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Wire -v- Wigan CC Quarter final dropped by BBC
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:46 pm
by Sutty
Just read this on Twitter:
wiganrlfans cherryandwhite.co.uk
So the BBC have dumped the beastly Wire v Wigan Cup Tie to BBC TWO to show Horse Racing on BBC ONE! Time to Dump them off!
Had it been confirmed that we were on the BBC on that day? If so, it's an absolute disgrace and yet another example of just what the media thinks of our great game
Re: Wire -v- Wigan CC Quarter final dropped by BBC
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:52 pm
by botica
It was confirmed as one of the BBC showings and i am almost certain it was always going to be on BBC2. I go on hols on the 23rd and made a mental note that i could see BBC2 anywhere
I think the poster on Twitter is referring to the fact the Saturday games are usually on BBC1
Re: Wire -v- Wigan CC Quarter final dropped by BBC
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:53 pm
by Bashy
they have chosen Horse Racing over what promises to be one of the best matches of the season? Its probably safe to say that the winner of the match will take the Cup too...
The BBC are muppets, Dumping F1 to BBC3/4 too trying to assist in its raitings (the channel that is)
Just because they want to show a load of rubbish, they are pushing the things people actually want to watch around so it looks like they have good ratings on all their channels.
Re: Wire -v- Wigan CC Quarter final dropped by BBC
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:57 pm
by Wes
Unfortunately the races make more money and will take more viewings and to the bbc that is all that matters! The beeb have no respect for rugby league and Im not sure if they ever will, maybe its time for sky to win the bidding next time its up!
Re: Wire -v- Wigan CC Quarter final dropped by BBC
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:13 pm
by StarAndy
But Given what Rupert Murdochs empire is now responsible for the current NOTW scandals we are just lining his pockets with more money.... I say hurry up Sir Sugar with your new Launching......or Google, Apple and Roku, anyone but sky.
Re: Wire -v- Wigan CC Quarter final dropped by BBC
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:22 pm
by ancientnloyal
StarAndy wrote:But Given what Rupert Murdochs empire is now responsible for the current NOTW scandals we are just lining his pockets with more money.... I say hurry up Sir Sugar with your new Launching......or Google, Apple and Roku, anyone but sky.
Not Channel 5 and "Dirty Desmond" surely.
Re: Wire -v- Wigan CC Quarter final dropped by BBC
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:45 pm
by Bashy
Channel 4, Best thing since Brookside
Re: Wire -v- Wigan CC Quarter final dropped by BBC
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:35 pm
by josie andrews
I've said it time & time again the Beeb are not interested in RL in the slightest. They have a crap programme in the SL show!! They pull the strings in regard to when & if games are shown & it was mostly through them the CC Final was moved from May to bloody August because of the football :sly:
Plus they charge an extortionate price for a flippin licence that shows more repeats than my hiatus hernia
Rant over
Re: Wire -v- Wigan CC Quarter final dropped by BBC
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:48 pm
by Dobby
29wes28 wrote:Unfortunately the races make more money and will take more viewings and to the bbc that is all that matters! The beeb have no respect for rugby league and Im not sure if they ever will, maybe its time for sky to win the bidding next time its up!
How does racing make the BBC more money? I am also fairly sure that it doesnt get more viewers bar the Grand National.
Re: Wire -v- Wigan CC Quarter final dropped by BBC
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:58 pm
by josie andrews
Dobby wrote:29wes28 wrote:Unfortunately the races make more money and will take more viewings and to the bbc that is all that matters! The beeb have no respect for rugby league and Im not sure if they ever will, maybe its time for sky to win the bidding next time its up!
How does racing make the BBC more money? I am also fairly sure that it doesnt get more viewers bar the Grand National.
You would be surprised! I love horse racing & I think it is a big Race event on the same day King George or summat? But you would think just for once they would move the racing
