27-03-2023, 08:14 PM
(27-03-2023, 08:01 PM)Kojak Wrote:(27-03-2023, 07:56 PM)Newsroom Wrote: I really didn't suggest you did think 'they're out' - my choice of words.I do find it ever-so-slightly suspect that the presenters chosen to stay on were nearly all World faces anyway. Maybe it just so happened that they performed the best in the recruitment process - I don't know - but on the face of it, it is certainly a little odd.
I won't get started in the 'they're out' subject because I'm trying to avoid using foul language, but I will say I find the chosen 'Six' as a despicable act by the current BBC management. Almost, though not quite, possibly more grotesque than when they 'shelved' the last slew of top news talent when the Ivory/Lowe era commenced.
RE: talent being 'shelved' at the start of the Lowe era - I actually think the worse act was shunting Peter Sissons over to News 24 in 2003. I believe Michael Buerk left of his own accord, so fair enough - but I don't see why Huw couldn't have just slotted in where Buerk left off.
It stinks of something for sure! I hate to blow the same old tune, but I interviewed Ford, Adie, Rippon and others and it 'was
embedded at the BBC.
NOT ONE News Channel presenter has survived this 'transient' period to a more digital BBC News.
It's utterly vile!
FYI for those who might need a refresher... and that's just one article.
**Whereas names such as John Simpson, Lyse Doucet et al still carry the 'age' flag - there is something very suspect about the way new management have approached this new vision.
I should note: Amroliwala is 61. Everyone else's ages are disclosed other than Maryam Moshiri. All under 50!
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