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  1. shiney

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    Being a grumpy old man, if I come across a post with acronyms that I don't know I just ignore the whole post. :noidea: I don't think I'm missing out on anything - but wouldn't know and, probably, don't care. :heehee:
     
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      They do too - they are all at it.
       
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      To be fair, if it wasn't for Mrs C, I would be unlikely to bother having a TV. As long as I have a decent broadband I am happy. I, once upon a time, installed aerials for a living and know only too well what it can be like getting signal in some areas. Satellite was often the only answer in fact. The advent of Channel 5 also threw a lot of curve balls in when it came to bad areas... my goodness, when I think of the work that caused and all dark and distant history now.
       
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        You think you are grumpy? Given my pain levels today, as they say "hold my beer..." :biggrin:
         
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        I've always stuck up for the BBC but beginning to wonder these days. Their output often seems to consist of sport, celebrities in a jungle ( wish they'd leave them there ) , on a dance floor or giving some poor sap a garden/house makeover by a not particularly expert "expert. Not forgetting the endless repeats of course. Whilst BBC 4 often has some interesting documentaries, the World Service seems to be in decline as is Radio 4. Farming Today and the Shipping Forecast are often the most interesting items whilst the Today programme is now famous for being mostly unintelligible with presenters often gabbling rather than speaking clearly.
        I'm not sure what audience the BBC is aiming for these days but I don't think those of us paying the annual licence fee ( due for another rise in 2025 ? ) are getting value for money.
        Have to say tho that the other main TV channels are just as bad.
        If you were into conspiracy theories, you could be forgiven for thinking that the intention is to fill people's mind with so much drivel that they become zombies :sad:
         
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          @NigelJ - winter fuel allowance and Tulip is a minister in the government with close personal ties to a family of Bangladeshi ex rulers being investigated for corruption and theft - - supremely ironic given her current government post in London.

          As for waspi, my shift button is getting old and inconsistent.
           
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            The BBC has become weirdly obsessed by drag queens.
             
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              I used to love the BBC - started listening quite young, listening to the likes of Simon Mayo, Bruno Brookes, Liz Kershaw, Mike Reid but also listened to Jimmy Young, Terry Wogan (loved him.. but who didn't?!) and even the shipping forecast in the middle of the night. I still love the theme to this day.
              Even in more recent years, my day would begin with Rico on the World News on the TV, then Sarah Kennedy in the car going to work, Terry Wogan, then a break while Jeremy Whine was on, then back for Steve Wright and on through to Simon Mayo at drivetime and beyond.

              I simply feel that the BBC not only abandoned me, but allowed some pretty horrid stuff going on (remember Mr Lammy calling anyone who voted for Brexit a Nazi on Andrew Marr's show?), as well as being very 'preachy' (here is your daily dose of what you should think/do sort of attitude).. then went on to bang on about bias and misinformation when being one of the most guilty of it themselves (and having to apologise on more than one occasion); and don't get me started on their record on sexual misconduct. I still pay the licence, because I have to by law - and that is the only reason. If it were a subscription model, they wouldn't see a penny from me.. and they know full well that is exactly the scenario in many homes now, to the point that they would struggle to survive if they had to go down that path. Definitely not the "Auntie Beeb" we would all rush home from work on a Saturday to watch, that is for sure.
               
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                Yes, I too am legally obliged to pay the licence fee. The Jimmy Saville issue was probably the biggest Beeb " boob "in recent times but couldn't have been a shock to many - a creepy weirdo if ever there was one. I've never liked Greg Wallace and for me he spoiled the programme "Inside the Factory" with his silly comments and efforts at making jokes. I've long since given up watching the Chef stuff so no idea of his behaviour on there. Never been a fan of Sports but even if I had been, I wouldn't have understood the salary paid to Gary Lineker. Crazy IMO. Biggest recent shock for me was the Huw Edward story - I'd always considered him to be one of the best and most "serious" broadcasters of recent times - just shows how wrong you can be :sad:
                Too many cover ups and people remaining on the pay roll despite evidence of their unsuitability ( polite term ).
                 
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