I was dissapointed to find there was no Jeremy Vine show on Radio 2 yesterday, not even with a stand-in host, which they have on a regular basis anyway.. I could understand on Xmas Eve / Day etc but for many people, Monday and Tuesday go on as normal..
My Grampa has Dementia and the TV schedules being different doesnt affect him
There are different reasons for and different degrees of dementia. My MIL had Alzeheimers and the only thing that regulated her day was 'Neighbours' being on at the same time every day.
I also volunteered at a dementia day centre and regular TV schedules gave some, but not all, of the attendees a sense of time and gave them something to "hang" the rest of their lives on.
I was dissapointed to find there was no Jeremy Vine show on Radio 2 yesterday, not even with a stand-in host, which they have on a regular basis anyway.. I could understand on Xmas Eve / Day etc but for many people, Monday and Tuesday go on as normal..
I for one was gutted to notice there's no Homes under the Hammer tomorrow, my first day off in ages. I believe it's availalble on one of the satellite channels though, fingers crossed:)
Well the kids are off now so that's the reason for the family films now in place of regular shows, plus it's Christmas week so the Christmas season has officially begun. I actually like it when all the regular TV schedules are changed over Christmas, it's a break from the monotony for two weeks.
I think you're being mean. Some people need order and a regular routine in their lives for various reasons. It can be very unsettling for them if what they are used to doing each day is disrupted.
Not everyone celebrates or is able to celebrate "the festive season".
It's OK if you're young, have family, have friends, are able to get out and about. But of you're old, have no family, not able to get out, have a medical condition such as Alzheimers it can be very upsetting. For some the TV is all they have for company.
Daytime film schedules have been filled with Christmas/western/war films for the past two months and the usual mix has been abandoned. The regular programmes that many people on their own look forward to such as quiz programmes to keep their brains active are taken off air. The assumption seems to be that when the children are off school, they spend all their time watching TV while the adults are out doing "adult" things. Tough luck on anyone who isn't young and hasn't got a family.
I have elderly neighbours living each side of me, one with Parkinsons, one unable to get out of the house. I do what I can to help them, but one day you might be in the position yourself with no-one to take an interest in you. Think of those who are alone now instead of being sarcastic.
I for one was gutted to notice there's no Homes under the Hammer tomorrow, my first day off in ages. I believe it's availalble on one of the satellite channels though, fingers crossed:)
I know what you mean. Even usually unflappable and reliable Radio 4 goes a bit daft at this time of year with 'special dramas' which sound as if they're outakes from Harry Potter films. I'm always quite glad when things get back to normal.
I think you're being mean. Some people need order and a regular routine in their lives for various reasons. It can be very unsettling for them if what they are used to doing each day is disrupted.
Not everyone celebrates or is able to celebrate "the festive season".
It's OK if you're young, have family, have friends, are able to get out and about. But of you're old, have no family, not able to get out, have a medical condition such as Alzheimers it can be very upsetting. For some the TV is all they have for company.
Daytime film schedules have been filled with Christmas/western/war films for the past two months and the usual mix has been abandoned. The regular programmes that many people on their own look forward to such as quiz programmes to keep their brains active are taken off air. The assumption seems to be that when the children are off school, they spend all their time watching TV while the adults are out doing "adult" things. Tough luck on anyone who isn't young and hasn't got a family.
I have elderly neighbours living each side of me, one with Parkinsons, one unable to get out of the house. I do what I can to help them, but one day you might be in the position yourself with no-one to take an interest in you. Think of those who are alone now instead of being sarcastic.
Oh please. What an utterly ridiculous post. You seem to assume that the majority should "put up" in order to appease a minority who might or might not need routine in their life. We're talking about TV, not a lifestyle! And as far as routine goes, since I can remember schedules have ALWAYS changed slightly to accommodate the festive season. By the way, it matters not that a few don't or can't celebrate. The majority do so that is what is being catered for.
HANDY TIP: For those who dislike schedule changes, buy a Christmas TV Guide next year. They're these clever publications that tell you what's on each channel and when. It will help you prepare for any changes if you read it thoroughly.
Oh please. What an utterly ridiculous post. You seem to assume that the majority should "put up" in order to appease a minority who might or might not need routine in their life. We're talking about TV, not a lifestyle! And as far as routine goes, since I can remember schedules have ALWAYS changed slightly to accommodate the festive season. By the way, it matters not that a few don't or can't celebrate. The majority do so that is what is being catered for.
HANDY TIP: For those who dislike schedule changes, buy a Christmas TV Guide next year. They're these clever publications that tell you what's on each channel and when. It will help you prepare for any changes if you read it thoroughly.
