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Bogomip · 1st Jun 2004, 22:56

I dont know if this thing means "BBC" and "america", but if they americans are starting to think they have control over the BBC im worried...

http://www.geos.tv/index.php/list/rdf/all?sort=mean

Check the network thing... BBC America!
hmmmmm *suspicious eyes*

Piratetaco · 1st Jun 2004, 22:57

maybe we'll finally get some good telly.

Bogomip · 1st Jun 2004, 23:01

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Originally Posted by 1337modderman

maybe we'll finally get some good telly.

hey, shut up! just cause they dont produce 100% great stuff all the time, they arent to blame. There is a distinct difficulty in producing non-new programs, and very few new american shows these days get past season 1. Lots is currently coming to an end, angel, jakes been called off (no great loss), simpsons, buffy ended, friends and so on. Enterprise only hung on by the grip of its teeth.

True enough they have stuff like stargate, but again, they have ALOT more people to work on this sort of stuff. So dont get on at the BBC. At least we have stuff like "whose line is it anyway", and... uhmm, such others :P

While i could rant about the past, id be in contradiction with my stance against forest supporters :P

Lorquis · 1st Jun 2004, 23:08

While you may find it amusing to winge about this.... you're so wrong you should be ashamed of yourself.

BBC is still a British company.... ... That is an american site listing shows available in america... BBC recently branched over British TV to the american market in the name of the channel BBC America... It's exactly the same as us having CNN, it's an american thing but we have a British version....

So there

Bogomip · 1st Jun 2004, 23:15

but we dont call it CNN England, or CNN UK. Why does america have to stick its name onto EVERYTHING that happens within it. And lorquis, maybe you missed a few points

I wasnt "winging" (initially), i was enquiring

I never doubted the BBC Was still british, i just windered what was going on. The title was to add a bit of spice to the topic. Other people seem to have grasped such concepts :P

mookboy · 1st Jun 2004, 23:41

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Originally Posted by Bogomip

but we dont call it CNN England, or CNN UK. Why does america have to stick its name onto EVERYTHING that happens within it. And lorquis, maybe you missed a few points

I wasnt "winging" (initially), i was enquiring

I never doubted the BBC Was still british, i just windered what was going on. The title was to add a bit of spice to the topic. Other people seem to have grasped such concepts :P

Um maybe cos BBC stands for BRITISH Broadcasting Corporation, and like, its the American version or something... jeez. CNN is an international news service that I would imagine is watched worldwide with a greater viewer rating than in the U.S.

:: kna :: · 2nd Jun 2004, 08:23

I bought Bottom and The Young Ones on DVD from PlayUSA.com (Because unlike our poxy BBC distribution you can actually get the whole series box sets over there).

They're distributed by BBC America in the states and on the front is a 'hilarious' piss take of English people by suggesting we all have bad teeth and drink tea, however we do make exceedingly good comedy.

It would seem that either BBC America is a subsidary run by Americans or the Beeb is just pandering to the states, with a reminder that the only achievements we've had is that we have no dental plans and drink nothing other than Earl Gray.

dr_crazy · 3rd Jun 2004, 15:51

America doesn't own the BBC.

its like every other company, they have subsidies, like for example Microsoft UK and Microsoft USA. Same company, same products, jsut different regions. This is kinda a protection for the company. If they didn't do this, then if a venture in a foreign country failed, it could effect stock market prices and company profits. If a subsidy fails, they just pack up, and cut their losses, not harming the original business.

This is the same for the BBC. BBC America is a branch/subsidy of the BBC.

Plus 1337modderman, there are a lot more moronic programs in america than there are here. We have only 5 channels, they have HUNDREDS. Not every television company cna be expected to produce award winning programs every time.

jgrade · 3rd Jun 2004, 18:09

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Originally Posted by dr_crazy

Plus 1337modderman, there are a lot more moronic programs in america than there are here. We have only 5 channels, they have HUNDREDS. Not every television company cna be expected to produce award winning programs every time.

Actually dr_crazy most markets only have about 5 to 7 OTA major broadcasts; ABC, NBC, CBS, uh…FOX

, maybe UPN, some sort of Public Television, and maybe 1 or 2 more. The spectrum was divided into UHF and VHF before cable and satellite. Now with cable and satellite broadcasts we have a choice of hundreds just as you do with Sky.

However, I do agree that almost everything on TV (hundreds of programs) are total crap and not worth the bandwidth they take up! Thank goodness for TiVo. I record only what I want to watch and never have to bother with the garbage or the commercials pimping the total crap. If I hear about one more so called “reality” show I think I am going to shoot my TV (I know what Elvis was thinking).

dr_crazy · 3rd Jun 2004, 18:24

'scuse my ignorance jgrade, just seems more common place in the us to have cable, so i thought it can as standard

But even still, the major factor is, these tv companies have to cater for every taste, they have to appeal to the mass public and they will like different things. Therefore, to expect tv to be wholey-good all the time is a bit naieve.

