22-02-2024, 10:53 AM
(22-02-2024, 10:15 AM)harshy Wrote: Compared to other updates this has been by far the best one, the only other decent update was World News America but that’s hardly seen in the UK, it was also completely unexpected.I wonder if Maryam had any input into the titles and music used, given that her name is in the programme?
As per others, it wouldn't surprise me if "BBC News Now" and "Verified Live" (along with "The Daily Global") are/were essentially temporary stop-gap names. There may have been a reluctance to use programme/brand names such as 'The World Today' soon after the channels merged, as it would have looked even more like UK viewers were simply getting BBC World News. I wonder if other World News brands might slowly creep back in, such as 'Global'.
Arguably they could rebrand the 9 to 11am section as "UK Today", reusing the old News 24 name. It would also give it an excuse to be more UK focused, at a time of day when I gather there's fewer global viewers watching. Non-UK viewers could also have a few pre-recorded programmes during the back half-hours at this time.
Formerly 'Charlie Wells' of TV Forum.