I heard a radio newsreader breaking down after the 2 minute silence today.

[Bungalowebelle]

Well, she didn't actually break down completely, but her voice shook and wavered.
I was feeling pretty emotional myself because it was just after the two minutes silence.
She wobbled throughout the remembrance stories, but managed to compose herself for the rest of the bulletin.

What do you think? Unproffessional and unnacceptable, or just human?

just human.

Nice to hear actually (in an odd way). I think if she managed to carry on she was professional.

Unproffessional and unnacceptable?, what for? showing emotion?

maybe so if she laughed or was negative. But to show a completely natural reaction is a good thing IMO.

It's just that newsreaders have to deliver sad stuff all the time. It's their job.
I wonder if her bosses will give her a hard time for not keeping it under control.

human not a reaction you could accuse someone of being bad at their job for surely?

how do you know she hasn't lost a father/partner/brother/friend in action?

and no, she won't get a hard time from her "bosses"

Because 'she' is me Dinny.
I was reading the bulletin. I was soaking up the 2 minutes silence ... then the gun salute and I was wobbly on air. I just wondered how it sounded to listeners and if I am likely to be scorned or be in trouble from my bosses.
I've done the remembrance bulletin a couple of times before with minor wobbles, but this was fairly full on.

aw, bless you!

are you local radio? or - eek - national?

Well you might have heard of me. My real name is Brian Perkins.

No I'm just kidding. I've done both but these days I am mostly local. This faux pas was local and I just can't imagine what it must have sounded like. My producer couldn't catch my eye when I came out of the newsbooth to go and wash my face.

I agree with RR totally

it has tx'd, no point worrying now, IMO

You're right of course. I'm just wondering how embarrassed I need to be the next time I go into work is all.

This thread is gratifying. I will now endeavour to move on and vow never to take a shift on Remembrance Sunday again.

Sounds like you might be in the business too Dinny?

Very human and I would appreciate the human aspect actually. I love it when you 'professionals' show your real side .

Human.

I think its only right that people still get choked up about this.

I have cried at a silence for the July bombings / Sep 11th and Rememberence Sunday.

Oh poor thing. I bet that was a nightmare to get through for her.

Aww I think it shows humanity.I am an avid R4 listener and ended up giggling myself at the fabulous Charlotte Green when she got the giggles on air.Poor newsreader.I don't see why her bosses should be angry.The worst is when you can hear the poor person trying to supress a cough/sneeze and you are willing them to get through the soundbite!