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Given the degree of political comment produced by Clarkson, Sugar, and Neil while they presented BBC programmes without any challenge, it's hard not to see this as a further blow to any shred of impartiality the BBC might have been thought to possess.
Someone on Twitter helpfully posted a link to the BBC's complaints page. Apparently as well as the Attenborough and Lineker issues, Fiona Bruce on Question Time defended Boris's dad punching his mum.Formerly AvP wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 5:16 pmGiven the degree of political comment produced by Clarkson, Sugar, and Neil while they presented BBC programmes without any challenge, it's hard not to see this as a further blow to any shred of impartiality the BBC might have been thought to possess.
In terms of commentary, I would prefer the BBCto err on the side of kindness in making such decision. If a commentator in one area (say cars) actually punches someone, then they should be suspended or sacked. If they make cruel homophobic comments, then they should be suspended or sacked. If they say something in support of kindness, such as supporting refugees or starving children, then they should be praised.
Site's crashedTrinucleus wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:05 pmSomeone on Twitter helpfully posted a link to the BBC's complaints page. Apparently as well as the Attenborough and Lineker issues, Fiona Bruce on Question Time defended Boris's dad punching his mum.Formerly AvP wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 5:16 pmGiven the degree of political comment produced by Clarkson, Sugar, and Neil while they presented BBC programmes without any challenge, it's hard not to see this as a further blow to any shred of impartiality the BBC might have been thought to possess.
In terms of commentary, I would prefer the BBCto err on the side of kindness in making such decision. If a commentator in one area (say cars) actually punches someone, then they should be suspended or sacked. If they make cruel homophobic comments, then they should be suspended or sacked. If they say something in support of kindness, such as supporting refugees or starving children, then they should be praised.
Take your pick
https://www.bbc.co.uk/contact/complaints
Strangely, Both Clarkson and Piers Morgan are supporting Lineker.Formerly AvP wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 5:16 pmGiven the degree of political comment produced by Clarkson, Sugar, and Neil while they presented BBC programmes without any challenge, it's hard not to see this as a further blow to any shred of impartiality the BBC might have been thought to possess.
I think they can see the ridiculousness of a sports presenter being censured for having political opinionsRich Scopie wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:40 pmStrangely, Both Clarkson and Piers Morgan are supporting Lineker.Formerly AvP wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 5:16 pmGiven the degree of political comment produced by Clarkson, Sugar, and Neil while they presented BBC programmes without any challenge, it's hard not to see this as a further blow to any shred of impartiality the BBC might have been thought to possess.
First they came for sports commentators, then they came for obnoxious c.ntsGrumble wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:41 pmI think they can see the ridiculousness of a sports presenter being censured for having political opinionsRich Scopie wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:40 pmStrangely, Both Clarkson and Piers Morgan are supporting Lineker.Formerly AvP wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 5:16 pm
Given the degree of political comment produced by Clarkson, Sugar, and Neil while they presented BBC programmes without any challenge, it's hard not to see this as a further blow to any shred of impartiality the BBC might have been thought to possess.
The other current complaint is around Dorries' lunatic claims that Sue Gray is a close personal friend of Starmer and they cooked up Partygate, Patterson, Pincher and all the rest between them.Trinucleus wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:05 pmSomeone on Twitter helpfully posted a link to the BBC's complaints page. Apparently as well as the Attenborough and Lineker issues, Fiona Bruce on Question Time defended Boris's dad punching his mum.Formerly AvP wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 5:16 pmGiven the degree of political comment produced by Clarkson, Sugar, and Neil while they presented BBC programmes without any challenge, it's hard not to see this as a further blow to any shred of impartiality the BBC might have been thought to possess.
In terms of commentary, I would prefer the BBCto err on the side of kindness in making such decision. If a commentator in one area (say cars) actually punches someone, then they should be suspended or sacked. If they make cruel homophobic comments, then they should be suspended or sacked. If they say something in support of kindness, such as supporting refugees or starving children, then they should be praised.
Take your pick
https://www.bbc.co.uk/contact/complaints
They have acknowledged their failure to correct thatLittle waster wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:16 pmThe other current complaint is around Dorries' lunatic claims that Sue Gray is a close personal friend of Starmer and they cooked up Partygate, Patterson, Pincher and all the rest between them.
And if you look closely the sign on the door of the disused lavatory containing the locked filing cabinet they put the acknowledgement in, says "Beware of the Leopard".Gfamily wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:20 pmThey have acknowledged their failure to correct thatLittle waster wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:16 pmThe other current complaint is around Dorries' lunatic claims that Sue Gray is a close personal friend of Starmer and they cooked up Partygate, Patterson, Pincher and all the rest between them.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/contact/complaint/watondinterview
Sounds like something Robbie Gibb would say.
No commentators either now* and it's being reported that players will refuse to do interviews with the BBC (unless their sponsors object or someone threatens them with a yellow card).dyqik wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:02 pmSo the BBC are going to show match of the day without any punditry. Since they're only allowed to show a certain number of minutes of action, that seems rather silly, and will result in a very short show. Also, more highlights without punditry are on Youtube by 5:30pm.
I was just thinking about the output of Spiked or similar, but you do you.jdc wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 1:58 amSounds like something Robbie Gibb would say.
If you haven't heard of him, Wiki says [deep breath] … he's the brother of Conservative MP Nick Gibb, was political advisor and chief of staff to Francis Maude, played a leading role in Michael Portillo's unsuccessful campaign to be leader of the Conservative Party, was the head of the BBC's political programme output before becoming Director of Communications for Theresa May, was GB News' editorial adviser, and eventually joined the BBC Board as the Member for England, following his comments about "woke" and "endemic" bias in entertainment output.
I'd better look up Richard Sharp, Tim Davie, and John McAndrew now just to make sure they're not massive tory c.nts too.
I think you're both talking about the same thing...monkey wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 2:48 amI was just thinking about the output of Spiked or similar, but you do you.jdc wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 1:58 amSounds like something Robbie Gibb would say.
If you haven't heard of him, Wiki says [deep breath] … he's the brother of Conservative MP Nick Gibb, was political advisor and chief of staff to Francis Maude, played a leading role in Michael Portillo's unsuccessful campaign to be leader of the Conservative Party, was the head of the BBC's political programme output before becoming Director of Communications for Theresa May, was GB News' editorial adviser, and eventually joined the BBC Board as the Member for England, following his comments about "woke" and "endemic" bias in entertainment output.
I'd better look up Richard Sharp, Tim Davie, and John McAndrew now just to make sure they're not massive tory c.nts too.
Yeah right, a separate film made by the same people at the same time with a very similar title. It’s still their decision not to show it on broadcast tv.Tessa K wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 8:20 amThe BBC says Attenborough wasn't cancelled.
This is totally inaccurate, there is no ‘6th episode’. Wild Isles is – and always was - a 5 part series. We acquired a separate film for iPlayer from the RSPB, WWF and Silverback Films about people working to preserve and restore the biodiversity of the British Isles.
https://twitter.com/bbcpress/status/163 ... ioa5Q&s=19
Wow.Fishnut wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 9:11 amCountryfile originally said there were six episodes, though they've since edited the site to say it's five.