12-10-2022, 04:47 PM
(12-10-2022, 04:33 PM)Newsroom Wrote:I wouldn't be entirely surprised if in the not-too-distant future they move Newsnight to starting at 22:45 on BBC Two with a 45min duration, and then also simulcast on the News Channel. The 22:30 to 22:45 slot might then feature a sport bulletin instead of the paper review, with the 23:30 to midnight being as per World News (currently Asia Business report & Sport Today).(12-10-2022, 04:24 PM)Radio_man Wrote: Has any money actually been saved by extending Outside Source to 2 hours and cutting the 8 - 9pm News Channel broadcast? Presumably the evening NC team still has to come in to produce the 2 x 15 minute paper reviews at 22:30 and 23:30? If you're on the Monday - Thursday NC evening shift now, it must feel so pointless.
Very good point! Probably none at all. I mean what is the point of that shift if this is the way forward?
Given the current cost cutting and planned merger I wouldn't be too surprised if something along these lines happens in the medium-long term. A simulcast of Newsnight would presumably count towards the 'UK opt-out content'.
Formerly 'Charlie Wells' of TV Forum.