SPT- Letter to the British Broadcasting Corporation (1085 hits)
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Submitted by LittleBint (View user info) at 2008-10-16 09:13:37 EDT
Dear BBC
I am writing to you as I don't have anywhere else to turn and you seem to be the only people who are honest and trustworthy these days.
I have a problem, last night I was attacked in my own home by some nasty bastards who broke in. They beat me quite badly and left me a bloodied mess on the floor, they also stole my Wii the cunts. Now I want desperately to call the police but fear calling them, seeing as the programmes you produce such as 'Lets bash the bastard Police' otherwise known as 'Silent Witness' tell me, and show me, that the Police are not only incompetent idiots who couldn't investigate a leaking tap, but also that they are all morally and sometimes criminally corrupt. Why, just last night before my brutal attack, you showed me yet again how nasty and brutish they are when you had one copper shot by another copper. I used to find it funny that you could always pick out the police on your programmes by their generally scruffy appearance and bad attitude, now that I may need them though I am less amused.
I would also consider calling for an ambulance, but seeing as most of them are self centred, drug taking, thieving, immoral bastards who would rather further their careers or fuck each other than look after a patient, as shown in your documentaries 'Casualty' and 'Holby City', I fear them too.
I am just so scared BBC and hope that you can help me. I have always tried to live by the values you espouse. Only the other month I had my fourth baby by yet another different father. As yet I haven't managed to turn lesbian but if 'Eastenders' has taught me anything I know it is the sensible way forward. I will probably wait until I have the full set though as I only have two fully white, and two black children so far. Rest assured when I get myself a little Asian one I will be turning to lip licking before you know it.
Please BBC help me. You really are the only paragons of virtue left.
Yours in hope whilst bleeding on the floor
Tracy
p.s if you could hurry up and get here it would be great as the second part of Silent Witness is on tonight.
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Submitted by Scott_James (user info) at 2008-10-21 11:19:22 EDT (#)
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Simon Amstell is a nasty little cunt...
And I love him for it.
Submitted by matnotharry (user info) at 2008-10-20 13:46:41 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Scott_James (user info) at 2008-10-20 13:59:17 BST (#)
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks rules.
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Seconded. Prefer Amstell over Lamarr but it's pretty close. How about you?
Submitted by Scott_James (user info) at 2008-10-20 08:59:17 EDT (#)
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks rules.
Submitted by The_taste_of_Monkeys (user info) at 2008-10-18 16:21:11 EDT (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-17 17:36:19 BST (#)
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Birmingham is a cheerless place. Scarcely better than Hull.
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Strong words from the man from Newcastle, of all places.
I cant talk, Im from Aberdeen.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-17 12:36:19 EDT (#)
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Birmingham is a cheerless place. Scarcely better than Hull.
Submitted by Berty (user info) at 2008-10-17 12:31:23 EDT (#)
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Red, with your ability to transparently and poorly attempt to avoid answering questions you should run for office with the green party AKA the last bastion of facism in England.
I hate the natural environment. We should concrete over everything and put all the animals in cages. Then all the world will be as awesome as Birmingham.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-17 12:18:35 EDT (#)
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Who can be bothered with real hate? It's far too much work!
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-17 12:16:35 EDT (#)
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I hate everybody loves Raymond
Submitted by Berty (user info) at 2008-10-17 12:12:40 EDT (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-17 11:50:13 EDT (#)
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I like the poor - just not the common
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So basically you like poor middle class people.
Poor people vote for the BNP and have resulted in no fewer than 9 series of "Everybody Loves Raymond". It is okay to hate the poor, just admit it.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-17 11:50:13 EDT (#)
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I like the poor - just not the common
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-17 11:49:30 EDT (#)
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true true
Submitted by Berty (user info) at 2008-10-17 11:48:31 EDT (#)
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I love how you can tell that Red is a true socialist by how much he hates the poor and the common man.
Submitted by apollo88 (user info) at 2008-10-17 11:41:39 EDT (#)
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doctor who is awesome.
fact.
Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2008-10-17 11:24:39 EDT (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:12:50 EDT (#)
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Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2008-10-16 15:08:14 BST (#)
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What about that god-awful Robin Hood series, and the new Doctor Who that taught me that 9/10ths of all women in Britain are white trash?
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Robin Hood is a kids' programme, as is Doctor Who really. I would say if you look at the budget of Doctor Who, it's not terrible really and lots of people do like it.
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They're trying to pass this shit off to children? Really? Where do you get that from, exactly? It's also no excuse, as the stuff they pump out for kids often trumps the shit they pump out for adults. Think it has something to do with children thinking less with their groins, and as such being slightly harder to dissuade with broads in high heels.
I'm not complaining terribly about the new Doctor Who. The second doctor is quite passable, though he's no Tom Baker or the bowl-cut fellow who came two before him. The Robin Hood thing makes me downright pissed off. The middle ages were about killing people and being intolerant. They're ruinng it with all of this Robin Hood being a pacifist crybaby bullshit. Robin Hood was an archer. There is no pacifistic way to shoot people with an ash shaft. Errol Flynn is likely puking in his grave.
Also, Maid Marriane
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-17 05:04:21 EDT (#)
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fatty matty. You can keep him
Would you like Stroller Ameobi too please?
