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Bbc News - Eurovision
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This evening's 10 O'clock News on the BBC started with The Eurovision Song Contest, with Jane Hill reporting direct from Liverpool.
Is this really headline news?
It's been a camp freak-fest for decades, and suddenly, this year, it's been elevated to something almost on a par with the coronation.
Why are we getting so worked up about an entertainment show?
In fact, does it really qualify as 'news' at all?
Is this really headline news?
It's been a camp freak-fest for decades, and suddenly, this year, it's been elevated to something almost on a par with the coronation.
Why are we getting so worked up about an entertainment show?
In fact, does it really qualify as 'news' at all?
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8.9 million TV viewers watched the Eurovision final in the UK last year, with more expected to watch this year due to the programme being hosted in this country. That's more than watched the FA Cup Final and roughly half of the number of people who watched the Coronation this year. So it's obviously important to a lot of people.
There's absolutely no reason why 'news' should nearly always be about conflict and/or politics and/or disasters. Something else that many people care about has just as much right to a place in the headlines.
There's absolutely no reason why 'news' should nearly always be about conflict and/or politics and/or disasters. Something else that many people care about has just as much right to a place in the headlines.
The lead up to an international music contest hosted by the UK on behalf of the Ukraine is big news. I just wish the railway unions weren't so sour that they're happy to spoil it for a lot of people.
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It's not really news of the type one anticipates being reported on a news programme. It's the sort of thing that gets shoved in, in desperation, when they haven't found any real news to report on. It appears to happen more & more these days, so one can only assume that the world is experiencing less interesting times right now. (Which may also account for why so many seem to be tuning in to mediocre TV programmes.)
The BBC have been ramming this down our throats all week. As douglas says, it's the Ukraine factor. From what I've seen of it, Liverpool seems to be full of outrageous weirdos. And they're gonna let you know about it!
Doesn't the BBC pay towards the cost of the Eurovision anyway? Which is why they never have to qualify? Part of your licence fee is funding all this gubbins folks!
Doesn't the BBC pay towards the cost of the Eurovision anyway? Which is why they never have to qualify? Part of your licence fee is funding all this gubbins folks!
The contest annually unites people on Answerbank who know nothing about it, never watch it, are convinced no one else does but nonetheless feel compelled to give their opinion - one of which used to be “we always come last cos no one likes us”. An argument that was silenced last year.
I agree with Naomi about the trains: it’s funny how the strikes always appear to coincide with major events.
I agree with Naomi about the trains: it’s funny how the strikes always appear to coincide with major events.
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