Well, ive finally become " ...disgusted of Tunbridge Wells... " Yes, this week ive been quite offended by Radio 4 . Twice ive heard the F - word used in one day alone. O.K, this word was used in an artistic sense as it it was part of a songs lyrics, but I don't expect to hear this word on Radio 4 ! The second time this expletive was used was during a very alternative comedy show. Again not what I expect from this station, or the BBC
My own language is not the best, but that's not the point. Radio 4 is seen as the last bastion of high standards. That's my problem here. I don't know what is going on at the moment but it appears Radio 4 has split into two different mind sets that's are in complete denial of each other. I guess they think that never the twain shall meet... On one hand we have the traditional news based shows, and then there are ever more increasingly alternative comedy sketch shows. These are getting really alternative now, and as they are on air late at night are impossible to follow and just come across a racket.
I cant believe how I sound typing this post. Times must really be moving on if Im saying these things about a very conservative radio station. Two halves of this station are going to collide soon. Listeners will not tolerate both these two styles. Whats the answer then ? Well I hold aloft the BBC World Service as a broadcasting model. Its globally based, fascinating and illuminating. Its a breath of fresh air. Oh, and I love their edgy world music jingles !
Saturday, May 30
Friday, May 22
I Just Want To Relax
Its getting worse, much worse. Many of the TV shows I watch are being overwhelmed by emotional back stories. For example a classic car restoration program I watch seems to find only cars to restore whose owners have, or are recovering from a serious disease, or even better who have recently suffered bereavement. If the car owner died leaving said car to their other half then this is presented with tears and all. Im getting sick of all the tears. Emotional stories have their place, but inserting them into car shows is not the time or the place. Im trying to relax. Save these stories for day time TV please...
Now the Chelsea Flower Show Garden Award has been won by a man whose garden was of an African design...yes you've guessed it, inspired by a charity. Again an emotional back story has swamped the public who have voted for this winner. Just watch out where this trend is going. Its going to ruin TV !
Now the Chelsea Flower Show Garden Award has been won by a man whose garden was of an African design...yes you've guessed it, inspired by a charity. Again an emotional back story has swamped the public who have voted for this winner. Just watch out where this trend is going. Its going to ruin TV !
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