Submitted by Dervel (user info) at 2008-10-17 05:03:17 EDT (#)
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Nope. I shall be rude and abrupt in all my dealings with you until you agree to take back Matty Pattison.
You may need him for your campaign in fizzy pop football next season anyway.
We, the mighty alleged match fixing bribe taking, relegation bound, turnip munching, yet wholly marvelous Norwich City will be in fizzy pop league one by then and won't be able to afford him.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-17 04:55:31 EDT (#)
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Debate you in the bumhole unless you're careful Dervster
Submitted by Dervel (user info) at 2008-10-17 04:35:14 EDT (#)
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I think I will. Though only out of the fear that you may try and debate me.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-17 04:24:45 EDT (#)
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shurrup tractor fucker
Submitted by Dervel (user info) at 2008-10-17 04:05:32 EDT (#)
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What the flying fuck?!
Why are you fuckwits sitting around in your semen encrusted jim-jammers arguing about the BBC?
Submitted by FALLEN (user info) at 2008-10-16 11:34:26 EDT (#)
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+2 Free BBC-America.
WOOHOO!
Go Colonists
now only if I ever watched anything on there..
Submitted by sage104 (user info) at 2008-10-16 11:14:24 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 11:09:49 EDT (#)
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im going back to sleep now - thanks for the discussion Indo
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 11:09:16 EDT (#)
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Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2008-10-16 16:01:25 BST (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:24:34 EDT (#)
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"Every single government has complained about the BBC's coverage of their politicians and have said that the programmes on it are not to their liking."
Not true at all. "Every govt" has not complained about BBC. Unless you mean govt in the sense of when a new govt is elected to power in the UK, vice govts in the world. That I have no idea about.
>>> I meant the British governments. Should have clarified that.
For the record I like BBC news and it is one of my "go to" news stations when I am reading up on a news story. But they do have their bias, they called it out in that memo last year (or the year before).
"The BBC are fiercely independent and I would compare them to the museums and art galleries of England, a national treasure."
Art Galleries, really?
>>>Yes. Really.
"I would happily put whatever is available on any american channels you can name up to the value of 120 quid a year per household against the BBC and I am sure that the variety, quality and general professionalism of the BBC are far and away superior."
You may be right. I am not arguing the system in america is perfect. Right now with cable bundles we have to pay more, but do get a lot more. There is talk of having per channel payment, in which case I could find a list, hands down, that exceeds what is on BBC.
>>>The problem with that is you get pressure for programmes to be perfect immediately. Anything alternative tends to be dropped. The BBC has often persevered with shows that appear unpopular only later to be vindicated as a fanbase grows.
"I would advise you to look at the listings on the BBC and see the 4 main channels they provide and the exceptional radio stations offer fantastic value for money."
That is all opinion. I may agree, but once again it is all opinion.
We have a fundamental difference in what we view is "right" for the govt to do with our money
"I do hope you don't see this as an attack Indoninja, I just deplore what appears to be an ignorant attack on a truly amazing institution."
Here is the problem. It wasn't an attack. It is a fundamental difference in how we think govt and a business should be run. It is like saying everyone with a fridge has to pay a tax and for that they get a certain number and type of sodas. It is unfair to the people who don't like those kinds of sodas, or ones that only like a certain kind of soda. It does allow them to make unique sodas that would otherwise be more expensive, but is it really fair? Debatable.
>>>I meant Little Bint's attack. Not you. You seemed to be asking a question. The British Government decided a long time ago that good television should be provided by an institution setup and watched by an independent board of governors. They levied a tax for this reason. The government could just as easily have decided that income tax would be marginally higher and used that instead. Yes, we will differ on what we think governments should spend their money on.
As for ignorant since most the "best" BBC programming comes to the US (and from living overseas with the people from theUK) I am quite familiar with what it offers. What is ignorant is you assuming you know all that american TV has to offer from Simpsons and FOX news. How often do you get UFC? Ever hear of "always sunny in Philadelphia" "30 rock" or a little show called "the office"?
/the office comment was a joke. I saw the original when it came out.
>>>I would say that the most popular stuff goes overseas - but that doesn't necessarily mean the best stuff. You will find some wonderful shows that are watched by perhaps only a million people. But these programmes are available for everyone. At its best, the BBC is peerless.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 11:03:54 EDT (#)
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Submitted by MudWhistle (user info) at 2008-10-16 16:01:09 BST (#)
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where you 3 fingered at birth?
I have a thing for birth defects
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Disagreement with the lead singer. He is a biter.
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 11:03:09 EDT (#)
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I just want them to actually put out something good, all be it we have established that is rather subjective as what I think is crap others may like and vice versa. I think their portrayal of some things is wrong and slanted and as an organisation that is funded by us directly they should be more careful.
I think they should have to fend forthemselves like everyone else.
Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2008-10-16 11:02:58 EDT (#)
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that was a huge wall of text.
over the fucking BBC no less.
i need more to do at work.
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2008-10-16 11:02:46 EDT (#)
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Submitted by sandmantate (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:43:34 EDT (#)
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Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:41:02 EDT (#)
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eh, lemme know when your cops shoot people coming out of bachelor parties, empty 50+ rounds into the side of a house and only hit the target 4 times, or tase people to death on a weekly basis.
