Why is film 2012 on so late?

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As per title, 11.25 for a movie programme is ridiculous. I like the show but struggle to make it to the end. I know I can record it but that's not my point.

It's not particularily adult, I just dont understand the logic. 10.pm would be about right or even 9.30.

Surely it would have far more viewers if it was shown at a reasonable time.
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  • penelopesimpsonpenelopesimpson Posts: 14,907
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    As per title, 11.25 for a movie programme is ridiculous. I like the show but struggle to make it to the end. I know I can record it but that's not my point.

    It's not particularily adult, I just dont understand the logic. 10.pm would be about right or even 9.30.

    Surely it would have far more viewers if it was shown at a reasonable time.

    Claudia is a vampire
  • FayecorgasmFayecorgasm Posts: 29,793
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    Film (whatever year it is ) has always been on late at night I have never understood why
  • TassiumTassium Posts: 31,639
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    It should go on BBC3 really, that's more the age-range for new release films nowadays.


    BBC1 core viewers might benefit from an old-film retrospective programme.

    BBC4 for US box-sets
  • petelypetely Posts: 2,994
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    11.25 for a movie programme is ridiculous.
    If I had to guess, I'd reckon it was classed as an "arts" programme. And the BBC can't have such elitist material cluttering up it's peak-time schedule of games shows, soaps and reality. After all, F2012 reviewers occasionally use long words and mention abstract concepts - anathema (ooops, sorree :rolleyes:) to the Beeb's idea of yer avrige viewer - who's poor little brains would surely explode if exposed to such high degrees of learning.
  • topcat3topcat3 Posts: 3,109
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    I guess its aimed at film buffs rather than average Joe movie-goers.

    That guys a little bit pompous and looks down on Claudia whenever she likes a film that isnt really arty/weird
  • Ed R.MarleyEd R.Marley Posts: 9,130
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    Didn't know it was still going - I thought it would have been killed off after Jonathan Ross left.

    I still remember Barry Norman's review of Basic Instinct when describing Sharon Stone's leg-cross scene he came out with "and you can clearly see her vagina". Pissed myself laughing:D
  • ironjadeironjade Posts: 10,001
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    They don't want to give too much encouragement to a rival medium which diverts tv viewers from watching tv.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,219
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    Why is film 2012 on so late?
    It's not particularily adult, I just dont understand the logic. 10.pm would be about right or even 9.30.

    Surely it would have far more viewers if it was shown at a reasonable time.

    Claudia Wrinkleman's fugly face requires at the very least Parental Guidance and should not be shown before the watershed or to any body under 18 or indeed anyone of a nervous disposition.

    I'd rather watch repeats of Film 77

    Bring back Barry Norman
  • Prince MonaluluPrince Monalulu Posts: 35,900
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    ironjade wrote: »
    They don't want to give too much encouragement to a rival medium which diverts tv viewers from watching tv.

    You don't know that the BBC actually produces films do you?
    Although in keeping with the BBC, they are more on the art house/limited release side of things.
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfilms/recentreleases
    Channel 4 also produces films, they also have a public service remit.
  • Prince MonaluluPrince Monalulu Posts: 35,900
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    petely wrote: »
    If I had to guess, I'd reckon it was classed as an "arts" programme. And the BBC can't have such elitist material cluttering up it's peak-time schedule of games shows, soaps and reality. After all, F2012 reviewers occasionally use long words and mention abstract concepts - anathema (ooops, sorree :rolleyes:) to the Beeb's idea of yer avrige viewer - who's poor little brains would surely explode if exposed to such high degrees of learning.

    How it's the BBC's fault that arts programming doesn't put bums on seats, I don't know.

    Well at least the BBC is making such 'elitist' material Review show, Culture show, The Imagine series.
    Apparently a fair number of those who listen to Kermode's film podcast just listen for the entertainment of 2 middle aged blokes bickering.

    Does ITV, Ch4 or Ch5 have a proper film/DVD review show?
  • JEFF62JEFF62 Posts: 5,093
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    Why has it started so late in the year. It usually comes back in October. I cant believe they have missed reviewing Skyfall. Would have been interesting to hear their review of it.
  • degsyhufcdegsyhufc Posts: 59,251
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    MEW TOWN wrote: »
    Claudia Wrinkleman's fugly face requires at the very least Parental Guidance and should not be shown before the watershed or to any body under 18 or indeed anyone of a nervous disposition.

