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Yes, but there is no point in the licence payers complaining to the
weather presenters. The content of the programs is dictated by the
producers, so complain to the BBC.

If the producers want bimbos, they get bimbos. They may not admit it,
but it is all about viewing figures. And the producers consider
themselves to be in a position to know what a large majority of viewers
want. And what the majority dont seem to want is a 'man from the
ministry' lecturing breakfast time viewers on the finer points of
positive vorticity advection.

But the BBC isn't supposed to be just about viewing figures.
Just like you mentioned in another post, it's about inform, educate &
entertain. And if that results in lower viewing figures than what might
be achieved with bimbos, then so be it.

I absolutely agree as will most on the group. The government has told the
BBC to concentrate less on viewing figures. It really doesn't seem to be
taking any notice at all. They could start by banning all the loud mouthed
tabloid-style trailers and bringing back the clock and a moment of silence
before the news. Let's have some respect and discipline. Make it different
from commercial offerings. It's just like one big party at the moment. Just
too cool.

David

In article , "Col" writes:

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Yes, but there is no point in the licence payers complaining to the
weather presenters. The content of the programs is dictated by the
producers, so complain to the BBC.

If the producers want bimbos, they get bimbos. They may not admit it,
but it is all about viewing figures...


But the BBC isn't supposed to be just about viewing figures.


Absolutely correct. See the Government's report on the renewal of the
BBC Charter. Chasing viewing figures is no longer acceptable. On Key
Reforms it says the public has the perception of the BBC "dumbing down".

"All BBC services should promote education and learning"

"The BBC needs to be vigilant about its potential to have a negative effect
on commercial competitors"

"Inform, educate and entertain" will remain the BBC's mission statement.

"The Role of the BBC. Our Policy. ...The BBC should aim to be distinctive
from commercially-funded services: it should compete on the basis of quality,
not aggressively for ratings"

QED



Cheers,


keith




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Iraq: 6.5 thousand million pounds, 80 UK lives, and counting...
100,000+ civilian casualties, largely of coalition bombing...

In article , "Col" writes:

wrote in message
roups.com...

Yes, but there is no point in the licence payers complaining to the
weather presenters. The content of the programs is dictated by the
producers, so complain to the BBC.

If the producers want bimbos, they get bimbos. They may not admit it,
but it is all about viewing figures...


But the BBC isn't supposed to be just about viewing figures.


Absolutely correct. See the Government's report on the renewal of the
BBC Charter. Chasing viewing figures is no longer acceptable. On Key
Reforms it says the public has the perception of the BBC "dumbing down".

"All BBC services should promote education and learning"

"The BBC needs to be vigilant about its potential to have a negative effect
on commercial competitors"

"Inform, educate and entertain" will remain the BBC's mission statement.

"The Role of the BBC. Our Policy. ...The BBC should aim to be distinctive
from commercially-funded services: it should compete on the basis of quality,
not aggressively for ratings"

QED



Cheers,


keith




---
Iraq: 6.5 thousand million pounds, 80 UK lives, and counting...
100,000+ civilian casualties, largely of coalition bombing...

In article , "Col" writes:

wrote in message
roups.com...

Yes, but there is no point in the licence payers complaining to the
weather presenters. The content of the programs is dictated by the
producers, so complain to the BBC.

If the producers want bimbos, they get bimbos. They may not admit it,
but it is all about viewing figures...


But the BBC isn't supposed to be just about viewing figures.


Absolutely correct. See the Government's report on the renewal of the
BBC Charter. Chasing viewing figures is no longer acceptable. On Key
Reforms it says the public has the perception of the BBC "dumbing down".

"All BBC services should promote education and learning"

"The BBC needs to be vigilant about its potential to have a negative effect
on commercial competitors"

"Inform, educate and entertain" will remain the BBC's mission statement.

