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Old 22-07-2013, 19:21
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That Twister thing was utter crap - even worse than Colour of Money.
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Old 22-07-2013, 19:24
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Absolutely. A lot of viewers don't like what C5 have to offer, or have preconceived ideas about what that is. Equally there are others like me who feel mostly neglected by C4. If the current closeness is maintained it can only be good for viewers as both will be working that bit harder to outdo the other.

It's exciting to me to see the natural order of things disrupted. I didn't think we'd ever see that on a consistent basis. If ratings were as predictable as say, Saturday nights in Q4, all of the time, I probably wouldn't bother following ratings. I love the genuine unpredictability we have at the moment, it's fascinating.
I'm more of a Channel 4 person, than Channel 5 but I agree the preconceived idea of C5 is wrong - The Wright Stuff is a brilliant show which doesn't get the ratings it deserves. I'm looking forward to seeing how Love/Hate does. I'm really looking forward to that and hope it's C5s next big hitter. The close competition between 4 and 5 is going to continue well into the winter months I feel. The last time I was this excited about ratings was when the Chase and Pointless were battling for the teatime crown.
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Old 22-07-2013, 19:41
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In regards to Jay Hunt's 'Meet the Controller' session at the Edinburgh Festival, it's being chaired by Boyd Hilton. I fear Jay Hunt may just have got off lightly there.
Heh. Not an unfounded fear by any means. It was probably Jay's request, bearing in mind she didn't even bother turning up to the last one of these held by Broadcast. With Boyd in the chair I'm expecting kid glove treatment and no meaningful questions or answers.
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Old 22-07-2013, 19:44
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I share your displeasure at the current media circus that has ensued around something I consider to be fairly unremarkable unless it's affecting me directly.

No tv news for me today. I can find the stories I am interested in online. Unfortunately I know I'm in the minority and news ratings will go through the roof today!!
I think a lot of people are getting fed up with waiting. And apparently if Queenie buggers off to bed at ten thirty, whether Kate has the baby or not after that time, no announcement wilol be made until tomorrow. All those people (like me) who wasted a day watching the news will feel cheated!
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Old 22-07-2013, 19:48
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Heh. Not an unfounded fear by any means. It was probably Jay's request, bearing in mind she didn't even bother turning up to the last one of these held by Broadcast. With Boyd in the chair I'm expecting kid glove treatment and no meaningful questions or answers.
Indeed, didn't she kick up a fuss about unfair questioning or something at last year's Edinburgh interview which is why it isn't on YouTube unlike the other controller sessions.

Poor Jay can't take the heat when answering for her shambles of a network.
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Old 22-07-2013, 19:57
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I think a lot of people are getting fed up with waiting. And apparently if Queenie buggers off to bed at ten thirty, whether Kate has the baby or not after that time, no announcement wilol be made until tomorrow. All those people (like me) who wasted a day watching the news will feel cheated!
How tedious.

Sky News had Kay Burley on the case from 9am. When the queen of non-event news is assigned extra shifts to stand around looking gormless and asking questions as insightful as "when will the baby be born?" you know it's going to be one of those days where you learn the grand sum of nothing watching TV news.
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Old 22-07-2013, 19:59
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How tedious.

Sky News had Kay Burley on the case from 9am. When the queen of non-event news is assigned extra shifts to stand around looking gormless and asking questions as insightful as "when will the baby be born?" you know it's going to be one of those days where you learn the grand sum of nothing watching TV news.
I really don't know why we even had to be told she was in Labour. We only need to be told that the sprog has arrived.
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Old 22-07-2013, 20:05
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I really don't know why we even had to be told she was in Labour. We only need to be told that the sprog has arrived.
Is it bad that if I was a news editor it would be the "and finally" item ?

Most unwise from a ratings point-of-view I'm sure but I wouldn't stand for my news show becoming some platform for fawning over the royals.

It's extraordinary to think just how much has been said already about something where very little needs to be said at all!
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Old 22-07-2013, 20:09
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Is it bad that if I was a news editor it would be the "and finally" item ?

Most unwise from a ratings point-of-view I'm sure but I wouldn't stand for my news show becoming some platform for fawning over the royals.

It's extraordinary to think just how much has been said already about something where very little needs to be said at all!
I don't mind Royal stories and I don't mind the Royals. But today and all the non-news has been pretty frustrating, to the point where I no longer care whether she has a baby or a puppy.
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Old 22-07-2013, 20:13
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Fantastic peak for the Tour de France on ITV4 - I wasn't expecting it to surpass a million by all that much, let alone top 2m! In retrospect, it certainly looks like it might have been better off on the main channel, but it was always a difficult one to call. A missed opportunity, sadly.
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Old 22-07-2013, 20:30
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That Twister thing was utter crap - even worse than Colour of Money.
Worse than Colour of Money how is that even possible! I might have to tune in tomorrow and see for myself. I imagine it'll rate well in its first week as it'll inherit the Chase's viewers, but if the format ain't that great the ratings will soon drop.
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Old 22-07-2013, 20:33
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I wouldn't say it was worse than The Colour of Money but it wasn't great. You could very clearly tell that it was a 12 Yard format though.
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Old 22-07-2013, 20:35
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Well perfect timing for BBC1. ITV showing Corrie.
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Old 22-07-2013, 20:35
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Prime time Birth for the BBC
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Old 22-07-2013, 20:36
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BBC1 announcing a royal birth live to the nation.

ITV showing Corrie. Move along, nothing to see here...
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Old 22-07-2013, 20:38
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BBC1 announcing a royal birth live to the nation.

ITV showing Corrie. Move along, nothing to see here...
I would rather see Corrie. I'n perfectly capable if switching to a news channel.

We've got nonsense talking heads on BBC1 endlessly speculating. Yawn
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Old 22-07-2013, 20:39
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Did BBC1 go straight from EE to the news special or has EE been broken in to?

my epg shows EE as the current broadcast.

4.24pm birth. to announce it now, I can only conclude Kate is an EE fan.
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Old 22-07-2013, 20:39
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We used to have two channels that would broadcast the big national events. Now we're down to one. A shame but it's their prerogative.
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Old 22-07-2013, 20:39
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Kay Burley is pure entertainment on Sky News
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Old 22-07-2013, 20:39
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Only BBC 1 has broken schedule. And they would never have interrupted EE anyway

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Old 22-07-2013, 20:40
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BBC1 announcing a royal birth live to the nation.

ITV showing Corrie. Move along, nothing to see here...
Even the Royal Baby falls perfectly for the BBC. I'm glad it's here and seemingly healthy, though.
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Old 22-07-2013, 20:40
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How long will the news run on BBC1? Guessing it will end at 9- lead in for Long Live Britain
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Old 22-07-2013, 20:41
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ITV don't do rolling news so i guess the prep wasn't there...it does seem like the BBC took a (successful) punt to go to the news. Bum squeeze moment for the scheduler i'd iamgine
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Old 22-07-2013, 20:41
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We used to have two channels that would broadcast the big national events. Now we're down to one. A shame but it's their prerogative.
Bbc1 showed the birth? Wow
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Old 22-07-2013, 20:41
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How long will the news run on BBC1? Guessing it will end at 9- lead in for Long Live Britain
Not a chance, Long Lost Britain will be dropped now I think. Through to 10pm.
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