Why is it bazzare. It's typical of a broadcaster to send one of their main presenters to the location of a major story.
Then you go and say it's surprising the BBC Breakfast show didn't have a main face?
I highly doubt they would have got Eamonn there...?
Bizarre because Sky have several far better presenter/reporters than Burley and you need a heavyweight on a story like that. I don't think Eamonn's contract allows him to leave the country because of all his other commitments.
having been working at different times this week I have either seen up to 06:30 or after 06:30 to 07:00 and it still seems that every day has been different in one way or another with no real consistency - at desk/standing up or sofa.
Sean appears randomly only if there is any sports news to present - it doesn't seem that sport is routinely featured, he then appears in the vacant right-hand side spot on the desk.
I came across a GMB thread on another TV forum and so it wasn't just me that noticed that Charlotte's input had greatly reduced as she was "only" reading the news - think that bit does need to be balanced more, otherwise you end with the same scenario as with Sean (who is apparently reporting from Australia in a couple of weeks according to his Twitter feed). I suppose they have kept a "headlines" segment otherwise due to way the format is structured, would be awkward having Charlotte doing a segment and then having to move to do the headlines without some form of filler in between -perhaps use an ad break to allow her to move from one place to another and then a quick "over to [insert presenter's name] for the headlines".
The desk still looks odd with three people at one end, but looking at the wider shot of the studio the it's set for the camera angles with the two positions in the centre framed against the backdrop - if you spaced the three people out then the backdrop would no longer be central?
Think they could have left the regional news at the half hour, doesn't really allow enough time for the interaction between them.
Don't know if the jury is still out on these changes and whether there will be a GMB v1.3 which will put back the bits of GMB v1.0, v1.1 or v1.2 which didn't need changing?
Music and VO- I like the music, it still has the same beat and IMO it works slightly better for a breakfast show. The new voiceover is alright, although I do feel that it is slightly weak compared to the old one.
The set- I like the refreshed set! It looks very similar to GMTV/Daybreak but at the same time with the new desk,window frames at the top of the sofa windows and the 'grass' along with warmer lighting does feel very american, but I like it much more now!
The lineup- Having Ben, Susanna and Charlotte on from Monday to Thursday did feel much more consistent but from all we know John was most likely on holiday so couldn't appear on his usual day (s), it was probably the same for Kate and Ranvir was reporting from Paris so, understandably wouldn't have appeared anyway. It's likely to change again next week.
Just one thing that irritates me slighty-
At the start of the week, the show had a lovely close and handover to Lorraine and by today it was a direct handover, not major i know but, i feel, GMB benefits from a good close!
Whoever replaces Charlotte when she goes on maternity will be doing a 5 day week,so perhaps they'll alrternate with all presenters,or even Sean covers charlotte leaving Friday for John Kate ranvir.
Just one thing that irritates me slighty-
At the start of the week, the show had a lovely close and handover to Lorraine and by today it was a direct handover, not major i know but, i feel, GMB benefits from a good close!
If you mean the 'social interaction' then it's not possible, as Friday's 'Lorraine' is pre-recorded on the Thusday, Lorraine 'dont do' Friday's, sure give away is the paper review, Mon-Thus you'll notice........but what grates me is when whatshisname comes on and they refer to Friday's TV as 'tonight's' tele, just like 'Strictly' and the results show, 'last nights' dance.....their kidding no one.
can anyone e'mail GMB about Sean standing in for Ben instead of john in the near future even though i did hear that itv are looking at why Good Morning Britain is doing badly from the new year which is this year
The lineup- Having Ben, Susanna and Charlotte on from Monday to Thursday did feel much more consistent but from all we know John was most likely on holiday so couldn't appear on his usual day (s), it was probably the same for Kate and Ranvir was reporting from Paris so, understandably wouldn't have appeared anyway. It's likely to change again next week.
The only problem I see with this is the use of two presenters for most of the show and one just for the headlines - this week Charlotte has been on the news headlines and not had a lot else to do. The balance needs sorting out.
I think it worked better before Christmas when they used Kate and Ranvir with either Charlotte or Susanna - Charlotte having the opportunity to be the lead.
It would seem odd that they would do a show without any of the main presenters.
can anyone e'mail GMB about Sean standing in for Ben instead of john in the near future even though i did hear that itv are looking at why Good Morning Britain is doing badly from the new year which is this year
can anyone e'mail GMB about Sean standing in for Ben instead of john in the near future even though i did hear that itv are looking at why Good Morning Britain is doing badly from the new year which is this year
No they can't! The email adress is gmb@itv.com, just so that you can do it yourself! Btw, I would have John over Sean as a stand in any day.
can anyone e'mail GMB about Sean standing in for Ben instead of john in the near future even though i did hear that itv are looking at why Good Morning Britain is doing badly from the new year which is this year
Well ITV won't be short of advice from people on DS:D
Well ITV won't be short of advice from people on DS:D
it's like telling a drunk to stop drinking.
He's got to want to stop.
So everyone advising GMB to improve its content will only work if it wants to, and accepts that is the problem, rather than trying to convince themselves a different coloured sofa will do the trick.
So everyone advising GMB to improve its content will only work if it wants to, and accepts that is the problem, rather than trying to convince themselves a different coloured sofa will do the trick.
