GM
I thought Matt Barbet came to Daybreak since Kermode was Editor? And now Kermode has left, will the 6am-7am which is actually quite good, go down the pan?
NI
All they need to do is stop trying to constantly fix everything. I know they're first and foremost a commercial broadcaster and a PSB last, but revamp after revamp and change after change does absolutely nothing good for ITV's reputation. Leaving everything alone would be the best thing to do IMO.
It's all quite sad really, when you consider just how successful ITV once was in probably every single category. It's all a joke now.
I don't know if anybody else has done this but I made the point tonight of asking my family about Daybreak then and now. They don't catch the first hour every day but they had nothing but good to say about Matt and Ranvir (liked them more than Aled and Lorraine), and liked how the programme is currently "news-based" rather than "fluffy" (their words!) under Kate and Dan. That's only one family quizzed though... not sure what other people's would say!
It's all quite sad really, when you consider just how successful ITV once was in probably every single category. It's all a joke now.
I don't know if anybody else has done this but I made the point tonight of asking my family about Daybreak then and now. They don't catch the first hour every day but they had nothing but good to say about Matt and Ranvir (liked them more than Aled and Lorraine), and liked how the programme is currently "news-based" rather than "fluffy" (their words!) under Kate and Dan. That's only one family quizzed though... not sure what other people's would say!
JT
Yes I think this is last chance for any traditional format. Not sure if it can be changed but could see Morning News type programme at 6am then a half hour filler to 10 minute update at 7 and 8. With lorraine type programme starting at 8.10.
But who knows.
Current look still needs another 6 months chance at least.
Personally I can see ITV giving up on Breakfast TV before long, plugging the gap with repeats and possible news updates. I imagine Lorraine's show would be extended, I assume the ratings for that portion are still holding up.
Yes I think this is last chance for any traditional format. Not sure if it can be changed but could see Morning News type programme at 6am then a half hour filler to 10 minute update at 7 and 8. With lorraine type programme starting at 8.10.
But who knows.
Current look still needs another 6 months chance at least.
AN
Look, please stop this pathetic speculation, the show is not affected, the presenting line-up is not affected, what is affected is the way the staff are treated and the way the editorial team is supported.
I applaud the sentiments here that time is needed to bed a show and team down, of course it does, but what happened at Daybreak was a disgrace – and ITV management had had enough of it.
Long-serving, loyal and hugely talented staff were ruthlessly sacked because Mr Kermode didn’t like them. One moment they were doing their jobs, the next they were ‘hauled up to the 14th floor’ for dismissal – except they weren’t dismissed, they were offered a ‘compromise deal’ to go away quietly and not speak about their ordeal in return for 3 months salary. People with families, children and mortgages who were doing good jobs - junked because a man didn't like the way you looked.
From the moment he arrived he dismissed and rubbished staff, many of whom successfully built GMTV – the very show he was trying to emulate. He created a climate of utter fear. People didn’t know if they had jobs from day-to-day, and were too scared to challenge him and his ideas in editorial meetings. Is that an environment that nurtures creativity?
His master plan of revitalising Daybreak was to copy GMTV – the music, the format, the main slots, and the writing style. Hell – he even copied the graphic sequence and logo. Ask the companies he commissioned the music and graphics from.
Hardly a new and innovative approach? Except he didn't copy the soul of GMTV.
And this from someone who supposedly turned around BBC Breakfast? Although it’s clear now that the changes were applied by another BBC manager.
The man made no attempt at learning anyone’s name, publically humiliated staff, and brought in his own flunkies from 5 News (with their belief that they had re-invented news far superior to the likes of anything on broadcast telly now or in the past), or installing his best friends as programme Editors.
Can anyone reveal how many RTS awards 5 News produced by Sky won?
Those ‘mates’ will be seriously thinking about their own positions, there are few people running to their defence.
There are no tears being shed for David Kermode. I’m told staff cheered when they heard of his demise and Karl Newton's appointment. I also hear at the end of the announcement staff clapped. So much for making an impact. So don’t believe a word from his spin-doctors in the Media Guardian. There was no interference from ITV management.
Karl Newton. A decent and funny human being. He has empathy, a common touch, pleasant management style, and staff love and respect him. He leaves them smiling and proud to work for ITV.
I applaud the sentiments here that time is needed to bed a show and team down, of course it does, but what happened at Daybreak was a disgrace – and ITV management had had enough of it.
