JA
I did quite like one person complainting about the "Teror" typo as "Syndemic of BBC standards"... - yeah.
yes BBC, where has your quality control gone...
Matrix posted:
Jaimé Alexandéz posted:
what made me laugh was Ray Snoddy talking about the people who "threw away their aerials" when they went digital. surely you would keep your aerial, just in case digital transmissions might fail, or there might be a problem with the service, or in the event of something such as the MCG?
but hang on a minute, that would mean these people who go on Newswatch wouldn't have anything to moan about, heaven forbid!
I loved one person's hyperbolic and utterly ridiculous description of a simple VT error the other night on Six as "an utter fiasco" amongst other terms. seriously, is there nothing else these morons can moan about? I'm all for BBC accountability, but it's taking it to the extreme sometimes...
but hang on a minute, that would mean these people who go on Newswatch wouldn't have anything to moan about, heaven forbid!
I loved one person's hyperbolic and utterly ridiculous description of a simple VT error the other night on Six as "an utter fiasco" amongst other terms. seriously, is there nothing else these morons can moan about? I'm all for BBC accountability, but it's taking it to the extreme sometimes...
I did quite like one person complainting about the "Teror" typo as "Syndemic of BBC standards"... - yeah.
yes BBC, where has your quality control gone...
GE
The flat I moved into recently didn't have an RF antenna, but did have a satellite dish. It does happen!
thegeek
Founding member
Jaimé Alexandéz posted:
what made me laugh was Ray Snoddy talking about the people who "threw away their aerials" when they went digital. surely you would keep your aerial, just in case digital transmissions might fail, or there might be a problem with the service, or in the event of something such as the MCG?
JA
The flat I moved into recently didn't have an RF antenna, but did have a satellite dish. It does happen!
I'd just buy a little portable aerial personally, and keep it on hand in case this kind of thing happens. not being arrogant but that just seems the most sensible way to do it!
thegeek posted:
Jaimé Alexandéz posted:
what made me laugh was Ray Snoddy talking about the people who "threw away their aerials" when they went digital. surely you would keep your aerial, just in case digital transmissions might fail, or there might be a problem with the service, or in the event of something such as the MCG?
GE
Ah, we tried that - despite being less than a mile from Alexandra Palace, the reception in the living room was pants. Not having BBC London News is no great loss, IMO.
thegeek
Founding member
Jaimé Alexandéz posted:
I'd just buy a little portable aerial personally, and keep it on hand in case this kind of thing happens. not being arrogant but that just seems the most sensible way to do it!
AN
I see no reason why this can't be done on News 24 during the opt outs. What's the point in them showing BBC London News?
Spencer For Hire posted:
Does anyone else feel that they'll miss the digital-only extended paper reviews once the Commonwealth Games finishes? Whilst I still think it's folly that Breakfast has been shunted to BBC2 given the problems surrounding regional news, I've rather enjoyed the feature. Let's hope they decide to accommodate it elswehere in the programme once they're back on BBC1.
I see no reason why this can't be done on News 24 during the opt outs. What's the point in them showing BBC London News?
BB
I see no reason why this can't be done on News 24 during the opt outs. What's the point in them showing BBC London News?
I agree in principle actually, that's a good suggestion. The only problem is that the two presenters wouldn't get much of a break during the whole 3 hours+ that they're on air. For a couple of weeks, it's a tolerable evil, but as a permanent fixture, I think it might just be inviting problems.
all new Phil posted:
Spencer For Hire posted:
Does anyone else feel that they'll miss the digital-only extended paper reviews once the Commonwealth Games finishes? Whilst I still think it's folly that Breakfast has been shunted to BBC2 given the problems surrounding regional news, I've rather enjoyed the feature. Let's hope they decide to accommodate it elswehere in the programme once they're back on BBC1.
I see no reason why this can't be done on News 24 during the opt outs. What's the point in them showing BBC London News?
I agree in principle actually, that's a good suggestion. The only problem is that the two presenters wouldn't get much of a break during the whole 3 hours+ that they're on air. For a couple of weeks, it's a tolerable evil, but as a permanent fixture, I think it might just be inviting problems.
GA
I see no reason why this can't be done on News 24 during the opt outs. What's the point in them showing BBC London News?
I agree in principle actually, that's a good suggestion. The only problem is that the two presenters wouldn't get much of a break during the whole 3 hours+ that they're on air. For a couple of weeks, it's a tolerable evil, but as a permanent fixture, I think it might just be inviting problems.
Could they not throw to Declan at the Stock Exchange for a full business and market update on News 24 therefore encouraging businesses to have N24 on to keep them updated.
The other option is to show BBC World's European Breakfast (do they still call it that) on News 24 instead of Breakfast, though that would be a bit extreme to cover for six 4/5 min opts!