One problem is that many of the production people are from the GMTV days and it's difficult to teach an old dog new tricks which is probably why GMB seems to be slowly morphing back into GMTV. They should never have hung on to Dr Hilary, Ross King and Richard Arnold.
One problem is that many of the production people are from the GMTV days and it's difficult to teach an old dog new tricks which is probably why GMB seems to be slowly morphing back into GMTV. They should never have hung on to Dr Hilary, Ross King and Richard Arnold.
Dr Hilary is a legend who has saved many lives he will never go unless he retires
A Kate, John & Ranvir line up on a Friday sounds great. And makes sense to me, as it means continuity for viewers- which they love. It does mean we don't get to see much Kate & Ben who work so well together but I am sure that will alter when Charlotte goes on maternity.
anyone know if Charlotte is presenting this week - just seen a Twitter posting that appeared to have Kate? I would have thought we would have known if it was Charlotte's last week.
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Bizarre because Sky have several far better presenter/reporters than Burley and you need a heavyweight on a story like that. I don't think Eamonn's contract allows him to leave the country because of all his other commitments.
Sean appears randomly only if there is any sports news to present - it doesn't seem that sport is routinely featured, he then appears in the vacant right-hand side spot on the desk.
I came across a GMB thread on another TV forum and so it wasn't just me that noticed that Charlotte's input had greatly reduced as she was "only" reading the news - think that bit does need to be balanced more, otherwise you end with the same scenario as with Sean (who is apparently reporting from Australia in a couple of weeks according to his Twitter feed). I suppose they have kept a "headlines" segment otherwise due to way the format is structured, would be awkward having Charlotte doing a segment and then having to move to do the headlines without some form of filler in between -perhaps use an ad break to allow her to move from one place to another and then a quick "over to [insert presenter's name] for the headlines".
The desk still looks odd with three people at one end, but looking at the wider shot of the studio the it's set for the camera angles with the two positions in the centre framed against the backdrop - if you spaced the three people out then the backdrop would no longer be central?
Think they could have left the regional news at the half hour, doesn't really allow enough time for the interaction between them.
Don't know if the jury is still out on these changes and whether there will be a GMB v1.3 which will put back the bits of GMB v1.0, v1.1 or v1.2 which didn't need changing?
http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/ddp2ny/good-morning-britain--series-2---episode-10
Apparently next friday is Kate, John + Ranvir.
Also today, it was Kate, John + Susanna. Maybe it was due to be Ranvir but as she was in Paris, Susanna took over?
Music and VO- I like the music, it still has the same beat and IMO it works slightly better for a breakfast show. The new voiceover is alright, although I do feel that it is slightly weak compared to the old one.
The set- I like the refreshed set! It looks very similar to GMTV/Daybreak but at the same time with the new desk,window frames at the top of the sofa windows and the 'grass' along with warmer lighting does feel very american, but I like it much more now!
The lineup- Having Ben, Susanna and Charlotte on from Monday to Thursday did feel much more consistent but from all we know John was most likely on holiday so couldn't appear on his usual day (s), it was probably the same for Kate and Ranvir was reporting from Paris so, understandably wouldn't have appeared anyway. It's likely to change again next week.
Just one thing that irritates me slighty-
At the start of the week, the show had a lovely close and handover to Lorraine and by today it was a direct handover, not major i know but, i feel, GMB benefits from a good close!
If you mean the 'social interaction' then it's not possible, as Friday's 'Lorraine' is pre-recorded on the Thusday, Lorraine 'dont do' Friday's, sure give away is the paper review, Mon-Thus you'll notice........but what grates me is when whatshisname comes on and they refer to Friday's TV as 'tonight's' tele, just like 'Strictly' and the results show, 'last nights' dance.....their kidding no one.
The only problem I see with this is the use of two presenters for most of the show and one just for the headlines - this week Charlotte has been on the news headlines and not had a lot else to do. The balance needs sorting out.
I think it worked better before Christmas when they used Kate and Ranvir with either Charlotte or Susanna - Charlotte having the opportunity to be the lead.
It would seem odd that they would do a show without any of the main presenters.
Why would you rather have Sean than John
No they can't! The email adress is gmb@itv.com, just so that you can do it yourself! Btw, I would have John over Sean as a stand in any day.
Same I would have John over Ben any day
Yes, he does carry GMB very well, Ben does seem to struggle with the news items.
Susanna takes the lead when there is big news stories
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Stapleton
Even if he's the best of a poor bunch, he's hardly the future.
Next revamp he should retire.
Well ITV won't be short of advice from people on DS:D
it's like telling a drunk to stop drinking.
He's got to want to stop.
So everyone advising GMB to improve its content will only work if it wants to, and accepts that is the problem, rather than trying to convince themselves a different coloured sofa will do the trick.
One problem is that many of the production people are from the GMTV days and it's difficult to teach an old dog new tricks which is probably why GMB seems to be slowly morphing back into GMTV. They should never have hung on to Dr Hilary, Ross King and Richard Arnold.
Dr Hilary is a legend who has saved many lives he will never go unless he retires
because he is good
Or let's all wait and see for ourselves at 6am who is presenting and moan/praise then!