Ask Roibert Nisbet transcript
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Robert Nisbet
The Morning Show presenter joined us on the phone right after Friday's programmme, which looked at issues including asylum seekers.
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Host: Hello, and Welcome to The Morning Show Live Chat with presenter Robert Nisbet. For the past
year Robert has been Entertainment Correspondent on BBC One's 6 O'clock News, meeting the likes of
David Bowie and Sir Elton John. He's now co-presenting BBC's The Morning Show, sharing the sofa with Nicki
Chapman.
Question from Paul: What topic would you like the morning show to cover that it hasn't covered
already?
Robert Nisbet: It's an interesting one because we don't want to plan too much in advance, we react
to what's in the news that day. Any subject that means I can broadcast from a nice beach in the West Indies
would be fantastic! It really depends on what's going on that day.
Question from Damian: As a child, what music and tv shows were you especially into?
Robert Nisbet: When I was growing up in the 70s it was always a Magpie or Blue Peter fan. My sister
was always Blue Peter as she was the sensible one and I was the Magpie fan. I saw a tape of Rhubarb and
Custard recently which took me back. I was very into music, electronica really. My favourite singer is
Alison Moyet and Yazoo is still my favourites. Some American rock as well - Pat Benetar is a very special
favourite as well.
Question from visitor_chrisjvc1: This must be one of the most fascinating jobs you've had, or has
there been a better one?
Robert Nisbet: Obviously I'm going to say no but I have had some interesting jobs. I was a reporter
in Los Angeles for a year for Radio 1's Newsbeat and Radio 5 Live, that was extraordinary. Living abroad
and interviewing so many very famous people. In the end I decided it wasn't for me, I missed everyone too
much, and decided it was time to come back but it was fascinating. I consider any offers in warm climates.
We should rename the show "The Morning Holiday Show" and I can go off around the world!
Question from visitor_jenny: Do you really have no idea who the web-cam parrot is and where they
live??!
Robert Nisbet: I have absolutely no idea. When we started we weren't sure if people would get
involved with the webcam element so when that arrived we were very excited and we thought it was a bit of a
joke. He's proved to be a consistent viewer and we're delighted. Even though there's a lot of humour in
what he does, obviously the man behind the parrot is thoughtful as well so he makes a good contribution.
You can always use humour to explain or raise points.
Question from Peter, Scotland: What's the worst thing that has happened LIVE on air?
Robert Nisbet: That's interesting... I used to work on Liquid News and every live event that I was
at was usually one of the most embarrassing moments on TV. Christopher Price would humiliate me on a
regular basis. He was always more interested in who was walking around behind me. It was almost like a
version of Runaround. So far, nothing so embarrassing that I'll be sacked!
Question from Fiona: Who has been the most interesting guest on the show so far?
Robert Nisbet: For me, it was Pauline Collins today. I've grown up with her almost like a member of
the family. To see her and realise that she's genuinely like that, it was a delight having her on the
programme.
Question from brian: how does it feel to be the new face of the beeb's freshened up
political/current affairs programmes? Is it daunting?
Robert Nisbet: It is a little. There are a lot of people watching, deciding if we're doing the right
type of programme for the time. I've always worked in news so I'm used to trying out different formats.
I was intrigued to see how much publicity we got when the show started but we're listening to what people
say and we're taking that on board. It's an exciting challenge for us all though. To do a news and
lifestyle programme is a challenge and hopefully we're rising to it each morning. News has never had a
commission to do a show like this before, so we're well aware that everyone is watching. We want to get the
right kind of ingredient. I'm a fan of all the programmes we're up against. What we want to do is add to
the mix, not try and compete with everybody.
Question from visitor_chrisjvc1: Do you find it frustrating sometimes that you cant express your own
opinion as much as you would like to about a certain subject?
Robert Nisbet: We've had this discussion. I have to be careful because I am a BBC correspondent. I
feel within the context of this programme I can at least give a bit of an insight into how I feel about
something. We have to be balanced but I am allowed to express a little of what I believe.
Question from visitor_jenny: Would you like to carry on doing live TV in the future or is it too
stressful, especially at that time in the morning?
Robert Nisbet: It is quite stressful but I'm enjoying it. When you finish the hour you feel as if
you've been hit by a big mallet, it's draining. But I am aware that people do much more stressful jobs than
me. What happens to many of us is that you become very preoccupied with what other people are thinking
about and at times you do have to remember that it is a TV programme. Many recorded programmes are
stressful because you keep on doing different takes and can be much more time consuming.
Question from Serena: Do you miss reporting? Or do you prefer presenting?
Robert Nisbet: I haven't been doing this show long enough to miss reporting yet. It's always nice to
have a change and see what it's like. Often when I'm out and about, freezing cold, and Huw Edwards is in
the studio all warm and toasty, sometimes I think I'd rather be there. You're not allowed to use umbrellas
when you're filming outside, so we do get absolutely drenched when we're doing our reports. I also like
sitting next to Nicki every day, she's great.
Question from visitor_Nikki: How do you mentally get yourself ready for a show?
Robert Nisbet: We get in quite early, about 6am. We'll have had a discussion with the editor the
night before about the topic. Because we're talking about so many elements, you have to be across all the
facts. You have to understand what you're talking about and you're aware of all the arguments. Preparation
really. You want to make sure you've seen the particular film or show that the guests will be talking about
too. It's also all coffee! I have vats of the stuff before I go on air.
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