[itsrobert]

Sounds about right to me - I remember it happened very soon after the launch of Breakfast which had happened at the start of October. I seem to recall that Sarah Montague was phased out in favour of Sian Williams in early 2001.

'Phased out?

You and I agree on most things but Montague being 'Phased out' is something we will disagree on. 

Sarah was clearly being 'tested' on many things in that era Rob. She did Network, Newsnight, and much more. 

I'd say she'd found her mould by her own accord with the gig she's got right now. One of the most prominent women at the BBC.

Sorry, Jonathan, I meant phased out on Breakfast, not other BBC outlets.