'Talent' Shows

Nice one!

There's a few talented acts through to the final, two young male vocal bands in particular. It's not all shite.

The talent might not be all poo but the shows are a waste of time.

And worryingly; seem to attract substantial viewing figures.

John.

Just out of interest, why is it worrying John?

Regards

Jim

I like to think that TV schedulers do the viewing public a disservice. If you are of a certain age, as I am Jim; you will remember 'Come Dancing'. Elegant, stylish and classy entertainment. We now have (or have been given) a ghastly dumbed-down substitute with OTT glittery sets, looking like they are designed to hold the attention span of a five year old.

Chat shows. I quite like Graham Norton as a presenter, but what is with the frenzied whooping when a guest is announced. It is worthy of a er ...... whoop of Gorillas. Does the floor manger hold up a bunch of bananas and a board stating 'Whoop Now'? It is ridiculously artificial.

I think a lot of people will sit down when they have time to relax and simply watch what is showing on the main channels - so accept what they are given. Mind you; zillions of people around the world apparently chose to watch the Eurovision Dross Contest with assorted variations on a theme of 'Bing Bong uber Tiddle, so maybe I'm barking up the wrong Shih Tzu, and we get the TV content we deserve.

John.

I had an evening of TV on Saturday. My goodness it was going downhill in 2003 when i parted with my set, and stopped my Licence.

My surprise was that out of all the free-view channels, I found one interesting programme only [Tony Robinson on horrible historical jobs including making violin strings out of sheep gut] and after that went to sleep!

I am glad that I got shot of the TV years ago, and will never get another.

ATB from George