Danny Cohen of the BBC - Page 14

Gate Keeper · 23rd March 2015, 07:21

We have 2 channels sent to us from BBC South Africa: BBC World News and Channel 120. The world news is on a loop and it includes Hard Talk plus Africa from the beebs studio in Nairobi.

Last night on 120, we had Top Gear Patagonia Special for the 3rd week Sunday running, then Hells Kitchen and Mr. Bean. The third series of Downton Abbey has just finished. There are no adverts as it is pay TV. The other news channels we get are CNN, Aljazeera. Chinese news and Russian, yes.

They all have their biases. The BBC is not exclusive in this respect.

I have been away and not read all of the posts, since my return from the remote region.

Polly · 23rd March 2015, 09:59

I do agree that we should question any bias in the BBC reporting, and also any wast of public funding.
I would have thought, by its very nature it could have been VERY left wing, but I don't think it is. And yes you will find evidence of waste, but tell me which private company of similar size does not have the same problem.
Just a few wears ago, M&S was being hailed a shining example of good business practice, and then suddenly it became the worst company in the world. Likewise, and more recently Tesco.
Perhaps the BBC should be privatised? Then it could be paid for by subscription, but would that make it less biased? I think not, it would far more likely become right wing, controlled by the investors and/or advertisers.
I have the impression that this thread is more about the handling of Clarkson than any perceived unbalance in the BBC. As has been said many times before, doing nothing was not an option. This would have been seen as repeating the mistakes of the past. There would have been huge cries of "cover up"
It has also been suggested Clarkson will move to an alternative Chanel. Well of course that's his right, and there is nothing to stop him, but ask yourself, who will sponsor such a programme?
None of the main line car manufacturers will want to see their car placed 10th or whatever in a meaningless contest. And there are few advertisers who would want to take the risk to be associated with another of his many gaffs.

Gate Keeper · 23rd March 2015, 13:50

ahh VHS those were the days. The Driftwood Club with its old world colonial charm and personalised standards of customer care is still there. It is still going strong despite the downturn in tourism.

alanjay · 25th March 2015, 15:12

As OP I think this thread has run it's course as it was started before we knew the outcome. Following confirmation of Clarkson's dismissal, new threads have started on the outcome, so as said I think it's time to close this one.

windrush · 25th March 2015, 15:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanjay

As OP I think this thread has run it's course as it was started before we knew the outcome. Following confirmation of Clarkson's dismissal, new threads have started on the outcome, so as said I think it's time to close this one.

Best to ask a mod to close It than Alan if that's what you want

alanjay · 25th March 2015, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by windrush

Best to ask a mod to close It than Alan if that's what you want

Thanks old chap I already have but mods are busy guys and it might take a while and that's only if they agree with my request.

Mods have the wisdom of Solomon, so although it's my request it's their decision.

Reebs · 25th March 2015, 15:41

I don't know about the wisdom of Solomon, but I concur about the thread closure Alan. By your command, it shall be done.

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23rd March 2015, 07:21	#131
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	We have 2 channels sent to us from BBC South Africa: BBC World News and Channel 120. The world news is on a loop and it includes Hard Talk plus Africa from the beebs studio in Nairobi. Last night on 120, we had Top Gear Patagonia Special for the 3rd week Sunday running, then Hells Kitchen and Mr. Bean. The third series of Downton Abbey has just finished. There are no adverts as it is pay TV. The other news channels we get are CNN, Aljazeera. Chinese news and Russian, yes. They all have their biases. The BBC is not exclusive in this respect. I have been away and not read all of the posts, since my return from the remote region.

23rd March 2015, 09:59	#132
Polly Posted a thing or two MG ZT 260 SE, ZS120, ZR105 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Peterhead Posts: 1,375 Thanks: 203 Thanked 350 Times in 241 Posts	I do agree that we should question any bias in the BBC reporting, and also any wast of public funding. I would have thought, by its very nature it could have been VERY left wing, but I don't think it is. And yes you will find evidence of waste, but tell me which private company of similar size does not have the same problem. Just a few wears ago, M&S was being hailed a shining example of good business practice, and then suddenly it became the worst company in the world. Likewise, and more recently Tesco. Perhaps the BBC should be privatised? Then it could be paid for by subscription, but would that make it less biased? I think not, it would far more likely become right wing, controlled by the investors and/or advertisers. I have the impression that this thread is more about the handling of Clarkson than any perceived unbalance in the BBC. As has been said many times before, doing nothing was not an option. This would have been seen as repeating the mistakes of the past. There would have been huge cries of "cover up" It has also been suggested Clarkson will move to an alternative Chanel. Well of course that's his right, and there is nothing to stop him, but ask yourself, who will sponsor such a programme? None of the main line car manufacturers will want to see their car placed 10th or whatever in a meaningless contest. And there are few advertisers who would want to take the risk to be associated with another of his many gaffs.

23rd March 2015, 13:50	#133
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	ahh VHS those were the days. The Driftwood Club with its old world colonial charm and personalised standards of customer care is still there. It is still going strong despite the downturn in tourism.

25th March 2015, 15:12	#134
alanjay Passed Away Rover 75 Connie Tourer Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Guildford Posts: 2,582 Thanks: 682 Thanked 979 Times in 612 Posts	As OP I think this thread has run it's course as it was started before we knew the outcome. Following confirmation of Clarkson's dismissal, new threads have started on the outcome, so as said I think it's time to close this one.