Post by Teddy Bear on May 12, 2009 20:45:06 GMT
Whichever overpaid producer at the BBC who thought this was a good idea deserves having to find a job in the private sector, and then on limited benefits when he's unsuccessful. What a crock!
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Exactly which 'cherished aspects of British culture' has the BBC cherished or assimilated, let alone immigrants?
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A BBC spokesman said: 'The contest will allow viewers to judge for themselves the extent to which the different bands have truly managed to assimilate some of the more cherished aspects of British culture.
Exactly which 'cherished aspects of British culture' has the BBC cherished or assimilated, let alone immigrants?
Newsnight accused of 'dumbing down' with a talent contest for immigrants
By Daily Mail Reporter
The BBC's flagship current affairs show has been accused of dumbing down by hosting a talent contest for immigrants.
Viewers of BBC2's Newsnight yesterday criticised the launch of the Immigrant Song Contest, insisting resources would be better spent on proper news.
One said: 'Newsnight has lost its way when it starts hosting a pop competition. What next, ballroom dancing?
The contest features six acts who have migrated to Britain from Iran, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Poland, Somalia and Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Immigrant Song Contest champion will be chosen on Thursday by three judges who will take into account viewers' comments.
Producers say they aim to highlight the reasons each act came to Britain, show their 'rock and roll prowess' and 'give a face' to the millions who flock to this country from around the world.
'It will also highlight the stories behind some of the immigrants coming to live in the UK.'
By Daily Mail Reporter
The BBC's flagship current affairs show has been accused of dumbing down by hosting a talent contest for immigrants.
Viewers of BBC2's Newsnight yesterday criticised the launch of the Immigrant Song Contest, insisting resources would be better spent on proper news.
One said: 'Newsnight has lost its way when it starts hosting a pop competition. What next, ballroom dancing?
The contest features six acts who have migrated to Britain from Iran, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Poland, Somalia and Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Immigrant Song Contest champion will be chosen on Thursday by three judges who will take into account viewers' comments.
Producers say they aim to highlight the reasons each act came to Britain, show their 'rock and roll prowess' and 'give a face' to the millions who flock to this country from around the world.
'It will also highlight the stories behind some of the immigrants coming to live in the UK.'