(a little off topic but...)
As for reality tv, BB5 has started up in the uk, and i can proudly say i have never watched an episode in my life. It is tv executives praying on the depraved and voyeristic tendancies of the masses, and really, if your THAT desperate to watch people, go down the local park or city centre and be nosey by listening to other peoples conversations.

pranks7er · 3rd Jun 2004, 18:38

yea like we have BBC Northern Ireland dosnt mean NI owns BBC its just like local channels

jgrade · 3rd Jun 2004, 18:43

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Originally Posted by dr_crazy

'scuse my ignorance jgrade, just seems more common place in the us to have cable, so i thought it can as standard

Meant nothing by it, I would never call you ignorant

I couldn't agree with you more about TV, but what does it say for Americans when the most popular shows are reality and horrible crime dramas. I actually enjoy watching BBC America, I have it on DirecTV, Dish Network and cable.

Not to contradict myself, but added together I have the option to watch about 800 channels. Sadly, only about 200 of them are unique.

Bogomip · 4th Jun 2004, 01:07

maybe the point is being lost...

The British Broadcasting Company, is funded by the british. We pay TV LIcences and it all goes to the BBC to put somne quality entertainment on our televisions without adverts. I understand companies have subsidies, but do they declare themselfs as particular to that country ?

Does BBC America have any adverts ?

jgrade · 4th Jun 2004, 14:54

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Originally Posted by Bogomip

Does BBC America have any adverts ?

You bet. Mostly for the programs on BBC America. However, since I don't EVER watch "live TV" and TiVo everyting I watch I never see the commercials except for 3x fast forward.

supermonkey · 4th Jun 2004, 17:58

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Originally Posted by Bogomip

*snip*...True enough they have stuff like stargate, but again, they have ALOT more people to work on this sort of stuff. So dont get on at the BBC. At least we have stuff like "whose line is it anyway", and... uhmm, such others :P...*snip*

Sorry to jump in so late on an older thread, I usually don't stray far outside the modding area

I was skimming through the thread and I came across the comment quoted above. It's actually kind of funny: Now that you have BBC America, if I understand correctly, you can watch a bunch of the shows we have over here. A lot of the new shows we have over here, ironically enough, were "borrowed" from BBC programs. Trading Spaces, The Weakest Link, Junkyard Wars, etc. Oh, and we even have our own verison of Who's Line. It even has many of the same people that you guys had over there (Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Colin Mochrie). Who's Line is about the only good show among the BBC transfers.

So now you guys get to watch the American equivalent of older BBC shows!

And yes, the current crop of "must see" television is everything except "must see." If I have to endure one more commercial for the Bachelor or Donald Trump's new show, I think i'm going to sell everything I own, buy an island somewhere and never return!

-monkey

TekMonkey · 4th Jun 2004, 22:33

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Originally Posted by supermonkey

If I have to endure one more commercial for the Bachelor or Donald Trump's new show, I think i'm going to sell everything I own, buy an island somewhere and never return!

But I like watching The Apprentice!

jgrade · 4th Jun 2004, 23:04

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Originally Posted by supermonkey

I was skimming through the thread and I came across the comment quoted above. It's actually kind of funny: Now that you have BBC America, if I understand correctly, you can watch a bunch of the shows we have over here. ......

Actually, BBC America airs in the States not over seas. We get to watch Britsh TV not the other way around. Shows like Breaking Ground, Faulty Towers, Changing Rooms (may not be the correct name), etc.

Bogomip · 4th Jun 2004, 23:53

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Originally Posted by jgrade

You bet. Mostly for the programs on BBC America. However, since I don't EVER watch "live TV" and TiVo everyting I watch I never see the commercials except for 3x fast forward.

no, i dont mean for their own programs, i mean "commercials". People who pay the BBC to play there stuff!

jgrade · 5th Jun 2004, 04:01

Bogomip - I'm sitting in my family room now watching BBCA. The line up for the n ext few hours is
Reckless
Scandal
Reckless
House Invaders
Changing Rooms
Scandal
Reckless
BBC World News
Talking News
Bargin Hunt
Ground Force
Garden Rivals
Room Rivals
Anything in particular I can look for? Do any of these sound familiar?

I just watched for about 10 minutes and only saw a commercial for BBCA (about 10 seconds long) and then the next show started.

Piratetaco · 5th Jun 2004, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgrade

Bogomip - I'm sitting in my family room now watching BBCA. The line up for the n ext few hours is
Reckless
Scandal
Reckless
House Invaders
Changing Rooms
Scandal
Reckless
BBC World News
Talking News
Bargin Hunt
Ground Force
Garden Rivals
Room Rivals
Anything in particular I can look for? Do any of these sound familiar?

