08-01-2024, 06:03 PM
(08-01-2024, 01:56 PM)Brekkie Wrote: As much as you're right the news cycle this year means the news channel operation needs to cater to two different audiences I just can't see much changing. At best we may get a UK election focused programme in the mornings (which may or may not be simulcast) but in all honesty I suspect they'll just put the Nicky Campbell phone in back on air to tick that box.
Whilst the 5 Live phone-in was taken off air due to the outbreak of the Israel-Gaza war, even before this it was often interrupted for breaking UK news or a political speech etc. Over the next 12 months that'll be happening much more frequently with agenda setting political speeches usually scheduled between 9:30-11am.
I've always thought mid-mornings should be UK focussed and branded as such for both global and UK audiences. The channel has a European focus 5 - 9am, and a US & Asian focus in evenings and overnight, I don't think any global viewers tuning into "BBC News" will be surprised to have a few hours dedicated to UK news during UK weekday mornings.