Long-serving, loyal and hugely talented staff were ruthlessly sacked because Mr Kermode didn’t like them. One moment they were doing their jobs, the next they were ‘hauled up to the 14th floor’ for dismissal – except they weren’t dismissed, they were offered a ‘compromise deal’ to go away quietly and not speak about their ordeal in return for 3 months salary. People with families, children and mortgages who were doing good jobs - junked because a man didn't like the way you looked.
From the moment he arrived he dismissed and rubbished staff, many of whom successfully built GMTV – the very show he was trying to emulate. He created a climate of utter fear. People didn’t know if they had jobs from day-to-day, and were too scared to challenge him and his ideas in editorial meetings. Is that an environment that nurtures creativity?
His master plan of revitalising Daybreak was to copy GMTV – the music, the format, the main slots, and the writing style. Hell – he even copied the graphic sequence and logo. Ask the companies he commissioned the music and graphics from.
Hardly a new and innovative approach? Except he didn't copy the soul of GMTV.
And this from someone who supposedly turned around BBC Breakfast? Although it’s clear now that the changes were applied by another BBC manager.
The man made no attempt at learning anyone’s name, publically humiliated staff, and brought in his own flunkies from 5 News (with their belief that they had re-invented news far superior to the likes of anything on broadcast telly now or in the past), or installing his best friends as programme Editors.
Can anyone reveal how many RTS awards 5 News produced by Sky won?
Those ‘mates’ will be seriously thinking about their own positions, there are few people running to their defence.
There are no tears being shed for David Kermode. I’m told staff cheered when they heard of his demise and Karl Newton's appointment. I also hear at the end of the announcement staff clapped. So much for making an impact. So don’t believe a word from his spin-doctors in the Media Guardian. There was no interference from ITV management.
Karl Newton. A decent and funny human being. He has empathy, a common touch, pleasant management style, and staff love and respect him. He leaves them smiling and proud to work for ITV.
Last edited by anoilyrag on 27 October 2012 1:04am
AC
Wow. That's undoubtedly the most insightful and candid piece you've written on this forum in the many years you've contributed. Thank you for sharing this information with us.
Who would have guessed this? Absolutely no-one on here, I'm sure. Incredibly shocked by news of what has been going on behind-the-scenes.
Who would have guessed this? Absolutely no-one on here, I'm sure. Incredibly shocked by news of what has been going on behind-the-scenes.
NI
I agree with aconnell.
I still stand by my assertion that Daybreak needs to stick with a particular "image" for a long time before implementing any changes... but I take back all my hysteria. Just goes to show you can't rely solely on what is reported! Clearly there's a lot of things going on that we aren't privy to - and I guess I was wrong to assume Kermode's departure was down to an impatient ITV wanting to see immediate improvement in the ratings.
I still stand by my assertion that Daybreak needs to stick with a particular "image" for a long time before implementing any changes... but I take back all my hysteria. Just goes to show you can't rely solely on what is reported! Clearly there's a lot of things going on that we aren't privy to - and I guess I was wrong to assume Kermode's departure was down to an impatient ITV wanting to see immediate improvement in the ratings.
DK
That teaches most of us not to assume the usual!
Presentation wise.. regarding the sweeping shot after the titles that come from the top of the studio, would it not be better if it was the camera they talk to...like the video below or have the revealing stripes come up earlier and have a wide shot from weather, round past the kitchen and news desk to the sofa for them to talk to?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mti_w7-CEZU @ 0.51
Presentation wise.. regarding the sweeping shot after the titles that come from the top of the studio, would it not be better if it was the camera they talk to...like the video below or have the revealing stripes come up earlier and have a wide shot from weather, round past the kitchen and news desk to the sofa for them to talk to?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mti_w7-CEZU @ 0.51
JW
An excellent and well written post. Thank you for putting the record straight. Good luck to Karl.
Look, please stop this pathetic speculation, the show is not affected, the presenting line-up is not affected, what is affected is the way the staff are treated and the way the editorial team is supported.
I applaud the sentiments here that time is needed to bed a show and team down, of course it does, but what happened at Daybreak was a disgrace – and ITV management had had enough of it.
Long-serving, loyal and hugely talented staff were ruthlessly sacked because Mr Kermode didn’t like them. One moment they were doing their jobs, the next they were ‘hauled up to the 14th floor’ for dismissal – except they weren’t dismissed, they were offered a ‘compromise deal’ to go away quietly and not speak about their ordeal in return for 3 months salary. People with families, children and mortgages who were doing good jobs - junked because a man didn't like the way you looked.
