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Journalist. Executive News Editor, BBC News channel. Based London.

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Paul Royall
5 years
For those asking about Nick Witchell - he’s absolutely fine. Highly unusually for Nick he lost his train of thought on the #BBCNewsTen and decided to hand back to the studio. This can happen sometimes even to the most experienced and respected in busy live news broadcasting.
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6 years
For those wondering - simple human error at end of #BBCNewsSix . A production mistake meant pictures used earlier to tease story about Biggin Hill ended up in our top story recap at close of show. If and when it happens pretty certain PM not travelling to Brussels like this.
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Paul Royall
5 years
In tonight’s coverage of the death of Kobe Bryant on #BBCNewsTen we mistakenly used pictures of LeBron James in one section of the report. We apologise for this human error which fell below our usual standards on the programme.
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7 years
Top work by @BBCJLandale for the Priti Patel story. True scoop which he unearthed on Friday and has led since. Great political journalism.
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7 years
@BBCAlagiah will be anchoring #BBCNewsSix tonight. Cancer treatment starts soon. Total pro - one of the best and kindest in the business.
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7 years
After 21 years on the road first 10 studio live last night by brilliant @OrlaGuerin . Pencilled in next for Sept 2038.
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7 years
FYI technical system crash seconds before 10. Director had to switch to a back-up system ASAP. @huwbbc doing great job #BBCNewsTen
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4 years
On #BBCNewsSix inside intensive care at University College Hospital in London as medics treat patients with coronavirus. Special report by ⁦ @BBCFergusWalsh ⁩ and Adam Walker.
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3 years
Sending condolences and thoughts from @BBCNews to Geoff Hill’s family, friends and @itvnews colleagues. He was a great person, journalist, editor, and programme maker. He also kept all of us at the BBC Six and Ten on our toes every day. Deepest sympathies from all of us.
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Paul Royall
6 years
#BBCNewsTen is the winner of this year’s Mind Media Award for News and Current Affairs. Thanks to my brilliant team and all the amazing @BBCNews colleagues who helped make this possible #VMGMindAwards
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2 years
After a momentous year of news in 2022, honoured for #BBCNewsTen to win Programme of the Year at the RTS Awards. A real tribute to the team and BBC journalism.
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7 years
#bbcnewsten is #RTS daily news programme of the year. Thanks to all for support and kind comments. A big BBC News team effort.
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Paul Royall
4 years
Here are all of ⁦ @CliveMyrieBBC ⁩ reports this week for #BBCNewsTen . It’s put together as an iplayer special: Myrie in America: Battle for the White House: via @bbciplayer
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Paul Royall
5 years
All of us at the Six and Ten are devastated by Hanna’s death. Hanna’s smile, intelligence and heart made all our lives better. We won’t forget you Hanna.
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Paul Royall
4 years
Many congrats to our brilliant Beijing team whose important journalism led the #BBCNewsTen ...
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One World Media
4 years
Our News Award goes to Uighur Families from @TheJohnSudworth . Also our International Journalist of the Year winner! Huge congrats! The jury recognised this reporting gives a voice to people who are not otherwise heard, and the team continue to do so! @BBCChina #OWMAwards2020
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Paul Royall
4 years
In case you missed it on #BBCNewsTen ...
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BBC News Press Team
4 years
Here is the opening of @CliveMyrieBBC 's powerful report from #BBCNewsatTen last night about race and policing in America. Warning: Contains disturbing footage and flashing lights.
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Paul Royall
3 years
At 10 @CliveMyrieBBC in Kyiv @Beaking_News +conflict @BBCSteveR +Putin @BBCsarahsmith +USA response @BBCSimonJack +sanctions @BBCkatyaadler +EU response @fergalkeane47 +refugees @ChrisMasonBBC +UK response @sarahrainsford +Ukrainians @Natpirks +sport response #BBCNewsTen
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Paul Royall
7 years
#BBCNewsTen is very sorry wrong images were used to mark the death of Shashi Kapoor. Not our usual standards and I apologise for any upset.
