So farewell, BBC1 News Update at 8pm, which will have its last outing next Wednesday. It was introduced under the reign of Peter Fincham, and driven by one Craig Oliver, during 2007. There were pilots in the Midlands, where the formula of 60 seconds of national news and 30 seconds of regional news emerged. Originally, it was to be a regular slot for Natasha Kaplinsky, but she left Auntie in October of that year, with the launch set for November.
In the end, the extra bulletinette, written and often gabbled in a tone said to be more accessible, emerged on Monday 10th December, with Kate Silverton at the helm. VERY FEW IF ANY men have ever been entrusted with this challenging task, meant to help engagement with the young and the working class.
Over recent months it has withered to three outings a week. Is closure a saving, or a recognition that it hasn't worked ? This is where we need transparency.
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