Cultural BBC2

[seaborn]

Is it just me, or is BBC2 doing wonders on its educational and interesting programming at the moment?

I don't watch much tele, but when i do 90% of it is on BBC2 and is cultural - I'm learing heaps of great stuff.

Good on ya BBC - I recomend it to all!!

[vehelpfulguy]

Much TV is now dross and I think the BBC have now decided to stop trying to compete on the "dross" level.

Anyone can do "dross" but only the BBC can do the best type of TV, and not only on BBC2, but also BBC1 (and BBC 3 and BBC4).

Shows like Coast and Restoration use a combination of TV, and the web (and other resources) to entertain, educate and inform.

Other shows like "Who do you think you are" (family history) and Planet Earth are also quality TV.

I do get annoyed when people complain about the BBC when they are as essential as our public libraries and our schools.

I would hate it if the BBC went away and we were left with only the commercial channels and Sky.

[Drusilla1S]

The BBC has the potential to remain the worlds best broadcaster, but more stations does not necessarily provide better choices.

BBC 1 is no better than independent channels like Sky and Channel 5. BBC 3 is still an embarrassment, excepting 'Little Britain'. BBC 4 is doing the type of programmes we used to get on BBC 2 and BBC 2 is the new BBC 1.

As far as I'm concerned that means two extra channels we didn't need.

I think BBC radio has a far greater understanding of its role and I wouldn't make any changes there, even with Radio1, which can be quite ground breaking these days and is prepared to take the type of risks a commercial station cannot afford to do.

I remember when Virgin radio began as a cutting edge rock station that regularly played Nirvana, AC/DC and the like. The need for advertising revenue soon turned it into a MOR safety zone, which now bores me silly.

I love the BBC, but like a rottweiler, it needs a firm, controlling hand to keep it on the innovative and informative track.

[robbo82]

The Culture Show on BBC2 is one of the few programmes on TV at the moment that I watch with any regularity; each week I find it thoroughly engrossing and informative.

[seaborn]

Its funny � Totally by accident, I placed the same question under the Film & TV topic, and I�m getting totally different answers. I never knew the cultural divide was so big!! � Think I�ll stay on this side of the fence, and learn more!!

(didn�t mean that to sound snobby � Sorry!!)

[mei2525]

i not a fan of the culture show, but it taught quite a few things about what was created by people from here. for example, THE INTERNET!!!!! i heard the guy didnt get any recognism and hes dead!! if he is God rest his soul!