Post by Teddy Bear on Mar 19, 2013 16:12:46 GMT
While it's clear nobody has to watch these programmes, it shows the mindset of the BBC to think that licence fee payers really want to watch egoists talking about their favourite subject - themselves.
One can imagine the dismissive BBC response to criticism one will get as one is reading the article. See if it matches what you expected at the end.
As is typical when comments are posted on the BBC website that the BBC prefers not to air Dozens of comments were also removed after breaking editorial guidelines. Which, since the BBC decides what these 'guidelines' are, gives it free rein.
BBC accused of 'self-indulgence' over Television Centre farewell
Frustrated licence fee payers have accused the BBC of “self-obsession” and “self-congratulatory claptrap” over its extensive coverage of its last days at Television Centre.
By Hannah Furness
Viewers called the coverage, which include at least a dozen web stories as well as rolling news television, “self-indulgent” with one adding: “I do get sick and tired of irrelevant BBC stories about itself, its buildings and its employees.”
Another pointed out a story was “the BBC doing stories about the BBC”, while one quipped it was akin to “forcing holiday photos on someone”. A third condemned it as “insipid incestuous self gratification”.
The online coverage alone included stories from the news team, technology desk and arts, with one photo gallery showcasing the unexpected “beauty” of Television Centre.
A series of pieces had famous names including Angela Rippon and Martin Bell visiting the building, as another blog wondered “Where does television broadcasting go from here?”
The answer, in terms of news, is to Broadcasting House in central London, after Television Centre was sold for development.
Other stories captured the final Six O’Clock and Network news bulletins broadcast from the building, along with a “brief preview of what will be a fresh look for the BBC News Channel”.
Some viewers and licence fee payers have already vented their frustration about the coverage, with one gently pointing out: “This feels like a bit of a non-story to anyone who doesn't work at the BBC.”
Another less charitable reader said: “Story is a good example of the self indulgence that my £145 assists in a small way in paying for. Doubtless a BBC Four programme will follow.”
Dozens of comments were also removed after breaking editorial guidelines.
A spokesman for the BBC said: “The move of the BBC’s domestic television news output to Broadcasting House is an important milestone for the BBC as a news organisation.
"For the first time, the BBC brings its journalists who serve UK and global audiences across television, radio and online together in a purpose-built digital newsroom, which in turn will strengthen the quality of the BBC’s news output for its audiences.
"We felt it was important to share the changes with them and introduce them to the new home of BBC News.”
One can imagine the dismissive BBC response to criticism one will get as one is reading the article. See if it matches what you expected at the end.
As is typical when comments are posted on the BBC website that the BBC prefers not to air Dozens of comments were also removed after breaking editorial guidelines. Which, since the BBC decides what these 'guidelines' are, gives it free rein.
BBC accused of 'self-indulgence' over Television Centre farewell
Frustrated licence fee payers have accused the BBC of “self-obsession” and “self-congratulatory claptrap” over its extensive coverage of its last days at Television Centre.
By Hannah Furness
Viewers called the coverage, which include at least a dozen web stories as well as rolling news television, “self-indulgent” with one adding: “I do get sick and tired of irrelevant BBC stories about itself, its buildings and its employees.”
Another pointed out a story was “the BBC doing stories about the BBC”, while one quipped it was akin to “forcing holiday photos on someone”. A third condemned it as “insipid incestuous self gratification”.
The online coverage alone included stories from the news team, technology desk and arts, with one photo gallery showcasing the unexpected “beauty” of Television Centre.
A series of pieces had famous names including Angela Rippon and Martin Bell visiting the building, as another blog wondered “Where does television broadcasting go from here?”
The answer, in terms of news, is to Broadcasting House in central London, after Television Centre was sold for development.
Other stories captured the final Six O’Clock and Network news bulletins broadcast from the building, along with a “brief preview of what will be a fresh look for the BBC News Channel”.
Some viewers and licence fee payers have already vented their frustration about the coverage, with one gently pointing out: “This feels like a bit of a non-story to anyone who doesn't work at the BBC.”
Another less charitable reader said: “Story is a good example of the self indulgence that my £145 assists in a small way in paying for. Doubtless a BBC Four programme will follow.”
Dozens of comments were also removed after breaking editorial guidelines.
A spokesman for the BBC said: “The move of the BBC’s domestic television news output to Broadcasting House is an important milestone for the BBC as a news organisation.
"For the first time, the BBC brings its journalists who serve UK and global audiences across television, radio and online together in a purpose-built digital newsroom, which in turn will strengthen the quality of the BBC’s news output for its audiences.
"We felt it was important to share the changes with them and introduce them to the new home of BBC News.”
