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BBC World - Presenters not allowed to wear poppies

(November 2001)

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MG
MikeG
NickyS, just to clarify one more thing.

When you say BBC World is a subscription channel, do you mean a stand alone subscription channel (like FilmFour) or in packages bought by subscribers to cable/satellite networks around the world.

Cheers,
Mike
NS
NickyS Founding member
MikeG posted:
NickyS, just to clarify one more thing.

When you say BBC World is a subscription channel, do you mean a stand alone subscription channel (like FilmFour) or in packages bought by subscribers to cable/satellite networks around the world.

Cheers,
Mike

I think it varies in different parts of the world.
HA
harshy Founding member
It's a mixture of both, having said this, I wonder who at the BBC said, 'well the UK viewers can't see us, I know let's give worldwide viewers the very best graphics, idents, the lot!'
TP
Techy Peep Founding member
Pete Davis posted:
I dont think BBC World people should wear poopies, as after all most people wont know what its for.
I however dont think guest should be obliged to remove theres.

BBC World, since it's conception way back in 1993 I think it was, has always had a policy of not wearing Poppies or displaying Xmas trees etc. It is an international station. If it started with poppies, it would have to recognise other traditions around the world which would just end up being ridiculous
HA
harshy Founding member
1991
IT
itsrobert Founding member
Techy Peep posted:
Pete Davis posted:
I dont think BBC World people should wear poopies, as after all most people wont know what its for.
I however dont think guest should be obliged to remove theres.

BBC World, since it's conception way back in 1993 I think it was, has always had a policy of not wearing Poppies or displaying Xmas trees etc. It is an international station. If it started with poppies, it would have to recognise other traditions around the world which would just end up being ridiculous


Yes, I agree with that, it would get ridiculous. To be honest, I don't see what all the fuss is about its only a paper flower! I know it remembers the war victims of the 20th century wars, but it should cause all this controversey with BBC World. If they haven't worn poppies until now, why start now - thats my question!
TP
Techy Peep Founding member
harshy posted:
1991

Aah, those were the days! Who could forget the delightful Christabel King! Smile

We used to have fun with the 'window' on set - it showed a taped feed of the Houses of Parliament & Big Ben. We used to key over pigeons landing on the windowsill, fireworks (quite apt tonight!!) going off over Big Ben. One night we had a window cleaner miss his stepping & fall off the window ledge. Oh the fun! Smile
NS
NickyS Founding member
harshy posted:
It's a mixture of both, having said this, I wonder who at the BBC said, 'well the UK viewers can't see us, I know let's give worldwide viewers the very best graphics, idents, the lot!'

It's so strange to see you writing this as the graphics indeed all the presentation aspects of BBC World News and News 24 are done by the same team ... indeed the World re-vamp was based on News 24 ... some things are an exact copy.
HA
harshy Founding member
Well you know what I mean, like all those wonderful sport and business stings, those break idents as well other programme idents like Asia Today, Sport Today etc etc!
TP
Techy Peep Founding member
Lambie Nairn only did the Channel identity. Everything else is done in-house
CA
cat
itsrobert posted:
Techy Peep posted:
Pete Davis posted:
I dont think BBC World people should wear poopies, as after all most people wont know what its for.
I however dont think guest should be obliged to remove theres.

BBC World, since it's conception way back in 1993 I think it was, has always had a policy of not wearing Poppies or displaying Xmas trees etc. It is an international station. If it started with poppies, it would have to recognise other traditions around the world which would just end up being ridiculous


Yes, I agree with that, it would get ridiculous. To be honest, I don't see what all the fuss is about its only a paper flower! I know it remembers the war victims of the 20th century wars, but it should cause all this controversey with BBC World. If they haven't worn poppies until now, why start now - thats my question!


This issue has been brought to light because Mr Fox was asked to remove his poppy before going on air. Obviously this isn't an acceptable policy - I can't count the number of Americans I've seen on CNN with small Stars and Stripes badges. Because of this, Rob, Mr Fox decided that he'd bring it to the public's attention in the Evening Standard. As far as I'm concerned the presenters are British and so should be wearing a poppy. It simply devalues the idea of the poppy if you wear it at certain times and not others.
KA
Katherine Founding member
It isn't universally known wnat the poppy symbolises? What on earth are they teaching kids in schools these days?

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