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I'm not sure I agree with the premise. Adding some dynamism to presentation is always a good thing in my view. For years we begged the BBC to embrace standing presentation more.

My response to the above is to just solve those problems. Ensure sound and lighting is adequate, that the segments are pacey and that the person being 'bothered' at their desk is prepared to go on air.

Sure, you could argue that the same could be achieved (probably more simply) by bringing them into the studio. But all stand up presentation could be done behind a desk, yet we begged for something else.

Variety is the spice of life. Let's see what they do with it. If they do it badly, it's just a gimmick and should be canned. If they do it well, it should be kept.