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Live weather bulletin and into Hardtalk Extra. Nice to see recorded programming on a weekday afternoon.
CA
Says a lot about the regular quality of the channel if 70% of the staff can f*ck off and nobody notices much difference.
*snort*
Matrix posted:
Have to say BBC News (News 24/ World) has handled the strike very well. To my knowledge we've yet to any major breakdowns and the presenters seem to be really going for gold.
I presume another relief will arrive around 5/6ish for Susan whos been on since 10 this morning.
The strike also seems to be a very well managed event, even given a cuppa this morning at the Shrewsbury picket line!
As Marcus has said it is quie ironic to a degree that BBC Managers are able to still broadcast all channels, bet they'll need at least a week off after this - to - to recouperate.
On the international scene how has BBC Prime and World Service been handling it?
I presume another relief will arrive around 5/6ish for Susan whos been on since 10 this morning.
The strike also seems to be a very well managed event, even given a cuppa this morning at the Shrewsbury picket line!
As Marcus has said it is quie ironic to a degree that BBC Managers are able to still broadcast all channels, bet they'll need at least a week off after this - to - to recouperate.
On the international scene how has BBC Prime and World Service been handling it?
Says a lot about the regular quality of the channel if 70% of the staff can f*ck off and nobody notices much difference.
*snort*
DU
But then give me an industry where the workers DON'T think their managers do no work.
Everyone feels like they're the persecuted minority- but only some people are stupid enough to strike.
Marcus posted:
What's ironic is that those outputting the pro grammes are the ones who usually do nothing but sit in offices and send emails to each other. Proves how many there are really. Now if Thompson actually wanted to get rid of some of the vast bureaucracy in the BBC
But then give me an industry where the workers DON'T think their managers do no work.
Everyone feels like they're the persecuted minority- but only some people are stupid enough to strike.
MA
And then he should take us through to midnight, So he'll be covering the 6 and 10....
I not sure if anyone is in the Midlands but is there any further news on the planned output? Last I heard BBC Brum had stopped completly and had cancelled the 2 MT updates. Is this still the case?
scottish posted:
Stephen Cole presenting from 5pm
And then he should take us through to midnight, So he'll be covering the 6 and 10....
I not sure if anyone is in the Midlands but is there any further news on the planned output? Last I heard BBC Brum had stopped completly and had cancelled the 2 MT updates. Is this still the case?
MA
And then he should take us through to midnight, So he'll be covering the 6 and 10....
I not sure if anyone is in the Midlands but is there any further news on the planned output? Last I heard BBC Brum had stopped completly and had cancelled the 2 MT updates. Is this still the case?
I wonder if Stephen Cole ever imagined he would be presenting the Ten O'Clock News when he became presenter of Click Online!!
Matrix posted:
scottish posted:
Stephen Cole presenting from 5pm
And then he should take us through to midnight, So he'll be covering the 6 and 10....
I not sure if anyone is in the Midlands but is there any further news on the planned output? Last I heard BBC Brum had stopped completly and had cancelled the 2 MT updates. Is this still the case?
I wonder if Stephen Cole ever imagined he would be presenting the Ten O'Clock News when he became presenter of Click Online!!
TV
And then he should take us through to midnight, So he'll be covering the 6 and 10....
I not sure if anyone is in the Midlands but is there any further news on the planned output? Last I heard BBC Brum had stopped completly and had cancelled the 2 MT updates. Is this still the case?
as far as i am aware the 6.30ish midlands today update is still going ahead
tvmercia
Founding member
Matrix posted:
scottish posted:
Stephen Cole presenting from 5pm
And then he should take us through to midnight, So he'll be covering the 6 and 10....
I not sure if anyone is in the Midlands but is there any further news on the planned output? Last I heard BBC Brum had stopped completly and had cancelled the 2 MT updates. Is this still the case?
as far as i am aware the 6.30ish midlands today update is still going ahead
MA
Says a lot about the regular quality of the channel if 70% of the staff can f*ck off and nobody notices much difference.
*snort*
Cat I think you've misunderstood me here. I never implied that BBC News was is any way rubbish - Merly commenting on how with BBC Managers the channels can still be run, surly a indication of bureaucracy.
cat posted:
Matrix posted:
Have to say BBC News (News 24/ World) has handled the strike very well. To my knowledge we've yet to any major breakdowns and the presenters seem to be really going for gold.
I presume another relief will arrive around 5/6ish for Susan whos been on since 10 this morning.
The strike also seems to be a very well managed event, even given a cuppa this morning at the Shrewsbury picket line!
As Marcus has said it is quie ironic to a degree that BBC Managers are able to still broadcast all channels, bet they'll need at least a week off after this - to - to recouperate.
On the international scene how has BBC Prime and World Service been handling it?
I presume another relief will arrive around 5/6ish for Susan whos been on since 10 this morning.
The strike also seems to be a very well managed event, even given a cuppa this morning at the Shrewsbury picket line!
As Marcus has said it is quie ironic to a degree that BBC Managers are able to still broadcast all channels, bet they'll need at least a week off after this - to - to recouperate.
On the international scene how has BBC Prime and World Service been handling it?
Says a lot about the regular quality of the channel if 70% of the staff can f*ck off and nobody notices much difference.
*snort*
Cat I think you've misunderstood me here. I never implied that BBC News was is any way rubbish - Merly commenting on how with BBC Managers the channels can still be run, surly a indication of bureaucracy.
MH
Ha ha. Why don't you just get out a big sign that says 'student'.
Most freelance staff won't work during a strike. They're union members too, and often don't want to be seen not to be supporting the staff they work with day to day. Doing a sensible phone in takes staff. I'm not talking about the sort of crap you get on Talk Sport, and you can't just hire people off the street to operate gear; to know where the legal line is etc.
5 Live gave up the day the strike was announced. They knew there was/is no point in trying to do any kind of normal programming. Infact the idea was that the top brass would read the news, though they've managed to get a couple of scab sport hacks to show their real colours.
It's hilarious that you think everyone is a member of your clearly beloved unions- wait and see if we get to a second strike....more outsourcing, more normality and more red-faced strikers.
You'll just lose more money and achieve even less.
And yes, it won't make the slightest bit of difference- there will be still be massive job cuts.
I remember the miners strike, and i can tell you first hand that striking does not pay. It was tough living for a year and a day through that strike and it achieved sod all, may just as well have pissed in the wind for the good that it done.
Name calling was used alot then for those who chose to work, although my family stayed the course i could understand why some went back to work.
Strikes don't work anymore unless you live in France ( god their strikes cause us some chaos).
The only results that will come from these strikes is: Disruption and job losses.
Now then remind me please, who funds the BBC and who's likely to suffer because of the strikes?
Have ACAS ( mediators - so to speak) been brought into negotiations yet?
Dunedin posted:
Dog posted:
Ha ha. Why don't you just get out a big sign that says 'student'.
Most freelance staff won't work during a strike. They're union members too, and often don't want to be seen not to be supporting the staff they work with day to day. Doing a sensible phone in takes staff. I'm not talking about the sort of crap you get on Talk Sport, and you can't just hire people off the street to operate gear; to know where the legal line is etc.
5 Live gave up the day the strike was announced. They knew there was/is no point in trying to do any kind of normal programming. Infact the idea was that the top brass would read the news, though they've managed to get a couple of scab sport hacks to show their real colours.
It's hilarious that you think everyone is a member of your clearly beloved unions- wait and see if we get to a second strike....more outsourcing, more normality and more red-faced strikers.
You'll just lose more money and achieve even less.
And yes, it won't make the slightest bit of difference- there will be still be massive job cuts.
I remember the miners strike, and i can tell you first hand that striking does not pay. It was tough living for a year and a day through that strike and it achieved sod all, may just as well have pissed in the wind for the good that it done.
Name calling was used alot then for those who chose to work, although my family stayed the course i could understand why some went back to work.
Strikes don't work anymore unless you live in France ( god their strikes cause us some chaos).
The only results that will come from these strikes is: Disruption and job losses.
Now then remind me please, who funds the BBC and who's likely to suffer because of the strikes?
Have ACAS ( mediators - so to speak) been brought into negotiations yet?
LO
And then he should take us through to midnight, So he'll be covering the 6 and 10....
I not sure if anyone is in the Midlands but is there any further news on the planned output? Last I heard BBC Brum had stopped completly and had cancelled the 2 MT updates. Is this still the case?
Does anyone know what the scene is like in Nottingham. Could the BBC not merge the midlands with the East Midlands like they did when the midlands moved to the mailbox?
Matrix posted:
scottish posted:
Stephen Cole presenting from 5pm
And then he should take us through to midnight, So he'll be covering the 6 and 10....
I not sure if anyone is in the Midlands but is there any further news on the planned output? Last I heard BBC Brum had stopped completly and had cancelled the 2 MT updates. Is this still the case?
Does anyone know what the scene is like in Nottingham. Could the BBC not merge the midlands with the East Midlands like they did when the midlands moved to the mailbox?
MA
And then he should take us through to midnight, So he'll be covering the 6 and 10....
I not sure if anyone is in the Midlands but is there any further news on the planned output? Last I heard BBC Brum had stopped completly and had cancelled the 2 MT updates. Is this still the case?
Does anyone know what the scene is like in Nottingham. Could the BBC not merge the midlands with the East Midlands like they did when the midlands moved to the mailbox?
Could do... The last I heard was that BBC Birmingham had given up the ghost and pulled out of the updates for BBC One, but since then it appears that Midlands Today will be back for the update. Some storys are very conflicting at the moment, and well, we'll see.
LONDON posted:
Matrix posted:
scottish posted:
Stephen Cole presenting from 5pm
And then he should take us through to midnight, So he'll be covering the 6 and 10....
I not sure if anyone is in the Midlands but is there any further news on the planned output? Last I heard BBC Brum had stopped completly and had cancelled the 2 MT updates. Is this still the case?
Does anyone know what the scene is like in Nottingham. Could the BBC not merge the midlands with the East Midlands like they did when the midlands moved to the mailbox?
Could do... The last I heard was that BBC Birmingham had given up the ghost and pulled out of the updates for BBC One, but since then it appears that Midlands Today will be back for the update. Some storys are very conflicting at the moment, and well, we'll see.
MA
But then give me an industry where the workers DON'T think their managers do no work.
Everyone feels like they're the persecuted minority- but only some people are stupid enough to strike.
Well if someone can explain why I need seven levels of management between me and Mark Thompson I'd be very grateful
Marcus
Founding member
Dunedin posted:
Marcus posted:
What's ironic is that those outputting the pro grammes are the ones who usually do nothing but sit in offices and send emails to each other. Proves how many there are really. Now if Thompson actually wanted to get rid of some of the vast bureaucracy in the BBC
But then give me an industry where the workers DON'T think their managers do no work.
Everyone feels like they're the persecuted minority- but only some people are stupid enough to strike.
Well if someone can explain why I need seven levels of management between me and Mark Thompson I'd be very grateful