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That's what our cops do! Just one more reason America is better than your country! Suck it!
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you're not too bright are you?
Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2008-10-16 11:01:25 EDT (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:24:34 EDT (#)
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"Every single government has complained about the BBC's coverage of their politicians and have said that the programmes on it are not to their liking."
Not true at all. "Every govt" has not complained about BBC. Unless you mean govt in the sense of when a new govt is elected to power in the UK, vice govts in the world. That I have no idea about.
For the record I like BBC news and it is one of my "go to" news stations when I am reading up on a news story. But they do have their bias, they called it out in that memo last year (or the year before).
"The BBC are fiercely independent and I would compare them to the museums and art galleries of England, a national treasure."
Art Galleries, really?
"I would happily put whatever is available on any american channels you can name up to the value of 120 quid a year per household against the BBC and I am sure that the variety, quality and general professionalism of the BBC are far and away superior."
You may be right. I am not arguing the system in america is perfect. Right now with cable bundles we have to pay more, but do get a lot more. There is talk of having per channel payment, in which case I could find a list, hands down, that exceeds what is on BBC.
"I would advise you to look at the listings on the BBC and see the 4 main channels they provide and the exceptional radio stations offer fantastic value for money."
That is all opinion. I may agree, but once again it is all opinion.
We have a fundamental difference in what we view is "right" for the govt to do with our money
"I do hope you don't see this as an attack Indoninja, I just deplore what appears to be an ignorant attack on a truly amazing institution."
Here is the problem. It wasn't an attack. It is a fundamental difference in how we think govt and a business should be run. It is like saying everyone with a fridge has to pay a tax and for that they get a certain number and type of soda's. It is unfair to the people who don't like those kinds of sodas, or ones that only like a certain kind of soda. It does allow them to make unique sodas that would otherwise be more expensive, but is it really fair? Debatable.
As for ignorant since most the "best" BBC programming comes to the US (and from living overseas with the people from theUK) I am quite familiar with what it offers. What is ignorant is you assuming you know all that american TV has to offer from Simpsons and FOX news. How often do you get UFC? Ever hear of "always sunny in Philadelphia" "30 rock" or a little show called "the office"?
/the office comment was a joke. I saw the original when it came out.
Submitted by MudWhistle (user info) at 2008-10-16 11:01:09 EDT (#)
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where you 3 fingered at birth?
I have a thing for birth defects
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 11:00:13 EDT (#)
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and yes. I was the ugly bassist with three fingers.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:59:41 EDT (#)
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that's a very clichéd review muddy
Submitted by MudWhistle (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:59:17 EDT (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:52:01 EDT (#)
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Well, we could talk about monster trucks again BAM if that'll make you feel any better?
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come on you're not even trying
were you in Shlongy's band?
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:58:43 EDT (#)
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So you want the BBC to be subject to advertisers?
What happens when you let the advertisers dictate content?
The answer is ITV.
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:57:07 EDT (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:51:04 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 15:48:57 BST (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:47:11 EDT (#)
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have you ever diddled yourself silly over Rupert?
OOH RUPERT - YOUR NEWS COVERAGE IS MAGNIFICENT?
Have you ever shot love goo all over your hands while wanking yourself stupid over that Australian?
Have you ever sat there and just gushed over him?
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Nope
but You seem to know a lot about it Red, watch out for callouses
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Well - I was only hypothesising as Murdoch holds very similar views to you on the TV license. And your calloused palms are unlikely to cause me any damage Bint. Thanks for the concern.
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Hmm yes! Leaping again Red. I didnt know he had the same views, but really where is the problem with stopping the licence fee. If the BBC are as Amazing as you so obviously believe them to be then they will do just fine without it.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:55:39 EDT (#)
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That's not very constructive now is it?
I mean, if you think the BBC should do more drama, or documentaries, or whatever, then that's fine. They might even listen if you send them a nicely written email.
I'd like less dancing on ice or whatever - but some people do like that. Apparently it's what makes the world turn round.
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:54:24 EDT (#)
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God knows. I just know I dont like what I see and see it as a waste of good money. Throw them out in the cold and make them fight a bit.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:52:53 EDT (#)
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So what do you think the BBC should show then?
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:52:05 EDT (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:49:04 EDT (#)
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I know how good the BBC are. I think it's churlish to sit there pissing on them when you clearly have no idea about what other people have to suffer.
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Where did you get that I dont know what other people have to suffer?
Jumping to conclusions there Red. I personally dont think the BBC are good, my view, yours is different it's what makes the world go round.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:52:01 EDT (#)
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Well, we could talk about monster trucks again BAM if that'll make you feel any better?
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:51:04 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 15:48:57 BST (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:47:11 EDT (#)
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have you ever diddled yourself silly over Rupert?
OOH RUPERT - YOUR NEWS COVERAGE IS MAGNIFICENT?
Have you ever shot love goo all over your hands while wanking yourself stupid over that Australian?
Have you ever sat there and just gushed over him?
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Nope
but You seem to know a lot about it Red, watch out for callouses
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Well - I was only hypothesising as Murdoch holds very similar views to you on the TV license. And your calloused palms are unlikely to cause me any damage Bint. Thanks for the concern.
Murdoch thinks it's unfair you see. How can he churn out Desperate Housewives and show after show of utter utter gash and make it seem like it's worth while when you can get the BBC for a pitance.
