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Post by dreampolice on Sept 22, 2023 18:27:24 GMT
They should ban it then. Surely they should make things that everyone wants to watch. It’s one of the most popular shows on BBC what you suggest is surely not possible It would appear you missed my sarcasm Don! |
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Post by geoffr on Sept 22, 2023 19:34:53 GMT
They should ban it then. Surely they should make things that everyone wants to watch. Then that's fitbae oot the windae.  You’ll not find me complaining about that |
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Post by dreampolice on Sept 22, 2023 19:46:42 GMT
Then that's fitbae oot the windae. You’ll not find me complaining about that Really? Surprised you’ve never mentioned it. |
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Post by andy on Sept 22, 2023 20:13:44 GMT
Then that's fitbae oot the windae. You’ll not find me complaining about that Me either but I'd rather play football than have to dance. Fun fact; apparently the average strictly viewer is a woman over 60. Where I might miss being allowed to watch live feeds by registered broadcasters is when there is a good running race on. |
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Post by willien on Sept 22, 2023 21:21:51 GMT
You’ll not find me complaining about that Me either but I'd rather play football than have to dance. Fun fact; apparently the average strictly viewer is a woman over 60.
Where I might miss being allowed to watch live feeds by registered broadcasters is when there is a good running race on. The one in our house is. How long till Martin has to have Op(s)? |
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Post by MJB on Sept 22, 2023 21:46:16 GMT
I identify as a woman over 60, but only on Saturday evenings.
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Post by zou on Sept 22, 2023 22:06:10 GMT
I identify as a woman over 60, but only on Saturday evenings. Do you have stars in your eyes? |
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Post by spinno on Sept 22, 2023 22:43:41 GMT
I identify as a woman over 60, but only on Saturday evenings. Do you have stars in your eyes? If he's watching and enjoying Strictly, then a cruel person might say cataracts...but not me of course, I wouldn't stoop so low. |
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Post by mick on Sept 23, 2023 7:15:57 GMT
I am curious how parents explain the orange skin colouring to their children, of if we are all finally so 'colour blind' that few people notice? An old friend of mine told me that her young grandchildren believe that most of the dancers are from the Simpsons TV series, but much less funny. I live in what can only accurately be described as a small town. I can think of at least four places where I could go to get a sunbed type tan and I know there are multiple self-employed beauticians who will bring a tent type contraption and a spray gun to paint you any shade from orange pine to mahogany. The shelves of the local Superdrug/Semichem/Boots are full of self tanning products. White people wandering around looking like they've had a row with a tin of boot polish is nothing new. I reckon anyone standing for any length of time outside the school gates will see almost as much orange skin as there is on Strictly. I don't imagine anyone really gives it much thought. It's a standing joke in our house. I've mentioned my Asian D-in-Law before. She has a skin colour that many western women would die for and, as you say, apparently spend loads trying to achieve. D-i-L is quite pale for her race and has many friends (same racial origin) who are considerably darker. They spend loads on creams and potions to try to get lighter.
What a very weird world.
Mick
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Post by mick on Sept 23, 2023 7:26:08 GMT
Strictly generates a profit for BBC studios, through licencing the format as well as selling the show around the world. Not to mention the premium rate phone lines for voting (it's free to vote online). Because of the unique way the BBC is funded this means things like Strictly and Attenborough documentaries fund the niche broadcasting that commercial TV and radio won't produce. Radio 3 for instance only has 1.7 million listeners and this figure is falling. I doubt it generates much income either. Does The Prom make a profit? The Prom? 
This year there were 84 individual concerts. Collectively known as the BBC Promenade Concerts or The Proms. I suppose that it must be possible to attend a singular prom.
They probably don't make a profit. They apparently cost about £10m to stage and ticket sales recoup about £5m. It's very hard to discover what other income might be generated - offshore sales maybe . I think it pretty safe to assume that the Proms cost and don't make!!
I love the proms and, this year have listened to loads on TV and radio. I'm very happy that part of my licence fee is spent that way.
I'm struggling to think of a programme that everyone would want to watch. Maybe someone could suggest a suitable subject.
Mick
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Post by zou on Sept 23, 2023 8:32:39 GMT
Does The Prom make a profit? The Prom?
I'm struggling to think of a programme that everyone would want to watch. Maybe someone could suggest a suitable subject.
Mick
Televised declaration of Scottish independence? |
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Post by willien on Sept 23, 2023 13:00:32 GMT
The Prom?
I'm struggling to think of a programme that everyone would want to watch. Maybe someone could suggest a suitable subject.
Mick
Televised declaration of Scottish independence? I would certainly like to watch that.  |
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Post by zou on Sept 23, 2023 13:16:24 GMT
Televised declaration of Scottish independence? I would certainly like to watch that. And I suspect the haters would be rage-watching too. |
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Post by willien on Sept 23, 2023 13:43:48 GMT
I would certainly like to watch that. And I suspect the haters would be rage-watching too. Probably reduce the Gammon population at a stroke. |
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Post by spinno on Sept 23, 2023 14:12:32 GMT
And I suspect the haters would be rage-watching too. Probably reduce the Gammon population at a stroke. Or even cardiac arrest... |
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