BBC One were obviously ready and waiting to cut although i have to say it would have been easier to do a BBC News Special from 7 - 7.30, there was warning they would be out shortly.
ITV News had it right, staying on air, got the first question, good coverage, well done.
The BBC showed EVERYTHING totally LIVE on BBC One. They didn't join late, they didn't miss a thing, and they didn't witter on and on about nothing for 45 minutes beforehand.
This is exactly what I was talking about yesterday, if two channels showed footage of a door people on here would complain, and now that they've just shown the bit people were waiting for people are still complaining. It's damned if you do, damned if you don't. BBC did not miss a thing, they showed the important bit, with minimum disruption to their schedule. Personally I think the BBC did the right thing.
Nah, its about the build-up to the moment as much as the moment itself. Do you think anyone that was interested was watching the One Show highlights safe in the knowledge that the BBC would switch 30 seconds before they came out ?
Switch over to what? ITV's coverage ended when William and Kate drove off. There's nothing else to say.
Me thinks Mr Stewart has said quite enough already:
Gary Raymond @GaryRaymond_ 2m
Alistair Stewart, a man so stern his eyebrows suggest he hasn't been blown since 1962, just said the opening of a door was, I quote, genius.
The BBC showed EVERYTHING totally LIVE on BBC One. They didn't join late, they didn't miss a thing, and they didn't witter on and on about nothing for 45 minutes beforehand.
It was entirely appropriate scheduling. Spot on.
You sound like you're trying to convince yourself there, ronant.
Me thinks Mr Stewart has said quite enough already:
Gary Raymond @GaryRaymond_ 2m
Alistair Stewart, a man so stern his eyebrows suggest he hasn't been blown since 1962, just said the opening of a door was, I quote, genius.
Nah, its about the build-up to the moment as much as the moment itself. Do you think anyone that was interested was watching the One Show highlights safe in the knowledge that the BBC would switch 30 seconds before they came out ?
No, they'd be looking elsewhere.
Yes, I cared as much about looking at a door than I did about seeing the first glimpse of a future king.
We all know nothing on here is actually about the coverage anyway, opinions are formed based on what channels it's on and nothing more.
Yes, I cared as much about looking at a door than I did about seeing the first glimpse of a future king.
We all know nothing on here is actually about the coverage anyway, opinions are formed based on what channels it's on and nothing more.
The door is irrelevant, just a deflection. The BBC pleased no one tonight. Neither those that wanted to see the royal baby or fans of the One Show highlights.
It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the ratings:- ITV news special inherits the audience for Emm at 7pm, they stick with the news special and then onto Emm at 7.28/7.30pm.
BBC1's audience for the One Show lower because it's a repeat, switches over to ITV for the news special and stays there?
Whatever way you look at it, ITV has trumped the national broadcaster who opted for a compilation/repeat magazine show, then had to cut into it - that makes the BBC look 2nd rate.
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ITV News had it right, staying on air, got the first question, good coverage, well done.
Not like your biased or anything ! :rolleyes:
The events of Albert Square are far more important to me, than this baby.
The BBC showed EVERYTHING totally LIVE on BBC One. They didn't join late, they didn't miss a thing, and they didn't witter on and on about nothing for 45 minutes beforehand.
It was entirely appropriate scheduling. Spot on.
Nah, its about the build-up to the moment as much as the moment itself. Do you think anyone that was interested was watching the One Show highlights safe in the knowledge that the BBC would switch 30 seconds before they came out ?
No, they'd be looking elsewhere.
Switch over to what? ITV's coverage ended when William and Kate drove off. There's nothing else to say.
BBC carried on talking and stuff.
Though it's worked out just right, forgot about the Weather. Emmerdale seems to be starting at just about half past
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Alistair Stewart, a man so stern his eyebrows suggest he hasn't been blown since 1962, just said the opening of a door was, I quote, genius.
PMSL.
You sound like you're trying to convince yourself there, ronant.
The Lindo Wing has a lovely set of doors and BBC1 viewers missed out on the camera being fixed on them for 15 minutes.
At least ITV gave the doors the coverage they deserved. Bravo!
Bless him.
Yes, I cared as much about looking at a door than I did about seeing the first glimpse of a future king.
We all know nothing on here is actually about the coverage anyway, opinions are formed based on what channels it's on and nothing more.
It's turned Robbie republican has this BBC screw up! I wonder what the effect on little Lord Ronant will be!
The door is irrelevant, just a deflection. The BBC pleased no one tonight. Neither those that wanted to see the royal baby or fans of the One Show highlights.
It was amateur.
BBC1's audience for the One Show lower because it's a repeat, switches over to ITV for the news special and stays there?
Whatever way you look at it, ITV has trumped the national broadcaster who opted for a compilation/repeat magazine show, then had to cut into it - that makes the BBC look 2nd rate.
BBC One
19:00 - The One Show: Best of Britain
19:15 - BBC News Special
19:30 - EastEnders
ITV
18:30 - ITV News & Weather
19:30 - Emmerdale
20:00 - Love Your Garden