BBC Cutbacks

[Dr Q]

Blimey, they must be feeling the pinch, or want to spend more money on "Strictly" style crap, they're really culling the wage bill on Spooks tonight!

 

[Lord Bracknell]

It's rehearsal time for the panto season. Actors need to spend December and January in Bridlington.

 

[Tooting Gull]

It's scary how big an earner panto is for these people. You'd think it was the scrag ends of the acting profession, but far from it. Bonnie Langford and her ilk are coining it in.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

It's scary how big an earner panto is for these people. You'd think it was the scrag ends of the acting profession, but far from it. Bonnie Langford and her ilk are coining it in.

Really? Just think, if everyone stopped going to pantomimes, we could permanently erase from the public consciousness the entire cast of Home & Away, Karl Kennedy and Madge from Neighbours, the Chuckle Brothers, Bob Carolgees (and Spit the dog), Joe Pasquale, Claire Sweeney and several early Big Brother rejects.

How much cash do they make then??

 

[Tricky Dicky]

Blimey, they must be feeling the pinch, or want to spend more money on "Strictly" style crap, they're really culling the wage bill on Spooks tonight!

I gather Sooty is not going to get a new multi-million pound contract - either. Tough times indeed. Sue may have to go on the game.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Perhaps they could cull some of their other programmes as part of the cutbacks.

The Antiques Roadshow would be a good place to start, along with all their crappy morning shows like Property Ladder and Homes Under the Hammer.

 

[surrey jim]

The Antiques Roadshow would be a good place to start, along with all their crappy morning shows like Property Ladder and Homes Under the Hammer.

they are dirt cheap to make tho, no special effects/star presenters,actors etc. does the job by filling in an hour and the main viewers would be students

 

[bhaexpress]

I gather Sooty is not going to get a new multi-million pound contract - either. Tough times indeed. Sue may have to go on the game.

No, somebody will keep their hand in.

 

[bhaexpress]

I've often wondered what each episode of Top Gear costs to make although I gather the BBC rake in the cash from overseas sales, I've actually had Americans raving about it. Naturally they would never have anything so un PC !

 

[jcdenton08]

Really? Just think, if everyone stopped going to pantomimes, we could permanently erase from the public consciousness the entire cast of Home & Away, Karl Kennedy and Madge from Neighbours, the Chuckle Brothers, Bob Carolgees (and Spit the dog), Joe Pasquale, Claire Sweeney and several early Big Brother rejects.

How much cash do they make then??

Seasoned "stars" at solid-performing houses make anything from £800-2000 a WEEK. Example; Sir. Ian McKellen (Old Vic), Christopher Biggins.

Though many have a lower basic but performance related pay; (£400-1000 p/w + 10/15/20% of the box office)

The latter working out a LOT more money.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

I've often wondered what each episode of Top Gear costs to make although I gather the BBC rake in the cash from overseas sales, I've actually had Americans raving about it. Naturally they would never have anything so un PC !

Aren't they going to be doing some sort of Top Gear Roadshow around the world to make money - I thought I read this but may be mistaken.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Seasoned "stars" at solid-performing houses make anything from £800-2000 a WEEK. Example; Sir. Ian McKellen (Old Vic), Christopher Biggins.

Though many have a lower basic but performance related pay; (£400-1000 p/w + 10/15/20% of the box office)

The latter working out a LOT more money.

I could sort of understand McKellen raking it in, given that he's a much loved stalwart of the English theatrical establishment (or just a big luvvie) but come on: BIGGINS??

Is the demand for pantomime dames that high that Biggins gets himself set for the year on the back of three weeks as an Ugly Sister?

I'm in the wrong job :clearsthroat: IT'S BEHIND YOU!

How was that?

 

[jcdenton08]

I'm in the wrong job :clearsthroat: IT'S BEHIND YOU!

How was that?

Thanks for that. We'll give you a call if you need you again.

NEXT.

 

[bhaexpress]

Aren't they going to be doing some sort of Top Gear Roadshow around the world to make money - I thought I read this but may be mistaken.

No I am pretty sure you're right about that. Give you some idea though, I bought a copy of Top Gear magazine in Manila and it was an addition for the Philippines. Subsequently I met an American based Japanese couple there who saw the mag and started raving about the show to me, gives you some idea of how successful it must be.

 

[JJ McClure]

With the likes of Steve Gutenberg and Henry Winkler appearing in panto it must either pay well or there are some actors really needing to scrape the barrel

 

[Lady Whistledown]

With the likes of Steve Gutenberg and Henry Winkler appearing in panto it must either pay well or there are some actors really needing to scrape the barrel

Ahem.

"OH NO IT DOESN'T!"













Where's the exit again?

 

[bhaexpress]

Behind you.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Panto can be a nice little earner. Trust me.

 

[bhaexpress]

You look at the end of your tether.