![]() A TV version of Radio 5 Live’s Nicky Campbell Show is not yet ready to launch. Other opt-outs for UK viewers will include flagship BBC1 news bulletins and Newsnight, BBC2’s nightly current affairs show. We need to modernise the way we deliver the news – while addressing the financial challenges we face.” In a blog published on Monday, Nielsen said: “Our aim is to create the best live and breaking news on both TV and on digital platforms, where more and more audiences are getting their news. Insiders anticipate that more UK news will require a larger team of presenters, but staff remain in the dark about the precise nature of the plans. ![]() “Somebody somewhere has realized that this isn’t going to work and a lot more separate UK output is going to be required,” said one person familiar with the plans.Ī second source added: “If they do really lower the bar, you could end up effectively with two channels all over again.” More UK News Than Originally PlannedīBC insiders said managers want to lower the threshold for when the channel splits into two feeds, meaning that UK viewers will be served with a greater volume of domestic breaking news stories. Hockings will be on air between 12-3PM following internal piloting. Naja Nielsen, Digital Director at BBC News, said the Chief Presenters will occupy new timeslots, though sources said that only Hockings will have her own branded show from launch, with others expected to follow. Those who did not land a Chief Presenter role include Ben Brown, Martine Croxall, Geeta Guru-Murthy, Shaun Ley, and Annita McVeigh.Ī number of presenters are considering their future at the BBC, while others are in talks over Correspondent roles, which will include studio presenting duties. Xumo has CBS, NBC and ABC News Live.BBC News Says Presenters Can Relax Formal Dress Code As "Sweaty & Dirty" Look Is More Trustworthyįrom next week, five journalists will take up Chief Presenter roles, including Matthew Amroliwala, Yalda Hakim, Christian Fraser, Lucy Hockings, and Maryam Moshiri.Ī further 10 UK-based presenters were unsuccessful in applying for these roles, and Deadline hears that many have dropped off BBC News’ hosting rota, meaning they have no shifts in April. There is a CNN channel on Pluto, but it's mostly clips that get shared to social media and an occasional live feed. Both channels are free and touted as counterprogramming to monthly subscriptions. These two streaming services, available via Roku, Amazon and Apple, look to replicate the traditional cable TV experience, with a menu of multiple channels that are heavy on movies and news. For instance, live coverage of the impeachment hearings have been available, and the networks cut into press conferences from around the country as well. NBC and ABC have some anchored content, but they are primarily showing the same clips that get shared on YouTube and live feeds. ![]() They are free.ĬBSN is the most full-featured, with 24-hour, CNN-like programming, with live anchors behind a desk and reporters in the field. The big three of the broadcast networks have dedicated streaming news channels, which are available on the three most popular streaming players, Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple. Comcast's Xfinity Stream starts at $35, but if you want the CNN, MSNBC, Fox News trifecta, it jumps to $80 a month. In a handful of markets, Spectrum offers "TV Choice," with 10 cable channels for $30 a month. The fine print: You get the broadcast TV channels, cable-like fees and a handful of channels of your choice. ![]()
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