Post by Teddy Bear on Jun 17, 2012 19:34:55 GMT
There is no question that but for the actions of our military in WW2 our society and reality would be far different today than it is. It is more than probable that the BBC would be doing exactly what it is doing, but the logo would have a swastika in it.
It is inconceivable that when a new memorial to commemorate the 55,000 RAF personnel that died to protect our country, and will be unveiled by the Queen, that the BBC main channel will choose instead to air repeats of 'Cash in the Attic', and 'Bargain Hunt'.
My loathing for the BBC increases with their foul and evil mindset knowing no bounds.
It is inconceivable that when a new memorial to commemorate the 55,000 RAF personnel that died to protect our country, and will be unveiled by the Queen, that the BBC main channel will choose instead to air repeats of 'Cash in the Attic', and 'Bargain Hunt'.
My loathing for the BBC increases with their foul and evil mindset knowing no bounds.
Snub to the Bomber Boys: BBC will show repeats rather than live coverage of the unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial
By Chris Richards
The BBC is facing an angry backlash over its decision not to screen the unveiling of the RAF Bomber Command Memorial on its flagship channel next week.
While the Queen will be honouring the 55,000 Bomber Boys who gave their lives for the country, BBC1 will be showing repeats of Cash In The Attic and Bargain Hunt.
The family of the late Bee Gee Robin Gibb, who led the campaign to raise £6million for the largest memorial to be built in London for 200 years, said: 'This is a disgrace.'
The BBC’s decision comes just two weeks after it came under fire for its coverage of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Thames river pageant.
The corporation will show live coverage of the unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial on digital channel BBC News, instead of on BBC1 or BBC2, which will be showing live tennis from Wimbledon during the 35-minute service.
Air Commodore Andrew Lambert, a former air defence chief who commanded forces in Iraq, told the Sunday Express: 'I am lost for words.
'We are living in a fool’s paradise if we forget, or worse, ignore, the courage and sacrifice of 55,000 of the best and bravest of their generation.
'The BBC should question their real motives.'
Defence minister Gerald Howarth said: 'It would be extremely disappointing if there wasn’t full and comprehensive media coverage of this national event.'
The BBC claimed the Bomber Command Association was happy with its plans.
However, the association’s financial director Jim Dooley said: 'This is a real surprise.
'We were told it was going to be broadcast live and it is a huge disappointment to discover that this does not mean the BBC’s main channel but rather a news channel usually watched by far fewer people.
'This is an active choice by the BBC for reasons which I dare not speculate about.'
The family of Robin Gibb also also angry.
Mr Gibb, who died from cancer last month, said his involvement with the project was his 'proudest achievement'.
His son RJ Gibb told the Sunday Express: 'This is a disgrace.
'My whole family is astounded, my mother thinks it’s an outrage.
'The corporation has really reached a new low.
'The 55,000 men who paid the ultimate sacrifice fighting Hitler’s war machine were all volunteers.
'The spirit should live not only in the hearts and minds of those who lost them personally but also in the hearts and minds of the rest of us, who are still benefiting from the freedom from tyranny they helped to ensure.
'My father would be very sad indeed today if he were alive to hear this news.
'We urge the BBC to amend its plans and give this important event the respect it deserves by airing it live on its main channel, BBC1.'
The unveiling will take place in Green Park, London, at midday on June 28.
Seven thousand veterans and their partners, many of whom are in their 90s and infirm will be travelling to the ceremony, some from as far afield as Australia.
The Queen and eight members of the Royal Family will also be present at the event, which will feature a fly-over by one of the world’s two remaining Lancaster bombers.
A BBC spokesman told the newspaper: 'We are aware of the significance of this story, both for the veterans and for our audiences.
'The midday service is being filmed for later inclusion in a special programme Bomber Command: A Tribute on BBC2 at 5pm.
'The BBC News Channel is also currently planning to carry the service live at midday.
'The Bomber Command Association are happy with our plans and have been working closely with us.'
Cash In The Attic and Bargain Hunt will be aired on BBC1 instead
Ceremony will only be screened live on little-watched BBC News channel
Veterans say decision is a 'huge disappointment'
By Chris Richards
The BBC is facing an angry backlash over its decision not to screen the unveiling of the RAF Bomber Command Memorial on its flagship channel next week.
While the Queen will be honouring the 55,000 Bomber Boys who gave their lives for the country, BBC1 will be showing repeats of Cash In The Attic and Bargain Hunt.
The family of the late Bee Gee Robin Gibb, who led the campaign to raise £6million for the largest memorial to be built in London for 200 years, said: 'This is a disgrace.'
The BBC’s decision comes just two weeks after it came under fire for its coverage of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Thames river pageant.
The corporation will show live coverage of the unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial on digital channel BBC News, instead of on BBC1 or BBC2, which will be showing live tennis from Wimbledon during the 35-minute service.
Air Commodore Andrew Lambert, a former air defence chief who commanded forces in Iraq, told the Sunday Express: 'I am lost for words.
'We are living in a fool’s paradise if we forget, or worse, ignore, the courage and sacrifice of 55,000 of the best and bravest of their generation.
'The BBC should question their real motives.'
Defence minister Gerald Howarth said: 'It would be extremely disappointing if there wasn’t full and comprehensive media coverage of this national event.'
The BBC claimed the Bomber Command Association was happy with its plans.
However, the association’s financial director Jim Dooley said: 'This is a real surprise.
'We were told it was going to be broadcast live and it is a huge disappointment to discover that this does not mean the BBC’s main channel but rather a news channel usually watched by far fewer people.
'This is an active choice by the BBC for reasons which I dare not speculate about.'
The family of Robin Gibb also also angry.
Mr Gibb, who died from cancer last month, said his involvement with the project was his 'proudest achievement'.
His son RJ Gibb told the Sunday Express: 'This is a disgrace.
'My whole family is astounded, my mother thinks it’s an outrage.
'The corporation has really reached a new low.
'The 55,000 men who paid the ultimate sacrifice fighting Hitler’s war machine were all volunteers.
'The spirit should live not only in the hearts and minds of those who lost them personally but also in the hearts and minds of the rest of us, who are still benefiting from the freedom from tyranny they helped to ensure.
'My father would be very sad indeed today if he were alive to hear this news.
'We urge the BBC to amend its plans and give this important event the respect it deserves by airing it live on its main channel, BBC1.'
The unveiling will take place in Green Park, London, at midday on June 28.
Seven thousand veterans and their partners, many of whom are in their 90s and infirm will be travelling to the ceremony, some from as far afield as Australia.
The Queen and eight members of the Royal Family will also be present at the event, which will feature a fly-over by one of the world’s two remaining Lancaster bombers.
A BBC spokesman told the newspaper: 'We are aware of the significance of this story, both for the veterans and for our audiences.
'The midday service is being filmed for later inclusion in a special programme Bomber Command: A Tribute on BBC2 at 5pm.
'The BBC News Channel is also currently planning to carry the service live at midday.
'The Bomber Command Association are happy with our plans and have been working closely with us.'