TR
Could keep a little office in Lincoln, like Radio Humberside's Grimsby studio (if that still exists). Speaking of Radio Blunderside's satellite studios, they still have the sign with the 1980 (pre slanted blocks) RH logo on in their (ex) Brid Office.
Not sure if the BBC would do this though, there's not any other BBC local radio stations that are broadcast from entirely out of their area, is there?
Not yet.. unless you count evenings. I hate to sound like an old record (excuse the pun
) but its all about the money and there is a small fortune to find in savings unless the new head of news is going to reverse the present policy.
Axing Hull would save a substantial amount over the next five years. Setting up a bureau with a satellite van and a couple of reporters would be cheap enough. You only need a cupboard to present a 5-10 min opt & Radio Hummuside doesn't need the large studio set up it has at present. Spending the money on the output not high visibility facilities is going to be the future.
Yeah, and if they're based in Hull, their reporters would need to pay the Humber Bridge toll every time they commute. That'll add up.
Could keep a little office in Lincoln, like Radio Humberside's Grimsby studio (if that still exists). Speaking of Radio Blunderside's satellite studios, they still have the sign with the 1980 (pre slanted blocks) RH logo on in their (ex) Brid Office.
Not sure if the BBC would do this though, there's not any other BBC local radio stations that are broadcast from entirely out of their area, is there?
Not yet.. unless you count evenings. I hate to sound like an old record (excuse the pun
) but its all about the money and there is a small fortune to find in savings unless the new head of news is going to reverse the present policy.
Axing Hull would save a substantial amount over the next five years. Setting up a bureau with a satellite van and a couple of reporters would be cheap enough. You only need a cupboard to present a 5-10 min opt & Radio Hummuside doesn't need the large studio set up it has at present. Spending the money on the output not high visibility facilities is going to be the future.
AN
Very good very strong.
I like the mock scene but they've also put a lot of work into the mock opening titles as well
Andrew
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Very good very strong.
I like the mock scene but they've also put a lot of work into the mock opening titles as well
SP
They only have the standard two studios don't they? I think when York decamped there due to the BT Exchange flooding the other winter both stations were having to hotseat.
Radio Hummuside doesn't need the large studio set up it has at present.
They only have the standard two studios don't they? I think when York decamped there due to the BT Exchange flooding the other winter both stations were having to hotseat.
RA
Would they need to commute across that often?
The reporters tend to use iPhones these days for everything you could effectively give them a bag (camera, tripod, windshield) and that's it - reporting for Lincolnshire. From Gedney Drove End.
Yeah, and if they're based in Hull, their reporters would need to pay the Humber Bridge toll every time they commute. That'll add up.
Would they need to commute across that often?
The reporters tend to use iPhones these days for everything you could effectively give them a bag (camera, tripod, windshield) and that's it - reporting for Lincolnshire. From Gedney Drove End.
RA
The problem with Hull/Humberside is that the investment has never come across on screen - it's only even come across if you walk around Queenies Gardens. Which for the vast majority of people in the region, they would never do.
AN
At some point quite early on, it changed from a bright new region with news closer to you, the latest technology bringing you up to the minute news etc etc, to a show lead by Peter Levy, who's style is as old school as you can get.
Andrew
Founding member
The problem with Hull/Humberside is that the investment has never come across on screen - it's only even come across if you walk around Queenies Gardens. Which for the vast majority of people in the region, they would never do.
At some point quite early on, it changed from a bright new region with news closer to you, the latest technology bringing you up to the minute news etc etc, to a show lead by Peter Levy, who's style is as old school as you can get.
WL
At some point quite early on, it changed from a bright new region with news closer to you, the latest technology bringing you up to the minute news etc etc, to a show lead by Peter Levy, who's style is as old school as you can get.
Probably stemming from the lack of replacement of Helen Fospero, having another presenter balanced out the Levyness quite well.
The problem with Hull/Humberside is that the investment has never come across on screen - it's only even come across if you walk around Queenies Gardens. Which for the vast majority of people in the region, they would never do.
At some point quite early on, it changed from a bright new region with news closer to you, the latest technology bringing you up to the minute news etc etc, to a show lead by Peter Levy, who's style is as old school as you can get.
Probably stemming from the lack of replacement of Helen Fospero, having another presenter balanced out the Levyness quite well.
ST
At some point quite early on, it changed from a bright new region with news closer to you, the latest technology bringing you up to the minute news etc etc, to a show lead by Peter Levy, who's style is as old school as you can get.
