TW
I thought exactly the same thing. I suppose it goes some way to confirming a suspicion I've had recently that the Six is regarded as the lightweight arm of BBC News. Compare it to the excellent Ten and its associated News Hour and it really does come off looking like a very week bulletin.
Today's decision was a particularly shocking one though - 900 possible fatalities vs a planned change in child vaccination policy, and the health story wins the day. Something's very wrong there.
marksi posted:
Tonight's Six contained the most bizarre editorial decision I've seen for quite some time.
The lead story was about a planned change to child immunisation.
The sinking of the Red Sea ferry, with a current estimate of 900 dead was second.
The lead story was about a planned change to child immunisation.
The sinking of the Red Sea ferry, with a current estimate of 900 dead was second.
I thought exactly the same thing. I suppose it goes some way to confirming a suspicion I've had recently that the Six is regarded as the lightweight arm of BBC News. Compare it to the excellent Ten and its associated News Hour and it really does come off looking like a very week bulletin.
Today's decision was a particularly shocking one though - 900 possible fatalities vs a planned change in child vaccination policy, and the health story wins the day. Something's very wrong there.
ST
It's a decision that to be honest is easy to justify IF you are going for specific demographics...
Average mum with two children is interested about 900 people dead, though they are a long way away, whereas she cares about her children not getting sick.
We may not think it's the right decision - but I bet there's a whole lot of people who cared more about what they led wih.
Steve
Founding member
marksi posted:
Tonight's Six contained the most bizarre editorial decision I've seen for quite some time.
The lead story was about a planned change to child immunisation.
The sinking of the Red Sea ferry, with a current estimate of 900 dead was second.
The lead story was about a planned change to child immunisation.
The sinking of the Red Sea ferry, with a current estimate of 900 dead was second.
It's a decision that to be honest is easy to justify IF you are going for specific demographics...
Average mum with two children is interested about 900 people dead, though they are a long way away, whereas she cares about her children not getting sick.
We may not think it's the right decision - but I bet there's a whole lot of people who cared more about what they led wih.
RJ
I would most definetly agree with you there.
The was all those differnt areas that could of been used: the desk for the main news at 6 or so, the balconey for the 1, newsnight where Jeremy Paxman sat, it was perfect. And all that combined with the area used for gathering election results...convert it into a newsroom it would be just perfect.
Sadly its not to be
BBC LDN posted:
A redressing of the main Election 2005 set would make me very happy for a new multifunctional set. Of course, it's sadly not practical given the studio areas available, but I thought it was a very nice, versatile space.
I would most definetly agree with you there.
The was all those differnt areas that could of been used: the desk for the main news at 6 or so, the balconey for the 1, newsnight where Jeremy Paxman sat, it was perfect. And all that combined with the area used for gathering election results...convert it into a newsroom it would be just perfect.
Sadly its not to be
:-(
A former member
Is it me, or is Natasha getting mixed up on the six all the time. Every time they hand over to the regional/national newsteams, she tends to say "Goodnight". If she's doing the news update just before 19:00, as well as saying welcome back, she says "Good Evening". You may think I'm being petty, but I do think these are the wrong words to use in these situations. She's doing it more or less all the time and none of the other newsreaders get mixed up.
SE
She is too busy pretending to sound genuine and looking just right to worry about those sort of small details.
Joe Havard posted:
Is it me, or is Natasha getting mixed up on the six all the time. Every time they hand over to the regional/national newsteams, she tends to say "Goodnight". If she's doing the news update just before 19:00, as well as saying welcome back, she says "Good Evening". You may think I'm being petty, but I do think these are the wrong words to use in these situations. She's doing it more or less all the time and none of the other newsreaders get mixed up.
She is too busy pretending to sound genuine and looking just right to worry about those sort of small details.
NS
It's a decision that to be honest is easy to justify IF you are going for specific demographics...
Average mum with two children is interested about 900 people dead, though they are a long way away, whereas she cares about her children not getting sick.
We may not think it's the right decision - but I bet there's a whole lot of people who cared more about what they led wih.
The Six and the Ten as Steve as mentioned have different demographics and briefs. The Six follows Neighbours, is at tea-time etc. The Ten is more World biased. Interesting that at least one of the Saturday papers also lead on the menigitis story. Parents probably do care about their child getting an illness which can kill and leave them seriously ill. You can argue it either way.
NickyS
Founding member
Steve posted:
marksi posted:
Tonight's Six contained the most bizarre editorial decision I've seen for quite some time.
The lead story was about a planned change to child immunisation.
The sinking of the Red Sea ferry, with a current estimate of 900 dead was second.
The lead story was about a planned change to child immunisation.
