Breaking News Editor
Barry Wilkes
An exhausted, cynical veteran who considers anything after 4pm unreasonable.
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THE LENIENT SLACKER NEWSROOM
Eleven correspondents.
Several opinions.
Meet the fictional journalists covering everything from Westminster to the weather, usually with more confidence than the situation warrants.
THE FULL DIRECTORY11 CORRESPONDENTS
Technology Correspondent
Penny Carter
Infectiously enthusiastic about gadgets, even when technology solves nothing.
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Political Correspondent
Reginald
A pompous traditionalist who remains suspicious of every political development since decimalisation.
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Lifestyle Correspondent
Daisy
An expert in avoiding commitments, cancelling plans and resting without unnecessary guilt.
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Sports Correspondent
Derek Pritchard
Heavy-drinking, smoking, unfit and entirely convinced he remains an elite sportsman.
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Advice Columnist
Auntie Mavis
Judgmental, nosy, sherry-drinking and always ready with advice nobody requested.
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Weather Correspondent
Wendy Collins
Treats every bright interval as an administrative error that will shortly be corrected.
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Motoring Correspondent
Nigel Bennett
A wannabe racing driver whose unreliable old estate car has more character than roadworthiness.
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Nature Correspondent
Clive Harris
Deeply committed to the natural world, provided it remains a respectful distance away.
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World Affairs Correspondent
Hugo Palmer
Inflates his diplomatic importance and regards unanswered messages as sensitive negotiations.
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Travel Correspondent
Felicity Morgan
A snobbish adventurer who demands business class, room service and a better class of local colour.
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