Submitted by MudWhistle (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:49:10 EDT (#)
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you know whats more boring than British TV?
Conversations about british tv
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:49:04 EDT (#)
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I know how good the BBC are. I think it's churlish to sit there pissing on them when you clearly have no idea about what other people have to suffer.
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:48:57 EDT (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:47:11 EDT (#)
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have you ever diddled yourself silly over Rupert?
OOH RUPERT - YOUR NEWS COVERAGE IS MAGNIFICENT?
Have you ever shot love goo all over your hands while wanking yourself stupid over that Australian?
Have you ever sat there and just gushed over him?
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Nope
but You seem to know a lot about it Red, watch out for callouses
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:47:50 EDT (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:45:20 EDT (#)
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It depends really. Some days The Guardian, some days the Telegraph, some even the independant. I move around.
Are you a spokeman for the BBC? Do you have t-shirts and posters of the news readers on your walls?
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Do you have a picture of Rupert Murdoch on yours?
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Nope. I'm pretty sure he doesnt own the above, could be wrong though
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:47:11 EDT (#)
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have you ever diddled yourself silly over Rupert?
OOH RUPERT - YOUR NEWS COVERAGE IS MAGNIFICENT?
Have you ever shot love goo all over your hands while wanking yourself stupid over that Australian?
Have you ever sat there and just gushed over him?
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:45:20 EDT (#)
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It depends really. Some days The Guardian, some days the Telegraph, some even the independant. I move around.
Are you a spokeman for the BBC? Do you have t-shirts and posters of the news readers on your walls?
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Do you have a picture of Rupert Murdoch on yours?
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:43:51 EDT (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:41:22 EDT (#)
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I keep the tv as I watch the news and every now and again I get my hopes up and watch some programme.
My views on the emmergency services?
Police: Mostly good hard working indiviuals bogged down by paperwork and hamstrung my legislation that stops them being able to tackle things like anti social behaviour properly, bless the little scots we cant possibly reprimand them properly they might cry.
Hospital service: Understaffed and underskilled due to poor pay and again hamstrung by crappy legislation that stops them being able to refuse treatment to people who are abusive, drunk, both or seriously violent.
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What news paper do you read?
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It depends really. Some days The Guardian, some days the Telegraph, some even the independant. I move around.
Are you a spokeman for the BBC? Do you have t-shirts and posters of the news readers on your walls?
Submitted by sandmantate (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:43:34 EDT (#)
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Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:41:02 EDT (#)
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eh, lemme know when your cops shoot people coming out of bachelor parties, empty 50+ rounds into the side of a house and only hit the target 4 times, or tase people to death on a weekly basis.
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That's what our cops do! Just one more reason America is better than your country! Suck it!
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:41:22 EDT (#)
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I keep the tv as I watch the news and every now and again I get my hopes up and watch some programme.
My views on the emmergency services?
Police: Mostly good hard working indiviuals bogged down by paperwork and hamstrung my legislation that stops them being able to tackle things like anti social behaviour properly, bless the little scots we cant possibly reprimand them properly they might cry.
Hospital service: Understaffed and underskilled due to poor pay and again hamstrung by crappy legislation that stops them being able to refuse treatment to people who are abusive, drunk, both or seriously violent.
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What news paper do you read?
Please note www.bbc.co.uk for all your news needs
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:41:04 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:35:01 EDT (#)
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Extremely uninteresting.
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Like you then, pull up a pew.
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:41:02 EDT (#)
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eh, lemme know when your cops shoot people coming out of bachelor parties, empty 50+ rounds into the side of a house and only hit the target 4 times, or tase people to death on a weekly basis.
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:39:25 EDT (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:32:38 EDT (#)
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Look above Red. I said that it is poor quality on all sides. The news is the example I have given.
I try to avoid tv as I dont really enjoy it, i find it annoys me. Inevitably I do tune in here and there to have a look when there is nothing to do.
My point is that for an organisation that I am obliged to contribute to I find that their slant on how the police and other emmergency service staff come across in their programmes is flawed and impressionable people watch these programmes and start to believe that this is how it is.
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If you don't enjoy it, get rid of your television and you will be exempt from the license. Alternatively, use it only to watch DVDs or nintendo Wii. You will find as long as you don't have an aerial etc, they will not charge you for a license.
What exactly do you think of our emergency services? I was in hospital yesterday and I found the level of care pretty ropey to be frank. I was kept waiting 40 minutes without painkillers after recovering from general anaesthetic while the nurses lost my prescription.
The police are reasonable in this country. I've certainly never had a major problem, although they always seem a little bit useless when it comes to anti social behaviour by under 18s.
You must surely realise that The Bill and Casualty are dramas. I don't watch them myself, but then I never watched Z Cars or the Sweeny.
If you watch a documentary on the BBC, and I'm thinking of Horizon etc, then I think you'll find the portrayals of our emergency services is usually pretty damn accurate.
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I keep the tv as I watch the news and every now and again I get my hopes up and watch some programme.
My views on the emmergency services?
Police: Mostly good hard working indiviuals bogged down by paperwork and hamstrung my legislation that stops them being able to tackle things like anti social behaviour properly, bless the little scots we cant possibly reprimand them properly they might cry.
