The Doctrinaire stupidity of the BBC

[amateur51]

Lord, of course, Amatewer.

Just wanting to protect you from the Simon Inquisition that's going on in the Iran thread. The slightest possibility of a misunderstanding and he pounces like an unmade bed

[teamsaint]

the BBC have to tell you the latest government "statistics"..every 15 minutes, otherwise you might not believe them.
Imagine....

[Osborn]

And Radio 3 must Sustain Citizenship and Civil Society by repeating the news at regular intervals..

The Breakfast audience rotates constantly and on average is gone within an hour (it's easy to demonstrate) so repeating the news at hourly intervals isn't an issue. Quality of content is a different matter

[Serial_Apologist]

Just wanting to protect you from the Simon Inquisition that's going on in the Iran thread. The slightest possibility of a misunderstanding and he pounces like an unmade bed

Oh sheet, where's the mattress! Mattress!! Maitress!!!

[teamsaint]

The Breakfast audience rotates constantly and on average is gone within an hour (it's easy to demonstrate) so repeating the news at hourly intervals isn't an issue. Quality of content is a different matter

maybe...and a weather forecast is handy...but every 15 minutes?.....

[Anna]

In Zen they say, do not engage in two mutually contradicting activities. Listening to a speech by Margaret Thatcher while making love would be one example,

Crikey, that certainly wouldn't be the sound of one hand clappig would it?

[Serial_Apologist]

Crikey, that certainly wouldn't be the sound of one hand clapping would it?

[kernelbogey]

Thanks, Domeyhead: excellent, well expressed post.

Anyone at Breakfast reading this...? Hello....

[Serial_Apologist]

Thanks, Domeyhead: excellent, well expressed post.

Anyone at Breakfast reading this...? Hello....

"zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz"

[kernelbogey]

Perhaps there is someone here who occasionally listens to Rs 1 and/or 2 (!). I will stand corrected if need be, but I imagine there isn't news four times per hour on their breakfast shows.

So why on Radio Three?

[kernelbogey]

the BBC have to tell you the latest government "statistics"..every 15 minutes, otherwise you might not believe them. Imagine....

I think that there was a shift in the BBC's style of reporting brought about as a consequence of Alastair Campbell's 'news grid' attempt to control the media under Labour. I noted at the time that the BBC news continuously trailed government announcements - e.g. on a Sunday: 'In a speech tomorrow, the Minister for Drainpipes and Soakaways will announce that he will introduce a bill stipulating a minimum bore for drainpipes'. This is not news but commentary - and the habit has stuck.

[teamsaint]

Excellent point KB.

Its a bit more arguable, but I object to economic news being centred around the stock and currency markets, and propaganda put out by the banks.
Share prices are quoted with spectacular frequency, when the truth is that the normal day to day fluctuations are of no interest or use unless you are one of the parasites who makes living out of buying and selling them.

[doversoul1]

Domeyhead

Most of us, I hope, listen to Radio 3 in the mornings because we find listening to the music uplifiting, affirming, sometimes calming, occasionally even emotional. BBC Breakfast has a particular role at the start of the many people's day, and its benign influence on the mood of many people should not be underestimated.

I’m sorry if this sounds patronising, but those innocent days when we could believe in that have long gone. Breakfast is a programme for people who want background music that is slightly more upmarket than what they can get on Radio 2. The frequent news is important, as it reminds the listeners that they are up-to-date with current affairs; it’s not meant to give any serious thoughts about. Also, radio today does not simply broadcasts, but it interacts. Listeners are partners and the presenter’s role is to ‘create a community’ in which listeners can feel that they matter. Radi3 is no difference (Alas…).

If you want to start the day without frustration, aggravation, or desperation, it will be best if you leave Breakfast alone.

[Osborn]

Agree with all that in respect of Breakfast programming, doversoul.

[Flosshilde]

Just get up later, then you'll miss breakfast (in all its forms)