Gareth
Founding member
BBC LDN posted:
all new Phil posted:
Spencer For Hire posted:
Does anyone else feel that they'll miss the digital-only extended paper reviews once the Commonwealth Games finishes? Whilst I still think it's folly that Breakfast has been shunted to BBC2 given the problems surrounding regional news, I've rather enjoyed the feature. Let's hope they decide to accommodate it elswehere in the programme once they're back on BBC1.
I see no reason why this can't be done on News 24 during the opt outs. What's the point in them showing BBC London News?
I agree in principle actually, that's a good suggestion. The only problem is that the two presenters wouldn't get much of a break during the whole 3 hours+ that they're on air. For a couple of weeks, it's a tolerable evil, but as a permanent fixture, I think it might just be inviting problems.
Could they not throw to Declan at the Stock Exchange for a full business and market update on News 24 therefore encouraging businesses to have N24 on to keep them updated.
The other option is to show BBC World's European Breakfast (do they still call it that) on News 24 instead of Breakfast, though that would be a bit extreme to cover for six 4/5 min opts!
DO
Ah, we tried that - despite being less than a mile from Alexandra Palace, the reception in the living room was pants. Not having BBC London News is no great loss, IMO.
No TV is broadcast from Alexandra Palace anyway.
thegeek posted:
Jaimé Alexandéz posted:
I'd just buy a little portable aerial personally, and keep it on hand in case this kind of thing happens. not being arrogant but that just seems the most sensible way to do it!
No TV is broadcast from Alexandra Palace anyway.
MA
Ah, we tried that - despite being less than a mile from Alexandra Palace, the reception in the living room was pants. Not having BBC London News is no great loss, IMO.
No TV is broadcast from Alexandra Palace anyway.
Really?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/reception/transmitters/tv_trans/tv_crystal.shtml
Dog posted:
thegeek posted:
Jaimé Alexandéz posted:
I'd just buy a little portable aerial personally, and keep it on hand in case this kind of thing happens. not being arrogant but that just seems the most sensible way to do it!
No TV is broadcast from Alexandra Palace anyway.
Really?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/reception/transmitters/tv_trans/tv_crystal.shtml
JG
I see no reason why this can't be done on News 24 during the opt outs. What's the point in them showing BBC London News?
I agree in principle actually, that's a good suggestion. The only problem is that the two presenters wouldn't get much of a break during the whole 3 hours+ that they're on air. For a couple of weeks, it's a tolerable evil, but as a permanent fixture, I think it might just be inviting problems.
Could they not throw to Declan at the Stock Exchange for a full business and market update on News 24 therefore encouraging businesses to have N24 on to keep them updated.
The other option is to show BBC World's European Breakfast (do they still call it that) on News 24 instead of Breakfast, though that would be a bit extreme to cover for six 4/5 min opts!
In my opinion, the first suggestion is a good one, but it would make handing over very complicated - the presenters would have to keep saying "now, if you're watching on BBC One, it's time for the news where you are, but on News 24 it's time for a business roundup".
Personally, I can't understand why they don't just simulcast 6-9am with World. If they can do it during the night, why not in the morning? This would offer British viewers greater choice - serious, international news or light-hearted, mostly domestic coverage.
Gareth posted:
BBC LDN posted:
all new Phil posted:
Spencer For Hire posted:
Does anyone else feel that they'll miss the digital-only extended paper reviews once the Commonwealth Games finishes? Whilst I still think it's folly that Breakfast has been shunted to BBC2 given the problems surrounding regional news, I've rather enjoyed the feature. Let's hope they decide to accommodate it elswehere in the programme once they're back on BBC1.
I see no reason why this can't be done on News 24 during the opt outs. What's the point in them showing BBC London News?
I agree in principle actually, that's a good suggestion. The only problem is that the two presenters wouldn't get much of a break during the whole 3 hours+ that they're on air. For a couple of weeks, it's a tolerable evil, but as a permanent fixture, I think it might just be inviting problems.
Could they not throw to Declan at the Stock Exchange for a full business and market update on News 24 therefore encouraging businesses to have N24 on to keep them updated.
The other option is to show BBC World's European Breakfast (do they still call it that) on News 24 instead of Breakfast, though that would be a bit extreme to cover for six 4/5 min opts!
In my opinion, the first suggestion is a good one, but it would make handing over very complicated - the presenters would have to keep saying "now, if you're watching on BBC One, it's time for the news where you are, but on News 24 it's time for a business roundup".
Personally, I can't understand why they don't just simulcast 6-9am with World. If they can do it during the night, why not in the morning? This would offer British viewers greater choice - serious, international news or light-hearted, mostly domestic coverage.