Hospital service: Understaffed and underskilled due to poor pay and again hamstrung by crappy legislation that stops them being able to refuse treatment to people who are abusive, drunk, both or seriously violent.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:36:22 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 15:30:51 BST (#)
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I was away red hence the delay in responding. Sorry for my truely Unwarranted attack on the great institution that is the BBC. I hope that someday I can make it up. Next year I will pay double, I promise. I will pay for Bells tv that should make it better.
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You could actually speak some sense and be accurate and not just shout that The Bill isn't an accurate portrayal of the police force.
Actually, a friend of a friend has just joined the police force. She's about 5'2 - fat and hamster faced and a thoroughly revolting piece of work and absurdly proud of her mediocre tits. Frankly I prefer The Bill to that reality.
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:35:01 EDT (#)
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Extremely uninteresting.
Submitted by Lamia (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:34:46 EDT (#)
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I agree with F.J. Stephen Fry should be on every nite!
Although, if you have Dave or GOLD he is! yay
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:32:38 EDT (#)
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Look above Red. I said that it is poor quality on all sides. The news is the example I have given.
I try to avoid tv as I dont really enjoy it, i find it annoys me. Inevitably I do tune in here and there to have a look when there is nothing to do.
My point is that for an organisation that I am obliged to contribute to I find that their slant on how the police and other emmergency service staff come across in their programmes is flawed and impressionable people watch these programmes and start to believe that this is how it is.
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If you don't enjoy it, get rid of your television and you will be exempt from the license. Alternatively, use it only to watch DVDs or nintendo Wii. You will find as long as you don't have an aerial etc, they will not charge you for a license.
What exactly do you think of our emergency services? I was in hospital yesterday and I found the level of care pretty ropey to be frank. I was kept waiting 40 minutes without painkillers after recovering from general anaesthetic while the nurses lost my prescription.
The police are reasonable in this country. I've certainly never had a major problem, although they always seem a little bit useless when it comes to anti social behaviour by under 18s.
You must surely realise that The Bill and Casualty are dramas. I don't watch them myself, but then I never watched Z Cars or the Sweeny.
If you watch a documentary on the BBC, and I'm thinking of Horizon etc, then I think you'll find the portrayals of our emergency services is usually pretty damn accurate.
Submitted by sandmantate (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:31:40 EDT (#)
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Orphelia, I demand you get in here right now and start rabble-rousing!
*rabble rabble rabble*
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:30:51 EDT (#)
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I was away red hence the delay in responding. Sorry for my truely Unwarranted attack on the great institution that is the BBC. I hope that someday I can make it up. Next year I will pay double, I promise. I will pay for Bells tv that should make it better.
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:01:38 EDT (#)
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Channel 4 pays for Big Brother btw.
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No Way! You mean a programme that runs on Channel 4 is paid for by Channel 4?
You're shitting me. That's amazing.
Look back redboy, I said the news was superior nothing else. The rest of TV is poor quality on all sides. I just expect more from a company that we have to pay to.
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So I will ask the question again - please provide examples of television programmes that are superior to the ones on the BBC Binty.
And what television programmes do you watch?
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Look above Red. I said that it is poor quality on all sides. The news is the example I have given.
I try to avoid tv as I dont really enjoy it, i find it annoys me. Inevitably I do tune in here and there to have a look when there is nothing to do.
My point is that for an organisation that I am obliged to contribute to I find that their slant on how the police and other emmergency service staff come across in their programmes is flawed and impressionable people watch these programmes and start to believe that this is how it is.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:25:00 EDT (#)
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by Little bint I mean.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:24:34 EDT (#)
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I agree that it made sense when TV started. However (at least in the US) with the advent of cable and pay stations you can have shows even stations for topics of limited interest.
And for the record whenever you let a govt body (or even a quasi govt body) arbitrarily decide what level of interest is required to spend your tax dollars you give up something.
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Every single government has complained about the BBC's coverage of their politicians and have said that the programmes on it are not to their liking.
The BBC are fiercely independent and I would compare them to the museums and art galleries of England, a national treasure.
I would happily put whatever is available on any american channels you can name up to the value of 120 quid a year per household against the BBC and I am sure that the variety, quality and general professionalism of the BBC are far and away superior.
Should people be able to opt out of the license fee? That's a question for the government and a general election. If I were given the choice between losing the BBC or paying the license fee or indeed, double the present fee, I would pay in a moment.
I would advise you to look at the listings on the BBC and see the 4 main channels they provide and the exceptional radio stations offer fantastic value for money.
I note that Binty has declined to say what she/he watches. I don't watch a lot of television, but 90% of what I do is on the BBC and I think any nation would be lucky to have a television company as well run as this the BBC. Certainly if you look at the pure dross the europeans have to put up with, and from discussions with americans, what you yourself have to put up with, I can only say the quality shows.
I do hope you don't see this as an attack Indoninja, I just deplore what appears to be an ignorant attack on a truly amazing institution.
Submitted by F.J.Bell (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:23:57 EDT (#)
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Sometimes these programmes should be made for the reasons that Lord Reith laid out at the birth of broadcasting. Beethoven is limited interest. More people may want to watch Monster Truck racing, but that does not mean that television should consist purely of that. The problem is if you let the market rule entirely, all you get is the usual glut of shite.
