Working Lunch
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| Genre | Financial News |
| Created by | BBC |
| Country of origin |  United Kingdom |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes (60 on Fridays) |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Release | 19 September 1994 – Present |
Working Lunch is a television programme broadcast on BBC Two which covers business, personal finance and consumer news. The programme was first aired on 19 September 1994. It has become somewhat famous for its quirky, relaxed style, especially when compared to other BBC business shows such as World Business Report.
The original title sequence involved a goldfish trying to escape from a shark onboard a sunken ship. The programme graphics also reflected this style with a marine-themed studio background. Other graphics were in a "crude clipart" style.
The show relaunched on October 6th 2008, with new titles, set and anchors. Gone were the fish and shark, in came a pig. Presenters Adam Shaw and Nik Wood were replaced by Declan Curry and Naga Munchetty, the latter joining from Bloomberg TV.[1] The new format is so far unpopular with viewers.[2]
Presenters and reporters
Originally, the show was presented by Adam Shaw and Adrian Chiles. Chiles, who left the programme on the 26 January 2007 after 12 years, became the co-host of the BBC Onecurrent affairs and lifestyle programme The One Show. He was replaced by Nik Wood. On Fridays, Paddy O'Connell fronted the show with Adam Shaw instead of Nik Wood. Both Shaw and O'Connell bowed out on the 26th September 2008.
In 2007, former footballer Graeme le Saux presented a series of items recorded in his birthplace of Jersey. Jenny Culshaw, a senior producer on the show, also occasionally presents items.
Other members of the Working Lunch team include:
From 6th October 2008, a revamped lineup saw BBC Breakfast's former business presenter, Declan Curry and Naga Munchetty take over studio presentation, with Nik Wood returning to his former role of roving reporter, now alongside Rob Pittam.[3]
Broadcast schedule
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 12:30-1:00pm
- Wednesday 1:30-2:00pm
- Friday 12:30-1:00pm.
The programme is broadcast generally all year around, usually only taking a break for Easter, Christmas and some sports tournaments coverage, such as the Wimbledon, Olympic games and some golf.
External links
- Working Lunch at BBC Online
- Confirmation of new presenter lineup, accessed 2008-OCT-01
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- ^ "New presenter line-Up as Working Lunch relaunches". BBC Press Office. 2008-07-17. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
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- ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/working_lunch/7641491.stm