NG
The BBC is being quite careful to include balancing interviews with Andrew Marr, George Alagiah etc. - George in particular was quite interesting. He pointed out that Africa has already had more aid then any other area on the planet - but that aid on its own wasn't the answer.
It is a very interesting question - what the BBC's role in this event IS. Obviously it is a major cultural event - if a line-up of performers like this were performing for free in London you would expect the BBC to show it. Similarly if there were a political event with 200,000 people gathered in London you'd expect some coverage - just as TUC and Political Party conferences are covered.
It is a difficult balancing job - at least the BBC have attempted it. Both Andrew Marr and George Alagiah did well in remaining reasonably serious, without preaching or lecturing.
noggin
Founding member
M@ posted:
I'm suprised by how much coverage the event is getting on the BBC actually. Regardless of the very good cause (and the fact it's not gonna make the blindest bit of difference), it is essentially a political protest and the BBC's continuous broadcast of it must surely be constued as an advocation of said political protest. Surely the beeb isn't in a position to do this? Discuss...
The BBC is being quite careful to include balancing interviews with Andrew Marr, George Alagiah etc. - George in particular was quite interesting. He pointed out that Africa has already had more aid then any other area on the planet - but that aid on its own wasn't the answer.
It is a very interesting question - what the BBC's role in this event IS. Obviously it is a major cultural event - if a line-up of performers like this were performing for free in London you would expect the BBC to show it. Similarly if there were a political event with 200,000 people gathered in London you'd expect some coverage - just as TUC and Political Party conferences are covered.
It is a difficult balancing job - at least the BBC have attempted it. Both Andrew Marr and George Alagiah did well in remaining reasonably serious, without preaching or lecturing.
M
The BBC is being quite careful to include balancing interviews with Andrew Marr, George Alagiah etc. - George in particular was quite interesting. He pointed out that Africa has already had more aid then any other area on the planet - but that aid on its own wasn't the answer.
It is a very interesting question - what the BBC's role in this event IS. Obviously it is a major cultural event - if a line-up of performers like this were performing for free in London you would expect the BBC to show it. Similarly if there were a political event with 200,000 people gathered in London you'd expect some coverage - just as TUC and Political Party conferences are covered.
It is a difficult balancing job - at least the BBC have attempted it. Both Andrew Marr and George Alagiah did well in remaining reasonably serious, without preaching or lecturing.
Was this on BBC News or BBC TV? BBC News will try to be balanced of course, but does the rules on BBC news output apply to general BBC TV output?
M@
Founding member
noggin posted:
M@ posted:
I'm suprised by how much coverage the event is getting on the BBC actually. Regardless of the very good cause (and the fact it's not gonna make the blindest bit of difference), it is essentially a political protest and the BBC's continuous broadcast of it must surely be constued as an advocation of said political protest. Surely the beeb isn't in a position to do this? Discuss...
The BBC is being quite careful to include balancing interviews with Andrew Marr, George Alagiah etc. - George in particular was quite interesting. He pointed out that Africa has already had more aid then any other area on the planet - but that aid on its own wasn't the answer.
It is a very interesting question - what the BBC's role in this event IS. Obviously it is a major cultural event - if a line-up of performers like this were performing for free in London you would expect the BBC to show it. Similarly if there were a political event with 200,000 people gathered in London you'd expect some coverage - just as TUC and Political Party conferences are covered.
It is a difficult balancing job - at least the BBC have attempted it. Both Andrew Marr and George Alagiah did well in remaining reasonably serious, without preaching or lecturing.
Was this on BBC News or BBC TV? BBC News will try to be balanced of course, but does the rules on BBC news output apply to general BBC TV output?
AN
The BBC is being quite careful to include balancing interviews with Andrew Marr, George Alagiah etc. - George in particular was quite interesting. He pointed out that Africa has already had more aid then any other area on the planet - but that aid on its own wasn't the answer.
