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DaMac

11-04-2012 17:50

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Never noticed this thread even though it is 34 pages long :erm:
Virgin Media News... that would be extremly vaugue wouldn't it?
(Sorry if that joke has already been excreated) :D

carlwaring

11-04-2012 19:27

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Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 35412660)

Well how would you rate a tv provider that decides to change the channel a sporting event is being transmitted on at half time and does not tell any one IE first half on BBC1 second half on BBC2. Professionalism does not fit the BBC.

When did that happen? :confused:

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Considering the amount of money they raise in there tax i would expect a decent level of professionalism from them. And before you say it i know its not a tax but it might has well be as it is forced on anyone who owns a TV even if they do NOT watch the BBC

It has been classified as a Tax only for accounting purposes. It's semantic anyway. I wasn't going to mention that more than I was your nonsense about "professionalism" :rolleyes:

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I would not shed a tear if they where made to have a card so they only get money from those who watch them.

Which would, of course, completely and fundamentally change the nature of their operation from "public service" to "commercial" which not one other single, current commercial broadcaster wants.

Media Boy UK

17-04-2012 13:26

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Guardian: Virgin Media pulls 'Doctor Who' adverts.

Virgin Media has pulled a multi-million-pound ad campaign featuring David Tennant after the BBC complained about references to Doctor Who.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...id-tennant-ads

Sirius

17-04-2012 16:21

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Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35412811)

When did that happen? :confused:

One of last years Challenge cup games was changed at half time so they could cover some horse stuff that started early. I wish Sky would get the challenge cup coverage as it will be covered far better. I watched the BBC coverage and the game sky covered last weekend and the difference between the two was staggering with Sky's coverage winning hands down.

BTW Carl trust me they did do it and that was the final straw for me over there naff sports coverage and they were sent a letter of complaint from me over it and they never even bothered to reply to it .

carlwaring

17-04-2012 16:27

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Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 35415093)

BTW Carl trust me they did do it ..

Of course I trust you. Why would you lie to me? :p:;):D

So they changed thing around to be able to cover another sporting function. Still not sure about the "not telling anyone" bit, 'cos that seems a little silly, but if you say so :)

Sirius

17-04-2012 18:15

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Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35415098)

It was not silly it was the BBC

carlwaring

17-04-2012 18:28

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Huh? :confused:

sherer

17-04-2012 18:59

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Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 35415093)

so apart from switching the coverage over on channels, red button etc what else is actually better about the Sky coverage ?

denphone

17-04-2012 19:02

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Originally Posted by sherer (Post 35415200)

so apart from switching the coverage over on channels, red button etc what else is actually better about the Sky coverage ?

Because the BBC are increasingly giving the impression that they could not give two hoots about large parts of their sports coverage wherever Sky always give it 100% coverage.

muppetman11

17-04-2012 19:07

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Originally Posted by sherer (Post 35415200)

so apart from switching the coverage over on channels, red button etc what else is actually better about the Sky coverage ?

Easy Sirius was talking about Rugby League which on Sky is available in High Definition and the general presentation is a million times better than that of the BBC which show RL in SD.

Sirius

17-04-2012 19:32

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Originally Posted by sherer (Post 35415200)

so apart from switching the coverage over on channels, red button etc what else is actually better about the Sky coverage ?

The commentary, Pre match work up, stats relating to the teams, Sky gave the Challenge cup games the same treatment as they give the Super league games.

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Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35415174)

Huh? :confused:

Carl its simple

The BBC are lower than a snakes belly in a wagon rut in my eye's. If i could find a way of not having to pay the TV tax legally but still able to watch my sky then i dam well would. My hatred of the BBC is at the same level as your your love of VM

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35415203)

Because the BBC are increasingly giving the impression that they could not give two hoots about large parts of their sports coverage wherever Sky always give it 100% coverage.

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35415208)

Easy Sirius was talking about Rugby League which on Sky is available in High Definition and the general presentation is a million times better than that of the BBC which show RL in SD.

Gents you are 100% correct

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