| For those of you who didn't see it on 18:49 - May 31 with 2014 views | Darth_Koont |
BBC News and Current Affairs has been pretty abysmal for years.
Definitely part of the problem in our politics and political coverage, they’re now more of a public disservice that drags down standards, as well as dragging down the overall good the BBC does. |  |
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| For those of you who didn't see it on 18:52 - May 31 with 1998 views | factual_blue |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 18:49 - May 31 by Darth_Koont |
BBC News and Current Affairs has been pretty abysmal for years.
Definitely part of the problem in our politics and political coverage, they’re now more of a public disservice that drags down standards, as well as dragging down the overall good the BBC does. |
They're trying too hard for the tabloid market, rather than seeking to set a standard to which other outlets should aspire.
That's what happens when tory governments starve it of funds. |  |
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| For those of you who didn't see it on 07:56 - Jun 1 with 1750 views | Darth_Koont |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 18:52 - May 31 by factual_blue |
They're trying too hard for the tabloid market, rather than seeking to set a standard to which other outlets should aspire.
That's what happens when tory governments starve it of funds. |
Indeed. They need to be truly independent and their budget ring-fenced. | |
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| For those of you who didn't see it on 08:08 - Jun 1 with 1724 views | galacticoblue |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 18:52 - May 31 by factual_blue |
They're trying too hard for the tabloid market, rather than seeking to set a standard to which other outlets should aspire.
That's what happens when tory governments starve it of funds. |
The bbc are starved of funds??? I’m forced to pay £160 a year and I hardly watch them.
They get far too much unwarranted cash. [Post edited 1 Jun 2021 8:11]
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| For those of you who didn't see it on 08:46 - Jun 1 with 1654 views | galacticoblue |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 18:49 - May 31 by Darth_Koont |
BBC News and Current Affairs has been pretty abysmal for years.
Definitely part of the problem in our politics and political coverage, they’re now more of a public disservice that drags down standards, as well as dragging down the overall good the BBC does. |
Agreed. They used to be my go to tv and radio but they turned so preachy on topics that don’t properly represent their audience. [Post edited 1 Jun 2021 8:51]
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| For those of you who didn't see it on 11:32 - Jun 1 with 1530 views | Eireannach_gorm |
sorry, wrong thread [Post edited 1 Jun 2021 11:39]
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| For those of you who didn't see it on 11:44 - Jun 1 with 1481 views | Timefliesbyintheblue |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 18:52 - May 31 by factual_blue |
They're trying too hard for the tabloid market, rather than seeking to set a standard to which other outlets should aspire.
That's what happens when tory governments starve it of funds. |
So all the BBC's issues stem from the fact they are starved of funds? 26 million times £160 is £4,160,000,000.
I do accept of course that you were joking - weren't you?
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| For those of you who didn't see it on 14:55 - Jun 1 with 1361 views | Ewan_Oozami |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 08:46 - Jun 1 by galacticoblue |
Agreed. They used to be my go to tv and radio but they turned so preachy on topics that don’t properly represent their audience. [Post edited 1 Jun 2021 8:51]
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And who exactly are their audience? |  |
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| For those of you who didn't see it on 15:06 - Jun 1 with 1344 views | jeera |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 14:55 - Jun 1 by Ewan_Oozami |
And who exactly are their audience? |
And what has the BBC been preachy on exactly? |  |
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| For those of you who didn't see it on 15:18 - Jun 1 with 1325 views | eireblue |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 15:06 - Jun 1 by jeera |
And what has the BBC been preachy on exactly? |
Thought for the day, on the today programme, and don’t get me start on Songs Of Praise, and errr possibly other things, but apparently you don’t have to legally watch and listen to all the BBC output, which is nice. [Post edited 1 Jun 2021 15:24]
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| For those of you who didn't see it on 15:41 - Jun 1 with 1290 views | SuperKieranMcKenna |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 15:18 - Jun 1 by eireblue |
Thought for the day, on the today programme, and don’t get me start on Songs Of Praise, and errr possibly other things, but apparently you don’t have to legally watch and listen to all the BBC output, which is nice. [Post edited 1 Jun 2021 15:24]
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You don't have to watch it....but you do have to pay for it! | | | |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 15:46 - Jun 1 with 1280 views | jeera |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 15:41 - Jun 1 by SuperKieranMcKenna |
You don't have to watch it....but you do have to pay for it! |
The BBC isn't a single entity channel though is it.