It is a very interesting question - what the BBC's role in this event IS. Obviously it is a major cultural event - if a line-up of performers like this were performing for free in London you would expect the BBC to show it. Similarly if there were a political event with 200,000 people gathered in London you'd expect some coverage - just as TUC and Political Party conferences are covered.
It is a difficult balancing job - at least the BBC have attempted it. Both Andrew Marr and George Alagiah did well in remaining reasonably serious, without preaching or lecturing.
Was this on BBC News or BBC TV? BBC News will try to be balanced of course, but does the rules on BBC news output apply to general BBC TV output?
The guest reporters were being interviewed by Woss.
M@ posted:
noggin posted:
M@ posted:
I'm suprised by how much coverage the event is getting on the BBC actually. Regardless of the very good cause (and the fact it's not gonna make the blindest bit of difference), it is essentially a political protest and the BBC's continuous broadcast of it must surely be constued as an advocation of said political protest. Surely the beeb isn't in a position to do this? Discuss...
The BBC is being quite careful to include balancing interviews with Andrew Marr, George Alagiah etc. - George in particular was quite interesting. He pointed out that Africa has already had more aid then any other area on the planet - but that aid on its own wasn't the answer.
It is a very interesting question - what the BBC's role in this event IS. Obviously it is a major cultural event - if a line-up of performers like this were performing for free in London you would expect the BBC to show it. Similarly if there were a political event with 200,000 people gathered in London you'd expect some coverage - just as TUC and Political Party conferences are covered.
It is a difficult balancing job - at least the BBC have attempted it. Both Andrew Marr and George Alagiah did well in remaining reasonably serious, without preaching or lecturing.
Was this on BBC News or BBC TV? BBC News will try to be balanced of course, but does the rules on BBC news output apply to general BBC TV output?
The guest reporters were being interviewed by Woss.
M
The BBC is being quite careful to include balancing interviews with Andrew Marr, George Alagiah etc. - George in particular was quite interesting. He pointed out that Africa has already had more aid then any other area on the planet - but that aid on its own wasn't the answer.
It is a very interesting question - what the BBC's role in this event IS. Obviously it is a major cultural event - if a line-up of performers like this were performing for free in London you would expect the BBC to show it. Similarly if there were a political event with 200,000 people gathered in London you'd expect some coverage - just as TUC and Political Party conferences are covered.
It is a difficult balancing job - at least the BBC have attempted it. Both Andrew Marr and George Alagiah did well in remaining reasonably serious, without preaching or lecturing.
Was this on BBC News or BBC TV? BBC News will try to be balanced of course, but does the rules on BBC news output apply to general BBC TV output?
The guest reporters were being interviewed by Woss.
In which case, that's very good indeed.
M@
Founding member
Antz posted:
M@ posted:
noggin posted:
M@ posted:
I'm suprised by how much coverage the event is getting on the BBC actually. Regardless of the very good cause (and the fact it's not gonna make the blindest bit of difference), it is essentially a political protest and the BBC's continuous broadcast of it must surely be constued as an advocation of said political protest. Surely the beeb isn't in a position to do this? Discuss...
The BBC is being quite careful to include balancing interviews with Andrew Marr, George Alagiah etc. - George in particular was quite interesting. He pointed out that Africa has already had more aid then any other area on the planet - but that aid on its own wasn't the answer.
It is a very interesting question - what the BBC's role in this event IS. Obviously it is a major cultural event - if a line-up of performers like this were performing for free in London you would expect the BBC to show it. Similarly if there were a political event with 200,000 people gathered in London you'd expect some coverage - just as TUC and Political Party conferences are covered.
It is a difficult balancing job - at least the BBC have attempted it. Both Andrew Marr and George Alagiah did well in remaining reasonably serious, without preaching or lecturing.
Was this on BBC News or BBC TV? BBC News will try to be balanced of course, but does the rules on BBC news output apply to general BBC TV output?
The guest reporters were being interviewed by Woss.
In which case, that's very good indeed.
NG
The BBC is being quite careful to include balancing interviews with Andrew Marr, George Alagiah etc. - George in particular was quite interesting. He pointed out that Africa has already had more aid then any other area on the planet - but that aid on its own wasn't the answer.
