Over the top, but I do like the BBC. They are far more professional than Dutch channels.
When radio first at king's command
Broadcast from a green island;
Broadcast, broadcast from a green island;
This was the message, the message that they sent
And sound waves carried across the world:
Rule BBC! BBC, rules the waves!
Keep your radio tuned on to them!
Rule BBC! BBC, rules the waves!
Keep your radio tuned on to them!
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Written by maipenrai (783 comments posted) 27th March 2008 |
| I am a big fan of bbc world service, people across the world have faith in the world service in that it will report without bias. |
Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3351 comments posted) 27th March 2008 |
| Well it might rule the waves but it never waives the rules. It is getting a bit too hide bound and smugly self-satisfied. We are paying for it after all. |
Written by Fledermaus (3281 comments posted) 27th March 2008 |
Thanks Bernie and Jane.
Bringing news totally unbiassed is probably impossible, but I think the BBC does a great job. Especially if one compares it with Dutch media, which are all about scare-mongering and sensationalism...
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Written by Josie (2785 comments posted) 27th March 2008 |
| The BBC has done (and I guess still is doing) a great service to mankind. It is a most reliable source of news and information and has inadvertently helped many people with their English, in corners of the world where the English language is limited. I actually think that the radio programmes are far more interesting than TV, but I must confess to liking the wildlife programmes which bring the world of nature to our screens so well. I would say that Aunty Beeb is doing OK. |
Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3351 comments posted) 27th March 2008 |
| Yes Fledermaus, you're right the Beeb do a great job,really. I'm just a bit miffed with them as they have rejected all the stuff I have sent them and they can be really sniffy about it. But it's interesting to get an outside view of it. We do tend to take it for granted. |
Written by Fledermaus (3281 comments posted) 27th March 2008 |
Thanks Josie, and thanks again Jane.
What also strikes me about the BBC is that on programmes where people can call, the listeners often appear to have well considered opinions too, and it's very nice that they come from all over the world and thus add a certain depth.
I can imagine what you mean Jane. It doesn't make one happier to be rejected. still surprising that they closed down getwriting. They had a huge pool of talent and threw it away. All the better for this site though... |
Written by Phil (6713 comments posted) 27th March 2008 |
I reckon they do a pretty good job too. Even compared to most commercial channels in the UK they are a cut above.
Rarely listen to the world service. I reckon I get 85% of my world awareness from BBC Radio 4 and 5.
Phil
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Written by maipenrai (783 comments posted) 27th March 2008 |
| Phil, world service is class, a must have if your in some places. |
Written by Fledermaus (3281 comments posted) 27th March 2008 |
Thanks Phil.
Bernie is right. Although I do remember they used to have more programmes about art and culture in the past. It's still formost a news channel. |
Written by beatricelouise (215 comments posted) 27th March 2008 |
When ever I get a chance, I listen to the BBC telly. Haven't heard any radio stations, but I love the English accent, and droll over those who use their language to the utmost. Nice poem!  |
Written by mia_ms_kim (1017 comments posted) 28th March 2008 |
Who is Auntie Beep?
Mia  |
Written by Fledermaus (3281 comments posted) 29th March 2008 |
Thanks Beatricelouise and Mia.
Mia: Auntie Beeb is the BBC's nickname  |
Hi Fledermaus
Written by jean.day (2279 comments posted) 7th April 2008 |
I find it interesting that in Portland Oregon where my sister lives, you can get BBC tv programmes which although they tend to be repeated endlessly add a bit of substance to the usual American programme rubbish. And they also use BBC news on the classical radio station she listens to. Another cousin, in Texas, found that when she started watching BBC news - that she learned a lot more than she ever could from the American equivalents.
On another point, thanks for reading my last chapter. I can't see anything wrong with the formatting when I put it up - so can't see any reason to change it. But I very much doubt anybody else will be reading it now anyway. |
Written by Fledermaus (3281 comments posted) 7th April 2008 |
Thanks Jean.
Well, that doesn't just go for the US. It also goes for the Dutch media. Dutch newspapers and television provide a very one sided view of nearly everything and they are hardly educational. Yet the BBC seems to provide a far more unbiased and informative view of nearly everything.
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