tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272054900018746845.post5794338531443098982..comments2024-01-01T17:21:52.555+00:00Comments on Is the BBC biased?: Like a polar bear on a receding piece of iceCraighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08741318067991857821noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272054900018746845.post-35270511216463218072020-02-22T09:48:02.244+00:002020-02-22T09:48:02.244+00:00Here is a new form of bias:
Bias by supplanted qu...Here is a new form of bias:<br /><br />Bias by supplanted question. FB has learnt from her predecessor that if the BBC presenter doesn't like the reply, interrupt the proceedings with another related question that diverts the discussion way from the crux of the matter - like a bird pretending to enter a nest a distance away from her fledgelings.<br /><br />Portillo was able to counter this tactic: ...Michael Portillo: Do you mind if I answer the question, the main question ...Arthur Thttp://otboae.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272054900018746845.post-40402953488417417812020-02-21T11:15:27.919+00:002020-02-21T11:15:27.919+00:00I saw that part of the programme. Portillo was on ...I saw that part of the programme. Portillo was on good form. His polar bear analogy cut through. He was right to critique the incredible situation where the BBC makes no attempt to sell itself to the rest of the world. It should be generating something like $1billion - $2 billion from its archives and international sales. He was right to say the BBC World channel is pathetic. He did well to fend of Bruce's use of the "diversionary question" tactic (so beloved of Dimbo), where she tried to sidetrack him on to internal Conservative politics and the "Cummnings narrative". Monkey Brainsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272054900018746845.post-18550926955322935022020-02-21T10:29:34.895+00:002020-02-21T10:29:34.895+00:00They didn't address Michael Portillo's poi...They didn't address Michael Portillo's point that though the funding model might not change until 2027 those 'stupid old Brexiteers' are going to die off and be replaced by non-BBC watching, non-licence payers.<br />Picking up the other Michael's point, the Fionas of the BBC will get their 'gender-pay' supplements, levelling up, but the income of the BBC will go down.<br /><br />By the way, did Alison <i>really</i> have 1,000 kg in mind or, more likely, 2,240 lbs.?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272054900018746845.post-55131434191705958152020-02-21T10:01:48.348+00:002020-02-21T10:01:48.348+00:00Portillo's line that...'The BBC is like a ...Portillo's line that...'The BBC is like a polar bear on a receding piece of ice' really stood out for me. And trust Question Time to throw that one in as the final question.<br /><br />Even the irritating (smiling though my teeth) Fiona Bruce tried to turn it all into a jocular moment as the show closed out. Why not have had it as an earlier question and given it more debate.<br /><br />But yes, that final studio guest Michael, that caused all the jocularity, said that 'The BBC is a national institution that we are all proud of. And that the licence fee is incredibly good value.' What Planet is he living on?<br /><br />John....North London.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com