Reasons to praise the Beeb (you know I'm a fan of virtually everything they do!)
1.) Spooks - what a magnificent return for Series 5. The first 2 episodes were so wracked with tension and drama I was almost watching through clenched fingers. I can't think of one other program that consisently takes me to the edge like this one. 10 out of bloody 10.
2.) Extras - what a shining gem of comedic genius this is. Irreverent, politically incorrect, wryly observed and laugh out loud funny. The David Bowie epsiode was hilarious and last nights with Daniel Radcliffe was tear inducingly funny
3.) QI - one of the first guests on my fantasy dinner party list would be StephenFry because you just know he could never be boring. Fascinating facts dressed up behind clever and intelligent comedy.
4.) Top Gear - I thought this was just for petrolheads but the re-vamp has proved to be downright bloody good fun. Yes, some of the stunts are dangerous, some of the sections are puerile and childish, and yes it's politically incorrect and glorifies eco-unfriendly cars and driving practices. Thats why its so good. It might even be primarily aimed at men, but even this seems misguided as the programme has a healthy female demographic as well. It may be due to the resident eye-candy for women in the form of Richard Hammond, but just as likel yit might be because women drive cars and like a laugh as well. And, so what if a presenter gets injured. It was his risk and his choice and hey....in life shit occasionally happens. There is no reason to cancel the programme or tone it down and the Beeb seen on board with this view so more power to their elbow for that!
5.) Question Time - unintentionally funny I'm sure, and seemingly populated audience wise by some sort of Idiot Recruitment specialists. But compelling viewing all the same as you watch politicians squirm and knobber hacks get what they deserve.
Worth every penny of the licence fee just for thse programmes alone.
Later BBCJack
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