Too much information

JohnM20 replied on 11/04/2021 11:45

Posted on 11/04/2021 11:45

Does anyone else get frustrated by the amount of information superimposed on TV screens especially during important events. The BBC is the worst offender I think.

During the many Covid briefings from Downing Street there have been at least three different strap-lines, one at the top telling us that the picture is' Live from Downing Street' (but not, of course, if you have recorded it)Towards the bottom of the screen is 'BBC News' frequently telling us that Boris or others will be leading the briefing that is already on and that we are trying to watch and then a second ticker-tape line at the bottom of the screen of 'Breaking News' some of which we have just heard Boris etc telling us and some completely irrelevant to the matter in hand. These two lower lines in particular block out a good proportion of the screen, often making important information shown at the bottom of the graphs completely invisible. The lower part of a person's head is also frequently obliterated.

The same thing happened yesterday during the 41 gun salute for Prince Philip. Many of the guns couldn't actually be seen for the same reason as above, particularly Cardiff Castle. Why broadcast something that can't be seen. I may as well listen to the radio.

Do the producers of these programmes never actually look at what they are broadcasting or do the copy writers just believe in their own self importance and believe that their wordage is more important than the picture that they are covering up?

replied on 11/04/2021 17:18

Posted on 11/04/2021 17:10 by Rocky 2 buckets

I put all of em in the text box at the end. I also asked for an explanation👍🏻

Posted on 11/04/2021 17:18

The user and all related content has been Deleted User

huskydog replied on 11/04/2021 17:18

Posted on 11/04/2021 16:56 by Tinwheeler

I quite agree that The Duke of Edinburgh deserved a few hours of TV coverage and I made that clear earlier.

Posted on 11/04/2021 17:18

And that’s what he got , a few hours of TV for 99 years of life .

Rufs replied on 11/04/2021 17:24

Posted on 11/04/2021 17:10 by Rocky 2 buckets

I put all of em in the text box at the end. I also asked for an explanation👍🏻

Posted on 11/04/2021 17:24

Good luck with that, my guess is you will get the blanket response sent to everybody that complained, undecided

JVB66 replied on 11/04/2021 17:38

Posted on 11/04/2021 17:24 by Rufs

Good luck with that, my guess is you will get the blanket response sent to everybody that complained, undecided

Posted on 11/04/2021 17:38

I hope so ,but there was no need to open a special box? for complaints in the first placefrown

Of course some will always find something to complain aboutundecided

replied on 11/04/2021 17:43

Posted on 11/04/2021 17:43

The user and all related content has been deleted

Rufs replied on 11/04/2021 17:57

Posted on 11/04/2021 17:57

"Probably the amount of complaints are about the same in comparison"

You are probably right, it would be an interesting exercise to count all those complaints logged via the BBC re their coverage vs the millions who watched, have laid wreaths in various places, attended church services or just reflected on his achievements over 70 years of service to our country, i know which group will come out on top

Tinwheeler replied on 11/04/2021 17:57

Posted on 11/04/2021 17:53 by huskydog
Content has been removed.

Posted on 11/04/2021 17:57

I will answer because your post is unnecessary, quite rude and totally inappropriate given the circumstances. I have no problem at all.

Near Malvern Hills Club Campsite by Andrew Cole

Book a late escape

There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip!

Book now
Woman sitting in camping chair by Wastwater in the Lake District with her two dogs and picnic blanket

Follow us on Facebook

Follow the Caravan and Motorhome Club via our official Facebook page for latest news, holiday ideas, events, activities and special offers.

Photo of Wast Water, Lake District by Sue Peace
Visit Facebook