The reason that everyone should pay for them is that it improves the whole standard of television. The shows the BBC produce are as much inspiration for other channels as anything else. They can give chances to risky scripts that would not necessarily be immediately popular. Examples of this include clever comedies such as the Young Ones, interesting dramas like Life on Mars and even programmes like Top Gear which for a long time was considered a dead end.
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I agree that it made sense when TV started. However (at least in the US) with the advent of cable and pay stations you can have shows even stations for topics of limited interest.
And for the record whenever you let a govt body (or even a quasi govt body) arbitrarily decide what level of interest is required to spend your tax dollars you give up something.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:13:34 EDT (#)
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http://www.ubersite.com/m/84762
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Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2008-10-16 15:08:14 BST (#)
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What about that god-awful Robin Hood series, and the new Doctor Who that taught me that 9/10ths of all women in Britain are white trash?
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Robin Hood is a kids' programme, as is Doctor Who really. I would say if you look at the budget of Doctor Who, it's not terrible really and lots of people do like it.
Submitted by sandmantate (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:10:55 EDT (#)
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Bint, I'm begining to think that you are to acidic to be attractive. I don't want to fuck you.
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:01:38 EDT (#)
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Channel 4 pays for Big Brother btw.
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No Way! You mean a programme that runs on Channel 4 is paid for by Channel 4?
You're shitting me. That's amazing.
Look back redboy, I said the news was superior nothing else. The rest of TV is poor quality on all sides. I just expect more from a company that we have to pay to.
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So I will ask the question again - please provide examples of television programmes that are superior to the ones on the BBC Binty.
And what television programmes do you watch?
Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:08:14 EDT (#)
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What about that god-awful Robin Hood series, and the new Doctor Who that taught me that 9/10ths of all women in Britain are white trash?
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:07:35 EDT (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:01:38 EDT (#)
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Channel 4 pays for Big Brother btw.
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No Way! You mean a programme that runs on Channel 4 is paid for by Channel 4?
You're shitting me. That's amazing.
Look back redboy, I said the news was superior nothing else. The rest of TV is poor quality on all sides. I just expect more from a company that we have to pay to.
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Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2008-10-16 15:02:43 BST (#)
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to challenge commercial television and provide funding for shows that may receive limited interest. The fact that many of these shows would then go on to become hugely popular is a credit to the producers and directors at the BBC and Channel 4.
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If they are going to recieve limited interest, why should everyone who owns a TV have to pay for it?
Don;t get me wrong, I am impressed with some shows we get on BBC AMerica, but plenty of it is the exact same shit we see in the US, a lot of it is worse, especially the "medical" documentries. I mean if you want to mock peopel for breastfeeding their children until age 7 just do it, don't hide it under a thin veneer of a documentry.
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Sometimes these programmes should be made for the reasons that Lord Reith laid out at the birth of broadcasting. Beethoven is limited interest. More people may want to watch Monster Truck racing, but that does not mean that television should consist purely of that. The problem is if you let the market rule entirely, all you get is the usual glut of shite.
The reason that everyone should pay for them is that it improves the whole standard of television. The shows the BBC produce are as much inspiration for other channels as anything else. They can give chances to risky scripts that would not necessarily be immediately popular. Examples of this include clever comedies such as the Young Ones, interesting dramas like Life on Mars and even programmes like Top Gear which for a long time was considered a dead end.
Submitted by Nellypaal (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:05:20 EDT (#)
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Go and do something else, then, if telly's so shit.
Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:02:43 EDT (#)
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to challenge commercial television and provide funding for shows that may receive limited interest. The fact that many of these shows would then go on to become hugely popular is a credit to the producers and directors at the BBC and Channel 4.
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If they are going to recieve limited interest, why should everyone who owns a TV have to pay for it?
Don;t get me wrong, I am impressed with some shows we get on BBC AMerica, but plenty of it is the exact same shit we see in the US, a lot of it is worse, especially the "medical" documentries. I mean if you want to mock peopel for breastfeeding their children until age 7 just do it, don't hide it under a thin veneer of a documentry.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:01:38 EDT (#)
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Channel 4 pays for Big Brother btw.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 10:00:23 EDT (#)
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The Government levies a tax for owning a television
The Government pays money for the BBC
The government can spend money however it decides.
A similar example would be that the government levies money on road tax and not all of it is spent on the roads.
Submitted by Method (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:58:54 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by sandmantate (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:58:50 EDT (#)
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Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:49:08 EDT (#)
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You are such a bitter, vidictive freak, honestly, you shock me.
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Hahahaha I doubt it. And there is nothing bitter here Orphy. You come round here spouting your shit I will do the same. Cheerio!
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MMMMMM..... I like this.
Submitted by F.J.Bell (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:58:28 EDT (#)
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Write about a BBC programme that you have recently viewed on television, heard on the radio or read online. It could be national or regional, News or Sport. What did you like and dislike about it? Is there anything you would have done differently? (Up to 250 words)
Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:57:27 EDT (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:50:21 EDT (#)
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The license fee is not related to the BBC. It is related to the owning of a device capable of receiving live television. It just happens to be primarily used to pay for the BBC.
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Not related to the BBC but most the money from it goes to the BBC.
That makes perfect sense.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:57:13 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 14:49:43 BST (#)
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Yes Red. The BBC is such quality.