    I'd rather watch repeats of Film 77

    Bring back Barry Norman
    ^this
  • mikebukmikebuk Posts: 18,720
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    Time scheduling should hardly matter these days.
  • sn_22sn_22 Posts: 6,459
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    As per title, 11.25 for a movie programme is ridiculous. I like the show but struggle to make it to the end. I know I can record it but that's not my point.

    It's not particularily adult, I just dont understand the logic. 10.pm would be about right or even 9.30.

    Surely it would have far more viewers if it was shown at a reasonable time.

    It's always started well past 11pm for most of its decades on air, has it not?

    I know they gave it a shot in the post-news 10.35pm slot about a year or so ago, but it didn't do that well. Was hovering around a million viewers, and a sub-10% audience share, which is rather below average. So the earlier start wasn't helping bring in many new viewers, which is presumably why they've decided it's OK to move it back again.

    I wonder whether BBC2 might not be a better fit if it was to move earlier. It doesn't strike me as primetime BBC One material.
  • sn_22sn_22 Posts: 6,459
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    MEW TOWN wrote: »
    Claudia Wrinkleman's fugly face requires at the very least Parental Guidance and should not be shown before the watershed or to any body under 18 or indeed anyone of a nervous disposition.

    Well aren't you a charmer? Perhaps you thought you were on the Daily Mail message boards?

    As far as I'm aware, Barry Norman isn't much of a looker either...
  • Young TurksYoung Turks Posts: 3,262
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    Do people still watch live TV? I only watch news and football live everything else gets recorded :)

    I agree with OP, time for this show is ridiculously late but thanks to PVRs we are no longer slave to TV companies' schedules!
  • Prince MonaluluPrince Monalulu Posts: 35,900
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    mikebuk wrote: »
    Time scheduling should hardly matter these days.

    But time and channel scheduling still matters, no matter what you think.
  • Prince MonaluluPrince Monalulu Posts: 35,900
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    Do people still watch live TV? I only watch news and football live everything else gets recorded :)

    I agree with OP, time for this show is ridiculously late but thanks to PVRs we are no longer slave to TV companies' schedules!

    That can't be a serious question can it.
    YES PEOPLE STILL WATCH LIVE TV

    In other news, the stupid are always with us.
  • -GONZO--GONZO- Posts: 9,624
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    If it's was on any earlier then that bloke sat next to Claudia wouldn't of been able to of said Bollox twice in the same sentence.
  • ironjadeironjade Posts: 10,001
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    You don't know that the BBC actually produces films do you?
    Although in keeping with the BBC, they are more on the art house/limited release side of things.
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfilms/recentreleases
    Channel 4 also produces films, they also have a public service remit.

    Is it really necessary to be so patronising?
    I'm sure the BBC is quite happy for tv viewers to watch their movies but they probably don't want them watching other people's too much (apart from "Skyfall", obviously, given the amount of promotion the allegedly non-commercial BBC has devoted to it).
    Another reason may be that film clips cost more if a programme uses them in peak time but this is just speculation on my part.
  • Virgil TracyVirgil Tracy Posts: 26,805
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    Does Claudia like everything ?
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 228
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    I like the conversational style of the programme, Claudia has a dry wit that amuses me so I really enjoy the format now.

    Antonia quirk does some excellent pieces in it too, she talks to camera brilliantly.

    Maybe if it was on bbc2 it could be shown earlier as some have suggested.
  • MotthusMotthus Posts: 7,280
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    I've never understood why the Film show is on so late but also why it isn't on over the summer.The summer is the biggest time for films with all the blockbusters released over that period but the BBC don't show the film show then which makes no sense at all!
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 2,402
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    MEW TOWN wrote: »
    Claudia Wrinkleman's fugly face requires at the very least Parental Guidance and should not be shown before the watershed or to any body under 18 or indeed anyone of a nervous disposition.

    I'd rather watch repeats of Film 77

    Bring back Barry Norman

    Since Barry Norman left the programme because of the irregular scheduling, he's hardly likely to want to return when it's being scheduled as it currently is.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 2,402
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    -GONZO- wrote: »
    If it's was on any earlier then that bloke sat next to Claudia wouldn't of been able to of said Bollox twice in the same sentence.

    Is English your first language?
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