It is a very interesting question - what the BBC's role in this event IS. Obviously it is a major cultural event - if a line-up of performers like this were performing for free in London you would expect the BBC to show it. Similarly if there were a political event with 200,000 people gathered in London you'd expect some coverage - just as TUC and Political Party conferences are covered.
It is a difficult balancing job - at least the BBC have attempted it. Both Andrew Marr and George Alagiah did well in remaining reasonably serious, without preaching or lecturing.
Was this on BBC News or BBC TV? BBC News will try to be balanced of course, but does the rules on BBC news output apply to general BBC TV output?
I don't think there are specific rules for BBC News - the whole BBC operates to basically the same editorial and producer guidelines.
The minute you start having one rule for news and another for general programmes you marginalise your news editorial policies. Truthful, independent and balanced production should not just be reserved for news...
The Marr and Alagiah interviews were part of the general BBC Two/One coverage - with Jonathan Ross conducting both interviews.
noggin
Founding member
M@ posted:
noggin posted:
M@ posted:
I'm suprised by how much coverage the event is getting on the BBC actually. Regardless of the very good cause (and the fact it's not gonna make the blindest bit of difference), it is essentially a political protest and the BBC's continuous broadcast of it must surely be constued as an advocation of said political protest. Surely the beeb isn't in a position to do this? Discuss...
The BBC is being quite careful to include balancing interviews with Andrew Marr, George Alagiah etc. - George in particular was quite interesting. He pointed out that Africa has already had more aid then any other area on the planet - but that aid on its own wasn't the answer.
It is a very interesting question - what the BBC's role in this event IS. Obviously it is a major cultural event - if a line-up of performers like this were performing for free in London you would expect the BBC to show it. Similarly if there were a political event with 200,000 people gathered in London you'd expect some coverage - just as TUC and Political Party conferences are covered.
It is a difficult balancing job - at least the BBC have attempted it. Both Andrew Marr and George Alagiah did well in remaining reasonably serious, without preaching or lecturing.
Was this on BBC News or BBC TV? BBC News will try to be balanced of course, but does the rules on BBC news output apply to general BBC TV output?
I don't think there are specific rules for BBC News - the whole BBC operates to basically the same editorial and producer guidelines.
The minute you start having one rule for news and another for general programmes you marginalise your news editorial policies. Truthful, independent and balanced production should not just be reserved for news...
The Marr and Alagiah interviews were part of the general BBC Two/One coverage - with Jonathan Ross conducting both interviews.
CO
Been impressed by the coverage so far - but if I hear Fearne say "amazing" one more time...
However, I wasn't impressed when they cut out of REM before they went into "Man on the Moon" to an interview with Johnny from Razorlight.
Here comes Mariah, at least an hour and 15 minutes behind schedule.
However, I wasn't impressed when they cut out of REM before they went into "Man on the Moon" to an interview with Johnny from Razorlight.
Here comes Mariah, at least an hour and 15 minutes behind schedule.
PL
I switched off as soon as the expletives started.
Sorry, but I don't care what this concert is all about - I *WILL NOT* allow my 3 year old and 5 year old to hear that sort of language on TV at their age at 6:30PM!
Maybe the Beeb should have taken a more responsible attitude, and introduced a stream on BBCi that was 30 seconds behind and had the offensive words bleeped out, for a family audience?
Swearing is not big, not clever, and certainly not funny.
That's all I'm going to say on the matter. I don't care if anyone disagrees with me. That's my standpoint in my house and that's the end of it.
Sorry, but I don't care what this concert is all about - I *WILL NOT* allow my 3 year old and 5 year old to hear that sort of language on TV at their age at 6:30PM!
Maybe the Beeb should have taken a more responsible attitude, and introduced a stream on BBCi that was 30 seconds behind and had the offensive words bleeped out, for a family audience?
Swearing is not big, not clever, and certainly not funny.
That's all I'm going to say on the matter. I don't care if anyone disagrees with me. That's my standpoint in my house and that's the end of it.