I just watched for about 10 minutes and only saw a commercial for BBCA (about 10 seconds long) and then the next show started.

all of those programs bar the news suck

1st Jun 2004, 22:56	#1
Bogomip ... Yo Momma Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4,288	America "owns" the "British Broadcasting Company" ? I dont know if this thing means "BBC" and "america", but if they americans are starting to think they have control over the BBC im worried... http://www.geos.tv/index.php/list/rdf/all?sort=mean Check the network thing... BBC America! hmmmmm suspicious eyes __________________ Remember the human and read up on Netiquette.

1st Jun 2004, 22:57	#2
Piratetaco is always right Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Possum Lodge Posts: 2,746	maybe we'll finally get some good telly. __________________ i am not PC

1st Jun 2004, 23:08	#4
Lorquis lorquisSpamCount++; Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Somewhere rather cold... Posts: 4,648	While you may find it amusing to winge about this.... you're so wrong you should be ashamed of yourself. BBC is still a British company.... ... That is an american site listing shows available in america... BBC recently branched over British TV to the american market in the name of the channel BBC America... It's exactly the same as us having CNN, it's an american thing but we have a British version.... So there __________________ Lorquis.

1st Jun 2004, 23:15	#5
Bogomip ... Yo Momma Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4,288	but we dont call it CNN England, or CNN UK. Why does america have to stick its name onto EVERYTHING that happens within it. And lorquis, maybe you missed a few points I wasnt "winging" (initially), i was enquiring I never doubted the BBC Was still british, i just windered what was going on. The title was to add a bit of spice to the topic. Other people seem to have grasped such concepts :P __________________ Remember the human and read up on Netiquette.

3rd Jun 2004, 15:51	#8
dr_crazy Multimodder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: B'ham Posts: 167	America doesn't own the BBC. its like every other company, they have subsidies, like for example Microsoft UK and Microsoft USA. Same company, same products, jsut different regions. This is kinda a protection for the company. If they didn't do this, then if a venture in a foreign country failed, it could effect stock market prices and company profits. If a subsidy fails, they just pack up, and cut their losses, not harming the original business. This is the same for the BBC. BBC America is a branch/subsidy of the BBC. Plus 1337modderman, there are a lot more moronic programs in america than there are here. We have only 5 channels, they have HUNDREDS. Not every television company cna be expected to produce award winning programs every time. __________________ \|\|THE CUBE\|\| \|\|AMD 64 X2 3800+\|Sapphire X1600XT\|1gb Corsair PC3200DDR\|\|

2nd Jun 2004, 08:23	#7
:: kna :: POCOYO! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Purple Posts: 4,210	I bought Bottom and The Young Ones on DVD from PlayUSA.com (Because unlike our poxy BBC distribution you can actually get the whole series box sets over there). They're distributed by BBC America in the states and on the front is a 'hilarious' piss take of English people by suggesting we all have bad teeth and drink tea, however we do make exceedingly good comedy. It would seem that either BBC America is a subsidary run by Americans or the Beeb is just pandering to the states, with a reminder that the only achievements we've had is that we have no dental plans and drink nothing other than Earl Gray.

3rd Jun 2004, 18:24	#10
dr_crazy Multimodder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: B'ham Posts: 167	'scuse my ignorance jgrade, just seems more common place in the us to have cable, so i thought it can as standard But even still, the major factor is, these tv companies have to cater for every taste, they have to appeal to the mass public and they will like different things. Therefore, to expect tv to be wholey-good all the time is a bit naieve. (a little off topic but...) As for reality tv, BB5 has started up in the uk, and i can proudly say i have never watched an episode in my life. It is tv executives praying on the depraved and voyeristic tendancies of the masses, and really, if your THAT desperate to watch people, go down the local park or city centre and be nosey by listening to other peoples conversations. __________________ \|\|THE CUBE\|\| \|\|AMD 64 X2 3800+\|Sapphire X1600XT\|1gb Corsair PC3200DDR\|\|

3rd Jun 2004, 18:38	#11
pranks7er mange tout Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,513	yea like we have BBC Northern Ireland dosnt mean NI owns BBC its just like local channels

4th Jun 2004, 01:07	#13
Bogomip ... Yo Momma Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4,288	maybe the point is being lost... The British Broadcasting Company, is funded by the british. We pay TV LIcences and it all goes to the BBC to put somne quality entertainment on our televisions without adverts. I understand companies have subsidies, but do they declare themselfs as particular to that country ? Does BBC America have any adverts ? __________________ Remember the human and read up on Netiquette.

5th Jun 2004, 04:01	#19
jgrade Supermodder Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 532	Bogomip - I'm sitting in my family room now watching BBCA. The line up for the n ext few hours is Reckless Scandal Reckless House Invaders Changing Rooms Scandal Reckless BBC World News Talking News Bargin Hunt Ground Force Garden Rivals Room Rivals Anything in particular I can look for? Do any of these sound familiar? I just watched for about 10 minutes and only saw a commercial for BBCA (about 10 seconds long) and then the next show started. __________________ A flute without holes, is not a flute. A donut without a hole, is a danish.

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