I couldn't believe it last night when Newsnight's lead story was Russell Brand had resigned from his Radio 2 show. Apparently, a stunt backfired. When it was aired, there was 2 complaints from listeners. Following the gutter press making a mountain out of a mole hill, 27,000 people who had not heard it then complained to the BBC. My only complaint is why the BBC thought Jonathan Ross is worth £6M per year. And, Russell Brand £200,000 per year just for presenting one show per week on Radio 2. It is being said that these stars reach the younger generation. Times must have changed because Radio 2 used to be for the Golden Oldies.
Whoever is responsible for letting the offensive material be broadcast needs to justify the decision given that Andrew Sachs requested it not be aired because he found it offensive. Although I have seen it in the blogosphere that nobody has the right not to be offended.
By the same token, whoever took the decision at the BBC to make this the lead story on Newsnight should be taken out and shot. Later in the programme it was reported that in the Congo another Rwanda was taking place, and that the UN was supporting the troops who had carried out the genocide in Rwanda and were now doing the same in the Congo.
UN joins battle with Congo rebels
Perhaps, I am too cynical but it does seem rather convenient with the world economy collapsing that 2 scapegoats have emerged...
5 comments:
I'm not sure how appropriate it is in a story that highlights the genocide in the Congo to advocate the summary execution of BBC executives for misguided programming priorities.... you old cynic!
Bob: As long as the prisoner is allowed a last cigarette...
bob piper,
Brown gave a ruling to BBC not to air Mervyn King's TRUTH of Britain being in recession .... 'social engineering'.
Genocide in the Congo is extreme 'social engineering'.
BBC invested £18 m of licence payers money in Ross on the basis of his 'style'. They approved the pre-recorded antics and BBC, not Ross, is responsible for censorship and swift apology to licence payers for offence caused.
'Storm in a teacup' - lack of regulation - same as Brown's which bankrupted Britain.
What has the world economy got to do with Ross & Brand? Pretty thin argument. They abused their position as broadcasters, abused the BBC license fee, showed juvenile judgement, and it wasn't even funny. They were the only two that laughed at it I bet. Good opportunity to cut them.
THAT having been said I would applaud any action that forced Mr Brand off the air. Talentless prick who relies on bad language to get his fuckin' point across.. Fuck him. And all his fuckin' followers...
(I'll get me coat.........)
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