TVF: TNR: "BBC News Thread"

James H · Sat 11 Feb, 2006 00.42

The opening shot looked a bit weird

Kirsty didn't say goodbye to Breakfast News after all

Was it something to do with this lot being brought in again?

However this shot shows us the full studio is in use

Gareth · Sat 11 Feb, 2006 01.07

Looking at Newsnight online it's probably down to Review using the Newsnight sofa set and the main programme requiring a sofa for the discussion. Though the red really clashes with the purple

James H · Sat 11 Feb, 2006 01.12

I don't understand why they don't use their usual cop-out of 4 seats instead of that garish thing.

Sput · Sat 11 Feb, 2006 18.18

I think I missed something - why is this thread here again?

Jamez · Sat 11 Feb, 2006 18.33

To steal Asa's thunder.

We need to encourage it.

Sput · Sat 11 Feb, 2006 18.47

Which brings me onto my next question.

Is Nick Harvey Thor?

Nick Harvey · Sat 11 Feb, 2006 19.25

Sput wrote:Is Nick Harvey Thor?

I refuse to answer that, on the grounds that now isn't exatly a good time to be talking about Danish Gods.

Sput · Sat 11 Feb, 2006 19.36

Nick Harvey wrote:
Sput wrote:Is Nick Harvey Thor?
I refuse to answer that, on the grounds that now isn't exatly a good time to be talking about Danish Gods.

There's a god of Bacon too?! Does he timeshare with the god of pastries?

Nick Harvey · Sat 11 Feb, 2006 23.40

Sput wrote:There's a god of Bacon too?! Does he timeshare with the god of pastries?

There's a lot of timesharing going on at the moment.

The God of Peace, for instance, who timeshares with the God of Placard Writing.

James H · Sun 12 Feb, 2006 12.30

Speaking of new studios, I remember a great post from someone a while back when we were talking about N24:

Yes, I think there will be a trailer, and I think it's important that they get it right.

I think they need to get all the presenters being lowered into the new studio on ropes from the ceiling. Jane Hill could be lowered on to the desk, Mawhinney could be dropped on the carpet and Wollydoodah could just be lowered straight into the bin. Then Chris Eakin, Philip Hayton and Peter Sissons could emerge through the floor to stand in front of the desk, arms crossed, looking threatening.

Bill Turnbull and Sian Williams could then appear in best evening wear, holding a sign saying how great the new News 24 is going to be while bickering about whether they like the new studio or not.

Perfect. Perfect I tell you. And not at all tacky (!!)