I think the BBC need to be more savvy with this kind of thing and basically have some sort of clause if the BBC takes a chance on your format, you have give the BBC first refusal on renewal with only a reasonable increase.
I don't believe Love have done anything morally wrong but it may be a bad decision for the business long term.
I think the BBC need to be more savvy with this kind of thing and basically have some sort of clause if the BBC takes a chance on your format, you have give the BBC first refusal on renewal with only a reasonable increase.
Maybe they never gave it a thought as they weren't ever expecting such a thing to happen. I imagine they will from now on though.
In the midst of all this, I feel very sad that we're watching the heart and soul of a show, that many of us have loved since it's humble start on BBC2, being ripped apart. The BBC has lost out, the viewers have lost out and so has Channel 4. I guess we need to make the most of the current run
I may have missed it in this thread, but tonight's report on ITV Evening News made it clear Channel 4 hadn't actually signed anything yet.
That makes sense, it did seem like everything has happened all in a bit of a rush last night.
Would be interesting if they decided in the next few days that it's a bit too much of a hot potato for them or aren't willing to pay that amount any more. No other broadcaster would want to take it. Maybe it could head back to the beeb for less than what they offered?
It's turning into a bit of a debacle, could be toxic for any channel or host wanting to get involved
In the midst of all this, I feel very sad that we're watching the heart and soul of a show, that many of us have loved since it's humble start on BBC2, being ripped apart. The BBC has lost out, the viewers have lost out and so has Channel 4. I guess we need to make the most of the current run
It'll make a thrilling chapter of some TV book that only us lot will buy in 10 years though.
I may have missed it in this thread, but tonight's report on ITV Evening News made it clear Channel 4 hadn't actually signed anything yet.
I heard that aswell, so Ch4 could still turn around and say well no mel or sue or even may No deal.
I could fully understand why Love done it, its very commercial programme now, not when it started back in the day, but there is alot of money in the format now.
In the midst of all this, I feel very sad that we're watching the heart and soul of a show, that many of us have loved since it's humble start on BBC2, being ripped apart. The BBC has lost out, the viewers have lost out and so has Channel 4. I guess we need to make the most of the current run
The contestants in this series will also miss out. I'd be surprised if the BBC promote the final to the same extent as they have done over the past few years i.e. Radio Times cover, appearances on the One Show. I don't think the BBC will be particularly spiteful however you can't blame if their heart is in promoting it as much as before.
They'd have a frosty relationship with the production company but they would have come out on top for once... especially if they can get it cheaper because no one else wants to get involved
I may have missed it in this thread, but tonight's report on ITV Evening News made it clear Channel 4 hadn't actually signed anything yet.
Not what C4 say in own press release. Is it usual to press release before signing ?
Channel 4 will become the new home of The Great British Bake Off after signing a new three-year agreement with the producers of the hit show, Love Productions.
Maybe there is a 'cool-off' period like other types of contract.
The contestants in this series will also miss out. I'd be surprised if the BBC promote the final to the same extent as they have done over the past few years
Or they can go all-out and promote it as the last
real
episode of Bake Off ever.
The more viewers they can get for this "last" one, the worse it'll look for Channel 4 when they get their figures in
