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BBC prepares for the Queen's death!
Sunday October 30, 2011 11:15:49 PM,
IANS
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London:
BBC journalists are being imparted special training about
reporting the Queen's death -- when it happens -- so that any
possibility of committing an embarrassing gaffe can be avoided.
BBC faced huge criticism in the wake of the Queen Mother's death
in 2002 after veteran Peter Sissons went on air in a grey suit and
burgundy tie, the Daily Mail reported.
Staff at the organisation's College Of Journalism have been shown
mock videos featuring Huw Edwards announcing that the Queen has
passed away.
A BBC source told the Sunday Times: "Like all news organisations,
the BBC has plans in place.
"We provide training to ensure staff understand what would be
expected."
Staff were informed of the change in BBC schedule that will
coincide with the Queen's death.
Following the announcement about her death, the national anthem
will be screened in the backdrop whilst television screens display
a picture of the royal.
BBC chiefs hope the Royal funeral training will avoid a repeat of
Sissons's 2002 faux pas.
Later, the BBC received numerous complaints from audiences over
the handling of the announcement, worsened by rival broadcaster
ITV, where presenters adhered to the traditional black tie attire
for the broadcast.
The BBC has since changed its policy and reporters will be
instructed to wear dark coloured suits, with the male broadcasters
in white shirts and black ties as a mark or respect.
As the funeral is expected to last 12 days following the Queen's
demise, the BBC will suspend all comedy shows across its channels
until after the burial.
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