27-01-2023, 11:18 AM
(27-01-2023, 12:03 AM)Stockland Hillman Wrote:I don't think Newton Dunn's TV ratings would have much bearing on his appointment as Political Editor. It's not like he'd have to have a permanent show and he's got a good track record as a journalist.(26-01-2023, 11:32 PM)Jon Wrote: Tom Newton-Dunn would be a great call, his Talk TV gig can’t last for ever and he has some authority. That said he seems to be well respected by News UK so possible he’d be moved elsewhere in the company. But might be a move that interests him and a defection of talent from Talk TV to GB News would send out a signal.
I think his ratings would give any broadcaster pause for thought. Low audience on an already low audience channel isn't going to send anyone rushing to hire him.
That's not a judgement on his ability, just any presenter TV or Radio, National or Local that underperformed their own station ratings is unlikely to find a promotion on another outlet
65k tuned to Tom Harwood apparently on 24th at 0930-1000. I Don't think Newton-Dunn has gone above 12k any night in primetime, Piers Morgans highest this week was around 40k.
Pound per viewer, Tom Harwood looks like an absolute bargain.
Probably too soon for Harwood to be Pol Ed, and with a likely Labour government within 2 years, I agree with Guido Fawkes call..Gloria de Piero ex GMTV and Labour MP might be good bet
I do agree that Gloria De Piero would be my first choice though.