BBC to dumb down even more.

denphone · 26-06-2011, 10:18

The BBC is to spend more millions on more shows that deliver higher ratings according to the channel controller.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/t...tings-war.html

Gary L · 26-06-2011, 10:55

God, they think the whole country revolves around Cheryl Bloody Cole.

denphone · 26-06-2011, 10:58

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Originally Posted by Gary L

God, they think the whole country revolves around Cheryl Bloody Cole.

And they think she has got talent but what they need is to bring back somebody who knows what the over 40's want on tv and not this catering for younger people who do not even watch a lot ot this rubbish being put on at the moment.

Gary L · 26-06-2011, 11:03

She doesn't do nothing. I'm not interested in what she's wearing. I'm not interested in her crying. I'm not interested in how she walks like a princess and how crap she is at singing.

I'd be happy with Bruce Forsyth. at least he was entertaining.

denphone · 26-06-2011, 11:08

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Originally Posted by Gary L

She doesn't do nothing. I'm not interested in what she's wearing. I'm not interested in her crying. I'm not interested in how she walks like a princess and how crap she is at singing.

I'd be happy with Bruce Forsyth. at least he was entertaining.

Brucie is a old style entertainer who has proved his longevity by performing for over 50 years.

ThunderPants73 · 24-07-2011, 07:54

This is why I do not regret cancelling my TV license. Utter trash on every channel.

Sirius · 24-07-2011, 08:03

So they are going to throw our tv tax money at crap shows. Thanks BBC

Just as i was starting to support the BBC because of there excellent documentaries they are now going to turn into sky one What a waste of the TV tax

alferret · 24-07-2011, 08:21

I'm not happy, and never have been at the amount we are forced to pay for such crap. Low life's & no hoper's who have very little intelligence sitting glued to their TV's are being pandered to.
What the BBC should be doing is making world class series like they used to. Obviously something is wrong and I think the government should take a look at how they are funded, pull the plug on what they [BBC] seem to think is their god given right to extort money from folk who rarely even watch the beeb and go down the route of advertising.
Also have people noticed how some BBC programs now have product placement creeping in? Are they being paid (if so drop the license fee) for these products or are they doing it out of love!

Sirius · 24-07-2011, 09:01

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Originally Posted by alferret

I'm not happy, and never have been at the amount we are forced to pay for such crap. Low life's & no hoper's who have very little intelligence sitting glued to their TV's are being pandered to.
What the BBC should be doing is making world class series like they used to. Obviously something is wrong and I think the government should take a look at how they are funded, pull the plug on what they [BBC] seem to think is their god given right to extort money from folk who rarely even watch the beeb and go down the route of advertising.
Also have people noticed how some BBC programs now have product placement creeping in? Are they being paid (if so drop the license fee) for these products or are they doing it out of love!

martyh · 24-07-2011, 10:20

iI thought the BBC had a charter to follow .This appears to be being gradually eroded over the years untill it is nothing more than a meaningless tradition .

I have lifted this from the charter

The Public PurposesThe Public Purposes of the BBC are as follows—
(a)sustaining citizenship and civil society;
(b)promoting education and learning;
(c)stimulating creativity and cultural excellence;
(d)representing the UK, its nations, regions and communities;

The Charter

can't see Cheryl Cole or Robbie Williams doing any of those