![]() ![]() The shows producers were Claire Megahey, Zoe Timmers and Kate Shiers and the director was Ian Russell. Today the BBC defended their presenters - although critics said rivals Sky did a better job of broadcasting the historic event. Overseas broadcasters who received the BBC's footage but added their own commentary criticised the coverage openly on air.ĭespite the problems, a n estimated 10.3million people tuned into the coverage - with viewing figures peaking at 11.9million. He added: 'We didn't just want to reflect what was happening on the boats and the beautiful sight of the boats, we wanted to reflect all the colour and the celebration going on in those parks as well.' In defending the editorial decisions he said he had a choice either to just 'point and shoot' the event or 'try and bring it to life'. Mr Weston said: ''We did our best on an extraordinarily technically complicated broadcast in abject difficult weather. Poor weather caused a number of technical problems with the sound cutting out during musical performances. The commentary team were accused of not knowing enough about the individual boats. The production team were criticised for cutting away from the flotilla at key moments, including the opening of Tower Bridge. Other viewers said the show's presenters should have 'shut up' and shown the boats rather than cutting to interviews and features. Viewer Michael Dennis wrote: 'Every time I turn on to BBC1 Sophie Raworth talks about "amazing scenes" and we then cut to an oily fishing boat in the rain. Shut up + just show the boats! #bbc #jubilee' #publicservice'Īnother user, BlackQueen, said: 'Inane interviews. Ironic that Sky were much better, even though it's owned by a Republican. Twitter user Deborah Thomas, wrote: 'Glad BBC were pilloried for their Jubilee coverage. A reporter was interviewing a dog on a narrowboat. #jubilee'īenjamin Cook wrote: ‘Switched on to BBC One to catch some of the #BBCJubilee Thames Pageant. Viewer Giles Dilnot wrote: ‘On what planet was cutting from the opening of Tower Bridge to Fearne Cotton a smart move?’īen Stone, radio presenter: 'BBC getting hammered for Thames Paegant coverage - have to say, they had a strange mixture of personalities working on the day. Beeb keep cutting to useless 'features' instead of *showing us what's happening*' ![]() Paul Waugh, editor of PoliticsHome, Tweeted: 'Sky killing BBC so far in #Jubilee coverage. #Tiny planet weston tv#Queen freezing, BBC 5Live and TV commentary pathetic. How did Beeb get it so wrong?'Īustin Mitchell, Labour MP said: 'One hated Thames Armada. Tory MP Rob Wilson wrote: 'Seems we all agree on terrible BBC coverage. Am asked whether bigwigs have lost the plot. Jonathan Dimbleby, broadcaster, and son of Richard Dimbleby, Tweeted: 'Dire reaction to BBC coverage of another great event. Stephen Fry wrote: 'Has the BBC ever presented a more mind-numbingly tedious programme in its history? 'HRH the queen' said the first ignorant presenter. ![]()
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