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Chris 17-08-2018 09:31
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More off-topic whinging deleted. Moderator instructions are there to be followed. Please READ them, CHECK the thread title and STICK TO THE TOPIC. The next off-topic post will attract an infraction.

Damien 17-08-2018 11:04
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The UK has a strong enough collection of writers, actors, directors and musicians that I don't think we're especially at risk. The BBC alone is a juggernaut. British actors and writers are all over the United States. Making sure we continue to produce artists is why I think things like the BBC and the National Theatre are important.

That said identity isn't a fixed thing, it can and will change naturally over time. So why worry too much about it either way?

tvtimes 17-08-2018 19:55
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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35960086)
The UK has a strong enough collection of writers, actors, directors and musicians that I don't think we're especially at risk. The BBC alone is a juggernaut. British actors and writers are all over the United States. Making sure we continue to produce artists is why I think things like the BBC and the National Theatre are important.

That said identity isn't a fixed thing, it can and will change naturally over time. So why worry too much about it either way?
Sky are upping their commission budget by another 25%. It's already at £7bn. There's more than enough good UK content being produced and experiencing success abroad the pond.
We literally have nothing to worry about.

denphone 17-08-2018 19:57
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Originally Posted by tvtimes (Post 35960149)
Sky are upping their commission budget by another 25%. It's already at £7bn. There's more than enough good UK content being produced and experiencing success abroad the pond.
We literally have nothing to worry about.
British produced quality content has never been stronger as several have pointed out.

Mr K 17-08-2018 20:41
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35960150)
British produced quality content has never been stronger as several have pointed out.
But we need to make sure it isn't only made because it's profitable/attracts advertisers. That's why the BBC is so vital.

tvtimes 17-08-2018 23:08
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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35960156)
But we need to make sure it isn't only made because it's profitable/attracts advertisers. That's why the BBC is so vital.
And if the BBC didn't force us to shell out for their channels they would have just the same business model as everyone else who can't rely on state handouts.
Broadcasters are businesses, of course they need to attract viewers and customers - just like any other business on the planet.

RichardCoulter 18-08-2018 00:18
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Interesting that the poll is roughly an equal split.

Mad Max 18-08-2018 00:43
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Originally Posted by tvtimes (Post 35960170)
And if the BBC didn't force us to shell out for their channels they would have just the same business model as everyone else who can't rely on state handouts.
Broadcasters are businesses, of course they need to attract viewers and customers - just like any other business on the planet.
Nothing to do with capitalism then?

denphone 18-08-2018 04:43
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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35960156)
But we need to make sure it isn't only made because it's profitable/attracts advertisers. That's why the BBC is so vital.
The BBC according to some we should get rid of and although they are not perfect by any sort of imagination they are a very vital part of the TV landscape.

tvtimes 18-08-2018 07:42
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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35960177)
Nothing to do with capitalism then?
Even state owned businesses in communist countries still need customers.
Unfortunately we don't live in a Utopian world where everything is free. I wish we did.

spankysmagicpian 18-08-2018 11:36
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(Admin edit by Chris) Please follow moderator instructions already posted in this thread and stick to the topic

Chris 18-08-2018 14:43
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A further warning to stick to the topic. A member has already received an infraction for ignoring this simple instruction.

tvtimes 18-08-2018 18:16
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Originally Posted by Chris (Post 35960230)
A further warning to stick to the topic. A member has already received an infraction for ignoring this simple instruction.
What is off topic? Have the off topic contents been deleted already?
Just wanted to make sure I haven't strayed off in this thread.

Chloé Palmas 18-08-2018 18:31
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PM and ask then...(it messes up the thread otherwise).

Chris 19-08-2018 09:20
Re: With the rise of the big players do we risk losing our identity ?
 
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Originally Posted by tvtimes (Post 35960269)
What is off topic? Have the off topic contents been deleted already?
Just wanted to make sure I haven't strayed off in this thread.
If in doubt, refer to the thread title and the original post.


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