Burnsy

I guess it's quite easy to get your attention caught up in some of the "headlines" but actually when you look at the content that the BBC provides across TV, radio, on line and worldwide it's not just the funding that is unique.

Compare what they do to the endless quizzes, reality shows and cooking programmes on terrestrial commercial TV and the dross that is commercial radio then I think it puts it into context.

What I don't believe though is that it's un-bias and as an organisation it seems to be one of the biggest boys clubs and old school tie networks in existence.

The downside is that they seem to make stupid strategic decisions and cutting broadcasters that are popular with the listeners on this occasion is one of those gaffs IMHO. After years of getting it right with hosts across TV & radio they seem to have lost sight that the presenter often makes the show.

Quoted from Nelly GTFC

I would rather the BBC put adverts on all their channels, if it means radio services don't take cuts. I don't really watch BBC much these days. I don't really see why I even should pay a TV license when all the other channels have adverts anyway.

Contemplating dropping my TV license altogether and just not watching live TV whatsoever, already got an Amazon Prime subscription, I'll probally try out Netflix - I was watching it quite abit over in the USA.

No TV license in the USA.... I've not really looked into other countries.

I can confirm it’s just us and North Korea.

Quoted from HertsGTFC

I guess it's quite easy to get your attention caught up in some of the "headlines" but actually when you look at the content that the BBC provides across TV, radio, on line and worldwide it's not just the funding that is unique.

Compare what they do to the endless quizzes, reality shows and cooking programmes on terrestrial commercial TV and the dross that is commercial radio then I think it puts it into context.

What I don't believe though is that it's un-bias and as an organisation it seems to be one of the biggest boys clubs and old school tie networks in existence.

The downside is that they seem to make stupid strategic decisions and cutting broadcasters that are popular with the listeners on this occasion is one of those gaffs IMHO. After years of getting it right with hosts across TV & radio they seem to have lost sight that the presenter often makes the show.

It’s all down to perception. By old boys network most assume Tory, but nowadays I think the BBC leans so far to the left it nearly falls over.

I have little time for the BBC, I think it’s almost as bad as ITV for content these days. However, I have to say that I actually don’t think that Lineker’s salary is that outrageous. However, threatening non-tv licence payers with £1000 fines and (in the past) imprisonment is deplorable and outdated. The BBC is laced with adverts - they’re just for their own products, that’s all!

Quoted from Heisenberg

It’s all down to perception. By old boys network most assume Tory, but nowadays I think the BBC leans so far to the left it nearly falls over.

Jesus wept

Quoted from ska face

Jesus wept

IF he existed. Which he didn’t.

Quoted from HertsGTFC

I guess it's quite easy to get your attention caught up in some of the "headlines" but actually when you look at the content that the BBC provides across TV, radio, on line and worldwide it's not just the funding that is unique.

Compare what they do to the endless quizzes, reality shows and cooking programmes on terrestrial commercial TV and the dross that is commercial radio then I think it puts it into context.

What I don't believe though is that it's un-bias and as an organisation it seems to be one of the biggest boys clubs and old school tie networks in existence.

The downside is that they seem to make stupid strategic decisions and cutting broadcasters that are popular with the listeners on this occasion is one of those gaffs IMHO. After years of getting it right with hosts across TV & radio they seem to have lost sight that the presenter often makes the show.

What about all the repeats they keep churning out?  I don't watch TV at all, and my wife spends almost all her TV time watching the great content on Netflix, why the hell am I still paying for a TV licence?

Quoted from Heisenberg

IF he existed. Which he didn’t.

Jesus did exist and there are historical facts to prove it.

Quoted from DB

Jesus did exist and there are historical facts to prove it.

As did dinosaurs


They continue to sponge money in the House of Lords

Quoted from 123614

What about all the repeats they keep churning out?  I don't watch TV at all, and my wife spends almost all her TV time watching the great content on Netflix, why the hell am I still paying for a TV licence?

Think that’s the first time I’ve agreed with one of your posts in quite a while!!

Every other tv channel raises funding via advertising and in the modern world that’s what the BBC should do and scrap tv licence fees. Save a fortune on the admin required to collect the fees as well so win win. Growing up the Beeb had quality commentators for every sport, Wolstenholme, Arlott, Benaud, Coleman, Longhurst, Maskell, Allis et al but those days are long gone I’m afraid along with most of their sports coverage.

Quoted from 123614

What about all the repeats they keep churning out?  I don't watch TV at all, and my wife spends almost all her TV time watching the great content on Netflix, why the hell am I still paying for a TV licence?

Like I said it’s not just the stuff they do on TV which I thought would be quite a salient point considering the thread is about a local radio presenter.