And finally............. ............Please bring it back

I remembered it being called the ‘Ethel moment’ so I googled it and found this. -

The "Ethel Moment" (often referred to as an "Ethel") is a famous broadcasting term coined by legendary ITN newscaster Sir Alastair Burnet. It describes the "and finally" closing segment of a television news broadcast that features a lighthearted, bizarre, or heartwarming story.The Origin of the TermSir Alastair Burnet, the longtime anchor of News at Ten, used the phrase to describe the ultimate goal of the broadcast's final, quirky story.The Scenario: He pictured a traditional working-class husband sitting in his living room watching the news.The Action: At the very end of the broadcast, an unusual or amusing story would pop up on screen.The Quote: The husband would shout into the kitchen, "Here, Ethel, come and see this!"Purpose of an Ethel MomentIt acts as a "buffer" or palate cleanser for the audience.It transitions viewers from heavy, depressing global news back into daily life.It ensures the program ends on a memorable, conversational note.
Classic ExamplesSkipping animals: Ice-skating dogs or surfing mice.
Eccentric hobbies: People building full-scale landmarks out of toothpicks.

baubles

I remembered it being called the ‘Ethel moment’ so I googled it and found this. -

The "Ethel Moment" (often referred to as an "Ethel") is a famous broadcasting term coined by legendary ITN newscaster Sir Alastair Burnet. It describes the "and finally" closing segment of a television news broadcast that features a lighthearted, bizarre, or heartwarming story.The Origin of the TermSir Alastair Burnet, the longtime anchor of News at Ten, used the phrase to describe the ultimate goal of the broadcast's final, quirky story.The Scenario: He pictured a traditional working-class husband sitting in his living room watching the news.The Action: At the very end of the broadcast, an unusual or amusing story would pop up on screen.The Quote: The husband would shout into the kitchen, "Here, Ethel, come and see this!"Purpose of an Ethel MomentIt acts as a "buffer" or palate cleanser for the audience.It transitions viewers from heavy, depressing global news back into daily life.It ensures the program ends on a memorable, conversational note.
Classic ExamplesSkipping animals: Ice-skating dogs or surfing mice.
Eccentric hobbies: People building full-scale landmarks out of toothpicks.

Thanks for this baubles If there was ever a time for a palate cleanser from depressing, global news it is now.

As the OP, I was delighted by the final news item on BBC News the other day.
Serving army officers taking part in the Round Britain and Ireland Boat Race had a surprise visitor when a barn owl landed on their boat. They were 70 miles out in the North Sea, not somewhere you would expect to find a barn owl. They contacted the Caister lifeboat who came to collect Little Regina, as she is now called, and took her back to dry land and specialist care. Let's hope we have more feel good endings to the news.

Wyllow3

Well the regional BBC News after the main news always has a good hearted story, mine is "look north" and reckoned to be the most watched.

As does the 5pm R4 slot, honestly, well worth a tune in while getting on with something.

Love PM, especially Evan Davis.