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 Stirlingsays  24 Nov 21 12.46pm |
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Originally posted by PalazioVecchio
i bet that is more to do with legions of viewers leaving the BBC / Sky ? only a dinosaur watches the evening News to try to keep informed Considering the predictions of its doom amid what I'd describe as glee for its predicted downfall I'm quite happy about it. Just as I think the left should have their broadcast media....in the sense of representation, I think the right deserve that as well. The fact that both the left and right only get the corporate versions of their ideologies is a fair enough observation though....mind you Neil Oliver is pretty out there on the great reset and elitist control in general.
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| Wisbech Eagle Truro Cornwall 02 Dec 21 11.12am |
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Originally posted by Badger11
I admit that I don't watch the BBC but after seeing their Christmas line up I wonder if anyone else does? Certainly they are failing if they want to tempt people like me back to the fold. Apparently this line is identical to last year, I don't know because I never watched last year. The highlight of the holidays are 2 episodes of Mrs Brown's Boys a show I have never watched as these days the words BBC and comedy are an oxymoron. It's Amazon prime for me and I may finally get around to getting Netflix. As most of these shows are made months in advance, my guess is we are only now catching the impact of the pandemic. The output is already very stretched, with many repeats of already repeated programmes. Not to your taste perhaps, but Mrs Brown's Boys is often very funny, but also charming and sometimes thought-provoking too. Give it a go, with an open mind.
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Teddy Eagle  02 Dec 21 12.26pm |
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Originally posted by steeleye20
The biggest thing I notice is the death of comedy. Thank God for Youtube, I can get my fix from the 80s and 90s there. I think John Cleese said that the BBC does not make comedy programs anymore. And it does appear that the celebrated British sense of humour is in decline, something I never thought possible. It was inevitable in the mainstream where the list of proscribed subjects means most comedy has to be at the Michael McIntyre level of mild observation.
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| Stirlingsays 02 Dec 21 12.28pm |
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Originally posted by steeleye20
The biggest thing I notice is the death of comedy. Thank God for Youtube, I can get my fix from the 80s and 90s there. I think John Cleese said that the BBC does not make comedy programs anymore. And it does appear that the celebrated British sense of humour is in decline, something I never thought possible. What is it? Ben Elton on loop?
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| Badger11 Beckenham 02 Dec 21 12.42pm |
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Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle
As most of these shows are made months in advance, my guess is we are only now catching the impact of the pandemic. The output is already very stretched, with many repeats of already repeated programmes. Not to your taste perhaps, but Mrs Brown's Boys is often very funny, but also charming and sometimes thought-provoking too. Give it a go, with an open mind. So does that mean I get a refund on my TV license? Last year they returned my cheque saying they couldn't accept it as it was the same cheque I had sent them the previous year. I told them don't think of it as a repeat but another chance to enjoy... Christmas is one of the few times I actually look at the BBC schedule in the hope that there might be something I want to see. Edited by Badger11 (02 Dec 2021 12.44pm)
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| EverybodyDannsNow SE19 02 Dec 21 12.53pm |
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Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle
As most of these shows are made months in advance, my guess is we are only now catching the impact of the pandemic. The output is already very stretched, with many repeats of already repeated programmes. Not to your taste perhaps, but Mrs Brown's Boys is often very funny, but also charming and sometimes thought-provoking too. Give it a go, with an open mind. Of all the unpopular posts you've made on here WE, this might be the most disgraceful!
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| Stirlingsays 02 Dec 21 1.09pm |
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Originally posted by Badger11
So does that mean I get a refund on my TV license? Last year they returned my cheque saying they couldn't accept it as it was the same cheque I had sent them the previous year. I told them don't think of it as a repeat but another chance to enjoy... Christmas is one of the few times I actually look at the BBC schedule in the hope that there might be something I want to see. Edited by Badger11 (02 Dec 2021 12.44pm)
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| steeleye20 Croydon 02 Dec 21 1.17pm |
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Originally posted by EverybodyDannsNow
Of all the unpopular posts you've made on here WE, this might be the most disgraceful! Seconded, maybe WE is just showing us how bad things have got.
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ASCPFC  Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 02 Dec 21 2.33pm |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
What is it? Ben Elton on loop? A little bit of politics, "Thatcher..."
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| Stirlingsays 02 Dec 21 2.53pm |
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Originally posted by W12
Why would any decent Englishman bother to watch this unicorn, rainbow, multi-culti, totally feminised, white baiting shower of s***e. It's designed to infuriate you and advocate for your dispossession and ultimate demise. Giving up the TV license was a particular highlight of this year. All the manipulatory techniques and half truths they use to keep you on board is particularly unethical....quite surprising that it's legal.
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| W12 02 Dec 21 3.00pm | |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Giving up the TV license was a particular highlight of this year. All the manipulatory techniques and half truths they use to keep you on board is particularly unethical....quite surprising that it's legal.
Yeah, me too. The threatening letters actually make me laugh until I remember they are also sending these to old ladies and war veterans.
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| Wisbech Eagle Truro Cornwall 02 Dec 21 3.28pm |
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Originally posted by EverybodyDannsNow
Of all the unpopular posts you've made on here WE, this might be the most disgraceful! I always have had a warped sense of humour. I find some posters here really amusing in a black humour kind of way. Humanity throws up weird characters all the time, so if we cannot find common ground with them at least we can get a laugh out of them. Brendon O'Carroll has a warmth and twinkle which always amuses me. It's a bit of a p*ss take too, which makes me laugh. The format is different, with the audience part of the show. If you don't like it, fine, but I find it funny.
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| ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 02 Dec 21 3.47pm |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Giving up the TV license was a particular highlight of this year. All the manipulatory techniques and half truths they use to keep you on board is particularly unethical....quite surprising that it's legal.
I got a 1500 fine last year. I wonder what's in store this year? Best sharpen my toothbrush and take up smoking rollies. I won't pay the fine either. My TV is just the government mouthpiece. Actually makes 1984 look like light entertainment.
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| W12 02 Dec 21 3.58pm | |
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Originally posted by ASCPFC
I got a 1500 fine last year. I wonder what's in store this year? Best sharpen my toothbrush and take up smoking rollies. I won't pay the fine either. My TV is just the government mouthpiece. Actually makes 1984 look like light entertainment. how did you manage that?
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| croydon proud Any european country i fancy! 02 Dec 21 4.21pm |
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Originally posted by ASCPFC
I got a 1500 fine last year. I wonder what's in store this year? Best sharpen my toothbrush and take up smoking rollies. I won't pay the fine either. My TV is just the government mouthpiece. Actually makes 1984 look like light entertainment. 1500 ASCP? Or 150? The latter sounds about right, if they should fine you at all! The former sounds like your tv was stashed with 2 k of the white stuff!
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| Stirlingsays 02 Dec 21 4.26pm |
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Originally posted by ASCPFC
I got a 1500 fine last year. I wonder what's in store this year? Best sharpen my toothbrush and take up smoking rollies. I won't pay the fine either. My TV is just the government mouthpiece. Actually makes 1984 look like light entertainment. For the best advice with dealing with license fee 'inspectors' visit this link here. You are under no obligation to let them into your house nor any obligation to speak to them when they visit. You can say, 'no thank you' and close the door and they have to leave. Edited by Stirlingsays (02 Dec 2021 4.27pm)
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