
But they would need to be sensible in how to apply this policy to their news presenters and reporters.
When we are looking at a major ceremonial event going ahead in the UK this year like the official coronation of King Charles III in May; I don't think the BBC would be allowed to bring in a smart casual look for that day.
They would have to wear a full suit & tie for that event alongside the likes of Sky, ITV and Channel 4 News. Those sort of rules about strict dress code would come from Buckingham Palace.
The strict black dress code which was there for the Queen's Funeral last year would still be kept in place for other funerals in the Royal Family.
A similar position would be adopted from Westminister or Downing St when a former UK PM is no longer with us.