Most news is filmed in 4:3 but people dont moan about that.
Oh wait. yes they do. Why do people care that soemthing is filmed in 4:3? Yes, you might have a widescreen set but it doesnt mean everything has to be made for your needs. I think its the producers choice and they probabally made the opinion cos moat people still have 4:3 sets- so its being made for their needs! Everyones needs should be catered for whther you aggree with it or not. If you're so bothered either watch a widescreen programme or crop/stretch the image. It would still be the same programme if it was made in 16:9 and Im glad to see a 4:3 programme as almost everything is 16:9 these days even though most people still have 4:3 sets. Around 80% of programming these days is 16:9, so why get mad over one programme that is still made 4:3 for the benfit of 4:3 viewers? There are plenty more programmes made in 16:9 for you to watch.
I think cost is an issue as all the cameras and facilities would have to be converted - most people watching on analogue aren't that bothered about having thin black lines at the top and bottom of the screen.
