[JamesWorldNews]

The “gate” you refer to can still be seen during the above clip of presenter Keshini Navaratnam who was, in that clip, presenting from the secondary desk, with the newsroom view behind her. The gate and clasp can be seen at Keshini’s left (right of shot as we look at it).

The main desk, for stranded programmes, is actually directly opposite that small island desk, with hard wall set.