UTVLifer post_id=10319 time=1619989093 user_id=1030 Wrote:I hope this ain't too controversial on here but I don't like that the BBC have done to their election package this time around. Personally I'd rather just a variation on the 2019 General Election titles, maybe just with regional variations for Scotland and Wales, with some more local shots in the English titles.
In my opinion the 2019 titles were extremely dull.
This one has more of a concept (as seen in the debates in England and Wales) with ballot papers flying around landmarks:
https://youtu.be/VLSjjPIyvgI
The 'local' remix of Arthur and the Politics Live them sounds awesome too.
That touch screen that Reeta was using just then looked awful, like when a camera films a TV screen, which I suppose is what it is. and it was badly framed on screen
PATV Scunthorpe post_id=10124 time=1619893979 user_id=1021 Wrote:Saw this the other day, which gives a nice indication of what they'll use. As said, very much Brexit Election meets what's to come (comparing the sideways wipes with the Climate Show)...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEAikGECQGA
I hope they reuse the Brexit Election music, I quite liked it, though I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't have any special music.
They seem to think that the Mayor of the West Midlands is elected by the whole of the region, when it fact it's only the central bit around Birmingham. The graphics are very stylish though.
Also, the final BBC schedules have been released:
Friday
Part 1: 9.00-12.00 (BBC Two/BBC News)
Part 2: 12.00-14.30 (BBC News)
Part 3: 14.30-18.00 (BBC One/BBC News)
Update: 20.00-20.05 (BBC One)
Saturday
Part 4: 10.00-13.00 (BBC News)
Part 5 : 13.15-18.00 (BBC One/BBC News)
Update: 20.35-20.40 (BBC One)
BBC One Scotland starts its own coverage at 12.00 on Friday, which continues until 20.05 (with half-hour breaks at 13.00 and 18.00 for the News). Coverage on Saturday also starts at midday, and continues uninterrupted until 19.15.
This video shows the preparation for the election studios at Pacific Quay. It seems like they are making good use of the atrium area like in 2019.
BBC One Wales' coverage starts later on Friday, at 13.30, but continues uninterrupted until 22.00. On Saturday, they will take network coverage from 13.15-17.30, before breaking away for a half-hour round up programme before the news.
Northern Ireland are taking network coverage, despite there being no elections there.
It's very difficult to see any pictures of Studio B these days without remembering how much they ruined the soft section with that god awful panelling to hide the camera track. I mean, the camera itself was wholly unnecessary - but even if you had to install it, I'd rather it was just there (as in C and E) than there was some half-hearted attempt to hide it.
ConorM98 post_id=11022 time=1620295550 user_id=983 Wrote:Hey, I know this isn't related to the election coverage, but my mom and I are going to vote tonight and this is my first time voting in an election.
I'm not voting for the Tory scum obviously, but my Mom says that Labour are just as bad.
I'm really unsure who to vote for, do you guys have any advice?
I'm going to step in before anyone else says anything too unkind in response. Political discussion like this is not allowed, so best to pretend you didn't ask that and move on.
ConorM98 post_id=11022 time=1620295550 user_id=983 Wrote:Hey, I know this isn't related to the election coverage, but my mom and I are going to vote tonight and this is my first time voting in an election.
I'm not voting for the Tory scum obviously, but my Mom says that Labour are just as bad.
I'm really unsure who to vote for, do you guys have any advice?
"Mum"
You can try Reddit they have a log of discussions going on and perhaps a place you can ask about it.
Anyone know if GMB is doing anything special tomorrow?
ConorM98 post_id=11022 time=1620295550 user_id=983 Wrote:Hey, I know this isn't related to the election coverage, but my mom and I are going to vote tonight and this is my first time voting in an election.
I'm not voting for the Tory scum obviously, but my Mom says that Labour are just as bad.
I'm really unsure who to vote for, do you guys have any advice?
Time for you to change your spelling settings to English (UK).
Willz post_id=11037 time=1620300203 user_id=915 Wrote:Anyone know if GMB is doing anything special tomorrow?
I doubt it as counts don't begin till the morning. I assume there will be some exit polls tonight though.
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DTV post_id=11012 time=1620292812 user_id=1056 Wrote:It's very difficult to see any pictures of Studio B these days without remembering how much they ruined the soft section with that god awful panelling to hide the camera track. I mean, the camera itself was wholly unnecessary - but even if you had to install it, I'd rather it was just there (as in C and E) than there was some half-hearted attempt to hide it.
I am glad to see Studio B in back in action, Studio C looks overused and worn out.
Brekkie post_id=11041 time=1620301202 user_id=976 Wrote:Willz post_id=11037 time=1620300203 user_id=915 Wrote:Anyone know if GMB is doing anything special tomorrow?
I doubt it as counts don't begin till the morning. I assume there will be some exit polls tonight though.
Not heard about any exit polls. I know that the BBC did exit polls for Scotland and Wales in 1999, but I don't think they've done any for non-general elections since. It's odd for them not to though - exit polls for second-tier elections are not uncommon in European countries and the outcome of a Scottish Parliament is probably more important for Scots than the outcome of a general election.
Although, even if they were to start commissioning exit polls for devolved elections, I doubt this year would be a particularly good place to start. Covid-related issues could make collecting it difficult and a higher rate of postal votes might skew the calculations. Plus, UK general election exit polls are based around vote change - so they'd had to have been collecting data in 2016 as well.