Following a typical day in the life of a BBC newsreader (Michael Buerk). It seems like a slow news day but then the Chancellor of the Exchequer resigns. Look out for the reaction to the minister chosen to replace him.

Also look out for Michael quacking!

Clips shown in the programme 'Open Air' from 1989 - repackaged and shown in 'Short Cuts' made by BBC Education in 1996 - and repeated here within the BBC Learning Zone on BBC2 in 1999.