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BBC West and ITV West (Formally known as HTV) (January 2007)

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MA
Markymark
Nick Harvey posted:
Isn't it the CAA who've, effectively, caused the current litter up on Dundry Hill?

I think it's their tower height restrictions which have limited the number of services on each tower and, therefore, increased the number of towers required.

It's about five towers up there now, on three different sites, isn't it?


Much the same, for probably the same reason, over in Kent, at Bluebell Hill

http://tx.mb21.co.uk/gallery/bluebellhill/index.asp
RS
Reg Shaw
Nick Harvey posted:
Isn't it the CAA who've, effectively, caused the current litter up on Dundry Hill?

I think it's their tower height restrictions which have limited the number of services on each tower and, therefore, increased the number of towers required.

It's about five towers up there now, on three different sites, isn't it?


It's actually seven across two sites - Dundry is the GWR transmitter and Dundry East has the MXR and Now Muxes on it.

Voila: http://tx.mb21.co.uk/gallery/dundry-east.asp
PH
philipmac
Heads Up for Points West-watch out for promos for tonights Panorama,more gardening leave may be required Embarassed
BC
bcdr
philipmac posted:
Heads Up for Points West-watch out for promos for tonights Panorama,more gardening leave may be required Embarassed

Not a sign of it. Bold as brass reading the 3:20 bulletin.
PH
philipmac
On Panorama they sought legal advice and their barrister said there is prime facie evidence of "fraud" in the GMTV and Richard and Judy cases,They however had not faked winner's names or spoken to someone well known to them masquerading as a member of the public,surely just as serious. Shouldn't Avon and Somerset Police investigate Brainteaser for these transgressions?
Also ironically at the end of Panorama Jeremy Vine requested anybody who works in the "industry" to come forward and spill the beans.Surely Miss Lovell is the ideal candidate as she uses her razor sharp mind for BBC news and her Barbie alter ego presents BT which is mired in this controversy,she must know where the metaphorical bodies are buried.
NH
Nick Harvey Founding member
I've just watched my recording of Panorama from last night.

Brainteaser was about the only instance of wrongdoing that wasn't mentioned on that programme.

My mind wandered off to thoughts of the BBC protecting their own, rather than doing a proper job of reporting the facts.
PH
philipmac
I see on Wikipedia Alex's intended is a "technical supervisor" at Endemol West. You think he would have noticed the other staff members in the gallery pretending to be members of the public and told her about it,so she wouldn't look such a fool on the national news. But then he is six years younger than her and just learning the ropes,maybe he thinks everyone has the same standards of truthfulness as Cheetah employees.
MU
murf1000
Just wondering has anyone else noticed the following goings on at Points West this week.
1. One evening early this week think I forget which, BBC London news appeared at 10:25 and played out for about 3 minutes before Points West re-appeared. No mention of any problems at the end.
2. This morning friday, the 6:30am Points West again BBC london appeared. The present however seemed aware of this and only started reading the news after the BBC London Intro, dissapeared in favour of PW. The same bulletin had the presenter reading of a script and not autocue.
3. This evenings Points west lost its footing around 6:45 when the presenter had no idea what was happening next, the sports presenter seemed to miss his cue, again there seemed to be no Autocue, and Ali Vowles was talking away to David but was not in camera shot. The sports presenters reflection could then be seen in the background screens walking across the studio.

Any one else notice this, or have any answers? Is one of the local schools controlling the place as part of work experince?
NH
Nick Harvey Founding member
murf1000 posted:
This evenings Points west lost its footing around 6:45 when the presenter had no idea what was happening next.

Errrrrrr, yes.

I think the acronym is SNAFU.
RM
Roger Mellie
Nick Harvey posted:
murf1000 posted:
This evenings Points west lost its footing around 6:45 when the presenter had no idea what was happening next.

Errrrrrr, yes.

I think the acronym is SNAFU.


Or even "fubar"

25 days later

BB
bbc140
Special titles tonight on The West Tonight as they broadcast live from the Bath and West Show, will get some caps on later.

Regards,

bbc140
MA
mark Founding member
And a slightly awkward transition from the Wurzels performing live, straight into the serious national headlines at 6.30...

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