The sinking of the Red Sea ferry, with a current estimate of 900 dead was second.
It's a decision that to be honest is easy to justify IF you are going for specific demographics...
Average mum with two children is interested about 900 people dead, though they are a long way away, whereas she cares about her children not getting sick.
We may not think it's the right decision - but I bet there's a whole lot of people who cared more about what they led wih.
The Six and the Ten as Steve as mentioned have different demographics and briefs. The Six follows Neighbours, is at tea-time etc. The Ten is more World biased. Interesting that at least one of the Saturday papers also lead on the menigitis story. Parents probably do care about their child getting an illness which can kill and leave them seriously ill. You can argue it either way.
ST
It's a decision that to be honest is easy to justify IF you are going for specific demographics...
Average mum with two children is interested about 900 people dead, though they are a long way away, whereas she cares about her children not getting sick.
We may not think it's the right decision - but I bet there's a whole lot of people who cared more about what they led wih.
The Six and the Ten as Steve as mentioned have different demographics and briefs. The Six follows Neighbours, is at tea-time etc. The Ten is more World biased. Interesting that at least one of the Saturday papers also lead on the menigitis story. Parents probably do care about their child getting an illness which can kill and leave them seriously ill. You can argue it either way.
And it was interesting of course that none (as far as I remember) of the national papers led with the ferry story the next day.
Steve
Founding member
NickyS posted:
Steve posted:
marksi posted:
Tonight's Six contained the most bizarre editorial decision I've seen for quite some time.
The lead story was about a planned change to child immunisation.
The sinking of the Red Sea ferry, with a current estimate of 900 dead was second.
The lead story was about a planned change to child immunisation.
The sinking of the Red Sea ferry, with a current estimate of 900 dead was second.
It's a decision that to be honest is easy to justify IF you are going for specific demographics...
Average mum with two children is interested about 900 people dead, though they are a long way away, whereas she cares about her children not getting sick.
We may not think it's the right decision - but I bet there's a whole lot of people who cared more about what they led wih.
The Six and the Ten as Steve as mentioned have different demographics and briefs. The Six follows Neighbours, is at tea-time etc. The Ten is more World biased. Interesting that at least one of the Saturday papers also lead on the menigitis story. Parents probably do care about their child getting an illness which can kill and leave them seriously ill. You can argue it either way.
And it was interesting of course that none (as far as I remember) of the national papers led with the ferry story the next day.
DO
It's a decision that to be honest is easy to justify IF you are going for specific demographics...
Average mum with two children is interested about 900 people dead, though they are a long way away, whereas she cares about her children not getting sick.
We may not think it's the right decision - but I bet there's a whole lot of people who cared more about what they led wih.
The depressing thing is that you're probably right.
Steve posted:
marksi posted:
Tonight's Six contained the most bizarre editorial decision I've seen for quite some time.
The lead story was about a planned change to child immunisation.
The sinking of the Red Sea ferry, with a current estimate of 900 dead was second.
The lead story was about a planned change to child immunisation.
The sinking of the Red Sea ferry, with a current estimate of 900 dead was second.
It's a decision that to be honest is easy to justify IF you are going for specific demographics...
Average mum with two children is interested about 900 people dead, though they are a long way away, whereas she cares about her children not getting sick.
We may not think it's the right decision - but I bet there's a whole lot of people who cared more about what they led wih.
The depressing thing is that you're probably right.
CO
When could we expect to see the revamped BBC National News? Has work began yet on the new set?
RJ
What I would guess is we would see alot of studio shifting arounds.
Mabey Breakfast would come from N24 for a day or so or from the nationsal or a CSO.
Correct me if I am wrong but I think I remeber hearing May as the time for the relaunch...wouldnt suprise me to be honest. If the studio is going to be as differnt and fanstaic as it seems to be it will take some time to design and try out slight alterations ect..
I though am current sick of the BBC News presentation, I find myself watching Sunrise on SKY and News at 10:30 on ITV rather then the BBC...shame really I do love the BBC but i cant stand looking at it these days
couch_potato posted:
When could we expect to see the revamped BBC National News? Has work began yet on the new set?
What I would guess is we would see alot of studio shifting arounds.
Mabey Breakfast would come from N24 for a day or so or from the nationsal or a CSO.
Correct me if I am wrong but I think I remeber hearing May as the time for the relaunch...wouldnt suprise me to be honest. If the studio is going to be as differnt and fanstaic as it seems to be it will take some time to design and try out slight alterations ect..
I though am current sick of the BBC News presentation, I find myself watching Sunrise on SKY and News at 10:30 on ITV rather then the BBC...shame really I do love the BBC but i cant stand looking at it these days