That's saying that mediocrity is acceptable, although I agree with PN re needs to be backed up by a team feeding the correct information on who is coming into the shot.
If you think BBC programmes are mediocre, it would be interesting to have your assessment of Australian output.
For me one of the stars of the Edinburgh Tattoo in recent years was Drum Major Brian Sutherland who had the responsibility for marshalling 250 assorted pipers and drummers on the sloping esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.
However, there is no comparison between an officer shouting orders with which he has been familiar throughout his career and a general reporter trying to deal with such a complex event as this when he cannot anticipate what cutaway shots his director may arbitrarily select from the many cameras at his disposal. Bear in mind the presenter has a continuous stream of chat coming into his earpiece while trying to invest the event with the solemnity it requires.
Whatever our irritation with Dimbleby on QT, his voice - like his father's - does have the essential gravitas. Although armchair critics assume TV presenting would be well within their compass, the truth is that the much-criticised salaries demonstrate that the skill is relatively rare.
Yes it would be good to have a specialist adviser - but how many have the necessary knowledge of
all the other services as well as a professional broadcasting technique?
My point remains: for those unable to be present at a live ceremony, the BBC programme was a moving and ultimately uplifting recognition of sacrifice. A pity to let irritation with those slips which are inevitable in live broadcasting spoil the emotion.