On 13/9/08 11:04, in article , "Nick
Maclaren" wrote:


In article ,
Sacha writes:
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| The sound quality is appalling now and I don't think it's *just* because
| we're getting older and deefer! But there are a few things we wouldn't
| want to miss and some we like to re-visit.

I know that it's not. I can hear repeats of 1950s outside broadcasts
and most earlier films (not all) without trouble. It's a deliberate
policy on behalf of all current broadcasters and film makers (I have
that in writing from the Beeb), and thus they have a policy of ignoring
complaints (despite the fact that it is or was the foremost cause of
complaints).

I don't understand - or I hope I don't! You mean they set out to make
inaudible programmes?!


I checked up on the Disability Discrimination Act, and
it carefully doesn't cover such things (or stations and airports,
which make even less attempt to make their information accessible).

I wish there was some organisation for the abolition of music played over
dialogue in tv plays and in films. AMPOD, instead of iPod! Nothing is more
infuriating than that. They appear frightened that the quality of the
script can't hold up on its own without the counterpoint of music to enhance
pathos - or more probably bathos.
But kudos to GW last night - plant names on the screen! I love that white
daffodil, Thalia, and am going to get some!

--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon