As I mentioned yesterday I feel the urge to comment on aspects of life, that are less serious, and the blatant promotional activities for Musicals involving Andrew Lloyd Webber appears to be a prime candidate, you will have noticed the BBC have given over many hours of prime time television, to shows like "Any Dream will do" and "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria".
So far we have witnessed the prime time search for Maria & Joseph for a couple of West End shows which for some reason the BBC involves us for several weeks with a talent show type format at the taxpayers expense.
Not surprisingly at least one Theatre Director Kevin Spacey has spoken out about this apparent scandal, which it surely must be, the BBC have confirmed that they don't benefit commercially which makes this blatant taxpayer funded promo all the more outrageous.
I must say its not often I'm home at the weekend but the other week when I caught the latest manifestation of these thingies "I'd do anything" (which clearly the BBC appear to be doing for certain West end producers) , I must say the announcement that a, they were on the look out for Nancys and b, the apparition of the charismatic great man himself were enough to convince me I had been working too hard which had in turn induced hallucination requiring immediate medical attention. Thank god its not just me, who thinks this is at best an abuse the BBC.
Well meaning as the BBC might be, this is probably not the first time (anyone remember Disney Time) , that the organisation has been guilty of massive free marketing, it wouldn't be so bad if they had some cut of the action. Still one things for sure I bet those producers of the musicals in question cannot believe their luck.
Anyway to read the full story click here from the Times article.
So far we have witnessed the prime time search for Maria & Joseph for a couple of West End shows which for some reason the BBC involves us for several weeks with a talent show type format at the taxpayers expense.
Not surprisingly at least one Theatre Director Kevin Spacey has spoken out about this apparent scandal, which it surely must be, the BBC have confirmed that they don't benefit commercially which makes this blatant taxpayer funded promo all the more outrageous.
I must say its not often I'm home at the weekend but the other week when I caught the latest manifestation of these thingies "I'd do anything" (which clearly the BBC appear to be doing for certain West end producers) , I must say the announcement that a, they were on the look out for Nancys and b, the apparition of the charismatic great man himself were enough to convince me I had been working too hard which had in turn induced hallucination requiring immediate medical attention. Thank god its not just me, who thinks this is at best an abuse the BBC.
Well meaning as the BBC might be, this is probably not the first time (anyone remember Disney Time) , that the organisation has been guilty of massive free marketing, it wouldn't be so bad if they had some cut of the action. Still one things for sure I bet those producers of the musicals in question cannot believe their luck.
Anyway to read the full story click here from the Times article.
Never watched one of the shows you mentioned, not interested, but still have to pay for them via the license fee. Is that fair?
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more. The Beeb already have a great big, highly-paid Nancy - Graham Norton. Why do they need to spend money looking for another one?
ReplyDeleteOh anonymous of 9.27, why not see if you can find a brain instead of watching TV.
ReplyDeleteWhether we watch this rubbish or not, we still have to pay stupid ammounts for it!
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