28-01-2023, 12:06 AM
Moving it earlier would make more sense than replacing the Ten - though it might have merits on paper, the Ten brings in over ten times more viewers than Newsnight and I wouldn't bet on that entirely being down to the earlier slot on a more prominent channel (Newsnight has a certain reputation that is alienating to some viewers).
An earlier start could work, a 20:00 start would allow it to come from B (as 54D would no longer be available) and extending it to an hour could allow you do things like incorporate a parliamentary review - something currently missing from BBC TV. I also think the programme could do with a bit of rejig and promotion - the show was Paxman for a long time, then you still had Maitlis who was recognisably associated with the programme; today, I don't think many would know who presented it.
An earlier start could work, a 20:00 start would allow it to come from B (as 54D would no longer be available) and extending it to an hour could allow you do things like incorporate a parliamentary review - something currently missing from BBC TV. I also think the programme could do with a bit of rejig and promotion - the show was Paxman for a long time, then you still had Maitlis who was recognisably associated with the programme; today, I don't think many would know who presented it.