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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 www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon ) |
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Gurning? They don't gurn. If you want gurning watch the King of Gurners,
Charlie on Coronation Street. He's now started gurning when he's not even talking - he just gurns and gurns and gurns ...... aargh. "Sacha" 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 |
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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! I'd father rather Alan stuck to gardening programmes (which I tend not to watch) than he should leak into Last Night of the Proms, documentaries and all sorts of other programmes ;-) -- Kay |
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"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 |
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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 www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon ) |
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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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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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On 9/2/06 20:31, in article , "Kay" wrote: I should have put in a smiley -- I was being mildly sarcastic. I shouldn't follow up posts after a long day in London. Ability to recognise humour vanishes completely. -- Kay |
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The message 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? A snooker ball can do lots of damage. What if they filled the holes with VWs and slugs instead? -- Kay |
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"Martin" wrote Kay wrote: 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? Sailing is covered in terms of "look at all the pretty sails". I look forward to this policy of wider appeal being applied to football with the planting of herbaceous borders behind each goal, and during televised matches Monty to come on at half-time and demonstrate grass maintenance. -- Sue |
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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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"Janet Tweedy" wrote in message ... 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 ................................ Sounds great; I will look forward to it. -- 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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from Janet Tweedy contains these words: 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 ................................ Not to mention bottomless football. Janet. |
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"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message ... The message from Janet Tweedy contains these words: 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 ................................ Not to mention bottomless football. ho ho not bad! Janet. |
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In article , Janet Baraclough
writes ............................. Not to mention bottomless football. Janet. I think they have endless football instead for that........... -- Janet Tweedy Dalmatian Telegraph http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk |
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On 9/2/06 22:46, in article , "Janet
Baraclough" wrote: The message 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? Or made pretty little tussy mussys all round the feathers of darts! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon ) |
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On 9/2/06 23:30, in article , "K"
wrote: Sacha writes On 9/2/06 20:31, in article , "Kay" wrote: I should have put in a smiley -- I was being mildly sarcastic. I shouldn't follow up posts after a long day in London. Ability to recognise humour vanishes completely. Don't worry about it - London certainly has that effect on me! I don't think I've been there for nearly three years and I'm not exactly panting to go now. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon ) |
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from Sacha contains these words: On 9/2/06 22:46, in article , "Janet Baraclough" wrote: The message 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? Or made pretty little tussy mussys all round the feathers of darts! In between shots, the Diet Doctor could examine the fat dartplayers' poohs and give them dietary advice. Janet |
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In article , Janet Baraclough
writes The message from Janet Tweedy contains these words: Not to mention bottomless football. I think you'll just have to make do with endless football:) -- regards andyw |
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In article , Janet Tweedy
writes In article , Janet Baraclough writes ............................. Not to mention bottomless football. Janet. I think they have endless football instead for that........... Doh! That'll teach me not to read before I post... ah well, looks like we might think alike I'm afraid - sorry:) -- regards andyw |
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