Ross leaves the BBC

[drew]

Only ever funny on occaisons, and a real arrogant f***, who was not worth £6 Million PA for providing 'edgy' humour.

Not sure that is the remit of PSB.

What exactly is the remit of PSB, 24 hour news, information films about swine flu, STDs and how to cross the road. If we didn't have the beeb then the competition would sink even further to the gutter. Take of Ross and Norton and what chat shows are there left? Titmarsh, O'Grady!!! The only other interviewer that seems any good is, and I hate to say this, Piers Morgan and that is only when he does the one on one special interviews, not really a chat show.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Frank Skinner.

Had the privelige of meeting him after one of his Dome shows. Chatted to the fans who were waiting by the stage door. Seemed genuinely surprised that there were people waiting for him, plus was happy to pose for photos and sign things.

So top bloke in my eyes.

 

[desprateseagull]

twitter carrying rumours of corrinne wicks

(aka dr norks- see http://www.bapwatch.com/Dr20Norks/index.htm)



..could do a 'job'..

 

[Hunting 784561]

What exactly is the remit of PSB, 24 hour news, information films about swine flu, STDs and how to cross the road. If we didn't have the beeb then the competition would sink even further to the gutter. Take of Ross and Norton and what chat shows are there left? Titmarsh, O'Grady!!! The only other interviewer that seems any good is, and I hate to say this, Piers Morgan and that is only when he does the one on one special interviews, not really a chat show.

Good luck to Ross if the BBC were willing to pay him that amount of money, I dont begrudge talented people earning high salaries - but - if he's really worth it then a commercial broadcaster will now step in and pay him the same level.

 

[bhaexpress]

Frank Skinner.

Had the privelige of meeting him after one of his Dome shows. Chatted to the fans who were waiting by the stage door. Seemed genuinely surprised that there were people waiting for him, plus was happy to pose for photos and sign things.

So top bloke in my eyes.

Good, I think the bloke is genuinely funny, very spontaneous and not up himself.

 

[HampshireSeagulls]

I really don't watch much telly these days, it's just so much shoite. Celebrity this, that and frequently the other, or focusing on the dross, misfits and dregs of society - but then again I suppose that is what passed for entertainment and brings in viewers. I like him on the radio though, he can be funny (painfully so, sometimes).

Sad indictment of today - at a College Activity Day one of the students (17) who is seeing an older man (45) thought she was pregnant. The first call her parents made was to Kyle. She then spent most of the day talking to his researchers about the situation and negotiating a price. We explained that if she appeared on the Kyle show it would make her place on the course untenable, but she was willing to write off 12 months of BTEC for what turned out to be £2000 and getting her face on telly. It never came off in the end (she wasn't pregnant), but she still maintains that her appearance on telly could have opened doors for her...

 

[Withdean Wanderer]

Skinner would be good. Used to like his show, and his Absolute radio stuff is superb.

 

[bhaexpress]

Skinner would be good. Used to like his show, and his Absolute radio stuff is superb.

WTF We keep agreeing

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Sad indictment of today - at a College Activity Day one of the students (17) who is seeing an older man (45) thought she was pregnant. The first call her parents made was to Kyle. She then spent most of the day talking to his researchers about the situation and negotiating a price. We explained that if she appeared on the Kyle show it would make her place on the course untenable, but she was willing to write off 12 months of BTEC for what turned out to be £2000 and getting her face on telly. It never came off in the end (she wasn't pregnant), but she still maintains that her appearance on telly could have opened doors for her...

More to the point I want to know how this 45 year old man got with this 17 year old. I need to know where this man drinks!

 

[HampshireSeagulls]

In the local blind pub. Also helps being a caretaker at a Secondary School I suppose...

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

but she still maintains that her appearance on telly could have opened doors for her...

the exit door for the course ?

 

[drew]

Good luck to Ross if the BBC were willing to pay him that amount of money, I dont begrudge talented people earning high salaries - but - if he's really worth it then a commercial broadcaster will now step in and pay him the same level.

Thanks but you don't actually say what you expect from a PSB. Should they compete for ratings with shows like Ross, Strictly etc or should they just concerntrate on highbrow period drama and the like.

 

[vegster]

Was wondering if his name would appear.

BBC - Podcasts - The Danny Baker Show

Cracking interview with Elton John last week, worth a listen.

I heard that show last week, very good show, Elton came over as a genuinely very nice bloke. Also he is no idiot when it comes to knowledge of music, I was amazed how he identified those 3 fellow pianists so quickly.

 

[vegster]

I really don't watch much telly these days, it's just so much shoite. Celebrity this, that and frequently the other, or focusing on the dross, misfits and dregs of society - but then again I suppose that is what passed for entertainment and brings in viewers. I like him on the radio though, he can be funny (painfully so, sometimes).

Sad indictment of today - at a College Activity Day one of the students (17) who is seeing an older man (45) thought she was pregnant. The first call her parents made was to Kyle. She then spent most of the day talking to his researchers about the situation and negotiating a price. We explained that if she appeared on the Kyle show it would make her place on the course untenable, but she was willing to write off 12 months of BTEC for what turned out to be £2000 and getting her face on telly. It never came off in the end (she wasn't pregnant), but she still maintains that her appearance on telly could have opened doors for her...

Well, if she fancies it, I'm a bit older so more sensational a story if I knock her up ?.. Mind you I'll only do it if she's fit !

 

[Hunting 784561]

Thanks but you don't actually say what you expect from a PSB. Should they compete for ratings with shows like Ross, Strictly etc or should they just concerntrate on highbrow period drama and the like.

No they shouldnt grub their hands competing for ratings.

They should do what they do best - decent dramas, comprehensive news coverage, documentries, etc, etc.

The commercial and digital broadcasters are now best picking up the C2, D, E end of the market.

 

[clippedgull]

Good riddens to the overpaid, over rated piece of self obsessed shit.

Personally I agree that the replacement are just as useless but to be honest I'd be quite happy to see the whole chat show thing disappear as they are nothing more that arse kissing and self promotion.

Agreed.

 

[HarryNT]

Seems I am the only one here that is sad to see the news. I like Ross and in particular his Friday Night Show. Thought it was particularly good the other day with Wogan, Button and Agassi all on.

 

[drew]

No they shouldnt grub their hands competing for ratings.

They should do what they do best - decent dramas, comprehensive news coverage, documentries, etc, etc.

The commercial and digital broadcasters are now best picking up the C2, D, E end of the market.

My my, how pretentious. I am of course assuming that those social groups you refer to also pay the same licence fee as you!

 

[1234andcounting]

Can do without his tv show, full stop, so no need for a replacement there. Get all air headed twats with no interest in music off of the radio and replace with presenters who know their stuff. Likewise with Film 2010 (presumably) - someone who is both knowledgeable and interested in film. If they become successful and a personality because of that, a la Barry Norman, then fine, but it should be that way round.

 

[Hunting 784561]

My my, how pretentious. I am of course assuming that those social groups you refer to also pay the same licence fee as you!

What are you going on about ? I AM one of those social groups - so I know what I'm talking about.