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Karen ([personal profile] karen2205) wrote2007-10-04 07:21 pm
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Eh?

Yes, I *am* a pedant. No, I don't think being a pedant is a bad thing.

Why are Radio 4 news readers now saying "BBC News on Radio 4" rather than "BBC Radio 4 News"? Has there been a change in the structure of BBC News? Did Radio 4 previously have a dedicated news team that no longer exists? Or is it purely a cosmetic change to emphasise that all BBC News comes from the same place?
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[personal profile] vampwillow 2007-10-04 06:36 pm (UTC)(link)
:: nods :: I'd noticed that change too from earlier in the week, indeed I think it started on October 1st which would suggest to me that something internally in the BBC has changed in reporting lines or departmental ownership.

[identity profile] davidmcn.livejournal.com 2007-10-04 10:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Probably an edict from the same unit which told presenters a couple of years ago that they have to say "good morning to you" and not just "good morning"...
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[personal profile] lovingboth 2007-10-05 07:57 am (UTC)(link)
Probably the latter.

(Anonymous) 2007-10-06 10:41 am (UTC)(link)
It sounds horrible doesn't it. I'm surprised we aren't "BBC News for BBC Radio 4, a service of BBC Audio and Music" :)

Tim
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