One way only

Spookily, more on 'Planets'.

Let's hope there are no major earthquakes over the next three months. BBC News is having another go at co-ordinating coverage (and saving money) by centralising reporting effort by 'Story', rather than let each separate area of output chip away at news items on their own.

They've chosen 'The Planet' as a title for this pilot; a central unit will work on all stories about  climate change, pollution, air quality, endangered species, natural resources, plastics, recycling, etc - and the rules are strict: "During this period no programme or outlet should separately commission or produce material, stories or coverage on this subject as that responsibility and work should sit with the pilot team."

Apparently that also will apply to breaking stories, and to out-of-office hours work (say when Today, Newsnight and Breakfast are booking guests). Let the games begin, I say !