ditchman Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 not really impressed....mind you i watch it from 7-10....so i manage to avoid Kay Burley seems very much of a muchness..........will give it some time as it might improve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 Hello, can you enlighten us a bit more Simon 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciurus Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 I switched on after tea, but again nothing much was happening except some rolling news. I do wish Andrew Neill success, he is a very sharp interviewer (but I do find the wig distracting!)😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 37 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, can you enlighten us a bit more Simon 🤔 Ah had to google, a new new News Channel , on free view , if it's free why do we need to buy a licence 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 25 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Ah had to google, a new new News Channel , on free view , if it's free why do we need to buy a licence 🙄 Hello, well I watched for a few minutes and there's more presenters than GMTV , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 Not really what I was expecting, technical issues aside, it's not really a news program, more of a chat show! I also find Dan Wootton annoying, I hope it improves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 26 minutes ago, Rewulf said: it's not really a news program, more of a chat show! I've only had a brief glance at Brillo's opening monologue on Youtube, but seems they're deliberately avoiding 'rolling news'. Good, for the most part it's totally asinine, because of the need to fill time. Let's see if they can 'step up to the plate' and hold ministers' feet to the fire (because no other ****** is) when Boris postpones lifting restrictions yet again tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 the basic format is a good idea..............but will it work in practice.............i hope it does..but i wouldnt bet on it Just now, ditchman said: the basic format is a good idea..............but will it work in practice.............i hope it does..but i wouldnt bet on it i did in the early days drop an e-mail to andrew neil.............asking him to make room for a proper farming diary....which would cover everything from fishfarming co2 crop production...robotics...quotas.....tech issues...... didnt even get a e-mail back........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 They need to sack whoever is in charge of sound. It’s new, give a chance. I do like the idea of ‘less of the Westminster bubble stuff that no one gives a monkeys about’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 4 hours ago, Rewulf said: I also find Dan Wootton annoying, I hope it improves. Very much agree with you; shouty, silly grin, 'over the top' presentation. Very second rate USA style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 I'm going to persevere with it as it's the only channel I'm aware of in this country that is trying to give us news with a perspective outside of the msm bubble.the only other options is something like RT which obviously has other agenda's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 5 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, well I watched for a few minutes and there's more presenters than GMTV , Probably to distract from them having nothing to say?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 1 hour ago, JohnfromUK said: Very much agree with you; shouty, silly grin, 'over the top' presentation. Very second rate USA style. good observation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 They seem to have some problems; First a news presenter (Guto Harri) 'takes the knee' live on air and is suspended - then one of the senior exec (programme director) resigns https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9795703/GB-News-director-programming-quits-amid-Guto-Harri-knee-row.html - plus Alastair Stewart is off (temporarily) with a broken hip https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9794827/Alastair-Stewart-reveals-broken-hip.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) Hello, I read a reporter gave the knee and was taken off air time ? Bit late 🤔🙄😁 Edited July 16, 2021 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 3 hours ago, JohnfromUK said: They seem to have some problems; First a news presenter (Guto Harri) 'takes the knee' live on air and is suspended - then one of the senior exec (programme director) resigns https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9795703/GB-News-director-programming-quits-amid-Guto-Harri-knee-row.html - plus Alastair Stewart is off (temporarily) with a broken hip https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9794827/Alastair-Stewart-reveals-broken-hip.html 😂 Brilliant! Sounds like it’s worth watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 they had Nigel Farage on it a while back...that was worth watching........seemed very balanced and factual otherwise GB News has turned out as rubbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 You know what, I quite like it and it’s what I watch now. Ok it’s not got the budget of the Beeb but it’s different, it has more ‘outside of Westminster’ reporting and interest, and they will voice / test counter views on Covid and race (and with that comes wider discussion which is otherwise stifled by other mainstream media). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 On 17/07/2021 at 09:07, Mungler said: You know what, I quite like it and it’s what I watch now. Ok it’s not got the budget of the Beeb but it’s different, it has more ‘outside of Westminster’ reporting and interest, and they will voice / test counter views on Covid and race (and with that comes wider discussion which is otherwise stifled by other mainstream media). Agreed, and from tomorrow, Farage has an evening slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 19 minutes ago, Rewulf said: Agreed, and from tomorrow, Farage has an evening slot. GB are watching their ratings then................Farage has been the best investment so-far................also we dont hear enough from Neil Oliver........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 1 hour ago, ditchman said: GB are watching their ratings then................Farage has been the best investment so-far................also we dont hear enough from Neil Oliver........... I agree 100% on the Neil Oliver , a great speaker , plus he uses his knowledge of our history to great affect. There are many here in Scotland that don't like him . Have enjoyed quite a few of his YouTube videos on Scottish politics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockySpears Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 I watch the YouTube channel. Shows broken down into 5 - 15min slots. I use the "Play All" option and just skip Dan Wooton or anything else not interested in. It is quite good with a much more balanced approach to subjects. I think trying to fill full days with news is always going to be a bit tricky for the UK. Even with interesting World news there is not enough to really fill a day. RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 1 minute ago, RockySpears said: just skip Dan Wooton Yes, that is a part I can't manage either! Far too 'shouty American' style for me. 2 minutes ago, RockySpears said: I think trying to fill full days with news is always going to be a bit tricky for the UK. Even with interesting World news there is not enough to really fill a day. I don't know how the 'business model' works for the news and journalism industry works. I am assuming they have to 'buy' content from agencies and individuals - and maybe pay a royalty for each use? I don't know. As they are funded from advertising - and advertisers/advertising agencies have plenty of choice of carriers now, having decent viewer numbers/statistics is presumably important - and they seem (from reports) to be struggling there. I'm not sure how the figures are counted, but many people may visit a news channel for quite a short time to 'catch up on the latest'. Few would stay all day. Overall, it isn't an area I understand at all, but I'm guessing it may be hard to make 'ends meet'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Did someone say its on Freeview? What channel number please 🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Just now, harrycatcat1 said: Did someone say its on Freeview? What channel number please 🙏 Yes, in my area Freeview 236. I think it is the same in all areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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