Pete wrote:Rijowhite wrote:I've been thinking maybe Ofcom should allow Channel 5 to produce a totally 'National' (as opposed to International/National as per BBC, ITV and Channel 4) News programme. This would be cheaper for the Channel to produce and it would provide something unique to the channel.
Just a thought...
http://www.tvforum.co.uk/forums/post737594#post-737594
Saving this moment of stupidity for posterity
He's certainly a moron of the moment.
This gem from DS annoyed me.
The only reason Corrie and Emmerdale aren't moved to London is the uproar it would create...mind you there was talk of moving Regional News to Manchester.
Yes, it's not because the cost of moving such huge operations and buying the appropriate land wouldn't be enormous. Not to mention the difficulty in relocating for the key talent or the fact there would be no advantage whats so ever fiancailly or not.
I'm sure there are plenty of other reasons as well.