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Title: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Wildcat1 on January 18, 2011, 06:21:22 PM
was watching BBC America because Top Gear was on, saw a commercial for tonight's World News, and so i decided to watch.

I think i've found a new news station. very unbiased, really does investigate subjects directly, finds the perspective of the story from a view you never thought of, I really do like it.

I probably will never watch FOX News again :aok
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: sky25 on January 18, 2011, 06:47:38 PM
See Rule #14
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Babalonian on January 18, 2011, 06:48:40 PM
Funny, that's how I stumbled upon Top Gear years ago.  I was watching the BBC world news (or waiting for it to start, forget which) and then saw my first episode of Top Gear too.  I haven't watched Fox News in over 10 years, doesn't sound like they've changed or that I've missed anything since.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Penguin on January 18, 2011, 07:17:12 PM
See Rule #14
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Motherland on January 18, 2011, 07:25:29 PM
See Rule #14
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: trax1 on January 18, 2011, 07:38:25 PM
I just found this station when I switched to AT&T about 2 months ago, I have to say I watch it quite a bit now, I've started watching Top Gear, Dr.Who, Ramsey's Best Restaurant & Kitchen Nightmares, along with Star Trek TNG reruns, I've actually probably been watching it more then any other station atm.  Haven't checked out BBC World News yet.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: jolly22 on January 18, 2011, 07:42:20 PM
Top gear is amazing :aok   CHEVY FTW  :D
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: LLogann on January 18, 2011, 07:56:32 PM
The Queen rewards media for objectivity.  Here in the states, news used to be the only hours that TV was "allowed" to lose money.....  Nowadays, not as much so smoke & mirrors are more important than the actual story. 
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Motherland on January 18, 2011, 08:02:58 PM
The Queen rewards media for objectivity.  Here in the states, news used to be the only hours that TV was "allowed" to lose money.....  Nowadays, not as much so smoke & mirrors are more important than the actual story. 
Yup, Americans may cringe at it, but there are definite advantages to state funded media.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Obie303 on January 18, 2011, 10:39:37 PM
I enjoy watching the BBC.  I found Top Gear this past month.  Loved it so much, I went out and bought Seasons 10, 11, 12, and 13 on DVD.  Much better than the American Top Gear.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: DMGOD on January 18, 2011, 10:43:17 PM
fox news seriously has to be the most biased ridiculous stuff around. They should be reclassified as comedy central 2
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: rpm on January 18, 2011, 10:57:46 PM
I probably will never watch FOX News again :aok
One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: -tronski- on January 19, 2011, 03:25:24 AM
Everyone should be forced to watch Fox for all of their news and information..


I'm pretty sure thats exactly what Murdoch is aiming for...

You only have to watch a little Jon Stewart just to see how terrible a news organisation it is

 Tronsky
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: BiPoLaR on January 19, 2011, 03:29:19 AM
See Rule #14
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: KgB on January 19, 2011, 10:10:17 AM
:rofl Thanks for making my day.  That is just too doggone funny.

-Penguin
Yep, I can't stop laughing  :rofl
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: druski85 on January 19, 2011, 10:14:05 AM
I don't see this one ending well, based on that troll / incredibly funny 2nd post. 

Anyway, yea BBC news has always been my preferred source.  I got hooked on it when I lived in New Zealand, and try to catch it when possible.  I just wish they would put a slightly longer (more information) loop of news on sometimes...
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: RTHolmes on January 19, 2011, 10:14:23 AM
See Rule #14
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: zack1234 on January 19, 2011, 10:56:14 AM
Whats Rule #14 got to do with the BBC?

If you ever watch the BBC don't watch Eastenders or Celebrity Come Dancing :old
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Dadano on January 19, 2011, 12:02:34 PM
See Rule #14
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Pigslilspaz on January 19, 2011, 12:12:26 PM
See Rule #14
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: NormH3 on January 19, 2011, 12:19:50 PM
See Rule #14
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Dadano on January 19, 2011, 12:28:04 PM
Ignorance is the worst thing to happen to the US. Individuals who get their news and opinion from a single source are part of the problem. You should watch FOX and MSNBC, read web pages...make your own decisions.

