What Has Happened To Look East From Norwich?

The BBC plans to end its Cambridge version of regional news programme of Look East and merge with the Norwich edition. The move is part of a major overhaul of BBC services. Director-general Tim Davie made the announcement to staff on Thursday, May 26, with news that 1,000 jobs will be cut across the corporation.

Why is Look East not broadcasting?

Most Popular. The corporation says its decision to end the Cambridge programme was part of plans to “move decisively to a digital-first BBC to better deliver value for all audiences”. It has led to some viewers questioning whether they will continue paying for a TV licence to watch BBC.

Why is Look East not coming from Norwich?

BBC Look East’s Northamptonshire news will now come from Norwich after the corporation decided to close one of their regional TV newsrooms. The BBC currently broadcasts two versions of Look East but will close the Cambridge TV base, leaving one programme from November 2022, to be broadcast from Norwich.

Why is BBC Look East not on?

When the move to end the programme was announced in May 2022, a BBC spokesperson said: “We’re proud of our Cambridge service, which has served viewers well and produced some great journalism. “We need to make tough choices as we change our services in line with audience needs.

What has happened to BBC Look East tonight?

Cambridge-based BBC Look East news broadcast to end, says corporation. The BBC plans to end its Cambridge-based version of the regional news programme Look East. It currently broadcasts two versions of Look East – one from Norwich and one from Cambridge.

Where are the Look East presenters?

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How do I watch Look East?

BBC iPlayer – Look East.

Is BBC Look East being axed?

The last edition of the Cambridge-based Look East is now due to be broadcast on 16th December 2022, heralding the end of the BBC sub-region sometimes referred to as ‘BBC One East West’ and the end of 25 years of separating the East TV region for news.

Why Has Look East changed?

The changes are part of a wider shake-up of its regional news output which also includes moving its CBBC and BBC Four channels to online-only on iPlayer. Mr Davie told staff: “They want us to keep the BBC relevant and fight for something that in 2022 is more important than ever.

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Why have my BBC channels disappeared?

If you are experiencing picture break up, missing channels or the wrong regional news you may need to re-tune your TV set manually. This allows you to select the transmitter that provides the best service for your area and can solve a number of common problems.

What channel number is BBC Look East?

953
BBC One

BBC One Nation/Region News programme Freesat
East Midlands BBC East Midlands Today 952
East (Norwich) BBC Look East 953
East (Cambridge) BBC Look East 954
North West BBC North West Today/BBC North West Tonight 955

Why is BBC not available in my location?

The most common are: Your IP address, which is the address websites use to determine where in the world you are, isn’t registered in the UK. You’re using a VPN (Virtual Private Network), proxy, or similar service which masks your IP address.

Why is Stewart White not on Look East?

“I still love it and I want to go while I still love it. I didn’t want any fuss because I’ve been doing a job. It’s a job I love, it’s a job which is a real privilege to be allowed to do, but it’s a job and I’ll miss it,” he said.

Where is BBC East?

BBC East is one of BBC’s English Regions covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, northern Buckinghamshire, and the majority of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex. It is headquartered in The Forum, Norwich since 2003.

What happened to Stuart White?

On 30th September, Stewart White surprised us all – viewers and colleagues alike – by announcing that it was his last programme. He retired then and there, after 37 years as presenter. That was how he always intended to go, I knew from conversations we’d had in the past, but it was still a shock when it happened.

Where is Susie from Look East?

Norfolk
Susie lives in Norfolk with her husband BBC Look East reporter Alex Dunlop and their daughter.

Is Julie Reinger still married?

Julie joined the BBC in 1992, working in the East Midlands before moving to Look East in 1999. She and her husband BBC football commentator Chris Goreham share a country cottage where she gardens with a passion but at the moment she is on maternity leave and all her time is taken up with their baby boy, Finn.

Who are the Look East presenters?

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What Time Is BBC Look East on?

Broadcast times
On weekdays, Look East broadcasts six three-minute opt-outs during BBC Breakfast at 27 and 57 minutes past each hour. A fifteen-minute lunchtime programme follows at 13:30 before the main 27-minute edition at 18:30. A seven-minute late update is shown at 22:30, following the BBC News at Ten.

What channel is Look East news on?

BBC One – Look East, Evening News.