It was never revealed the true story why Helen Fospero suddenly departed and the programme became single headed. The studio is certainly due a refresh now after a decade of the current look.
The problem with Hull/Humberside is that the investment has never come across on screen - it's only even come across if you walk around Queenies Gardens. Which for the vast majority of people in the region, they would never do.
At some point quite early on, it changed from a bright new region with news closer to you, the latest technology bringing you up to the minute news etc etc, to a show lead by Peter Levy, who's style is as old school as you can get.
It was never revealed the true story why Helen Fospero suddenly departed and the programme became single headed. The studio is certainly due a refresh now after a decade of the current look.
DV
"Juggling a baby and a husband, who works in London, has become too difficult. It is with great regret that I have decided to leave the programme."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2005/02_february/18/fospero.shtml
It was never revealed the true story why Helen Fospero suddenly departed and the programme became single headed.
"Juggling a baby and a husband, who works in London, has become too difficult. It is with great regret that I have decided to leave the programme."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2005/02_february/18/fospero.shtml
ST
"Juggling a baby and a husband, who works in London, has become too difficult. It is with great regret that I have decided to leave the programme."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2005/02_february/18/fospero.shtml
I honestly didn't believe that at the time nor do I still not. They built the new programme around Peter and Helen with several engagement events across the region so to not even have an on screen farewell doesn't add up to me.
It was never revealed the true story why Helen Fospero suddenly departed and the programme became single headed.
"Juggling a baby and a husband, who works in London, has become too difficult. It is with great regret that I have decided to leave the programme."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2005/02_february/18/fospero.shtml
I honestly didn't believe that at the time nor do I still not. They built the new programme around Peter and Helen with several engagement events across the region so to not even have an on screen farewell doesn't add up to me.
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TR
"Juggling a baby and a husband, who works in London, has become too difficult. It is with great regret that I have decided to leave the programme."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2005/02_february/18/fospero.shtml
I honestly didn't believe that at the time nor do I still not. They built the new programme around Peter and Helen with several engagement events across the region so to not even have an on screen farewell doesn't add up to me.
The site & programme went through a turbulent time at the beginning. The only extra money was to set up the tech side of BBC Hull. The budget for the programme remained the same which splitting the budget between Leeds & Hull. Officially Helen was not replaced as 'the money could be better spent on reporting'. Most were not convinced. The head of BBC Hull at the time managed successfully to argue for more money from reserves as the clapped out sat truck needed replacing around this time but again that was for kit not programme - very different budget.
The programme and mindset of certain individuals needed a shakeup and a new editor (a very good one) was brought in. This lasted about 6 months until the producer suddenly left. A very vague statement didn't help the rumors. There was the great programme name change fiasco where it looked as though the public wanted it to be called 'East Coast today' I can't remember the exact name but at the very last moment, there was a surge in votes to keep it the same! No one believed that either. From then until now the mindset has been parochial and staid. Some of the reporters there are very talented others not so. I have always been aware that they are tainted & held back by the Hummerside mindset.
It was never revealed the true story why Helen Fospero suddenly departed and the programme became single headed.
"Juggling a baby and a husband, who works in London, has become too difficult. It is with great regret that I have decided to leave the programme."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2005/02_february/18/fospero.shtml
I honestly didn't believe that at the time nor do I still not. They built the new programme around Peter and Helen with several engagement events across the region so to not even have an on screen farewell doesn't add up to me.
The site & programme went through a turbulent time at the beginning. The only extra money was to set up the tech side of BBC Hull. The budget for the programme remained the same which splitting the budget between Leeds & Hull. Officially Helen was not replaced as 'the money could be better spent on reporting'. Most were not convinced. The head of BBC Hull at the time managed successfully to argue for more money from reserves as the clapped out sat truck needed replacing around this time but again that was for kit not programme - very different budget.
The programme and mindset of certain individuals needed a shakeup and a new editor (a very good one) was brought in. This lasted about 6 months until the producer suddenly left. A very vague statement didn't help the rumors. There was the great programme name change fiasco where it looked as though the public wanted it to be called 'East Coast today' I can't remember the exact name but at the very last moment, there was a surge in votes to keep it the same! No one believed that either. From then until now the mindset has been parochial and staid. Some of the reporters there are very talented others not so. I have always been aware that they are tainted & held back by the Hummerside mindset.