Wednesday, February 17, 2010

BBC News to broadcast live from Cuba

BBC News to broadcast live from Cuba
Written by Mike Watkins
Tuesday, 16 February 2010 13:11

BBC News is to broadcast live from Cuba next week in a move which is
thought to be a first for UK News. The corporation has reportedly been
in negotiations with the Cuban authorities to broadcast a series of live
reports from the communist state and its now believed to have got
permission. Matt Frei will front a week of special coverage from Cuba
next week which will include two days of live broadcasts from Cuba's
capital, Havana.

The reports from Cuba will examine life in the communist state, the
realities of living in Cuba, its isolation from major powers and the
impact of Barack Obama's presidency on the country. The BBC's Havana
correspondent Michael Voss was part of the negotiation team with the
Cuban authorities and will be part of the BBC's output from the Island
next week alongside Matt Frei. The reports produced by the BBC will be
broadcast in a variety of its output in programmes such as Newsnight,
BBC News, World News America and also on BBC Radio. Hilary Clinton will
reportedly be interviewed for the coverage and a Cuban official
spokesperson will also be interviewed by the BBC instead of Fidel Castro
or his son.

BBC News to broadcast live from Cuba (16 February 2010)
http://www.atvnewsnetwork.co.uk/today/index.php/atv-today/2268-bbc-news-to-broadcast-live-from-cuba

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