Friday, 8 November 2019

BoJo and Jezza face off

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in 2 1 on 1 debates. This is in complete contrast to the last General Election in which Johnson's predecessor Theresa May refused to take part in any debates and some would say this damaged her. Johnson and Corbyn will also take part in a debate with Lib Dem. SNP. Greens, Brexit and Plaid Crymu leaders.

Thursday, 7 November 2019

Joining forces

Today saw the launch Britbox an new streaming service that sees the UK major broadcasting outfits join together to provide viewers a vast choice of viewing from their libraries. BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Jannel 5 have after years of planning have launched a service to rival the likes of Netflix. On offer will be likes Prime Suspect, Extras and Classic Doctor Who. Many people will be seeing how Britbox gets on.

Wednesday, 6 November 2019

Why should I watch this?

There are a couple of promos for 2 of I UK TVs most watched programmes that I myself find not worth watching. The first is for the next seres of I,m a Celebrity Get Me of Here! in which presenters Ant & Dec are lost trying to find their destination with Ant doing some very unfunny antics. The other is for Micael McIntyre's Big Show with Michael talking photos of dog droppings and petting them on social media. I for one will not be watching.

Tuesday, 5 November 2019

Getting on late with Gay

The death of Irish broadcasting legend Gay Bryne shows how revolutionary he was in the Republic of Ireland. His chat show The Late, Late Show was not afraid to tackle subjects that the very consertioove country. This included a debate about the sex lives of married couples and an interview with the woman who had a child with the then Bishop of Galway. More conventional guests included Piecre Brosnan, John Clesse, George Best U2. Gay left a mark on the Irish psyche.

Gay Bryne R I P

Monday, 4 November 2019

TV ratings 03-07-2019

The much hyped adaption of His Dark Materials launched to 7.3 million viewer on BBC 1. One person who will not be happy with this will be conservative writer Peter Hitchens who attacked the source novel for it's anti religion stance. Mr Hitchenss will be hoping ratings take a dip.

Sunday, 3 November 2019

Sore losers

South Africa won this year's Rugby Union World Cup beating England in the final 32-12. However the English players did not react well to the defeat and refused to pick up their runners up medals. Even element of the British took against this display. The sense of sportsmanship is alive and well in some quarters.

Friday, 1 November 2019

2019 Rugby Union World Cup final - possible press reactons

England win

Calls for a victory parade through London

Demands for awards for everyone connected


England lose

Brave losers no matter the losing margin

Outrage over a countervail decision