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Paul Royall
4 years
ICYMI Coronavirus: rare access to busy London intensive care unit #BBCNewsSix coverage with ⁦ @huwbbc ⁩ ⁦ @BBCFergusWalsh ⁩ ⁦ @adamwalkertv
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Paul Royall
5 years
Outstanding series of #BloodySunday reports by Peter Taylor over the past week on #BBCNewsSix and #BBCNewsTen . First one here. BBC News - BBC News at Ten, Bloody Sunday: Tense wait for soldier prosecution decision
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6 years
Here’s a selection of some of the important and brave #BBCNewsTen reporting from Yemen over the past 2 years. All aspects of the conflict and the humanitarian crisis. BBC News - BBC News at Ten - Special Reports: Yemen
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Paul Royall
6 years
Strong TV news audiences yesterday: #BBCNewsSix biggest show on @BBCOne with average 5m and 31% share. Extended #BBCNewsTen on little late but averaged 4m and 27% share for 40mins of insight+analysis. Excellent figs too for @afneil 2030 special and @samtaylornews BBC News Channel
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Paul Royall
7 years
Damn - one of my brilliant deputies has been poached. Many congrats to @hilarymv - new editor of Question Time!
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Paul Royall
5 years
Slow news...I think it’s Thursday and there’s a guy on my train who has spent most of the journey avidly reading a hard copy of last Sunday’s @ObserverUK . This is digital disruption of the highest order.
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Paul Royall
5 years
For those asking - as acknowledged by @huwbbc - some technical issues on #BBCNewsTen tonight after an automation system fail close to air. Not human error and team did a brilliant job in the circs. Apologies though as this show was not up to our usual production standards.
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Paul Royall
6 years
Perfect for helping you sleep after the Ten...
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Media Masters podcast
6 years
New #podcast ! Life in the newsroom running the BBC’s flagship news programmes - for 20 million viewers. Listen to the full #interview with Paul Royall: #bbcnews
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Paul Royall
4 years
@sommervilletv @JohnReedwrites You’ve missed - “we haven’t got room tonight, but we’re planning to showcase the piece tomorrow.”
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Paul Royall
6 years
Proud to be a judge for the #BBCYoungReporter competition. Fantastic young people with inspiring and enlightening stories. See Francesca’s story on tonight’s #BBCNewsSix . BBC Young Reporters share their stories - BBC News
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Paul Royall
6 years
2018 not quite done but here are just a few of the stories covered on #BBCNewsTen in another momentous and consequential year. Thanks to ⁦ @lgill101 ⁩ for putting this short compilation together and adding a production flourish or two.
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1 year
Huge honour for the #BBCNewsTen team to be nominated for a #Bafta for its coverage of the war in Ukraine. Congratulations to the other impressive nominations too.
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Paul Royall
6 years
After Molly Russell - can and should social media and tech be regulated? Superb analysis by @amolrajan on #BBCNewsTen
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Paul Royall
8 years
Nice apology (not her fault!) from @clarebalding to the Ten O'Clock News team. If we ever get on @sophieraworth + @JackyMartens standing by
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Paul Royall
3 years
@davidshukmanbbc Absolutely one of the best. You understand pictures, words and storytelling. Every programme editor wants you in their show - because of the intelligent, accessible, crafted broadcast journalism. You’ve also been a kind, considerate person every step of the way. We’ll miss you!
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Paul Royall
3 years
At 10 @thehuwedwards in D St: @bbclaurak +Boris Johnson @EdThomasNews +Bury South @BBCHughPym +covid restrictions @BBCSimonJack +business reax @faisalislam +inflation @BBCPaulAdams +Ukraine @BBCBlindGazza +Biden #BBCNewsTen
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Paul Royall
8 years
For those wondering: @BowenBBC in Aleppo was meant to be Ten lead but the feed failed. Not always easy for team in Syria. Brilliant piece.
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Paul Royall
6 years
“Long overdue”. @dadjaye on #BBCNewsTen tells @WillGompertzBBC why there should be a museum of British black culture.
