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I thought the studio looked particularly effective when they were paying tribte to Michael Parkinson this morning with his images on the various screens. The photos of Parky with dark backgrounds gave the studio a very different, sombre feel – you certainly wouldn't describe it as bright.

It was also quite interesting when they replayed an interview with Parky on Breakfast from November last year. Cutting from the new studio to footage of the old one and back again really emphasised what a vast improvement the new studio is.

I've got to say the interview with Dickie Bird this morning was really quite moving, especially when he spoke about last speaking to Michael Parkinson earlier this week and saying their goodbyes. It was sensitively handled by Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty.