Indeed, what have they put in their coffee? Over the last few days we have been subjected to some outrageous announcements more worthy of satellite than the Beeb.
Example 1: BBC2 closedown, 30/12/02. "Make sure you gets some Zs in" says the announcer, rather than "Make sure you get a good night's sleep"...
The second shocker came on BBC1, January 2. Phil Vowels introducing Beverley Hills Cop: "Now on BBC1, cops robbers and Eddie Murphy. Oh, and some strong language. (camped up) Well it's only realistic isn't it, I mean you're hardly gonna greet being arrested with "Oh Gosh!" are you?"
Another good announcer being forced to act like a total moron to satisfy the BBC's lust for trendiness. Can you imagine David Allan doing that? I think not. Oh, and there appears to have been an increase in trails this last week. ITV give us two at the most.
2002 was the worst year in presentation history. If the last few days are anything to go by, things could be getting worse...
Another good announcer being forced to act like a total moron to satisfy the BBC's lust for trendiness. Can you imagine David Allan doing that? I think not. Oh, and there appears to have been an increase in trails this last week. ITV give us two at the most
I can't see anything wrong with either of those links. People are forever complaining that links these days are dull and lifeless and do nothing more than say "Next on..." - when they inject a bit of personality then you complain.
I doubt the BBC bosses said specifically they had to say that in each link - I was under the impression that the announcers had a basic script for their announcements but were allowed to deviate slightly and adapt it to their own style.
Have you ever thought...that might have been the case?
SL
Simon_Luxton
Perhaps, but it just doesn't feel right on BBC1 and BBC2. The cases I mention involved two seperate announcers; add to this the BBC's current mainstream kick and it suggests they're being told to do it this way.
The BBC continues its obsession with young viewers; trendying up announcements seems to be the latest step in the progression. Nothing wrong with injecting a bit of personality into your announcements. Why do you think Ian Stirling became so popular? But when it's the BBC doing it, and given their current MO, I can't help being cynical and think "dumbing down"...
"Make sure you get some Zs in"? I'm 29 and it took me a few seconds to twig...
Example 1: BBC2 closedown, 30/12/02. "Make sure you gets some Zs in" says the announcer, rather than "Make sure you get a good night's sleep"...
Not many people are awake at their time watching TV you know so I feel that they should have a right to be a bit informal at time when it is appropriate.
If it was on BBC 1 at prime time then I would be a little bit surprised...
I thought that was an excellent link into the programme! Had me laughing anyway. Along with the "This isn't just old, it's positively ancient!" and a decent one into the Carry On film last night too.
This is the sort of continuity that, where appropriate, I was hoping ITV1 would be doing. Seems BBC One got in the act quicker - more of it before comedy programmes I say!
And with a nice signoff into BBC Two tonight with slow fade and long period before CEEFAX, I welcome them putting a bit of effort into the junctions! Waiting for the Tango ident at 7.30 was ridiculous thanks to all the trails.
(And good on Graham Rogers for the name check just before midnight on New Years' Eve wishing us all a Happy New Year)
SL
Simon_Luxton
True - BBC2 has been very good to us this year in the way of Ceefax and closedowns. We even had a namecheck from Phil on BBC1 Christmas Day. But you're right about the trails; I had to stop and rewind twice waiting for Tango!
There is a time and a place for everything and a good announcer will know when to be outrageous, when to be funny, when to be amusing and when to "tell it like it is".
Kipling "..to walk with kings nor lose the common touch".
Looking at the lowest common denominator "This is ITV1" or any other channel equivalent. If that's all the announcer has to say then they must SAY IT BRILLIANTLY!
For trainee/wannabee/experienced announcers I am running masterclasses and wholly unjustifiable rates.
LS
Larry Scutta
Simon_Luxton posted:
Indeed, what have they put in their coffee? Over the last few days we have been subjected to some outrageous announcements more worthy of satellite than the Beeb.
Example 1: BBC2 closedown, 30/12/02. "Make sure you gets some Zs in" says the announcer, rather than "Make sure you get a good night's sleep"...
The second shocker came on BBC1, January 2. Phil Vowels introducing Beverley Hills Cop: "Now on BBC1, cops robbers and Eddie Murphy. Oh, and some strong language. (camped up) Well it's only realistic isn't it, I mean you're hardly gonna greet being arrested with "Oh Gosh!" are you?"
Jesus, these announcers can't win can they? They come on and just say 'This is BBC1' and they're criticised. They come on and do diffrent, original links and they're criticised
LS
Larry Scutta
Simon_Luxton posted:
Oh, and there appears to have been an increase in trails this last week. ITV give us two at the most.
Probably to do with the more irregular length of programmes over Christmas
Jesus, these announcers can't win can they? They come on and just say 'This is BBC1' and they're criticised. They come on and do diffrent, original links and they're criticised
There is always the option of getting rid of announcers altogether...
The second shocker came on BBC1, January 2. Phil Vowels introducing Beverley Hills Cop: "Now on BBC1, cops robbers and Eddie Murphy. Oh, and some strong language. (camped up) Well it's only realistic isn't it, I mean you're hardly gonna greet being arrested with "Oh Gosh!" are you?"
Another good announcer being forced to act like a total moron to satisfy the BBC's lust for trendiness.
Good announcer? There are good announcers on the BBC? I can't say I've noticed any for several years now. Are you on some sort of hallucinogenic drug or do you get a special BBC feed somehow?
