02-01-2024, 05:02 PM
Well, from the little I've seen of Lauren Taylor last few days she did seem like your typical, old school BBC news presenter, but reading that detailed report about this mornings breaking news makes me want to reconsider. I did tune into BBC News for 10 minutes or so, it was just standard filler talk over the live footage of the airport. Seemed to be the same on Sky and CNN.
Anyway, what's clear is that BBC News lacks reliable, experienced presenters. It had them in droves, now there's just a few left, with a bunch of inexperienced interns appearing all over the channel. There's always a huge risk a major story will break and one of these people will have to deal with it. The 08.00-13.00 shifts are especially bad, with no designated chief presenters, it's anyone's guess who might appear.
The faith of Martine & Co still seems uncertain but at this point, even if they return, with such a long absence they'll be like newbie interns as well.....
Anyway, what's clear is that BBC News lacks reliable, experienced presenters. It had them in droves, now there's just a few left, with a bunch of inexperienced interns appearing all over the channel. There's always a huge risk a major story will break and one of these people will have to deal with it. The 08.00-13.00 shifts are especially bad, with no designated chief presenters, it's anyone's guess who might appear.
The faith of Martine & Co still seems uncertain but at this point, even if they return, with such a long absence they'll be like newbie interns as well.....
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