I dont buy it i'm afraid. Let them fund themselves
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Please provide examples of superior programming anywhere else in the world.
Thanks.
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I'm not saying that there is. All I am saying is that the BBC is Not quality Programming. Channel 4 news vastly superior for one thing.
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Channel 4 is setup to provide alternatives to the BBC. I would say that part of the BBC and Channel 4's remit is to challenge commercial television and provide funding for shows that may receive limited interest. The fact that many of these shows would then go on to become hugely popular is a credit to the producers and directors at the BBC and Channel 4.
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:54:48 EDT (#)
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Putting 'Haha' in front of every comment doesn't make it look like you haven't lost your cool.
Evidentally, I rile you.
And what does it matter what I say on this site to anyone else, why are you so concerned about my actions???
You are ODD. Weird.
This is utter rubbish and deserves the -1, your comments get you to -2.
I am not really interested in anything else you have to say - though I have no doubt you will have some amazing come back/put down to add to your little copy and paste.
(FG, How clean is your house is C4)
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:54:23 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 14:38:04 BST (#)
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Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:33:28 EDT (#)
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How exactly does it work in the UK as far as stations go?
Do you have th option to get HBO, and othe rpay movie (and I guess now drama/comedy channels)? Do you have "Star TV" like in asia that carried popular TV shows from other countries?
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Well we have five main channels. First two are BBC, these are the guys that we 'Have' to pay in the form of our tv license fee, then we have ITV, channel 4 and Five, these are independant and are largely funded by advertising.
Then there is sky and Virgin types who you would pay extra for so that you can watch re-renu of movies and every show under the sun.
Sadly you cant opt out of paying the licence fee to the BBC though, even if you tried to say but I dont watch any BBC shite because it is so biased and crap, you still have to pay them. Very fair and democratic I think
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Sky and virgin are shite. Probably on a par with american cable television.
ITV is rubbish populist shite.
Channel 4 is part owned and run by the BBC - but we wont get into that as it would make LittleBint's argument even weaker.
Channel 5 - I wont dignify this channel with any comment.
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:54:01 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 14:49:43 BST (#)
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Yes Red. The BBC is such quality.
I dont buy it i'm afraid. Let them fund themselves
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Please provide examples of superior programming anywhere else in the world.
Thanks.
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I'm not saying that there is. All I am saying is that the BBC is Not quality Programming. Channel 4 news vastly superior for one thing.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:52:25 EDT (#)
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Les Paul - Chasing Sound
The American jazz guitarist, father of the solid-body electric guitar and inventor of multi-track recording, narrates his own rags-to-riches life story set to a soundtrack of his greatest hits, from How High the Moon to My Generation. This performance documentary combines vintage film, recordings and personal memorabilia to illustrate Paul's recollections and accomplishments. Featuring musical performances by artists who impressed him and who he influenced, as well as interviews with BB King, Jeff Beck, Tony Bennett and Phil Ramone. Part of Guitar Night
I'll be recording that on Friday night on the BBC.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:50:58 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 14:49:43 BST (#)
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Yes Red. The BBC is such quality.
I dont buy it i'm afraid. Let them fund themselves
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Please provide examples of superior programming anywhere else in the world.
Thanks.
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:50:55 EDT (#)
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Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:49:08 EDT (#)
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You are such a bitter, vidictive freak, honestly, you shock me.
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Hahahaha I doubt it. And there is nothing bitter here Orphy. You come round here spouting your shit I will do the same. Cheerio!
Submitted by forensicgirl3 (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:50:52 EDT (#)
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'How Clean Is Your House?' is fine entertainment.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:50:21 EDT (#)
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Submitted by F.J.Bell (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:36:51 EDT (#)
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I don't really understand your motivation for this. What are you trying to say - that television programs on the BBC portray the emergency services inaccurately?
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Hmmm it's a reach Flash but yes. I think they portray people like the police in a bad light.
A lot of midless dribbling idiots sit down in front of their boxes and believe a lot if not most of what they see. Sadly these creatures are allowed to breed too and so their spawn sit there tucking into microwave meals and share some 'quality' family time watching tv. They end up believing what they see, not all but enough, and I think the media in this country has a huge part to play in corrupting values and morals.
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The license fee is not related to the BBC. It is related to the owning of a device capable of receiving live television. It just happens to be primarily used to pay for the BBC.
You misused 'there' by the way.
Any idiot who believes that the characters on television who beat their onscreen wives are scum deserve everything they get.
Can I ask what newspaper you buy?
Submitted by F.J.Bell (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:50:04 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 14:41:59 BST (#)
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A lot of midless dribbling idiots sit down in front of their boxes and believe a lot if not most of what they see. Sadly these creatures are allowed to breed too and so their spawn sit there tucking into microwave meals and share some 'quality' family time watching tv. They end up believing what they see, not all but enough, and I think the media in this country has a huge part to play in corrupting values and morals.
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Blah blah fucking blah. Why don't you phone in to Watchdog, and you and Anne Robinson can compare the throbbing veins on your self-righteous foreheads.
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:49:43 EDT (#)
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Yes Red. The BBC is such quality.
I dont buy it i'm afraid. Let them fund themselves
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:49:08 EDT (#)
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You are such a bitter, vidictive freak, honestly, you shock me.
