thplinth Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 13:40: Yes chief on 'BBC bias' Blair Jenkins, the chief executive of Yes Scotland, has said he does not believe there is a systemic "top down" bias at the BBC against the Yes campaign. Speaking on the John Beattie show on BBC Radio Scotland, he added: "I do think there have been a number of occasions where mistakes have been made where I think the balance has not been right WTF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld_Reekie Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Bizarre statement but Im presuming he's just making sure the official Yes campaign are not seen in any way to be advocating public protests against the BBC. I don't expect the Yes campaign or the SNP to be doing anything to rock the boat at this stage and will be looking to keep everyone and everything on a very short leash over the next few days. There's little to be gained by having Blair Jenkins endorse or encourage the BBC protests at this stage. It would be good to get those people who are out protesting at the BBC, back into towns and villages spreading the word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I heard Jenkins on the radio (John Beattie's programme I think it was) and frankly his platitudes were rather weak. Blair McDougall was likening the BBC demo to a crazed violent mob with pitchforks, making up stuff about intimidation by Yes supporters etc. etc. What was needed was someone prepared to call him out for those downright lies. He really is an odious scumbag, that McDougall. Everyone can see the bias for themselves now that Robinson has dropped the cloak of invisibility. Ludicrous to be so wishy washy about it. Jenkins is a clever guy but he lacks a killer instinct at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 WTF? Blair Jenkins, who was at one time head of STV, has consistently said that. I still don't understand why he thinks that - despite having asked him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Blair Jenkins, who was at one time head of STV, has consistently said that. I still don't understand why he thinks that - despite having asked him. I don't know the guy but he is talking so far out his arsehole on this I wonder if he is fit for his job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Bizarre statement but Im presuming he's just making sure the official Yes campaign are not seen in any way to be advocating public protests against the BBC. I don't expect the Yes campaign or the SNP to be doing anything to rock the boat at this stage and will be looking to keep everyone and everything on a very short leash over the next few days. There's little to be gained by having Blair Jenkins endorse or encourage the BBC protests at this stage. It would be good to get those people who are out protesting at the BBC, back into towns and villages spreading the word. It would indeed. We can't change how the BBC operate, between now and Thursday. Ignore the BBC and let's get back to talking to the folk who matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Been waiting until those fannies asked me my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mee Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Been waiting until those fannies asked me my opinion. missed a 'B' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Intended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnie x Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Johan Lamont today: "Laying siege to the BBC for four hours" was not appropriate behaviour, the Scottish Labour leader adds. Somebody needs to put that halfwit in a proper siege for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faddyisyerdaddy Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Johan Lamont today: "Laying siege to the BBC for four hours" was not appropriate behaviour, the Scottish Labour leader adds. Somebody needs to put that halfwit in a proper siege for a long time. And neither was scoffing champers with your establishment buddies after selling the poor down the river ya auld fekin witch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Funny thing for me because I would visit their news site many many times during a day to check news and sports but since the night of the 18th I have not visited once. I will eventually I suppose but man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Jim Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 While (I confess) I'm still paying the licence fee, I'll keep pounding their sports page for scores updates, and I'm listening to Sportsound now. Both free I know, but Mrs Grim is ben watching live TV. Without cable. we don't have the internet speed yet to legally stop paying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padre Andrew Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 And neither was scoffing champers with your establishment buddies after selling the poor down the river ya auld fekin witch I just hope someone has copies of all those pictures of Labour and Tories celebrating together. They will be gold dust at every election from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessen Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 (edited) I have been boycotting the BBC since the vote.....but thought, what harm would it be to watch Strictly tonight.....but the image the BBC portrays of fair play and Britishness didn't sit very well with me after their nastiness towards Scotland. I know it's nothing to do with the people on that programme, but I wasn't enjoying it. Possibly it was seeing Julie Murray dressed in tartan, and her English partner in a kilt, after all the bile her son had to endure. So no Strictly for me, and I hate X factor....does this mean I have to get a girlfriend again? Edited September 27, 2014 by Hessen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Yellowstone on BBC4's been good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynze Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 if that is the same programme they played a few years back, then yes, a fantastic nature documentary. some of the images they captured were breathtaking. pretty sure these programmes are joint ventures though, with people like nat geographic, hbo etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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