05-04-2023, 02:11 AM
Well great to be part of this forum, having enjoyed forums of the past.
Having watched the last 2 days and read all of the comments I have to agree with most. My thoughts are;
- Whilst I respect they may be running with reduced teams - there is NO excuse for not streamlining the same version of opening titles - despite whichever set is being used. The new titles are fine - but let's be consistent.
- The OPT IN/OUT moments must be addressed as soon as possible. The awkward presenter staring at the camera and waiting for a prompt makes the viewer cringe. Back in the era of The World Today they managed to streamline the opt in/out well, whilst also presenting UK news. A quick sting or graphic would be simple. If it worked back then... surely they will streamline this soon. The self-promoting presenter promos are lame. A break filler or market board would be better.
- As for content, I don't mind the mix of INTL and UK stories. I think the balance is good. This is naturally vary day to day, depending upon the day.
- Newsnight being simulcast on the news channel is just stupid. The clunky handover at the end was so poor.
Hopefully most of the above can be ironed out soon. I like the choice of presenters. The BBC really should utilise its global reach and appeal. I think this can be worked upon.
I thought the few hours presented from the DC studio was the best output.
Having watched the last 2 days and read all of the comments I have to agree with most. My thoughts are;
- Whilst I respect they may be running with reduced teams - there is NO excuse for not streamlining the same version of opening titles - despite whichever set is being used. The new titles are fine - but let's be consistent.
- The OPT IN/OUT moments must be addressed as soon as possible. The awkward presenter staring at the camera and waiting for a prompt makes the viewer cringe. Back in the era of The World Today they managed to streamline the opt in/out well, whilst also presenting UK news. A quick sting or graphic would be simple. If it worked back then... surely they will streamline this soon. The self-promoting presenter promos are lame. A break filler or market board would be better.
- As for content, I don't mind the mix of INTL and UK stories. I think the balance is good. This is naturally vary day to day, depending upon the day.
- Newsnight being simulcast on the news channel is just stupid. The clunky handover at the end was so poor.
Hopefully most of the above can be ironed out soon. I like the choice of presenters. The BBC really should utilise its global reach and appeal. I think this can be worked upon.
I thought the few hours presented from the DC studio was the best output.