Originally Posted by Boyontbridge:
“Having had time to reflect on the poor Christmas offering is there any way we can collectively inform the Beeb that we are more interested in entertainment than winning a ratings war?
Christmas Night in particular was poor
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special – Do we really need this on Christmas Night – it’s about the judges not the dancing and we get it all Autumn thru to Christmas as it is
6.15pm Call the Midwife – Nostalgic Pap but, easy viewing, I’ll give you that
7.30pm Doctor Who : - Often heralds a new doctor so whilst I’m not a fan I understand why it’s in there.
8.30pm EastEnders – Why are we exposed to this bunch of loud depressing loud wannabe gangsters being loud On Christmas Night. Surely the one night of the year we need a break from this is Christmas. This is the prime slot and if you don’t follow it you are excluded (is that fair, on Christmas Night?) There is plenty of time to catch up with the depressing storylines – there’s only one Christmas night
9.30pm Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas Special – this is one of the most over-rated comedies of all time why oh why is it on TV let alone Christmas Night
10.05pm Michael McIntyre's Showtime – what a waste of licence payers money – he is not in any way funny – now he’s being paid half a million to do 8 chat shows, based on what? It’s not even as if he’s ever displayed any intelligence or oratory elegance. It’s odds on they’ll be lining him up to interview, some E-listers next Christmas Night
As for couple of other shows
Sherlock / Last Tango In Halifax – Stand out drama it’s what the beeb do best. So let’s Have more.
Open All Hours – When will they ever learn? First they try to air a brand new untried comedy on Christmas Night (Come Fly With Me) Then they try to rehash a comedy that has been played to death (The Royle Family) it’s almost as though someone thought Open All hours would be good simply based on the law of averages.
We all know there are some gems out there at Christmas and whilst it’s nice to spread them over the Christmas period this is just taking the piss!
The most depressing thought is we already know Christmas Evening 2014 will look pretty similar.
So, there you have it. Hopefully something, you’ll agree, of a balanced critique. If not, at least something that will promote some lively debate.”
I think Strictly could be given a rest or at least moved to Christmas Eve.
Doctor Who and EastEnders have become a Christmas tradition now and although I don't watch EastEnders millions do.
As for Mrs Brown's Boys and Michael McIntyre it's all a matter of taste, I like both of them but appreciate there are people who don't.
Would be nice to see something different though on Christmas Day and rumours are that we may get Sherlock this year!
Whatever the BBC1 serve up even if it is similar to previous years it will be far superior to what ITV offer.........soap, more soaps and Downton Abbey!
I must admit, though that I loved BBC2's Christmas night lineup
The Two Ronnies
Morecambe & Wise
Ghost Story : The Tractate Middoth
M R James Ghost Writer
It was like an old fashioned Christmas!