There are a few channels with dramas, documentaries, arts etc and then there's the radio services.
And on top of that many will also use the website and its numerous resources.
There's lots of support for kids and adults available if they care to look.
Maybe it's just underused in that respect. | |
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| For those of you who didn't see it on 16:30 - Jun 1 with 1243 views | Darth_Koont |
And here’s one of the very worst offenders running interference ... unbelievable.
We can complain about our politicians and political debate all we want, but until the political journalists and commentators up their game and pursue honesty, transparency and objectivity rather than the same power, influence and money chased by the political class then we’re stuck with this poor excuse for a democracy.
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| For those of you who didn't see it on 17:10 - Jun 1 with 1191 views | SuperKieranMcKenna |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 15:46 - Jun 1 by jeera |
The BBC isn't a single entity channel though is it.
There are a few channels with dramas, documentaries, arts etc and then there's the radio services.
And on top of that many will also use the website and its numerous resources.
There's lots of support for kids and adults available if they care to look.
Maybe it's just underused in that respect. |
I actually don't have an issue with the content so much as it's draconian funding model.
Putting pensioners in jail to pay Gary Lineker millions, is not progressive. I think it should be a choice, and think it needs to move with the times. | | | |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 17:14 - Jun 1 with 1184 views | DanTheMan |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 17:10 - Jun 1 by SuperKieranMcKenna |
I actually don't have an issue with the content so much as it's draconian funding model.
Putting pensioners in jail to pay Gary Lineker millions, is not progressive. I think it should be a choice, and think it needs to move with the times. |
I actually agree with this and, like other state broadcasters, it should just be rolled up into general income tax.
I don't really see the need for it to be an entirely separate tax as it just creates more issues. |  |
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| For those of you who didn't see it on 17:16 - Jun 1 with 1174 views | eireblue |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 15:41 - Jun 1 by SuperKieranMcKenna |
You don't have to watch it....but you do have to pay for it! |
Funnily enough, I don’t watch everything on Netflix, even though I pay for all of it. | | | |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 17:24 - Jun 1 with 1156 views | Clapham_Junction |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 17:14 - Jun 1 by DanTheMan |
I actually agree with this and, like other state broadcasters, it should just be rolled up into general income tax.
I don't really see the need for it to be an entirely separate tax as it just creates more issues. |
The danger with this is that it makes the BBC reliant on central government funding on a year-to-year basis. They're already cowed by the current government - can you imagine how bad it would be if they were reliant on them for their funding each year.
The licence fee isn't perfect, but I think describing it as draconian is a bit over the top. The issue with pensioners was primarily created by the Cameron government withdrawing funding for the free licences. Much like their huge cuts to local government, they've managed to ensure someone else gets it in the neck for their decisions. |  | | |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 17:32 - Jun 1 with 1136 views | jeera |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 17:16 - Jun 1 by eireblue |
Funnily enough, I don’t watch everything on Netflix, even though I pay for all of it. |
Now that I am paying for and not using.
I must cancel that bloomin' thing. | |
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| For those of you who didn't see it on 22:31 - Jun 1 with 1021 views | reusersfreekicks |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 15:41 - Jun 1 by SuperKieranMcKenna |
You don't have to watch it....but you do have to pay for it! |
Not if you don't watch it or lusten to it or stream it.
BBC is fantastic value for money unless you are a screaming righty |  | | |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 10:52 - Jun 2 with 894 views | SuperKieranMcKenna |
| For those of you who didn't see it on 22:31 - Jun 1 by reusersfreekicks |
Not if you don't watch it or lusten to it or stream it.
BBC is fantastic value for money unless you are a screaming righty |
"Not if you don't watch it or lusten to it or stream it"
Incorrect. But don't let facts ruin your assumptions...
And I don't have any issue with the political leanings, which I think are very balanced. My issue is the regressive funding model. | | | |
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