BBC Points West's Revamp

Whether by accident or design, they've managed to pick the best week for a small studio, as they normally only have one studio newsreader in Bath & West Show week, with the main presentation done from Shepton.

In fact it's now true to say that the situation that BBC Regional News is now in is very similar to that of ITV - ie. mostly the same/very similar titles and music; studios using the same colour schemes, whilst each still keeping its individuality; and similar graphics/astons. I never thought I'd be saying this at this time last year, but it's true!

However, in both the cases of the BBC and ITV, there remains a sort of generic look. Whether this is just with the titles, or colour scheme, or elements of the studios - you can easily tell that it is part of BBC or ITV News. In any case, it looks as if Points West may be the first to break away from any trace of the generic look completely.

And apparently we've got a special programme from Arromanches tonight for D-Day 60.

Any more news/hints on the relaunch I Really Hate...?

Seeing as how all his previous posts on the topic have been wiped off the face of the earth, I'd guess not. I seriously hope he hasn't been gotten in trouble for revealing whatever he did.

Oh yes - that there are...

I could say more - but I'd hate to shoot you all

I know one of the presenters and from what they tell me there will be no desks and a lot more of the presenters wil be seen.

Call me cynical, but why do I get the feeling that a re-vamped Points West will tediously and predictably have its presenters standing up for no reason at all. I may be proved wrong tomorrow, but I'm willing to put money on it!

If they are, let's hope it's a lot better than Reporting Scotland's attempt.

I hope so too.

Not worth jeopardising (sp?) one's job over.

Are you still alive, I Really Hate... ? Speak to us!!!!!!

EDIT: Annie Way, was the new look PW in evidence during Breakfast this morning? I'm surprised at the lack of posting.

I'm absolutely fine, guys - work's just been a bit busy this week.

No it weren't. I presume its launched at 1830 for the evening programme.

What about the 13.30 programme? Won't they launch it on that, or is a smaller studio used for that bulletin?