[NedTV]

So today they began to air Murray's game at 17:00 when they scheduled a film at 19:30! The match wont conclude in 2 hours and 30 minutes especially when its Murray playing. Can't they just do Wimbledon on BBC 1 everyday of the tournament from 14:00-18:00. Then from 18:00-20:00 (weeknights only) on BBC 2 (Extended on BBC 2 from 20:00-23:00 if needed). It would make it so much easier because we would have knowledge of the two timeslots. So if a game is broadcasting on BBC 1 which started at 17:00 on Tuesday (just as an example) and if they finished the set at 18:00 or before, they could continue the rest of the match until conclusion on BBC 2 , saving BBC 1 changing their schedules.

[pete137]

Murray on BBC1 will get bigger viewing figures then BBC2. That will always be the case. Case closed !

[Billy_Value]

Originally Posted by NedTV

So today they began to air Murray's game at 17:00 when they scheduled a film at 19:30! The match wont conclude in 2 hours and 30 minutes especially when its Murray playing. Can't they just do Wimbledon on BBC 1 everyday of the tournament from 14:00-18:00. Then from 18:00-20:00 (weeknights only) on BBC 2 (Extended on BBC 2 from 20:00-23:00 if needed). It would make it so much easier because we would have knowledge of the two timeslots. So if a game is broadcasting on BBC 1 which started at 17:00 on Tuesday (just as an example) and if they finished the set at 18:00 or before, they could continue the rest of the match until conclusion on BBC 2 , saving BBC 1 changing their schedules.

you wanna get over yourself

[Tonythedaddy74]

Originally Posted by NedTV

So today they began to air Murray's game at 17:00 when they scheduled a film at 19:30! The match wont conclude in 2 hours and 30 minutes especially when its Murray playing. Can't they just do Wimbledon on BBC 1 everyday of the tournament from 14:00-18:00. Then from 18:00-20:00 (weeknights only) on BBC 2 (Extended on BBC 2 from 20:00-23:00 if needed). It would make it so much easier because we would have knowledge of the two timeslots. So if a game is broadcasting on BBC 1 which started at 17:00 on Tuesday (just as an example) and if they finished the set at 18:00 or before, they could continue the rest of the match until conclusion on BBC 2 , saving BBC 1 changing their schedules.

I also watch too much tv and get annoyed when I can't watch what I want. I really should get a video recorder and a remote control . Looks like I am of to asda tomorrow !

[barnsleykeith]

Originally Posted by NedTV

So today they began to air Murray's game at 17:00 when they scheduled a film at 19:30! The match wont conclude in 2 hours and 30 minutes especially when its Murray playing. Can't they just do Wimbledon on BBC 1 everyday of the tournament from 14:00-18:00. Then from 18:00-20:00 (weeknights only) on BBC 2 (Extended on BBC 2 from 20:00-23:00 if needed). It would make it so much easier because we would have knowledge of the two timeslots. So if a game is broadcasting on BBC 1 which started at 17:00 on Tuesday (just as an example) and if they finished the set at 18:00 or before, they could continue the rest of the match until conclusion on BBC 2 , saving BBC 1 changing their schedules.

Casualty or Richard II was always going to get bumped. Glad it's Casualty myself.

[SamuelW]

BBC were only showing a film repeat, a gameshow which can be shown any other time, Casualty which can be shown next week and a repeat of a sitcom which can be shown whatever time. Murray tennis match like this doesnt come often

[Black Crow]

Originally Posted by pete137

Murray on BBC1 will get bigger viewing figures then BBC2. That will always be the case. Case closed !

BBC isn't about ratings though is it? I've never been able to understand why they do this every single year. Are they afraid that no-one has heard of BBC 2, and don't know how to find it!

BTW, I'm not bothered one way or another - don't like tennis and don't watch most things on a Saturday night on BBC1, I know millions do and i must be annoying!

[striing]

Originally Posted by barnsleykeith

Casualty or Richard II was always going to get bumped. Glad it's Casualty myself.

