This political slot, which used to be required viewing in its heyday, is now completely inconsequential. Dropping the paper review was a mistake. It not only gives context to the subsequent discussions, but informs the viewer of the presentation of the debate. Kuenssberg is far too obsequious with the guest. She is easily manipulated by flattery and 'in jokes'. The choice of panel members adds no value. I see that the BBC is striving to achieve some kind of impartial balance, but this just leads to dull partisanship. Kuenssberg consistently fails to cut through the prepared statements the guest wants to present, turning the interview into just another party political broadcast.
2 Reviews
Not bad at all.
Sleepin_Dragon14 May 2023
Sunday morning topical conversation with Laura Kuenssberg.
I'll be honest, I don't tend to use The BBC as a news source, I tend to use various sources, but on a Sunday morning, I still watch this.
I will applaud Laura for one thing, she's interviewed many politicians, I will never forget the excruciating Liz Truss interview, but her tone isn't as confrontational as some, she's somewhat better than some at getting a conversation going. She doesn't spend the whole hour doing what many of them do now, speaking over and jumping in.
The one thing Laura cannot do, is humour, every time she seems to try it's a little awkward, maybe it's just that politics and humour don't work.
Please, please change those hideous sets, it's the worst visual setup imaginable, it makes Politics Live look sharp and cutting edge.
It's actually one of The BBC's better news offerings, 6/10.
I'll be honest, I don't tend to use The BBC as a news source, I tend to use various sources, but on a Sunday morning, I still watch this.
I will applaud Laura for one thing, she's interviewed many politicians, I will never forget the excruciating Liz Truss interview, but her tone isn't as confrontational as some, she's somewhat better than some at getting a conversation going. She doesn't spend the whole hour doing what many of them do now, speaking over and jumping in.
The one thing Laura cannot do, is humour, every time she seems to try it's a little awkward, maybe it's just that politics and humour don't work.
Please, please change those hideous sets, it's the worst visual setup imaginable, it makes Politics Live look sharp and cutting edge.
It's actually one of The BBC's better news offerings, 6/10.
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