Which is why the thread was titled "BBC executives at one studio 'spending more than £1,000 a day on taxis'
Which is why I was wondering what it would be across the total BBC now. as you correctly state, there is more than one studio!!
As several other people have pointed out these figures are for the whole of BBC Cardiff and all the studios and productions they make, including remote studios, outside broadcasts, location shooting etc for talent, guests and production staff.
"Studio" can mean a single sound stage, but it can also mean the whole organisation. Warner Brothers in LA is "a studio".
Perhaps what the BBC should do is buy a house. for every person that needs to commute to the studios. It would only be used for six weeks but what the hell will save on the taxis:D
Or better still have their own bus British Bus Company.Would say them a lot of money,and they could also have a on board canteen
Or better still have their own bus British Bus Company.Would say them a lot of money,and they could also have a on board canteen
They do have their own bus running between the studios. In london they do anyway probably not economical where the distance between the studios is greater.
As has been seen with other baseless attacks on other social groups it all adds up, unless such groups can mount a defence. Usually it's people without power in society who are on the receiving end of stuff like this, as there is no one to defend them..
So it's very surprising that an organisation like the BBC has absolutely no one with the skills to fight back. And I would say that is part of the reason that the attacks occur in the first place.
The BBC needs a person with charm who can constantly make it's case, clearly Mark Thompson is more rodent than proponent.
As has been seen with other baseless attacks on other social groups it all adds up, unless such groups can mount a defence. Usually it's people without power in society who are on the receiving end of stuff like this, as there is no one to defend them..
So it's very surprising that an organisation like the BBC has absolutely no one with the skills to fight back. And I would say that is part of the reason that the attacks occur in the first place.
The BBC needs a person with charm who can constantly make it's case, clearly Mark Thompson is more rodent than proponent.
Then the Mail and Telegraph would moan about the BBC employing someone to respond to their (usually false) claims.
As has been seen with other baseless attacks on other social groups it all adds up, unless such groups can mount a defence. Usually it's people without power in society who are on the receiving end of stuff like this, as there is no one to defend them..
So it's very surprising that an organisation like the BBC has absolutely no onewith the skills to fight back. And I would say that is part of the reason that the attacks occur in the first place.
The BBC needs a person with charm who can constantly make it's case, clearly Mark Thompson is more rodent than proponent.
No need when most sensible people understand it's another newspaper moan about nothing.
Perhaps what the BBC should do is buy a house. for every person that needs to commute to the studios. It would only be used for six weeks but what the hell will save on the taxis:D
Aren't they buying the house's of those wishing to move to Salford ?
They're probably having to ferry people to and from London all the time. Would probably be just as expensive to put them up in a hotel.
Wouldn't it be nice if the all the public had taxis back and to from work............wait no the British public would only be paying for themselves in the end instead of a select socialist few
Wouldn't it be nice if the all the public had taxis back and to from work............wait no the British public would only be paying for themselves in the end instead of a select socialist few
It has nothing to do with socialism whatsoever. Its called being a responsible employer. I have been paid travelling expenses (including taxi fares) numerous times throughout my career in the private sector in order to get me to/from somewhere that is not my usual place of work, or to have safe passage home at a time when no other transport was available.
I've been sent home from work in a taxi paid for by the BBC - just as I have been in taxis paid for by independent production companies. Frankly, if I've worked until 3am and the public transport is all closed, I expect nothing less. What am I supposed to do, walk home?
It has nothing to do with socialism whatsoever. Its called being a responsible employer
So business should give their employees taxis too and from work.........sounds a but like communism. These people at the BBC are already being paid aren't they ?
. I have been paid travelling expenses (including taxi fares) numerous times throughout my career in the private sector in order to get me to/from somewhere that is not my usual place of work, or to have safe passage home at a time when no other transport was available.
So the company paid for it and not the British public.
I've been sent home from work in a taxi paid for by the BBC - just as I have been in taxis paid for by independent production companies. Frankly, if I've worked until 3am and the public transport is all closed, I expect nothing less. What am I supposed to do, walk home?
Agreed.
£1000 a day for an entire site actually seems pretty low - you'll be spending £1000 for taxis for a single medium-sized studio-based show in London.
I've done hours like that myself, luckily enough someone invented the motor vehicle so I got home in mine
I work in London. If I drove, they'd have to provide me with somewhere to park - which would probably end up costing far more than the occasional taxi fare.
It's the nature of TV/Film production that the people involved often do not live close to the actual production facility.
The exception is probably soaps.
No one is going to move home for a job that is over in 3months. So what else but taxis?
to be honest the use of taxis is something that seems strange to me. Cant people drive themselves to work? or pay for there own taxi. I am sure they are being paid enough to.
The life of an actor & the way actors work is something you chosse.
to be honest the use of taxis is something that seems strange to me. Cant people drive themselves to work? or pay for there own taxi. I am sure they are being paid enough to.
The life of an actor & the way actors work is something you chosse.
Like I said, driving to work in London isn't exactly practical.
I'm not an actor, by the way - why bring that particular profession into this?
Like I said, driving to work in London isn't exactly practical.
I'm not an actor, by the way - why bring that particular profession into this?
to be fair London is an issue, is my vision that everybody now rides Boris Bike not true?
Seriously now, there is no reason the BBC has to pay the full amount, if a taxi is a good method of getitng someone to a studio, split the bill, or have the taxis pick up from the nearest underground, you cant tell me people in London dont use the tube.
