Harry Angstrom
Striker
It would be regressive if we changed it.
A different type of regression.
The model is not fit for purpose and needs changing.
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It would be regressive if we changed it.
No doubt, I’d imagine there’s an army of staff that aren’t needed, probably a grey place to work mind
It's exactly fit for purpose. It's not paying for the content for the same reason as commerical providers. Netflix et al do not have to deliver on their public purpose as the BBC do.A different type of regression.
The model is not fit for purpose and needs changing.
I don't pay the licenCe fee, nor the poll tax so not giving a fuck.
It's exactly fit for purpose. It's not paying for the content for the same reason as commerical providers. Netflix et al do not have to deliver on their public purpose as the BBC do.
I'd happily pay £12 a month for David Attenburgh stuff alone, not to mention superb coverage of the Olympics when it's on.
Sweet Jesus, we've got the very same arseholes that begrudge paying for a TV licence that get rimmed every month by SKY or similar.
The same folk don't even question the price of fags (£8 or £9 a packet, now?)
However, for a saving £12 a month, they get all high and mighty judging the BBC for it's output.
I'd happily pay £12 a month for David Attenburgh stuff alone, not to mention superb coverage of the Olympics when it's on.
"Ooh, look at me, I'm hard coz I divvint paya me lie-sense fee LOL"
BBC Local Radio - the least said the better. They can change the name of BBC Newcastle for starters.
I don't mind the license fee however their Radio structure needs a radical overhaul.
Radio 1 - More bothered about their You Tube hits and pandering to kids.
Radio 2 - Stuck in an time warp and loses a large chunk of the 29-39 demographic to commercial radio. Get rid of the 1980's/90's R1 presenters for starters.
Radio 3 - I've not met anyone who listens to it.
Radio 4 - Excellent station but too close to 5 Live, merge with Radio 3 and fix the 25-39 demographic output with a new output.
5 Live - Remain as is
6 Music - Sort of leave it as it, it can be too far up its own arse at times but has some great output.
BBC Local Radio - the least said the better. They can change the name of BBC Newcastle for starters.
I love it how BBC fans think that because they like it, the fee should remain.
Well yes, I’d like the rest of the country to contribute to paying for my interests as well. It isn’t going to happen, though.
It might be great value to its fans, but it’s terrible value if you watch it for one or two programmes a week, or not at all.
Radio 1 - More bothered about their You Tube hits and pandering to kids. Correct
Radio 2 - Stuck in an time warp and loses a large chunk of the 29-39 demographic to commercial radio. Get rid of the 1980's/90's R1 presenters for starters. Incorrect. 2nd or 3rd largest radio station in the world. Second only to R4 in terms of UK adult audience (39+)
Radio 3 - I've not met anyone who listens to it. True. Expensive. Doesn't mean it doesn't have a place - it has a commercial competitor.
Radio 4 - Excellent station but too close to 5 Live, merge with Radio 3 and fix the 25-39 demographic output with a new output. Nothing like 5-Live at all. Why would you merge Classical Music with Speech?
5 Live - Remain as is. Thinking man's LBC. Doesn't say much. Great sports coverage. No reason it shouldn't share SOME news output with R4.
6 Music - Sort of leave it as it, it can be too far up its own arse at times but has some great output. Close it down. Or online only. Budget far too high.
BBC Local Radio - the least said the better. They can change the name of BBC Newcastle for starters. Should all be closed down. No need for them if Ofcom had been doing their job and managing the commercial groups correctly.
Quality seems fine to me. People love Bodyguard, Dr Who etc. It's a wonderful vehicle for developing British talent
Radio 1 - More bothered about their You Tube hits and pandering to kids. Correct
Radio 2 - Stuck in an time warp and loses a large chunk of the 29-39 demographic to commercial radio. Get rid of the 1980's/90's R1 presenters for starters. Incorrect. 2nd or 3rd largest radio station in the world. Second only to R4 in terms of UK adult audience (39+)
Radio 3 - I've not met anyone who listens to it. True. Expensive. Doesn't mean it doesn't have a place - it has a commercial competitor.
Radio 4 - Excellent station but too close to 5 Live, merge with Radio 3 and fix the 25-39 demographic output with a new output. Nothing like 5-Live at all. Why would you merge Classical Music with Speech?
5 Live - Remain as is. Thinking man's LBC. Doesn't say much. Great sports coverage. No reason it shouldn't share SOME news output with R4.
6 Music - Sort of leave it as it, it can be too far up its own arse at times but has some great output. Close it down. Or online only. Budget far too high.
BBC Local Radio - the least said the better. They can change the name of BBC Newcastle for starters. Should all be closed down. No need for them if Ofcom had been doing their job and managing the commercial groups correctly.
Radio 1 - More bothered about their You Tube hits and pandering to kids. Correct
Radio 2 - Stuck in an time warp and loses a large chunk of the 29-39 demographic to commercial radio. Get rid of the 1980's/90's R1 presenters for starters. Incorrect. 2nd or 3rd largest radio station in the world. Second only to R4 in terms of UK adult audience (39+)
Radio 3 - I've not met anyone who listens to it. True. Expensive. Doesn't mean it doesn't have a place - it has a commercial competitor.
Radio 4 - Excellent station but too close to 5 Live, merge with Radio 3 and fix the 25-39 demographic output with a new output. Nothing like 5-Live at all. Why would you merge Classical Music with Speech?
5 Live - Remain as is. Thinking man's LBC. Doesn't say much. Great sports coverage. No reason it shouldn't share SOME news output with R4.
6 Music - Sort of leave it as it, it can be too far up its own arse at times but has some great output. Close it down. Or online only. Budget far too high.
BBC Local Radio - the least said the better. They can change the name of BBC Newcastle for starters. Should all be closed down. No need for them if Ofcom had been doing their job and managing the commercial groups correctly.
Radio 2 may the 2nd or 3rd largest but there is still a demographic gap between itself and Radio 1. Radio 1 is 15 to 29 while Radio 2 is supposed to be 35 and above. I'm 38 and I can't stand Radio 2, it's like gods waiting room at times. I'll switch to 5 live, 6 music and sometimes (albeit very rarely) Radio 4 for for the comedy shows, that all said I don't have a default go to radio station with the BBC. 10 years ago it was Radio 1, without question.
While I take do take your other points, there is definitely scope to deliver more focused programming meeting the needs of population at a reduced budget.
BuggerI agree. Bodyguard is made by ITV studios though. Don’t ask, I had no idea.
Bring back Ready Steady Cook, cook us a meal with some cornflour and baked beans.Noticed on Great British Menu this year, they were all using truffles and caviar in the meals. Us picking up the bill as fee payers
I agree. Bodyguard is made by ITV studios though. Don’t ask, I had no idea.