BBC Breakfast star says emotional farewell to viewers as show is axed after 30 years
ok.co.ukBBC Breakfast host Ben Thompson has announced that World Business News is being cancelled by the BBC News channel after more than 30 years.
On Tuesday 7 May, he presented the morning edition of the show and revealed it would be the final one. “Before we go, some news about us,” he said. “After more than 30 years, we’re going to say goodbye to World Business Report.
It’s had quite a few different looks over the years,” he continued, “but it’s time for a new look, and a new name. Business Today is what we’ll be called from later today, all you need to know about money, markets, finance, tech, travel and trade.
Business Today here, on BBC News. But for one final time, from me and the team, you’ve been watching World Business Report. Bye bye.” Ben looked quite emotional as he made the announcement, and viewers were quick to comment on social media as the show ended. “End of an era,” wrote one fan. “Seems like yesterday I was pressing for you to race back to the Dubai office to make the 0830 WBR live.” Another commented, “I hope the theme song remains the same, Ben?” to which Ben replied with a crying emoji.
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