as part of the transition to the single news channel operation we are making some necessary operational changes. there is nowjoint output across bbc news and bbc world as we work to a phased launch of the new channel in the spring. we will continue to deliver the best bbcjournalism to audiences in the uk and around the world across all our platforms. well, instead, we re delighted to talk about this issue to richard eyre, who s a former controller of editorial policy, former deputy chief executive of bbc news. he s also been a member of the bbc trust and of the ofcom content board. welcome to newswatch, richard. now there used to be two bbc news channels. now there s essentially one with the uk opt outs, is that right? that s right. let me give you a health warning first. i haven t spoken to anybody in the bbc about this. i m as clueless as maybe some of the staff are about what the new channel will look like when it s launched in about four weeks time, i think. but you ca
i m anita mcvey. our top stories. to all intents and purposes, then, the uk only news channel seems to have almost disappeared, although there s been no announcement to that effect. viewer chris sharman was already telling us a few weeks ago. and on monday, julian bray was surprised to observe, later in the week after watching some of the output, rick from manchester wondered, will the news channel be aimed for the uk or american viewers? we asked again for someone from the bbc to talk to about the new channel, but our request was declined. instead, they gave us this statement. well, instead, we re delighted to talk about this issue to richard eyre, who s a former controller of editorial policy, former deputy chief executive of bbc news. he s also been a member of the bbc trust and of the 0fcom content board. welcome to newswatch, richard. now there used to be two bbc news channels. now there s essentially one with the uk opt outs, is that right? that s right. let me give yo
Well, i was familiar with it and i suppose with new changes theres always going to be a problem. But i dont like the way that the new app delivers the news. For me, it doesnt work and as a result, its no longer my first news source. James cox was watching that and got straight in touch with us writing. Susan way vauthier added. Well, we promised you a fortnight ago that we would try and get someone from the bbc to respond to the feedback youve given. So lets discuss that news app upgrade and other matters with naja nielsen, whos the Digital Directorfor bbc news. Thank you so much for coming on newswatch. Youll know there have been lots of complaints about the new news app and many people are saying its actually harder to navigate around the app. You used to be able to select what you wanted from tabs along the top. Now you have to kind of scroll up and down a lot. Why have you made it harder to find the stories people want . So thats an interesting point because you can still navigate
Well, i was familiar with it and i suppose with new changes theres always going to be a problem. But i dont like the way that the new app delivers the news. For me, it doesnt work and as a result, its no longer my first news source. James cox was watching that and got straight in touch with us writing. Susan way vauthier added. Well, we promised you a fortnight ago that we would try and get someone from the bbc to respond to the feedback youve given. So lets discuss that news app upgrade and other matters with naja nielsen, whos the Digital Directorfor bbc news. Thank you so much for coming on newswatch. Youll know there have been lots of complaints about the new news app and many people are saying its actually harder to navigate around the app. You used to be able to select what you wanted from tabs along the top. Now you have to kind of scroll up and down a lot. Why have you made it harder to find the stories people want . So thats an interesting point because you can still navigate
Well, i was familiar with it and i suppose with new changes theres always going to be a problem. But i dont like the way that the new app delivers the news. For me, it doesnt work and as a result, its no longer my first news source. James cox was watching that and got straight in touch with us writing. Susan way vauthier added. Well, we promised you a fortnight ago that we would try and get someone from the bbc to respond to the feedback youve given. So lets discuss that news app upgrade and other matters with naja nielsen, whos the Digital Directorfor bbc news. Thank you so much for coming on newswatch. Youll know there have been lots of complaints about the new news app and many people are saying its actually harder to navigate around the app. You used to be able to select what you wanted from tabs along the top. Now you have to kind of scroll up and down a lot. Why have you made it harder to find the stories people want . So thats an interesting point because you can still navigate