Quote: Gussie Fink Nottle @ 17th May 2015, 11:44 PM BSTSo, I'm now supposed to propose the entire programme for a multi-channel broadcaster with tens of thousands of staff? Here and now?
Is that reasonable?That's the equivalent of my denying your right to criticise the Tories on the basis that you haven't published a fully costed manifesto of your own. (and no, please don't.)
In general I would suggest that they must review their programme formats. I'm not one who's against format TV in general. (Many culture snobs don't realise that all television is format TV.)
But - the formats must change once in a while. Most of their formats are at least a decade old.
Their comedy panel shows are a perfect example. But they are hardly the only such example.Furthermore, there is a desperate need for greater variety.
I don't mind a programme on antiques. But Antiques Roadshow, Flog it, Bargain Hunt, etc, etc? Meanwhile, several celebrity and other versions of the very same?
The problem is self-evident.For all their claims of innovation, there just isn't any. One has got rather lazy. Too much money and too little accountability.
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Well, I don't mind people sounding like toffs. I simply mind a bunch of people who've all been to the same school at the same time running the whole country.
But I can't really see why liking Deep Purple and being posh means one's head is in the wrong place.--
Meanwhile, just to clarify my animal rights position.
As I have pointed out in another thread, I grew up in Zurich.
The local dish attributed to Zurich is rosti with chopped veal on a white sauce.
Oh, and their local Bratwurst also has veal in it. Yum, yum.
With respect, you could have in as many words made a decent list of ten new formats you would like, commented on whether any TV or radio stations should be ditched, advised which if any should have commercials and provided us with a list of what in your opinion are sacred cows. Plus to what extent the stinking rich should pay more for part-subscription than those on just above an average salary.
I can sing along to "Smoke On The Water" or "Take Me Out" with the best of them but I would like to see some evidence that the wonder lord in charge would even recognise "A Good Read" or "Thinking Allowed". As for comedy, have you seen his expression? I would be fascinated to know what he falls about laughing to if it isn't just digging the roads up and leaving it for a few years for others to fill in the holes. That's the thing with a smirk. You just know it comes exclusively from inner engagement.