The BBC launched its first international television news channel thirty years ago on 11 March 1991.
That year saw the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the first Gulf War, IRA attacks in London and the very first website created. And the Nobel Peace Prize went to Aung San Suu Kyi.
Presenter David Eades looks back at three decades of live and breaking stories, the highlights and a few bloopers.
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30 Years Of BBC World News
BBC News doesn’t deserve the blindsided hatred in this comment section. Most of it I’m sure from people who use highly credible news sources themselves. Only verified information and no hidden agendas. For sure.
That being said, BBC World News definitely is in a downward spiral. It’s like watching the domestic BBC’s news channel in the off-season. The world’s on fire, but Kate has been seen in public for the first time since her surgery! Or back in early October: BREAKING NEWS, the first class stamp price rises to £ 1,25! (Yes, this was actually a breaking news story on the channel…)
Nowadays, a 20 minute newscast is stuffed with domestic news stories. From a stabbing in a town I’ve never heard of, to intricate Whitehall intrigue laced with opaque British rules and traditions. None of it serves the international viewer, not the least at the top of the hour. BBC World News’ editorial choices keep baffling me.
It erodes the public’s trust, at least mine. BBC World News should remember who their viewer is. One who’s not wondering how Kate is doing or what the price of a first class stamp is.
Despite its flaws the BBC is undoubtedly the worlds finest broadcasting corporation
finest proganda machine