<h1 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 2.4em; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; color: var(--iq-title-text); letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">The BBC News Network During the First Two Weeks of the Iraq War</h1>
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<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">During the first two weeks of the Iraq war, 93% of the UK population turned to the BBC for news. During this time, one week saw record numbers of page impressions on the BBC News Online website. During the first week of the Iraq war, a total of 140 million page impressions were made. This figure represents a typical weekly figure of 45 million.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">The BBC has been delivering rolling news since the late 1940s and is one of the most respected sources of news in the world. The station airs a variety of programming, including news, documentaries, topical debate, sports bulletins, and interviews. The network is run by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), which is authorised by royal charter. It is also operated independently of the government and commercial influence.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">In the early years of the BBC, the background of the news was red. From 1981 to 1987, the music was changed to a more neutral tone. The background was then red again in 1989, and was updated again in 2006. The presenter was positioned behind a desk and presented to the camera while sitting on the edge of the desk. In recent years, the music has been updated completely, and a new sequence has been designed by Red Bee Media. It also uses a new Reith font.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">During the first two weeks of the Iraq conflict, a number of changes took place at the BBC News channel. A series of stings caused the BBC News channel to delay the start of its News at Ten broadcast several times. It also introduced a new countdown. It lasted an extended 87 seconds and included music by the BBC Concert Orchestra. The sequence ended with a time-lapse shot outside the Broadcasting House. The BBC also redesigned its data streams, with satellite dishes transmitting and receiving red data streams.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">In June of 2015, BBC News simulcast Outside Source with Ros Atkins, which previously aired on BBC World News. In August, a second edition of the show aired on World News Today. The programme also includes stories from the BBC global correspondent network, and features contributions from the audience.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">The countdown was updated to include music by the BBC Concert Orchestra, and a new sequence was directed by Mark Chaudoir. It was also changed to reflect the move to the newly refurbished Broadcasting House. The newsroom backdrop was also updated. In addition, the 'data streams' were redesigned, and the presenter was now on air instead of sitting behind a desk. In 2019, the countdown was refreshed with new graphics and an updated look.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">In May 2006, a full three-minute version of the countdown music was released. It is available on the David Lowe website, and also on the BBC News Online site. A countdown shot was also filmed in Africa, China, and the United Kingdom. The countdown is normally a 30-second sequence. The BBC has also been known to give both sides to a story on Global Warming, and used an eminent climateologist to present the view of the other side.</p>