Beeb throws big wedge at Clarkson, keeps Top Gear

Eja Cool8 · 28-Sep-2012, 12:31

So no surprise there, then

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-19756337

Chef_uk · 28-Sep-2012, 13:18

Fine with me. One of my favourite shows from the Beeb.

Bilb · 28-Sep-2012, 14:38

Shit, in three years it really will be Last of the Summer Wine. Three old codgers trying to see how fast they can take a vehicle downhill.

[n00b]Zippy · 28-Sep-2012, 14:40

I'd rather them put money into this than unwatchable sh*t like that dancing show any day.

Bilb · 28-Sep-2012, 14:53

True Zip.

Orange · 28-Sep-2012, 16:06

Strictly and the like cost the square root of fuck all to put on.

[n00b]Zippy · 28-Sep-2012, 16:53

That's still way too much!

DizMatt · 09-Oct-2012, 20:36

fine by me
like it or loath it...it's made at least 2 spinoffs and the associated syndication is huge!

Inertiaman · 09-Oct-2012, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange

Strictly and the like cost the square root of fuck all to put on.

Maybe if top gear invited viewers to vote on meaningless outcomes each week at their own cost Clarkson would start getting less grief.

DizMatt · 10-Oct-2012, 11:14

strictly costs some money as yo have hire celebs and trainers but the amount of revenue the beeb must get from voting must make this a money spinner.

Hapless · 10-Oct-2012, 11:30

Hiring some <B lister and a dance coach who would probably work for nothing given their highened profile in the future would still be a drop in the ocean compared to some of the locational costs on Top Gear.

Orange · 10-Oct-2012, 11:35

The BBC claims that it doesn't make any money from phone voting.

Inertiaman · 10-Oct-2012, 11:36

Which is not to say revenue doesn't offset costs of course.

Inertiaman · 10-Oct-2012, 11:37

And let's be honest - Top Gear can take plenty more shit yet as long as it keep smashing the viewer numbers.

Orange · 10-Oct-2012, 11:37

The cost of implementing the voting mechanism, rather than the cost of putting on the show.

Inertiaman · 10-Oct-2012, 11:42

I didn't assume they had seperate budgets.

Orange · 10-Oct-2012, 11:42

Yeah, in the grand scheme of things I can't get that upset by Top Gear (although the BBC plays a part in inflating wages). F1 and MOTD on the other hand...

Orange · 10-Oct-2012, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inertiaman

I didn't assume they had seperate budgets.

Unburdened by the facts I expect the voting is outsourced (and if it's not, it should be).

Orange · 10-Oct-2012, 11:45

Facts!

http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/foi/class...hone_votes.pdf

SphericaL · 10-Oct-2012, 14:51

well worth it at twice the price.

[n00b]Zippy · 10-Oct-2012, 15:06

Twatting around in sequins or Top Gear?

Eja Cool8 · 10-Oct-2012, 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by [n00b]Zippy

Twatting around in sequins or Top Gear?

How about....all three presenters......in sequinned dresses?

I suspect James May might like that

28-Sep-2012, 12:31	#1
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28-Sep-2012, 16:06	#6
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10-Oct-2012, 11:35	#12
Orange member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,608	The BBC claims that it doesn't make any money from phone voting.

10-Oct-2012, 11:37	#15
Orange member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,608	The cost of implementing the voting mechanism, rather than the cost of putting on the show.

10-Oct-2012, 11:42	#17
Orange member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,608	Yeah, in the grand scheme of things I can't get that upset by Top Gear (although the BBC plays a part in inflating wages). F1 and MOTD on the other hand...

10-Oct-2012, 11:45	#19
Orange member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,608	Facts! http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/foi/class...hone_votes.pdf

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[n00b]Zippy Unstartable Sex Machine Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Great Rollright Posts: 11,542	Twatting around in sequins or Top Gear? __________________ I wish I were a glow worm A glow worm's never glum 'Cause how can you be grumpy When the sun shines out your bum?