"The Role of the BBC. Our Policy. ...The BBC should aim to be distinctive
from commercially-funded services: it should compete on the basis of quality,
not aggressively for ratings"

QED



Cheers,


keith




---
Iraq: 6.5 thousand million pounds, 80 UK lives, and counting...
100,000+ civilian casualties, largely of coalition bombing...

In article , "Col" writes:

wrote in message
roups.com...

Yes, but there is no point in the licence payers complaining to the
weather presenters. The content of the programs is dictated by the
producers, so complain to the BBC.

If the producers want bimbos, they get bimbos. They may not admit it,
but it is all about viewing figures...


But the BBC isn't supposed to be just about viewing figures.


Absolutely correct. See the Government's report on the renewal of the
BBC Charter. Chasing viewing figures is no longer acceptable. On Key
Reforms it says the public has the perception of the BBC "dumbing down".

"All BBC services should promote education and learning"

"The BBC needs to be vigilant about its potential to have a negative effect
on commercial competitors"

"Inform, educate and entertain" will remain the BBC's mission statement.

"The Role of the BBC. Our Policy. ...The BBC should aim to be distinctive
from commercially-funded services: it should compete on the basis of quality,
not aggressively for ratings"

QED



Cheers,


keith




---
Iraq: 6.5 thousand million pounds, 80 UK lives, and counting...
100,000+ civilian casualties, largely of coalition bombing...

Keith Dancey wrote:

Absolutely correct. See the Government's report on the renewal of the
BBC Charter. Chasing viewing figures is no longer acceptable. On Key
Reforms it says the public has the perception of the BBC "dumbing down".

"All BBC services should promote education and learning"

"The BBC needs to be vigilant about its potential to have a negative effect
on commercial competitors"

"Inform, educate and entertain" will remain the BBC's mission statement.

"The Role of the BBC. Our Policy. ...The BBC should aim to be distinctive
from commercially-funded services: it should compete on the basis of quality,
not aggressively for ratings"

QED

A serious series about the weather would be a good way for them to
demonstrate a commitment to this.

--
Howard Neil

Keith Dancey wrote:

Absolutely correct. See the Government's report on the renewal of the
BBC Charter. Chasing viewing figures is no longer acceptable. On Key
Reforms it says the public has the perception of the BBC "dumbing down".

"All BBC services should promote education and learning"

"The BBC needs to be vigilant about its potential to have a negative effect
on commercial competitors"

"Inform, educate and entertain" will remain the BBC's mission statement.

"The Role of the BBC. Our Policy. ...The BBC should aim to be distinctive
from commercially-funded services: it should compete on the basis of quality,
not aggressively for ratings"

QED

A serious series about the weather would be a good way for them to
demonstrate a commitment to this.

--
Howard Neil

Keith Dancey wrote:

Absolutely correct. See the Government's report on the renewal of the
BBC Charter. Chasing viewing figures is no longer acceptable. On Key
Reforms it says the public has the perception of the BBC "dumbing down".

"All BBC services should promote education and learning"

"The BBC needs to be vigilant about its potential to have a negative effect
on commercial competitors"

"Inform, educate and entertain" will remain the BBC's mission statement.

"The Role of the BBC. Our Policy. ...The BBC should aim to be distinctive
from commercially-funded services: it should compete on the basis of quality,
not aggressively for ratings"

QED

A serious series about the weather would be a good way for them to
demonstrate a commitment to this.

--
Howard Neil

Keith Dancey wrote:

Absolutely correct. See the Government's report on the renewal of the
BBC Charter. Chasing viewing figures is no longer acceptable. On Key
Reforms it says the public has the perception of the BBC "dumbing down".

"All BBC services should promote education and learning"

"The BBC needs to be vigilant about its potential to have a negative effect
on commercial competitors"

"Inform, educate and entertain" will remain the BBC's mission statement.

"The Role of the BBC. Our Policy. ...The BBC should aim to be distinctive
from commercially-funded services: it should compete on the basis of quality,
not aggressively for ratings"

QED

A serious series about the weather would be a good way for them to
demonstrate a commitment to this.

--
Howard Neil