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Mic issue causes headlines to be abandoned on BBC News

Posted on 7th February 2023 by The Clean Feed Team
Last updated on 7th February 2023 Filed under Bloopers

The presenter’s mic failed at the start of an overnight BBC News programme, causing the opening headline sequence to be abandoned.

Presenter Rich Preston welcomed viewers before moving on to the opening headline. But due to an issue with his microphone, viewers couldn’t hear him.

Visuals for the top story – the earthquake in Turkey and Syria – came to halt after 15 seconds and remained on screen for a further 30 seconds or so, accompanied by the headline bed.

We were then diverted to a package for the top story.

The presenter later apologised for the technical glitches at the start of the programme.

VIDEO: Rich Preston presenting the 2am BBC News programme. TX DATE: 7th February 2023. COPYRIGHT: BBC.

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PICTURED: Rich Preston presenting the 2am BBC News programme. COPYRIGHT: BBC.

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Dates for the Diary

3rd April 2023: BBC News Channel and BBC World News merge.

November/December 2023: World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC-23).

Q1 2024: SD versions of BBC channels close on satellite.

2024: BBC Four and CBBC go online-only.

2024: BBC Radio 4 Extra goes online-only.

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