From the moment he arrived he dismissed and rubbished staff, many of whom successfully built GMTV – the very show he was trying to emulate. He created a climate of utter fear. People didn’t know if they had jobs from day-to-day, and were too scared to challenge him and his ideas in editorial meetings. Is that an environment that nurtures creativity?
His master plan of revitalising Daybreak was to copy GMTV – the music, the format, the main slots, and the writing style. Hell – he even copied the graphic sequence and logo. Ask the companies he commissioned the music and graphics from.
Hardly a new and innovative approach? Except he didn't copy the soul of GMTV.
And this from someone who supposedly turned around BBC Breakfast? Although it’s clear now that the changes were applied by another BBC manager.
The man made no attempt at learning anyone’s name, publically humiliated staff, and brought in his own flunkies from 5 News (with their belief that they had re-invented news far superior to the likes of anything on broadcast telly now or in the past), or installing his best friends as programme Editors.
Can anyone reveal how many RTS awards 5 News produced by Sky won?
Those ‘mates’ will be seriously thinking about their own positions, there are few people running to their defence.
There are no tears being shed for David Kermode. I’m told staff cheered when they heard of his demise and Karl Newton's appointment. I also hear at the end of the announcement staff clapped. So much for making an impact. So don’t believe a word from his spin-doctors in the Media Guardian. There was no interference from ITV management.
Karl Newton. A decent and funny human being. He has empathy, a common touch, pleasant management style, and staff love and respect him. He leaves them smiling and proud to work for ITV.
I applaud the sentiments here that time is needed to bed a show and team down, of course it does, but what happened at Daybreak was a disgrace – and ITV management had had enough of it.
Long-serving, loyal and hugely talented staff were ruthlessly sacked because Mr Kermode didn’t like them. One moment they were doing their jobs, the next they were ‘hauled up to the 14th floor’ for dismissal – except they weren’t dismissed, they were offered a ‘compromise deal’ to go away quietly and not speak about their ordeal in return for 3 months salary. People with families, children and mortgages who were doing good jobs - junked because a man didn't like the way you looked.
From the moment he arrived he dismissed and rubbished staff, many of whom successfully built GMTV – the very show he was trying to emulate. He created a climate of utter fear. People didn’t know if they had jobs from day-to-day, and were too scared to challenge him and his ideas in editorial meetings. Is that an environment that nurtures creativity?
His master plan of revitalising Daybreak was to copy GMTV – the music, the format, the main slots, and the writing style. Hell – he even copied the graphic sequence and logo. Ask the companies he commissioned the music and graphics from.
Hardly a new and innovative approach? Except he didn't copy the soul of GMTV.
And this from someone who supposedly turned around BBC Breakfast? Although it’s clear now that the changes were applied by another BBC manager.
The man made no attempt at learning anyone’s name, publically humiliated staff, and brought in his own flunkies from 5 News (with their belief that they had re-invented news far superior to the likes of anything on broadcast telly now or in the past), or installing his best friends as programme Editors.
Can anyone reveal how many RTS awards 5 News produced by Sky won?
Those ‘mates’ will be seriously thinking about their own positions, there are few people running to their defence.
There are no tears being shed for David Kermode. I’m told staff cheered when they heard of his demise and Karl Newton's appointment. I also hear at the end of the announcement staff clapped. So much for making an impact. So don’t believe a word from his spin-doctors in the Media Guardian. There was no interference from ITV management.
Karl Newton. A decent and funny human being. He has empathy, a common touch, pleasant management style, and staff love and respect him. He leaves them smiling and proud to work for ITV.
An excellent and well written post. Thank you for putting the record straight. Good luck to Karl.
JA
It was shocking how people like Kirsty, Steve and Lucy were just tossed aside and would have to embarrassingly announce on Twitter, "today was my last day on Daybreak". My guess is that the show will get even better now that everyone behind the scenes is happier in their work. Good luck to all.
GM
To be fair, Lucy was dreadful at the news. She at least could have smiled a bit to look like that she actually interested in what she was doing...
It was shocking how people like Kirsty, Steve and Lucy were just tossed aside and would have to embarrassingly announce on Twitter, "today was my last day on Daybreak". My guess is that the show will get even better now that everyone behind the scenes is happier in their work. Good luck to all.
To be fair, Lucy was dreadful at the news. She at least could have smiled a bit to look like that she actually interested in what she was doing...