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"Sacha" wrote in message id... On 4/2/06 16:38, in article , "JennyC" wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message id... May I suggest that all those who feel strongly enough, write to the Beeb's gardening programme department and insist that we have less gurning TV presenters slapping each others backs; that the names of plants are shown on the screen and that Alan and Diarmuid are not allowed within a mile of each other. AND that if Diarmuid is going to enter his own design again, he does not get loads of free publicity on the subject. If we don't make/repeat our points now, it will be too late when Chelsea does open! Jenny.......you have contacts! ;-)) Sacha nah - that's GQT :~)) Jenny Network, gel, network! Sacha OK :~) Mail sent to: and Maybe if we ALL mail them ....................... Jenny |
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On 5/2/06 9:26, in article , "JennyC"
wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message id... On 4/2/06 16:38, in article , "JennyC" wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message id... May I suggest that all those who feel strongly enough, write to the Beeb's gardening programme department and insist that we have less gurning TV presenters slapping each others backs; that the names of plants are shown on the screen and that Alan and Diarmuid are not allowed within a mile of each other. AND that if Diarmuid is going to enter his own design again, he does not get loads of free publicity on the subject. If we don't make/repeat our points now, it will be too late when Chelsea does open! Jenny.......you have contacts! ;-)) Sacha nah - that's GQT :~)) Jenny Network, gel, network! Sacha OK :~) Mail sent to: and Maybe if we ALL mail them ....................... Jenny I must admit that I hope lots do. |
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"Sacha" wrote On 5/2/06 9:26, "JennyC" wrote: May I suggest that all those who feel strongly enough, write to the Beeb's gardening programme department and insist that we have less gurning TV presenters slapping each others backs; that the names of plants are shown on the screen and that Alan and Diarmuid are not allowed within a mile of each other. AND that if Diarmuid is going to enter his own design again, he does not get loads of free publicity on the subject. If we don't make/repeat our points now, it will be too late when Chelsea does open! Jenny.......you have contacts! ;-)) Sacha Mail sent to: and Maybe if we ALL mail them ....................... Jenny I must admit that I hope lots do. Here's the reply I got: I am sorry that you were disappointed by the BBC's coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show last year, especially with the BBC Television presenters and their style of presenting. We work closely with the BBC to try to ensure that viewers who cannot visit Chelsea personally are able to enjoy as much of the show as possible. However, editorial control rests with the BBC, as does their choice of presenters. We have passed on to the BBC the concerns of viewers who have written to us, and we are pressing the producers for improved coverage of the Great Pavilion and floral content in general. However, we recognise that the BBC coverage of the show needs to appeal to a wide audience, not just keen gardeners, and over the years the programmes have proven extremely popular, attracting an average of more than three million viewers daily. In 2005 we received fewer complaints about Chelsea coverage, around 30 in total, than in any year since the BBC won the contract to cover the show in 2001. We do take note of members and viewers concerns and take these into account when we regularly review our broadcasting arrangements. Thank you for taking the time to send us your view, which I will also forward to the BBC. Kind regards, Hayley (RHS Pressoffice) |
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On 9/2/06 16:04, in article , "JennyC"
wrote: "Sacha" wrote On 5/2/06 9:26, "JennyC" wrote: May I suggest that all those who feel strongly enough, write to the Beeb's gardening programme department and insist that we have less gurning TV presenters slapping each others backs; that the names of plants are shown on the screen and that Alan and Diarmuid are not allowed within a mile of each other. AND that if Diarmuid is going to enter his own design again, he does not get loads of free publicity on the subject. If we don't make/repeat our points now, it will be too late when Chelsea does open! Jenny.......you have contacts! ;-)) Sacha Mail sent to: and Maybe if we ALL mail them ....................... Jenny I must admit that I hope lots do. Here's the reply I got: I am sorry that you were disappointed by the BBC's coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show last year, especially with the BBC Television presenters and their style of presenting. snip of rest of form letter How strange. That's *precisely* the one I got! I have also written to the BBC. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon ) |
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Sacha writes
How strange. That's *precisely* the one I got! I have also written to the BBC. Not strange at all. They'll have carefully drafted a standard letter and be sending out to everyone ;-) The most you can hope for is a tailored addition if you make a specific point that no one else has made. I wonder why Chelsea coverage "has to appeal to a wider audience, not just gardeners". Going back to Janet's sporting analogies, they don't, for example, arrange for "Pot Black" to appeal to people who aren't interested in snooker, do they? -- Kay |
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On 9/2/06 20:31, in article , "Kay"
wrote: Sacha writes How strange. That's *precisely* the one I got! I have also written to the BBC. Not strange at all. They'll have carefully drafted a standard letter and be sending out to everyone ;-) The most you can hope for is a tailored addition if you make a specific point that no one else has made. I should have put in a smiley -- I was being mildly sarcastic. I wonder why Chelsea coverage "has to appeal to a wider audience, not just gardeners". Going back to Janet's sporting analogies, they don't, for example, arrange for "Pot Black" to appeal to people who aren't interested in snooker, do they? I hope your email is on its way to them, Kay! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon ) |
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from Kay contains these words: I wonder why Chelsea coverage "has to appeal to a wider audience, not just gardeners". Going back to Janet's sporting analogies, they don't, for example, arrange for "Pot Black" to appeal to people who aren't interested in snooker, do they? Maybe if they stuck flowers in all those holes, I'd find snooker more interesting? Janet |
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In article , Kay
writes Going back to Janet's sporting analogies, they don't, for example, arrange for "Pot Black" to appeal to people who aren't interested in snooker, do they? What you mean there isn't topless snooker yet? Wait only a few more years Kay, it'll be on Channel 4 ................................ -- Janet Tweedy Dalmatian Telegraph http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk |
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"Kay" wrote in message ... Sacha writes How strange. That's *precisely* the one I got! I have also written to the BBC. Not strange at all. They'll have carefully drafted a standard letter and be sending out to everyone ;-) The most you can hope for is a tailored addition if you make a specific point that no one else has made. I wonder why Chelsea coverage "has to appeal to a wider audience, not just gardeners". Going back to Janet's sporting analogies, they don't, for example, arrange for "Pot Black" to appeal to people who aren't interested in snooker, do they? I am afraid they do. The real hard core snooker fanatic audience is small. Snooker became big when they could persuade millions to watch it now and again. To do that they need exactly the same stuff that drives you nuts about chelsea coverage. It is shallow and glitzy and pulls in punters. Chelsea coverage is grim and glitzy but once a year is easy entertainment. It works because it pulls in big audiences who do not like latin names or even know what latin is or care. If Chelsea went technical, it would be much more fun for me to watch and audiences would plummet. It is a sad fact of growing old that more and more TV looks shallow like this. Bums on seats etc. -- Kay |
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