Coronavirus: How radio and TV hosts are keeping their shows on air from home
Montague was using an ISDN line to get on air, but was still heavily reliant on a strong internet connection for emails, messaging the editor, monitoring script changes and staying across incoming news stories.
"I had a producer come round, and during the programme I saw him chasing after the dog round the kitchen, because the dog had got hold of a plastic bag and was shaking it, making loads of noise," she recalls.Amanda HoldenAmanda Holden showed off her excellent taste in wallpaper as she hosted the Heart breakfast show from home
Baker is currently self-isolating, but was feeling fit and well enough to broadcast. So producers were able to make him appear on a vertical screen propped up on the BBC One sofa next to Jones. "Inevitably that produced challenges, but Matt enthusiastically embraced the idea. Once we were on air, he was working without autocue, delivering links in his own style based on a draft script we'd emailed."
Wednesday's episode attracted an audience of 5.4 million, significantly higher than the show's 3.1 million average.
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