So it's very surprising that an organisation like the BBC has absolutely no one with the skills to fight back. And I would say that is part of the reason that the attacks occur in the first place.
The BBC needs a person with charm who can constantly make it's case, clearly Mark Thompson is more rodent than proponent.
Most large organisations have PR people who can get their side over to the press and perhaps get more favouable reporting. But the BBC is in direct competition with people like News Corp and the Daily Mail. You can't sweet talk your way around that. You cant change the fact that News Corp and the DM have a very biased solid reason for wanting the BBC curtailed.
They're not exactly a viable method of transport to work, either...
ok I should have put a smilie on it.
Seriously now, there is no reason the BBC has to pay the full amount, if a taxi is a good method of getitng someone to a studio, split the bill, or have the taxis pick up from the nearest underground, you cant tell me people in London dont use the tube.
Wouldn't it be nice if the all the public had taxis back and to from work............wait no the British public would only be paying for themselves in the end instead of a select socialist few
I used to work for a medium sized retailer. Any time they wanted me to go somewhere like head office or another branch they paid my travel expenses, hotel bills etc. It has been the same any place I have ever worked.
Apart from maybe some people who finish work at three AM, or who have to start at five, I doubt many people are being given taxis to go to and from their usual place of work. But when you want a guest to appear on a news report, or you want to send a reporter to an incident, a taxi is almost certainly the most efficient and cost effective way to do it.
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As several other people have pointed out these figures are for the whole of BBC Cardiff and all the studios and productions they make, including remote studios, outside broadcasts, location shooting etc for talent, guests and production staff.
"Studio" can mean a single sound stage, but it can also mean the whole organisation. Warner Brothers in LA is "a studio".
Or better still have their own bus British Bus Company.Would say them a lot of money,and they could also have a on board canteen
They do have their own bus running between the studios. In london they do anyway probably not economical where the distance between the studios is greater.
But then the Daily Mail would run "BBC waste licence fee money on luxury coach with champagne lunches!"
It might work out to £2 per passenger per trip but the DM would scream that the coach "Cost £100k! of licence fee money!"
So it's very surprising that an organisation like the BBC has absolutely no one with the skills to fight back. And I would say that is part of the reason that the attacks occur in the first place.
The BBC needs a person with charm who can constantly make it's case, clearly Mark Thompson is more rodent than proponent.
Then the Mail and Telegraph would moan about the BBC employing someone to respond to their (usually false) claims.
No need when most sensible people understand it's another newspaper moan about nothing.
Aren't they buying the house's of those wishing to move to Salford ?
Why do I get the feeling you wouldn't say that about The Guardian
What about the Public Relations companies they use to sell spin to the newspapers ?
Could you please explain why you have to attack everyone and everything that has a problem with the BBC ?
Wouldn't it be nice if the all the public had taxis back and to from work............wait no the British public would only be paying for themselves in the end instead of a select socialist few
Unless they were put in cheap B&Bs the Telegraph & Co would moan about the cost of the hotel - always quoting the full rack rate of course.
It has nothing to do with socialism whatsoever. Its called being a responsible employer. I have been paid travelling expenses (including taxi fares) numerous times throughout my career in the private sector in order to get me to/from somewhere that is not my usual place of work, or to have safe passage home at a time when no other transport was available.
So business should give their employees taxis too and from work.........sounds a but like communism. These people at the BBC are already being paid aren't they ?
So the company paid for it and not the British public.
I've done hours like that myself, luckily enough someone invented the motor vehicle so I got home in mine
Agreed.
£1000 a day for an entire site actually seems pretty low - you'll be spending £1000 for taxis for a single medium-sized studio-based show in London.
I work in London. If I drove, they'd have to provide me with somewhere to park - which would probably end up costing far more than the occasional taxi fare.
The life of an actor & the way actors work is something you chosse.
Like I said, driving to work in London isn't exactly practical.
I'm not an actor, by the way - why bring that particular profession into this?
Hardly the acts of only socialists then is it if FTSE100 companies that exist only to make profit are in on the act :rolleyes:
Seriously now, there is no reason the BBC has to pay the full amount, if a taxi is a good method of getitng someone to a studio, split the bill, or have the taxis pick up from the nearest underground, you cant tell me people in London dont use the tube.
They're not exactly a viable method of transport to work, either...
Most large organisations have PR people who can get their side over to the press and perhaps get more favouable reporting. But the BBC is in direct competition with people like News Corp and the Daily Mail. You can't sweet talk your way around that. You cant change the fact that News Corp and the DM have a very biased solid reason for wanting the BBC curtailed.
Seriously now, there is no reason the BBC has to pay the full amount, if a taxi is a good method of getitng someone to a studio, split the bill, or have the taxis pick up from the nearest underground, you cant tell me people in London dont use the tube.
*wishes Peterborough had Boris Bike*
I used to work for a medium sized retailer. Any time they wanted me to go somewhere like head office or another branch they paid my travel expenses, hotel bills etc. It has been the same any place I have ever worked.
Apart from maybe some people who finish work at three AM, or who have to start at five, I doubt many people are being given taxis to go to and from their usual place of work. But when you want a guest to appear on a news report, or you want to send a reporter to an incident, a taxi is almost certainly the most efficient and cost effective way to do it.