Abc2 Feels The Need For Inane Chatter And Awkward Interviews

Just when you thought Your ABC™ was the last bastion of quality programming and thoughtful news and current affairs coverage, think again! ABC2 are evidently keen to make a move on the breakfast ratings as part of their new programming push.

Evidently there’s a feeling that Sunrise et al have moved away from news somewhat and that there’s room for Aunty to step in and fill the gap (for all those breakfast viewers who actually want more than Grant Denyer doing something funny in a rural context, or the latest Il Divo record).

ABC managing director Mark Scott has announced a number of new digital services to be introduced by the national broadcaster this year, including the creation of a 24/7 online streaming content website from a new continuous news centre by a specialist production team.

Media understands part of this initiative will include a breakfast TV news and current affairs program capitalising on the organisation’s extensive news resources. Initial plans include placing cameras in ABC radio studios to allow live ABC2 broadcasting of key interviews from the popular AM and local breakfast programs.

The new program, which is yet to be staffed, is expected to capitalise on the space left by Seven’s Sunrise and Nine’s Today, which have moved into softer breakfast territory.

Our dream ABC breakfast team would be something to the tune of Kerry O’Brien and Maxine McKew, naked, having breakfast in bed with occasional musical interludes provided by our favourite local artists, also naked.

Oh, sorry, did we say that out loud?