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The ultimate destination for anyone passionate about the art of television presentation, offering a nostalgic look back at the golden era of TV, as well as a modern-day exploration of how presentation has evolved. Site run by @robertfrancis.co.uk

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BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt is to leave the BBC in December after 35 years with the corporation, bringing an end to a long career reporting on some of the biggest stories affecting the East of England.

thepresdesk.co.ukSusie Fowler-Watt to leave BBC Look East after 35 years to focus on psychotherapy careerBBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt is to leave the BBC in December after 35 years with the corporation, bringing an end to a long career reporting on some of the biggest stories affecting the East of England.

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Reform UK has reported ITV to the police following an undercover investigation that exposed racist remarks made by members of the party, with the party also threatening legal action against the broadcaster, its journalists and its board of directors.

thepresdesk.co.ukReform UK Reports ITV to Police Over Undercover Investigation Into Racist RemarksReform UK has reported ITV to the police following an undercover investigation that exposed racist remarks made by members of the party, with the party also threatening legal action against the broadcaster, its journalists and its board of directors.
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Episode 27: BBC Three Is Closing Again. Has the BBC Lost Its Way? BBC Three is heading off our television screens for a second time, with BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra also set to lose their linear broadcasts as the BBC looks to save £500 million. But is moving everything online really the…

tvlive.siteEpisode 27: BBC Three Is Closing Again. Has the BBC Lost Its Way?BBC Three is heading off our television screens for a second time, with BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra also set to lose their linear broadcasts as the BBC looks to save £500 million. But is moving everything online really the answer? In this episode, Rob Francis reflects on BBC Three’s legacy, the programmes that helped launch some of Britain’s best-loved comedy talent, and what these closures mean for the future of public service broadcasting.
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE BBC Three is closing on television again, alongside BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra. Rob Francis shares his thoughts on the cuts, the future of public service broadcasting, and whether the BBC risks losing what makes it special. pod.fo/e/6dbf69

pod.foTV Live Podcast: Episode 27: BBC Three Is Closing Again. Has the BBC Lost Its Way?BBC Three is heading off our television screens for a second time, with BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra also set to lose their linear broadcasts as the BBC looks to save £500 million. But is moving...

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The BBC is to take BBC Three off linear television for a second time in a decade, with the youth-focused channel set to close in spring 2027 as part of a sweeping £500 million cost-cutting programme.

thepresdesk.co.ukBBC Three to close again as broadcaster announces £500 million savings driveThe BBC is to take BBC Three off linear television for a second time in a decade, with the youth-focused channel set to close in spring 2027 as part of a sweeping £500 million cost-cutting programme.

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A new digital radio station dedicated exclusively to British and Northern Irish music is set to launch in early November, with a line-up of familiar broadcasting names and a playlist spanning six decades.

thepresdesk.co.ukGB Music Radio to Launch in November With All-British Music Line-UpA new digital radio station dedicated exclusively to British and Northern Irish music is set to launch in early November, with a line-up of familiar broadcasting names and a playlist spanning six decades.

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ITV News Granada Reports has moved into a temporary studio as work begins to revamp its permanent home, paving the way for a new look for one of ITV’s longest-running regional news programmes.

thepresdesk.co.ukITV News Granada Reports moves out of studio as refurbishment beginsITV News Granada Reports has moved into a temporary studio as work begins to revamp its permanent home, paving the way for a new look for one of ITV’s longest-running regional news programmes.

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The proposed £1.6 billion takeover of ITV’s television and streaming business by Sky could face further hurdles after Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said she was minded to intervene in the deal.

thepresdesk.co.ukGovernment Considers Intervention in Sky’s £1.6 Billion ITV TakeoverThe proposed £1.6 billion takeover of ITV’s television and streaming business by Sky could face further hurdles after Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said she was minded to intervene in the deal.

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Introducing The Pres Desk. Your new destination for the latest in television presentation news. We track new idents, channel rebrands, studio redesigns, continuity moments, and on-air broadcast shifts as they happen.

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Episode 27: A Tribute To George Fenton In this episode, Rob Francis remembers composer George Fenton, whose incredible career included some of the most recognisable music in British television, from BBC News to David Attenborough’s natural-history programmes and some brilliant film scores.

tvlive.siteEpisode 27: A Tribute To George FentonIn this episode, Rob Francis remembers composer George Fenton, whose incredible career included some of the most recognisable music in British television, from BBC News to David Attenborough’s natural-history programmes and some brilliant film scores.
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Episode 27: A Tribute To George Fenton In this episode, Rob Francis remembers composer George Fenton, whose incredible career included some of the most recognisable music in British television, from BBC News to David Attenborough’s natural-history programmes and some brilliant film scores.

tvlive.siteEpisode 27: A Tribute To George FentonIn this episode, Rob Francis remembers composer George Fenton, whose incredible career included some of the most recognisable music in British television, from BBC News to David Attenborough’s natural-history programmes and some brilliant film scores.
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE In this episode, Rob Francis remembers composer George Fenton, whose incredible career included some of the most recognisable music in British television, from BBC News to David Attenborough’s natural-history programmes and some brilliant film scores. pod.fo/e/68e514

pod.foTV Live Podcast: Episode 27: A Tribute To George FentonIn this episode, Rob Francis remembers composer George Fenton, whose incredible career included some of the most recognisable music in British television, from BBC News to David Attenborough’s na...
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Tributes have been paid to former BBC and Scottish Television announcer Tony Currie, whose death was announced yesterday.

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BBC Wales cuts set out today: - 45 jobs to go, including 20 from News (two compulsory redundancies) - 20 fewer hours of commissioned TV - Radio Wales: Lynn Bowles and live weather forecasts axed - Radio Cymru: Dros Ginio, Ar y Marc, Dros Frecwast (Saturday) axed www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.ukBBC Wales to cut 45 jobs as part of £500m savings planSome television programming and radio programmes will also be dropped as part of the plans.

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🟦 CLEAN FEED | And this is the initial update we referenced (launched at 8.30am). A new sting and audio bed for the headline sequences, with accompanying visual on the screen in the newsroom behind Studio E.

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At this moment 4 years ago, BBC News broke into normal programmes for an update on the health of Queen Elizabeth II. It was announced later in the day that she had passed away. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IioW...

youtube.comBBC One NEWSFLASH | Queen's Health Concerns | 8th September 2022The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, a statement from Buckingham Palace says. Her doctors are concerned for her health, but say the 96-year-old monarch "remains…