Pre-Launch BBC News: Studio B Refit

[Newsroom]

Courtesy of Chris Cook on Insta.

[Stuart]

Courtesy of Chris Cook on Insta.

I think the fact that it lasted 10 years was a testament to its good design and flexibility.  

[MFTJA]

Courtesy of Chris Cook on Insta.

I read that thinking it was the new set, always thought B was a bit of a waste of space. Basically a better version of the very empty barco sets in TVC

[Newsroom]

Courtesy of Chris Cook on Insta.

I think the fact that it lasted 10 years was a testament to its good design and flexibility.  

Exactly! 

Do we know exactly how long this update has taken? I can't recall when it began.

[mdta]

I read that thinking it was the new set, always thought B was a bit of a waste of space. Basically a better version of the very empty barco sets in TVC

Studio B did need to have space for a floor manager, camera operators, etc

It will now use automated cameras (newer and hopefully more reliable than Studio E)

[DTV]

Courtesy of Chris Cook on Insta.

I think the fact that it lasted 10 years was a testament to its good design and flexibility.  

Also remained in fairly good shape right to the end, which isn't something that could be said about TC7's Barco set or the N8 newsroom set - which both were much more visibly worn and torn in 2013. And they were only in SD!

I read that thinking it was the new set, always thought B was a bit of a waste of space. Basically a better version of the very empty barco sets in TVC

I don't really see how the 2012 set in Studio B was a waste of space, at least not in any sense other than all circular sets wasting some space. The set - particuarly the 'hard' end - goes right to the edge of the usable floor space.

[Rolling News]

So, is Monday definitely confirmed as the launch date for the 6 & 10 from studio B? If so it's strange to think it's the last time they will come from E tonight, after 9 and a bit years.

[Tom]

I think there will be a new look on Monday, Huw is presenting tonight and I guess he's presenting so that he hosts the final edition of the 6 and 10 from Studio E.

Edit: Wrong Studio

[Radio_man]

I think there will be a new look on Monday, Huw is presenting tonight and I guess he's presenting so that he hosts the final edition of the 6 and 10 from Studio B.

Or it could just be coincidence as BBC 1 anchors don't stick rigidly to their 'allocated' bulletins anymore (apart from George and Fiona). Huw has done Sundays in recent months as well.

[Stuart]

I think there will be a new look on Monday, Huw is presenting tonight and I guess he's presenting so that he hosts the final edition of the 6 and 10 from Studio B.

Studio B isn't yet broadcasting. Surely the final broadcast of the 6/10 will be from Studio E on Sunday.

[Rolling News]

I think there will be a new look on Monday, Huw is presenting tonight and I guess he's presenting so that he hosts the final edition of the 6 and 10 from Studio B.

I think Reeta is doing the 10.

[harshy]

Courtesy of Chris Cook on Insta.

I’m still amazed those brown things when lit up becomes any colour you want it’s genius.

[Alex]

I don't really see how the 2012 set in Studio B was a waste of space, at least not in any sense other than all circular sets wasting some space. The set - particuarly the 'hard' end - goes right to the edge of the usable floor space.

In height I think so - considering these studios were purpose built I'm surprised how high the studio is, as opposed to the likes of C and E with their low, fixed ceilings.

[ConorM98]

It's a shame there isn't a new corporate look to match the rest of the BBC yet.
But there probably will be one in the near future.

[mdta]

It's a shame there isn't a new corporate look to match the rest of the BBC yet.
But there probably will be one in the near future.

Likely when the News Channel and World News merge.