Anglia/East of England News Discussion

Alex Dolan

http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/obits/101119chambers.shtml

The above article states that former Anglia News presenter Stephen Chambers has died.

Along with Caroline Oldrey, he was the launch presenter of Anglia News West when the region was split in 1988.

very sad to hear.

the stephen chambers/caroline oldrey/tim curtis team really was great and I liked their warmth on screen.

it's a shame anglia dumped them for a bunch of lightweights.

RIP Stephen. I completely agree - Anglia seems to be the worst affected region with the cuts. The lack of familiar faces plus what/where was the background of tonight behind Jonathan and whoever the female co-presenter was.

Over on BBC East with CiN Stewart has this annual evening outing. This year staying close to home with The Forum in Norwich.

Yes it did seem that most of the presenters and experienced reporters were dropped. I would have expected Tim Curtis and Clare Weller to have been the presenters to have continued on the 'new' programme. It would be interesting to see if viewing figures have fallen since the changes.

http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/tributes_to_norwich_s_mr_weather_1_743466

The above link states that former Anglia Television forecaster David Brooks has died. He was a part of Anglia's weather department from the early 70's to the early 90's.

An interesting point tonight - 2 separate editions of Look East. One for the East from Norwich with Susie & David White and one totally split for the West presented from Cambridge with Stewart & Amanda Goodman squeezed behind a much smaller desk. Interesting if it was just a pilot for one night?

Wouldn't mind, I don't think anyone would, it would be a benefit, as long as that is not the presenting teams.

Just to note though, that Cambridge had only recently merged into one big building for TV & Radio, whether that means anything!?

Was there anything obvious to cause the two editions to lead with differing stories?

It would be interesting if they are going to look to split the editions but it would seem strange considering how small the desk is. It would need a bigger desk undoubtedly.

I noticed that Alpa Patel was back on the breakfast bulletins this morning, Hannah Pettifer was covering before Christmas, and I believe has been for some time, Alpa just appeared to drop out of the picture. Any idea of where she went? She fluffed a bit on the bulletins too, then tried to correct herself, before fluffing the correction, then blushing and urging someone to start the weather sting.

On another note, is Stuart ill or just on holiday at the moment? Noticed he's been covered for at the moment.

Yh I realised before christmas Alpa had disappeared and kept meaning to ask someone if they knew. Wondered if she had left. She seems to mess up on the ad-libs that she does.

Stuart I would assume is still on a christmas break until next week perhaps? They started full editions only tonight. So its only one night. But I assume he's having an extra week.

Ah, I presumed that he would be back tonight as Suzie was back presenting the programme. If I remember correctly Jules is pregnant, and I haven't checked the weather bulletin so must ask if she's on maternity leave.