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:47:53 EDT (#)
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Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:45:50 EDT (#)
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For the comments so far. And any you may surely add.
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Ah bless you Oprhypoos you've learnt to read. Did it offend due to the number of children the writer had? Must have felt like looking at your own home.
Keep the negatives comming pudding mummy, you know I love em.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:46:56 EDT (#)
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I'm sorry - you think the BBC is biased?
Can I ask what basis of comparison you are making?
On the issue of cost - the license fee is eminently fair when so much of the television and radio services it offers are of the quality they are.
You are forgetting BBC3 and 4, and everything the radio does including the world service as well as iPlayer and the fine websites the BBC provide.
On the issue of quality:
The parliamentary coverage
The excellent sports coverage (admittedly I don't like many of the sports, but i still recognise that the BBC has a responsibility to provide some of this
Top Gear
Life on Mars
Peep Show
History of Photography
Every BBC radio station bar local shite
The excellent dramas that the BBC provides
In short Binty, I think you're yet another idiot who can't see the huge quality of shows that the BBC provides. What would you rather have? Fox News and yet another French version of Fort Fucking Boyard?
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:45:50 EDT (#)
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For the comments so far. And any you may surely add.
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:45:25 EDT (#)
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Turn the TV off.
Get a piece of paper.
Do this - http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-bird-base.html
Do this - http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-flapping-bird.html
Tada! You hold in your hand something you made yourself. You have accomplished something!
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:45:24 EDT (#)
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For the post.
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:43:43 EDT (#)
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Submitted by F.J.Bell (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:41:26 EDT (#)
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I have never given the BBC a single penny towards the licensing fee, as it goes. It's remarkably easy to skip.
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You're Scottish Bell, this doesnt come as surprise. Dont worry though England will pick up that tab for you I'm sure. I hear the Welsh have actually voted to have England pay their entire coutries fee, we are so sweet.
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:41:59 EDT (#)
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Submitted by F.J.Bell (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:36:51 EDT (#)
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I don't really understand your motivation for this. What are you trying to say - that television programs on the BBC portray the emergency services inaccurately?
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Hmmm it's a reach Flash but yes. I think they portray people like the police in a bad light.
A lot of midless dribbling idiots sit down in front of their boxes and believe a lot if not most of what they see. Sadly these creatures are allowed to breed too and so their spawn sit there tucking into microwave meals and share some 'quality' family time watching tv. They end up believing what they see, not all but enough, and I think the media in this country has a huge part to play in corrupting values and morals.
Submitted by F.J.Bell (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:41:26 EDT (#)
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I have never given the BBC a single penny towards the licensing fee, as it goes. It's remarkably easy to skip.
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:38:04 EDT (#)
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Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:33:28 EDT (#)
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How exactly does it work in the UK as far as stations go?
Do you have th option to get HBO, and othe rpay movie (and I guess now drama/comedy channels)? Do you have "Star TV" like in asia that carried popular TV shows from other countries?
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Well we have five main channels. First two are BBC, these are the guys that we 'Have' to pay in the form of our tv license fee, then we have ITV, channel 4 and Five, these are independant and are largely funded by advertising.
Then there is sky and Virgin types who you would pay extra for so that you can watch re-renu of movies and every show under the sun.
Sadly you cant opt out of paying the licence fee to the BBC though, even if you tried to say but I dont watch any BBC shite because it is so biased and crap, you still have to pay them. Very fair and democratic I think
Submitted by F.J.Bell (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:36:51 EDT (#)
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I don't really understand your motivation for this. What are you trying to say - that television programs on the BBC portray the emergency services inaccurately?
Television caters to idiots. Look at Big Brother - a bunch of idiots watching a bunch of idiots, and talking about them to another bunch of idiots. People mourn when Jade Goody gets cancer and laugh when Stephen Hawkings speaks.
Stephen Fry should be on every program, every night.
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:34:31 EDT (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:28:05 EDT (#)
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So what's your point? The people of Britain tend to demand shit television? There's always a market for rubbish television and even the BBC must provide some of that.
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No real point Redboy. I dont think the people of britain demand crap tv at all, i think they just seem to have to put up with it. No pleasing everyone I guess. I do think it's cheeky though that we are forced to pay these sods if we want to watch any sort of tv other than black and white.
Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:33:28 EDT (#)
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How exactly does it work in the UK as far as stations go?
Do you have th option to get HBO, and othe rpay movie (and I guess now drama/comedy channels)? Do you have "Star TV" like in asia that carried popular TV shows from other countries?
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:28:46 EDT (#)
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Having a Nintendo Wii in your living room is a disgrace as well. Anyone walking past could see you waving your hands around like a spacker. For shame.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:28:19 EDT (#)
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This wasn't funny by the way.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2008-10-16 09:28:05 EDT (#)
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So what's your point? The people of Britain tend to demand shit television? There's always a market for rubbish television and even the BBC must provide some of that.
Just be glad you're not in France, Spain or America where the television is almost universally lowest common denominator.
Did you watch the History of photography? Life on Mars? Peep Show?
You know how Canel+ got their virtual monopoly in France? They were the sewerage company and because they were digging up every street, they dropped cable in at the same time. So in France, the company you pay to take away your shite is also the company you are paying to pump shite back in.