Sell off the BBC

studio150 · Jan 31, 2017

So how many of NSC happy chaps have signed up to this petition as they believe the BBC is biased and much prefer the totally impartial RT.

https://www.change.org/p/theresa-may-mp-sell-off-the-bbc?recruiter=46055481&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=share_twitter_responsive

Paul Reids Sock · Jan 31, 2017

I would love them to sell off the BBC if it were to generate that sort of money. However wouldn't a lot of the money generated be based on a gaurentee of being able to charge the license fee for x number of years? That would probably just mean more and more rubbish with bigger profits going out of it.

With all the other big boys out there now would someone pay massive sums to take it on without the millions/billions that come in without even trying?

brightn'ove · Jan 31, 2017

portslade seagull · Jan 31, 2017

studio150 said:
So how many of NSC happy chaps have signed up to this petition as they believe the BBC is biased and much prefer the totally impartial RT.

https://www.change.org/p/theresa-may-mp-sell-off-the-bbc?recruiter=46055481&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=share_twitter_responsive

Lets face it they are totally biased against Brexit.

AmexRuislip · Jan 31, 2017

I think the BBC lost its true British identity years ago.
I know change is sometimes for the better, but even some traditions must be kept.
When I used to go and see Jools Hollands Later program at the Wood Lane centre, it used to be an experience going to the iconic building, queueing up taking in the surroundings.
But now going down to Westfield opposite, you see the old facade has virtually gone, being replaced by posh flats and an independent cinema.
Perhaps I'm getting older or just moody :wink:

http://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/p...-on-sale-at-iconic-white-city-hq-a100781.html

beorhthelm · Jan 31, 2017

how on earth would selling off BBC generate £250Bn? for comparison, Fox is offer to buy Sky values it at about £18bn. not sure if its a nutter or a spoof.

if we want a serious debate about the license fee, we should allow it more commercial freedom, offering online content through a premium access for a start. would be very easy to implement free access for UK residents/license holders, and bring the license down substantially (may even fully fund it on some estimates iirc)

halbpro · Jan 31, 2017

AmexRuislip said:
I think the BBC lost its true British identity years ago.
I know change is sometimes for the better, but even some traditions must be kept.
When I used to go and see Jools Hollands Later program at the Wood Lane centre, it used to be an experience going to the iconic building, queueing up taking in the surroundings.
But now going down to Westfield opposite, you see the old facade has virtually gone, being replaced by posh flats and an independent cinema.
Perhaps I'm getting older or just moody

http://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/p...-on-sale-at-iconic-white-city-hq-a100781.html

What happened to TV Centre is a shame, but I think they've done a really good job of preserving Broadcasting House while modernising it. I like how they kept the original art deco facade, but blended it with the new, glass fronting while creating a sheltered space (via the curved building) to do any outside broadcasts from.

Raleigh Chopper · Jan 31, 2017

TV centre is a huge building site, it has never been safer for kids to play there.

GT49er · Jan 31, 2017

Sign it? Will I bollox! Far too much has been flogged off cheap by previous Tory Governments, so no more thanks. In fact, it would be a better idea to start reversing failed privatisations, like the railways.

drew · Jan 31, 2017

Pretty much the envy of the world and people want to sell it off!!!

Everybody thinks it's biased against their point of view because when they interview anyone they take up the opposite view to remain unbiased.

Albumen · Jan 31, 2017

portslade seagull said:
Lets face it they are totally biased against Brexit.

Eh? Farage cant keep off the BBC and he is Mr Brexit. Despite him not having any links to politics.

studio150 · Jan 31, 2017

AmexRuislip said:
I think the BBC lost its true British identity years ago.
I know change is sometimes for the better, but even some traditions must be kept.
When I used to go and see Jools Hollands Later program at the Wood Lane centre, it used to be an experience going to the iconic building, queueing up taking in the surroundings.
But now going down to Westfield opposite, you see the old facade has virtually gone, being replaced by posh flats and an independent cinema.
Perhaps I'm getting older or just moody

http://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/p...-on-sale-at-iconic-white-city-hq-a100781.html

And I believe the Jools Holland show is now recorded in Maidstone for some strange reason.

I think the BBC has been on the slide since they made the decision to move north (well really when they stopped the announcers having to wear evening wear and dropped the national anthem at closedown)

But what is going on opposite Westfields must give anyone with an affinity to the BBC Centre or an interest in preserving historic buildings a heartache each time they walk past.

Albumen · Jan 31, 2017

I can't be sure but I've heard all people signing this petition are window-licking cretins.

portslade seagull · Jan 31, 2017

Albumen said:
Eh? Farage cant keep off the BBC and he is Mr Brexit. Despite him not having any links to politics.

He is a one man demolition team for Brexit. They love having him on in the hope he supplies some sort of Gaffe

portslade seagull · Jan 31, 2017

Albumen said:
I can't be sure but I've heard all people signing this petition are window-licking cretins.

Typical loser attitude, resort to baby childish name calling. Is it time for your nappy change yet

Two Professors · Jan 31, 2017

Albumen said:
I can't be sure but I've heard all people signing this petition are window-licking cretins.

Well,I wasn't going to sign it,but as you are always utterly wrong about everything,I think I shall.Yet another unfunny post from the master of unsubstantiation.

Buzzer · Jan 31, 2017

drew said:
Pretty much the envy of the world and people want to sell it off!!!

Everybody thinks it's biased against their point of view because when they interview anyone they take up the opposite view to remain unbiased.

Pretty much agree with this. I do think there are biased reporters but by and large, it's as you say. Classic case in point is Jeremy Paxman who revealed after retiring from Newsnight that he's a Conservative supporter - I'm not sure anyone would have predicted that given his history of interviewing Tory ministers. If you want to look at TV media bias then Channel 4's Jon Snow shows his true colours far too often, in comparison.

lawros left foot · Jan 31, 2017

I do like the comment of Oliver King of Newcastle

There are nothing only repeats and un biased information.

I also like the comments of too much left wing bias, oh, and too much right wing bias.

Thunder Bolt · Jan 31, 2017

Albumen said:
I can't be sure but I've heard all people signing this petition are window-licking cretins.

A cretin is someone who suffers from a thyroid deficiency as a baby. They don't lick windows, which I understand is a sign of mental illness of some form.

Hammer15 · Jan 31, 2017

I used to look at the complaints logs for the BBC and I can tell you that there were just as many complaints about right-wing bias as left-wing bias, pro-Palestine, pro-Israel, pro-Europe, anti-Europe etc.

I consider that a sign that they mostly get it right.

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