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Paul Royall
4 years
At 10 @huwbbc : @bbclaurak +Johnson @faisalislam +economy @dannysavage +public @davidshukmanbbc +lockdown @BBCHughPym +virus @junekelly1 +domestic violence @marklowen +Italy @lucymanning +remembering @FairleyT editing her last #BBCNewsTen
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Paul Royall
2 months
After decoding the UK ballot, @CFraserBBC in Paris tonight for BBC News with @Azadeh_Moshiri @marklowen as this extraordinary year of elections rolls on.
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Paul Royall
4 years
Many congrats to @sommervilletv and his team for this recognition for their important journalism reflecting Syria’s tragedy. Proud to showcase this work on #BBCNewsTen ...
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One World Media
4 years
Incredible work from @sommervilletv - our Children in Conflict Reporting Award winner. Your story Lost Children of the Caliphate showed how brave and strong children can be and directly led to the UK government repatriating them from Syria. @BBCNews #OWMAwards2020 @save_children
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ICYMI Scientists say vast areas of Siberia are thawing with "devastating consequences" #BBCNewsTen coverage with ⁦ @CliveMyrieBBC ⁩ ⁦ @BBCSteveR
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Paul Royall
5 years
@ruskin147 Excellent work as ever Rory for the 6 and 10 and all the other multiple BBC outlets you’ve served. You’re a credit to BBC News and an inspiration to everyone. Lots of us wishing you well tonight.
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Paul Royall
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At 10 @CliveMyrieBBC : @bbclaurak +Downing Street @BBCSimonJack +energy bills @faisalislam +cost of living @EmmaVardyTV +NI border checks @BBCchrismclaug +Raith Rovers @robindbrant +Winter Olympics @katierazz +Baftas #BBCNewsTen
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At 10 @huwbbc in Westminster: @bbclaurak +Supreme Court @BBCMarkEaston +powers @colemancr +legals @bbclornag +Queen @AlexForsythBBC +voters @BBCVickiYoung +Corbyn @BBCkatyaadler +EU Also... @TomBurridgebbc +Thomas Cook plus big US story @BBCJonSopel +Trump @FairleyT editing #BBCNewsTen
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At 10 @thehuwedwards : @bbclaurak +reshuffle @faisalislam +inflation @BBCMBuchanan +Universal Credit @bealejonathan +defence pact @BBCDanielS +Shamima Begum @SecKermani +Taliban special report @BBCSteveR +Russia and democracy @Natpirks +footy @lindsayemccoy editing #BBCNewsTen
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Paul Royall
5 years
@lisaocarroll Hi Lisa. As @SaraAfshar pointed out - it was in the programme. @SimonJonesNews did a live 2-way at around 2220 from outside a polling station.
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5 years
How @BBCAlagiah keeps #BBCNewsSix in good shape...
@TheDrum
The Drum
5 years
The 'George Alagiah effect': how BBC News at Six holds firm as the UK's biggest bulletin
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4 years
At 10 @huwbbc : @BBCHughPym +Christmas @davidshukmanbbc +virus @ChrisMasonBBC +rules @branwenjeffreys +schools @lucymanning +London @amolrajan +online harm @BBCJonSopel +Trump Biden @fergalkeane47 +NIreland special report Andy Swiss+ #Deta @magnusmcg editing #BBCNewsTen
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Paul Royall
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At 10 @huwbbc : @bbclaurak +Brexit vote @jonkay01 +rule of six @BBCHughPym +testing @JudithMoritz +Manchester @AleemMaqbool +fires @BowenBBC +Lebanon special report @BBCMorelle +antibodies @BBCPallab +Venus @magnusmcg editing #BBCNewsTen
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At 10 @huwbbc @bbclaurak +Johnson @BBCHughPym +test and trace @CliveMyrieBBC +hospital special report @NickBryantNY +George Floyd @robindbrant +Hong Kong @katywatson +pandemic epicentre @mariannaspring +disinformation @davidshukmanbbc +launch scrubbed @islingtonlizzi editing #BBCNewsTen
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