tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985080357558043054.post2757936975440390927..comments2024-03-27T18:54:46.951+00:00Comments on Syniadau :: The Blog: Brand new Sunday Politics, same old unfairnessSyniadauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13876017048168055247noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985080357558043054.post-74345308874592103182012-02-16T22:16:02.535+00:002012-02-16T22:16:02.535+00:00On Question Time why doesn't the BBC simply do...On Question Time why doesn't the BBC simply do Welsh / Scottish / NI versions broadcast locally in the QT slot every so often? Once a month would be good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985080357558043054.post-87899348254851847422012-02-16T16:05:08.999+00:002012-02-16T16:05:08.999+00:00Phil: at least NI and Scotland have some form of s...Phil: at least NI and Scotland have some form of scrutiny via the newspapers. We have nothing. It is because of this weak media why I genuinely believe we have such a weak Assembly and Labour have been in power for 13years. You're right: they've had a free ride. And the actions of the UK Government not WAG's that have decided the election results here in Wales.<br /><br />This is totally undemocratic, and more than anything else I think this area needs sudden reform.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985080357558043054.post-68063752525383852892012-02-16T14:31:29.905+00:002012-02-16T14:31:29.905+00:00Why is there not a Welsh version of question time ...Why is there not a Welsh version of question time in the English language? It beggars belief that 13 years into devolution such a vital current affairs programme doesn't yet exist. Viewing figures would be small to start with but with parties putting up the right people, and some interesting fifth guests, would start to increase. An interesting social media buzz could also be generated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985080357558043054.post-50849149158225462302012-02-16T12:09:09.658+00:002012-02-16T12:09:09.658+00:00Phil Davies
I couldn't agree morePhil Davies<br /><br />I couldn't agree moremaen_tramgwyddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985080357558043054.post-41607120338597667752012-02-16T12:05:59.558+00:002012-02-16T12:05:59.558+00:00All very pertinent comments Syniadau, with which I...All very pertinent comments Syniadau, with which I agree entirely.<br /><br />However, the thing that really rattles my cage at the moment is the wall-to-wall coverage, debate and analysis on so-called pan-UK programmes (such as News, Newsnight, debate shows, religious debate shows (Nicky Campbell for e.g.), easy-watching magazine shows.... the list is endless) of essentially England-only matters such as Health, Education, local government, etc.). Hours and hours of programming are dedicated to this with ABSOLUTELY no reference to the fact that these are England-only matters. Let's get this clear. These are not England-only shows. They are broadcast throughout the UK. <br /><br />At best, viewers in Wales, Scotland and NI will feel a little aggrieved that their own domestic situations are NEVER discussed, at worst (due to a dier lack of political education) they just think all of this applies to them.<br /><br />I understand the inherent challenges for UK-wide programmes. Do they not touch devolved areas because they could never treat them equally? They can't really ignore the big issues of the day affecting England-only services such as Health and Education. But that doesn't help us. It just shows the absolute rotten core at the centre of the "British" broadcasting institutions. They are quite literally English-only broadcasters. We don't even get a cursory, disclaimer-type sentence at the end of a debate/analysis/review piece such as "these areas, of course, relate only to England. Arrangements and policy debate, may well differ in Wales, Scotland and NI". That could be the least we might expect, nevermind thinking about additional/alternative content/debate from the devolved nations from time to time.<br /><br />The real losers in this are the electorates of Wales, Scotland and NI. Their governements get a free ride without hardly any popular or specialist scrutiny of major areas of governance. As good/bad as Dragon's Eye, Sharp End, Wales Today, etc. are, they are a meer drop in the ocean compared to the full range of television "comment" that takes place on British tv. Do not underestimate the importance of non-specialist programmes engaging in essentially political debates.<br /><br />This really does need to be addressed.<br /><br />Yours increasingly irate,<br /><br />Phil DaviesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985080357558043054.post-42221797199357653152012-02-16T11:43:47.074+00:002012-02-16T11:43:47.074+00:00On the day of Cameron the Fat Cat's visit to S...On the day of Cameron the Fat Cat's visit to Scotland to tell the Scots (the mice) how lucky they are to be in the blessed Union, this might make interesting viewing:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqgOvzUeiAA<br /><br />"When the Mice Elected Cats or The Story of Mouseland" (Thomas C Douglas)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985080357558043054.post-51398379604046304982012-02-15T21:52:17.891+00:002012-02-15T21:52:17.891+00:00I didn't realize that Scotland doesn't hav...I didn't realize that Scotland doesn't have a midweek politics programme, Anon 18:36. That does make a difference. But 20 mins on the Sunday Politics and 30 mins for Dragon's Eye is 50 mins in total, so Scotland's arangement still gives them ten more minutes (unless balanced by the total number of programmes over the year). <br /><br />Actually, the last 10 mins of the new Sunday Politics seems to me to be one of the weakest parts of the programme. So perhaps a good answer would be for BBC Wales to take over the whole of the last 30 mins ... which would equal things up nicely.<br /><br />But despite that, Scotland still gets an extra 20 mins on each of four nights per week on Newsnight, which is something I'd dearly like Wales to have too.MHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329059309196746446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985080357558043054.post-79707632612179615962012-02-15T21:28:23.977+00:002012-02-15T21:28:23.977+00:00I think BBC Wales's politics is quite bad.
Dra...I think BBC Wales's politics is quite bad.<br />Dragon's Eye is put on a silly day and time where nobody can see it. I would scrap it (and its new show) and instead have a "Newsnight Wales" every night.<br /><br />I also think that AMPM needs to be improved- it is EXTREMELY dull and I admit- I will switch to 'Daily Politics' if I have SKY. <br /><br />Out of all the political programmes, in fairness I think that ITV Wales's Sharp End wins hands down. It is very informative, and it is quite entertaining (like Newsnight Eng). It's just really unfortunate that it is on Thu Night (the same night as BBCQT). Perhaps it should swop to Wednesday and at an earlier time - maybe even replace ITV News at Ten?<br /><br />I won't get started with BBCQT - the programme is a joke, and what is worse- it's made by a Welsh TV company!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985080357558043054.post-31494755318962361542012-02-15T18:36:05.589+00:002012-02-15T18:36:05.589+00:00You ignore the fact that BBC Scotland doesn't ...You ignore the fact that BBC Scotland doesn't have a midweek politics programme similar to BBC Wales 'Dragon's eye' or its replacement. BBC Scotland choose to broadcast a politics splurge on Sunday without a weekday programme.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985080357558043054.post-29522957451243151112012-02-15T17:07:53.469+00:002012-02-15T17:07:53.469+00:00It's what you get when you start standing up f...It's what you get when you start standing up for yourself - more respect.<br /><br />By that I don't just mean the SNP, but the people of Scotland who backed them and Alex Salmond.<br /><br />The people of Wales needs a party and a leader like that to inspire them. It's time that Labour got the two fingers from Wales for its failures down the years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985080357558043054.post-30430901053658029512012-02-15T15:07:59.531+00:002012-02-15T15:07:59.531+00:00A Welsh Newsnight would be cracking!A Welsh Newsnight would be cracking!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985080357558043054.post-75193762995279827802012-02-15T14:33:32.958+00:002012-02-15T14:33:32.958+00:00As anybody contacted the BBC(EBSC)on this?As anybody contacted the BBC(EBSC)on this?Ambiorixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852370173881737294noreply@blogger.com