I agree. Although I wouldn't encourage anyone to watch those two networks in particular for information. They simply are not news.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: jollyFE on January 19, 2011, 12:33:04 PM
i like pie
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: ROX on January 19, 2011, 02:09:59 PM
See Rule #14
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: CAP1 on January 19, 2011, 02:20:00 PM
was watching BBC America because Top Gear was on, saw a commercial for tonight's World News, and so i decided to watch.

I think i've found a new news station. very unbiased, really does investigate subjects directly, finds the perspective of the story from a view you never thought of, I really do like it.

I probably will never watch FOX News again :aok

actually, once you've watched it a few times, you will realize that they are in fact very biased.  :aok
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: RTHolmes on January 19, 2011, 02:34:41 PM
BBC have faced alot of criticism over the last few years about their coverage of the arab/israeli conflict. the Palestinians say the BBC is completely biased towards Israel, the Isrealis say the BBC is completely biased towards the Palestinians.  :lol
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: BiPoLaR on January 19, 2011, 02:44:06 PM
Whats Rule #14 got to do with the BBC?

If you ever watch the BBC don't watch Eastenders or Celebrity Come Dancing :old
I have no clue why I got a rule 14 either. I didn't say anything that has anything to do with rule 14. Oh well, no going to ask.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: RTHolmes on January 19, 2011, 02:46:13 PM
See Rule #14
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Skuzzy on January 19, 2011, 03:09:26 PM
Geez, get a clue folks.  Talking about new stations and how they deal with politics is against rule #14!

Quoting the same is guilt by association.

No more warnings about this.  Instant suspensions from now on.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: NormH3 on January 19, 2011, 03:15:52 PM
Im embarrassed to say, I dont know where the rules are.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Skuzzy on January 19, 2011, 03:16:58 PM
Im embarrassed to say, I dont know where the rules are.

Located at the top of every forum.

Forum Posting Rules: Required Reading (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,240185.0.html)
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: zack1234 on January 19, 2011, 03:17:19 PM
Beans means Heinz :old:
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Wildcat1 on January 19, 2011, 03:19:16 PM
Geez, get a clue folks.  Talking about new stations and how they deal with politics is against rule #14!

Quoting the same is guilt by association.

No more warnings about this.  Instant suspensions from now on.

guess i shoulda thought of that

 :uhoh
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: NormH3 on January 19, 2011, 03:19:58 PM
Located at the top of every forum.

Forum Posting Rules: Required Reading (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,240185.0.html)

Thanks. I had been looking on the top level of the home page instead of the top of each forum
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Wobbly on January 19, 2011, 03:35:06 PM
Dad's Army rules  :old:

(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/06_01/darmy3105_468x300.jpg)
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: BiPoLaR on January 19, 2011, 03:39:21 PM


Quoting the same is guilt by association.


ahh Thats what I done.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: ROX on January 19, 2011, 03:49:32 PM
They could at LEAST do some Monty Python and Faulty Towers Marathons.

Oh....and All Creatures Great & Small.

My daughter loves the Dr Who, but that is just too freaky for me.  My ancestors were Scott but for the life of Me I can't understand half the people on that show---much less the Scotts.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Bruv119 on January 19, 2011, 03:58:34 PM
Dad's Army rules  :old:

(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/06_01/darmy3105_468x300.jpg)

with everyone getting older and slower I've been thinking about a 3rd wing where the older more concerning gent can still put on his tin hat and GV.  Once the well renowned fighter jocks of The Few finally hang up their flying boots this will be a retirement wing of sorts.

Qualifying rules are to have, grandchildren,  to be grumpy old gits, moan about the state of the country and how much better it was when they were young.  They can always be on hand to run troops and supplies,  fly the goon and be seen but not heard!

I shall call it grandad's Army.   Zack is pushing hard to be mr Mannering  :old:
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Skuzzy on January 19, 2011, 04:03:22 PM
I watch a lot of BBC America.  Doctor Who, Primeval, Being Human, Torchwood, Top Gear, and sundry comedies as they appear.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: CAP1 on January 19, 2011, 04:11:52 PM
I watch a lot of BBC America.  Doctor Who, Primeval, Being Human, Torchwood, Top Gear, and sundry comedies as they appear.

the listed shows are the best they've got. hoping torchwood comes back.

scifi is doing an american version of being human.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Penguin on January 19, 2011, 04:58:35 PM
IN!

-Penguin
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Wildcat1 on January 19, 2011, 05:00:12 PM
IN!

-Penguin

a little late ;)
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Penguin on January 19, 2011, 05:04:25 PM
I was merely solidifying a more vague form in the third post.

-Penguin
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Wildcat1 on January 19, 2011, 05:05:42 PM
I was merely solidifying a more vague form in the third post.

-Penguin

ah :aok
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: DMGOD on January 19, 2011, 05:07:37 PM
YEAH I didn't get rule 14'd
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Perrine on January 19, 2011, 05:10:21 PM
was watching BBC America because Top Gear was on, saw a commercial for tonight's World News, and so i decided to watch.

I think i've found a new news station. very unbiased, really does investigate subjects directly, finds the perspective of the story from a view you never thought of, I really do like it.

I probably will never watch FOX News again :aok


apples & oranges man

BBC is like the equivalent of China's CCTV and USA's PBS.

The closest you can get to state-run BBC News in the US is to watch PBS and Nightly News from ABC, CBS and NBC.
Cable news on the other hand is like the wild west because they're not held by FCC's strict rules on news reporting.

The best and responsible way to gather news these days is to get news from multiple sources.  Don't rely with just single source.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Babalonian on January 19, 2011, 05:48:34 PM
Holy skuzzinators batman. 

The BBC isn't perfect, but I would definetley put it a few tiers above Fox, CNN, CBS or NBC. 
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: sky25 on January 19, 2011, 06:29:21 PM
YEAH I didn't get rule 14'd

You should have!  :x
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: ROX on January 19, 2011, 06:36:07 PM
I'm not a big fan of WATCHING BBC news.

I listen on short wave.

Have since 1973.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Dadano on January 19, 2011, 07:16:34 PM
I'm not a big fan of WATCHING BBC news.

I listen on short wave.

Have since 1973.

I listen to their World Service every night before bed. It's as good as it gets for a news source.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Simaril on January 19, 2011, 07:22:39 PM
BBC web news is downright excellent.

I've read them for years, scanning their headlines in RSS feed format. Articles are good, pithy, to the point.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Motherland on January 19, 2011, 07:30:53 PM
USA's PBS
Except for the BBC actually gets funded.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: trax1 on January 19, 2011, 08:13:15 PM
I watch a lot of BBC America.  Doctor Who, Primeval, Being Human, Torchwood, Top Gear, and sundry comedies as they appear.
I had no idea that was a show from the BBC, I just started watching BBC America about 2 months ago but I've never seen it on there, I did watch the Syfy version of it which just premiered this month.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Yossarian on January 19, 2011, 08:38:37 PM
BBC is win.  Al Jazeera focuses a lot on the Middle East/Africa (duh), but they've got a lot of largely unbiased and interesting programs on too, they don't really deserve their bad reputation IMO.  Some of CNN's shows are pretty good (e.g. Richard Quest), even if their 'Headline News' is more like 'Anything but Headline News'.  Fox still needs to learn that when somebody finds an unattended package that isn't a bomb, nobody cares.

So yeah.  News according to Yossarian, in a nutshell.  Also, I like the IHT website.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Motherland on January 19, 2011, 08:43:58 PM
Al Jazeera
This is another station that I wish I had. Everything I hear about it is very good.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Yossarian on January 19, 2011, 08:51:34 PM
This is another station that I wish I had. Everything I hear about it is very good.

You should check out their website if you haven't already.  One or two of the opinion pieces I've read there have been a bit whacked, but overall it's good stuff.
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: Penguin on January 20, 2011, 12:09:34 AM
That's what an opinion piece is, ya numpty.  :neener:

-Penguin
Title: Re: gotta hand it to the BBC
Post by: TinmanX on January 20, 2011, 12:33:04 AM
The Television License was the one tax I never minded paying.