Just because it has happened before doesn't mean it is necessarily the right thing to do. There have been sensible arguments for and against on this thread. I wouldn't mind the changes if we were getting some amazing new shows but a lot of the replacements seem to be celebrity versions or repeats.
It seems that what they think the viewing public want. I don't >:(
What celebs making asses of themselves. Na ive always hated celeb versions of gameshows how they are allowed to be idiots on the show think they are funny when they aint and give the host a load of lip.
The producers wouldnt allow this with us regular people so why them.
like many people I look forward to completely different schedule.This has been happening for over 60 years.It is what makes Christmas special.long may it continue.
I work full-time and started my much looked forward to Christmas break today. I love the run-up to Christmas, and after a morning of cleaning the house it was lovely to put my feet up with a mince pie and cup of tea and watch the hilarious and clever Chicken Run instead of whatever dire programme is usually scheduled mid-week, mid-afternoon.
I sympathise with people with conditions that require the need of certain programmes every day as mentioned by an earlier poster (though my mother also had Alzheimers and couldn't have given a hoot about what was on TV once the disease took hold), but TV schedules can't cater to all of these people as it's so individual - it would be impossible.
I work full-time and started my much looked forward to Christmas break today. I love the run-up to Christmas, and after a morning of cleaning the house it was lovely to put my feet up with a mince pie and cup of tea and watch the hilarious and clever Chicken Run instead of whatever dire programme is usually scheduled mid-week, mid-afternoon.
I sympathise with people with conditions that require the need of certain programmes every day as mentioned by an earlier poster (though my mother also had Alzheimers and couldn't have given a hoot about what was on TV once the disease took hold), but TV schedules can't cater to all of these people as it's so individual - it would be impossible.
Seen Chicken Run 3 or 4 times already, but still recorder it today. Will give it another watch soon, as it looks one of the funnier offerings this Christmas, even knowing the gags.
Why are people surprised the schedules change over Christmas, it happens every year! Besides what's wrong with shows that are on 50 weeks of the year being given a break, it's hardly the end of the world.
Sorry but anyone needing TV routine unless of personal/disability reasons, really needs to get a hobby or something, its nice to have a change, and like I said in last post - its been done for over 30 years so if they not in a routine by now then they never shall be.
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I also volunteered at a dementia day centre and regular TV schedules gave some, but not all, of the attendees a sense of time and gave them something to "hang" the rest of their lives on.
Surely no Jeremy Vine is something to celebrate?
Well said.
They obviously want ppl to cancel their tv license.
I bought TV Choice Chrimbo listing mag a while ago and it appeared on TV in accordance with that.
I watched it and missed it, could have been funnier.
It seems that what they think the viewing public want. I don't >:(
It's on Really a few times a day.
Oh please. What an utterly ridiculous post. You seem to assume that the majority should "put up" in order to appease a minority who might or might not need routine in their life. We're talking about TV, not a lifestyle! And as far as routine goes, since I can remember schedules have ALWAYS changed slightly to accommodate the festive season. By the way, it matters not that a few don't or can't celebrate. The majority do so that is what is being catered for.
HANDY TIP: For those who dislike schedule changes, buy a Christmas TV Guide next year. They're these clever publications that tell you what's on each channel and when. It will help you prepare for any changes if you read it thoroughly.
Just because it has happened before doesn't mean it is necessarily the right thing to do. There have been sensible arguments for and against on this thread. I wouldn't mind the changes if we were getting some amazing new shows but a lot of the replacements seem to be celebrity versions or repeats.
What celebs making asses of themselves. Na ive always hated celeb versions of gameshows how they are allowed to be idiots on the show think they are funny when they aint and give the host a load of lip.
The producers wouldnt allow this with us regular people so why them.
I sympathise with people with conditions that require the need of certain programmes every day as mentioned by an earlier poster (though my mother also had Alzheimers and couldn't have given a hoot about what was on TV once the disease took hold), but TV schedules can't cater to all of these people as it's so individual - it would be impossible.
Seen Chicken Run 3 or 4 times already, but still recorder it today. Will give it another watch soon, as it looks one of the funnier offerings this Christmas, even knowing the gags.
wrong answer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_Run#Accolades
Since iuts bveen done like this for last 30 years, then 99% of people will be used to it, obviously 1% like you only botherd.
and to be honest this schedule is lot better that the useall daytime rubbish.
Sorry but anyone needing TV routine unless of personal/disability reasons, really needs to get a hobby or something, its nice to have a change, and like I said in last post - its been done for over 30 years so if they not in a routine by now then they never shall be.