The problem with Watchdog it that it is supposed to be a serious consumer programme dressed up to cater as entertainment with silly sketches and over jovial presenters. I suppose they are catering for the many that cannot sit and watch a programme with a serious subject without getting bored.
Many good documentary-type programmes are ruined these days, by showing them as low intelligence entertainment.
The problem with Watchdog it that it is supposed to be a serious consumer programme dressed up to cater as entertainment with silly sketches and over jovial presenters. I suppose they are catering for the many that cannot sit and watch a programme with a serious subject without getting bored.
Many good documentary-type programmes are ruined these days, by showing them as low intelligence entertainment.
A lot of consumer based TV shows have been light-hearted and wacky all the way back to That's Life and The Braden Beat, probably one can lay the blame entirely on Esther Rancid.
A lot of consumer based TV shows have been light-hearted and wacky all the way back to That's Life and The Braden Beat, probably one can lay the blame entirely on Esther Rancid.
Yes, she was often able to imply there was crisis over something which was only a bit of a drama.
The problem with Watchdog it that it is supposed to be a serious consumer programme dressed up to cater as entertainment with silly sketches and over jovial presenters. I suppose they are catering for the many that cannot sit and watch a programme with a serious subject without getting bored.
Many good documentary-type programmes are ruined these days, by showing them as low intelligence entertainment.
The thing is, there are "serious" consumer stories and there are trivial ones. They'd look ridiculous if they tackled them all as if they were Panorama.
Lynne Faulds Wood used to do that. She did stories about the dangers of pop-tarts, and made it sound as if it was as serious as North Korea's nuclear programme.
1) Because I am interested in seeing large companies, cowboys etc being caught out or exposed for bad practices.
2) So I can criticise the over zealousness of some of the aforementioned exposés.
I agree with pretty much everything I just read on here, but I'll still watch because one way or the other, it makes for interesting viewing. Another one is watching Anne Robinson doing a rotten job of grilling company directors etc by sticking to the script in her hand without deviation.
The thing is, there are "serious" consumer stories and there are trivial ones. They'd look ridiculous if they tackled them all as if they were Panorama.
Lynne Faulds Wood used to do that. She did stories about the dangers of pop-tarts, and made it sound as if it was as serious as North Korea's nuclear programme.
Agreed, there's a lot of "rost-tinted spectacles" on DS these days.
1) Because I am interested in seeing large companies, cowboys etc being caught out or exposed for bad practices.
2) So I can criticise the over zealousness of some of the aforementioned exposés.
I agree with pretty much everything I just read on here, but I'll still watch because one way or the other, it makes for interesting viewing. Another one is watching Anne Robinson doing a rotten job of grilling company directors etc by sticking to the script in her hand without deviation.
These sort of programmes bring a new slant on "investigative reporting" in that it appears that many of the popular and familiar faces, are rubbish at it.
The thing is, there are "serious" consumer stories and there are trivial ones. They'd look ridiculous if they tackled them all as if they were Panorama.
Lynne Faulds Wood used to do that. She did stories about the dangers of pop-tarts, and made it sound as if it was as serious as North Korea's nuclear programme.
She did? wow, I used to eat those as a kid :eek: I demand to see that report! lol
Lynne Faulds Wood used to do that. She did stories about the dangers of pop-tarts, and made it sound as if it was as serious as North Korea's nuclear programme.
I think it was Mary Whitehouse Experience did a sketch parodying her on Watchdog. The catchphrase being "This [insert product] could be a potential death trap." The products got more trivial and unlikely as the sketch went on.
If was before I started watching Watchdog but it was a funny sketch.
The thing is, there are "serious" consumer stories and there are trivial ones. They'd look ridiculous if they tackled them all as if they were Panorama.
Lynne Faulds Wood used to do that. She did stories about the dangers of pop-tarts, and made it sound as if it was as serious as North Korea's nuclear programme.
Hmm, this piece about mobile contracts is off-putting. Didn't he just say staff now have to say prices could go up and down - down? whats the chance the phone companies are going to lower contract prices?.
Hmm, this piece about mobile contracts is off-putting. Didn't he just say staff now have to say prices could go up and down - down? whats the chance the phone companies are going to lower contract prices?.
Yes like prices are ever going to go down. :rolleyes:
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Many good documentary-type programmes are ruined these days, by showing them as low intelligence entertainment.
A lot of consumer based TV shows have been light-hearted and wacky all the way back to That's Life and The Braden Beat, probably one can lay the blame entirely on Esther Rancid.
Yes, she was often able to imply there was crisis over something which was only a bit of a drama.
The thing is, there are "serious" consumer stories and there are trivial ones. They'd look ridiculous if they tackled them all as if they were Panorama.
Lynne Faulds Wood used to do that. She did stories about the dangers of pop-tarts, and made it sound as if it was as serious as North Korea's nuclear programme.
Bloke (singular). Try to keep up.
Let's see whether the motorbike or bikes survive into the new series.
1) Because I am interested in seeing large companies, cowboys etc being caught out or exposed for bad practices.
2) So I can criticise the over zealousness of some of the aforementioned exposés.
I agree with pretty much everything I just read on here, but I'll still watch because one way or the other, it makes for interesting viewing. Another one is watching Anne Robinson doing a rotten job of grilling company directors etc by sticking to the script in her hand without deviation.
Yes, 8pm.
Agreed, there's a lot of "rost-tinted spectacles" on DS these days.
These sort of programmes bring a new slant on "investigative reporting" in that it appears that many of the popular and familiar faces, are rubbish at it.
She did? wow, I used to eat those as a kid :eek: I demand to see that report! lol
Yes, Dan was jailed last year for benefit fraud (see:- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-18867305)
I think it was Mary Whitehouse Experience did a sketch parodying her on Watchdog. The catchphrase being "This [insert product] could be a potential death trap." The products got more trivial and unlikely as the sketch went on.
If was before I started watching Watchdog but it was a funny sketch.
Pop Tart?
Wasn't he Doughboy's father?
Salford or Cardiff.
I always do a full weeks search for programs I think I will like on a Sunday
but your not sure which?
No, but I'll be watching just see what Anne says.
Waste of Licence payers money.
Yes like prices are ever going to go down. :rolleyes: