"Martin" wrote
The BBC get £3 billion a year whether they show popular crap or quality
programmes. Nobody has told them that they have to compete with the
commercial
channels or that viewing numbers are the only criteria for success.


They have to compete to justify their income both as a corporation and
individually and viewing figures are the accepted way of judging success
with all broadcasting.
Probably why there are fewer and fewer programs that impart knowledge,
scientific or otherwise. (or is it just me?)
--
Regards
Bob Hobden
just W. of London