Richard II is dreadful though. I love the play but it's really not translating well for TV. (And I don't like Ben Wishaw which doesn't help.)

As for the OPs point, there's nothing else the BBC can do. They don't schedule the matches; they just show them when they're on. I don't care what channel it's on but for some reason more people watch BBC1 than 2 (I don't understand why when it's so easy to change a channel but there it is) so that's why they put the Murray match there.

[Steve9214]

Docmentary about obesity causes - i have watched the last 2 and was waiting for the 3rd - I work in food and this is very interesting.

Plus Mock the Week was bumped.

Neither of these were repeats which could be "sacrificed" they are original, commissioned programming set for first run broadcast.

No indication whatsoever when these will be shown.

And before anyone questions - I have Sky+ and had got programs in to record these shows - so have no idea if and when they will be shown - and the BBC have done nothing to inform us when they will be shown.

A polite caption notice at the time a show should have been shown, as to when it will be shown would be informative to viewers who are not obsessed with watching overpaid Spaniards get beaten by a Czech.

The "Men who made us fat" programme is really good - but the programme maker may not get any more commissions if his show gets poor ratings for the third episode - regardless that the BBC pulled it to show a tennis match.
I could understand if it was Murray or another Brit - but Nadal v a Czech ?? Come ON !!

[Ed Sizzers]

I don't care how many time Raiders has been on. I don't care that I've got it DVD. I don't care that I watched it tonight anyway.

It's Raiders of the Lost Ark. You could have seen it a bazillion times and it'll still be 100% more awesome than a game of tennis.

The least the BBC and Wilmbledon could have done is compromised. During the game, they should have thrown spears and snakes at Murray. And a big boulder.

[striing]

Originally Posted by Steve9214

Plus Mock the Week was bumped.

Neither of these were repeats which could be "sacrificed" they are original, commissioned programming set for first run broadcast.

No indication whatsoever when these will be shown.

They said straight away and a few times since that MTW will be on on Sunday. The programmes you are talking about are pre-recorded so they can be shown at any time whereas live sport can only be shown live. The schedule has so many repeats in it generally that it's not as if they'll have a problem finding space for the programmes that get bumped for a few days of tennis.

[DFI]

Originally Posted by NedTV

So today they began to air Murray's game at 17:00 when they scheduled a film at 19:30! The match wont conclude in 2 hours and 30 minutes especially when its Murray playing. Can't they just do Wimbledon on BBC 1 everyday of the tournament from 14:00-18:00. Then from 18:00-20:00 (weeknights only) on BBC 2 (Extended on BBC 2 from 20:00-23:00 if needed). It would make it so much easier because we would have knowledge of the two timeslots. So if a game is broadcasting on BBC 1 which started at 17:00 on Tuesday (just as an example) and if they finished the set at 18:00 or before, they could continue the rest of the match until conclusion on BBC 2 , saving BBC 1 changing their schedules.

Yep, I'm sure the BBC will happily adapt their scheduling to fit in with your personal requirements.

[pete137]

I dont get BBC2 in HD so im happy !

[Glen_Williams]

I have no idea why, if they wanted the tennis on 1, the film couldn't be on 2!

And now, I plan to watch Red Eye, and instead, they've bumped that way back and stuck on a bunch of repeat sitcoms they could just not show, and show the film at the right time!

Christ sake BBC.

[Muttley76]

Originally Posted by Glen_Williams

I have no idea why, if they wanted the tennis on 1, the film couldn't be on 2!
.

Because there was a very expense new drama production on bbc2 that is part of the shakespeare season.

i think at times like this we discover how selfish and self absorb many people are when it comes to television, they literally think the BBC should schedule everything to their personal whim ...

[mike65]

If everyone who hates missing repeated films and Casualty chipped in maybe the BBC could start a sport channel!

[the_lostprophet]

Originally Posted by striing

Richard II is dreadful though. I love the play but it's really not translating well for TV. (And I don't like Ben Wishaw which doesn't help.)

Hmm most people seem to have enjoyed it. Personally I don't see a problem with the play itself translating for TV - I haven't seen this version yet but I enjoyed the Derek Jacobi version from years ago.

Anyway in retrospect I don't think there was a chance that the BBC would have bumped Richard II. The Hollow Crown is too much of an important event for the BBC; the films have been timed to be aired the four weekends before the Olympics as the series is part of the cultural Olympiad.

[the_lostprophet]

Originally Posted by Muttley76

Because there was a very expense new drama production on bbc2 that is part of the shakespeare season.

i think at times like this we discover how selfish and self absorb many people are when it comes to television, they literally think the BBC should schedule everything to their personal whim ...

Couldn't agree more.

As if they're going to bump off a brand new lavish Shakespeare film that has had lots of promotion for some random film.

[sarahj1986]

I'm not a huge fan of tennis but I did watch bits of the match esp the finish, and if there's nothing on in the evenings I may catch the later matches. It's on for 2 weeks a year, chill out OP just go with the flow!

[lundavra]

I suspect that Glasgow wanted Murray on BBC1 and might well have switched it themselves in Scotland if not done in the rest of the UK.

If they had not switched it then you can guarantee that there would be the usual suspects in Scotland complaining that a match with an English player twenty years ago was moved to BBC1.

Did not bother me but just wish they had sorted out the EPG so it was showing the true schedule. If that is not possible then bring back CEEFAX and page 601!

[StarSupernova]

There are 50 other weeks for normal schedules.

[Granny McSmith]

The thing is, it's surely not beyond the BBC to realise that tennis is going to overrun(it always does) and not put any new programmes on in Wimbledon fortnight?

I was worried about the Shakespeare getting bumped, luckily it was OK, but why schedule it for this week?

I don't think it's a case of viewers being selfish, just bad organisation by the BBC. It's like they don't want to be accused of putting rubbish and repeats on in Wimbledon fortnight, then end up cancelling everything anyway. Worst of both worlds.

And please don't spring to the defence of BBC and tell me I'm a BBC basher - I just praised it on the Richard II thread.

[DavetheScot]

Originally Posted by Muttley76

Because there was a very expense new drama production on bbc2 that is part of the shakespeare season.

i think at times like this we discover how selfish and self absorb many people are when it comes to television, they literally think the BBC should schedule everything to their personal whim ...

I do appreciate the need to show the Murray match, but I don't see why it has to be on BBC1 when tennis is already in the schedules for BBC2. Anyone who wants to see the tennis is fully capable of switching over.

And, even if you accept the switching channels, why not show Raiders on BBC2 instead of putting on a load of unscheduled programmes that those who might have wanted to watch them wouldn't know were on?

I don't think the BBC should schedule everything to my personal whim, but I do think they should have some consideration for the fact that some people may have been looking forward to the advertised programme, and I also think they should stop pandering to those who are seemingly to lazy or stupid too switch to BBC2.

[Rich Tea.]

Originally Posted by StarSupernova

There are 50 other weeks for normal schedules.

Guess what, Andy Murray plays tennis for quite a few of these other weeks too, in some very important tournaments and 3 other majors, yet come Wimbledon, which I enjoy, the annual OTT expectation kicks in as if this championship, although the biggest and best, is the only one that matters, and all common sense in scheduling goes out the window. I'd have understood if this was a quarter or semi final, but a 3rd round?! Even so, it was likely better than the regular substandard generic production line of Saturday BBC nowadays.

Andy Murray is just going to be Tim Henman all over again, in the same way the England team live up to expectations and lose on penalties almost every time it matters.
By 25 almost all the champions have won their first, second and more majors anyway.
The BBC always lose sense of perspective come Wimbledon in a way that they would not and do not in other sports.

[Straker]

Originally Posted by Steve9214

I could understand if it was Murray or another Brit - but Nadal v a Czech ?? Come ON !!

One of the most historic matches in Wimbledon history and you think they should instead have shown Jacques Piretti’s interminable series on why eating cakes, burgers and sugar while doing no exercise makes lardarses fat?