03-09-2023, 12:19 AM
(02-09-2023, 05:08 PM)Brekkie Wrote: I do think there is an interesting discussion to be had about the future of the BBC network bulletins separate from the on going discussions regarding the news channel as they are all technically without a lead presenter at the moment (and even with Huw in the mix the Ten was increasingly without him anyway). Indeed was going to set up a thread but think it would inevitably fall into the fantasy rota trap.If nothing else, trimming the network team would save money and further help the BBC defend its spending in the midst of a cost of living crisis. One quick look at the salary list will show the number of regular network presenters who are on over 100k.
Personally I think the 1, 6 and 10 should have a dedicated presenter who hosts most the bulletins but I suspect the current arrangements of it being a lottery as to who might be hosting will largely remain in place as that is how TV seems to work nowadays, although they are fortunate there is strength in depth amongst the main network team.