tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37936507.post637686390864779328..comments2023-08-08T10:25:47.529+01:00Comments on McCabism: The Culture ShowGordon McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151162643523937086noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37936507.post-53642546030178033092007-03-05T10:47:00.000+00:002007-03-05T10:47:00.000+00:00Afraid not, Gordon. Though it's only relatively re...Afraid not, Gordon. Though it's only relatively recently that I've had access to the British channels. I was nearly going to say in my earlier post, and if there is an art programme about some great, it'l probably be by Rolf Harris. And looking at tv listings yday, I see there was an art programme by Rolf.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37936507.post-34435136246637135092007-03-04T21:55:00.000+00:002007-03-04T21:55:00.000+00:00More recently, yes you're right, even arts program...More recently, yes you're right, even arts programming has taken a backseat to 'lifestyle' programming, at least on the terrestrial channels. However, in the early 90s there was at least 45minutes of arts programming on after Newsnight every weekday evening. They were often presented by Sarah Dunant. Late Review was just one of these programmes. Do you not remember 'A Stab in the Dark' with Michael Gove, David Baddiel and Tracey MacLeod?Gordon McCabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151162643523937086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37936507.post-34776178464508277162007-03-04T17:24:00.000+00:002007-03-04T17:24:00.000+00:00TOBH I've failed almost utterly to notice this th...TOBH I've failed almost utterly to notice this the BBC's devotion to the arts over the years. A devotion to house makeover programmes, sport, gardening, cooking, current affairs, Celbrity Dancing/Insect Eating or whatever they get up to- yes. But much in the way of interesting arts programmes- I can't say I've noticed. Talking about tv rather than radio.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37936507.post-14579641210713734572007-03-04T11:35:00.000+00:002007-03-04T11:35:00.000+00:00Indeed. Madonna only lives half an hour or so away...Indeed. Madonna only lives half an hour or so away from me, to the North-East, but she's never so much as popped in for a cup of tea. Now, that's just plain rude. So, yes, I have to agree that she represents the mediocrity of pop-music.<BR/><BR/>I was in a really bad mood yesterday after Man U's late victory against Liverpool, so I should just add a little to my original post:<BR/><BR/>I think the BBC should fulfill a public service broadcasting remit, and to do so, it should broadcast minority interest programmes, but it should do so impartially, without trying to merely satisfy the personal tastes of those who happen to run the BBC. There should be minority interest programming covering the 'high' arts (literature, sculpture, painting, architecture etc), and an equal amount of programming covering serious science. Pop music should be covered by pop music programming, and film should be covered by film review programming. If, on the other hand, the BBC wants to pursue ratings only, then it should do without favouring minority interest arts over minority interest science.Gordon McCabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151162643523937086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37936507.post-13510488628160536262007-03-04T07:53:00.000+00:002007-03-04T07:53:00.000+00:00Oh Dear, The Culture Show as an arts programme? Su...Oh Dear, The Culture Show as an arts programme? Surely not. t is actually a showcase for a pop culture of fairly minimal standards and the trivial and superficial nature of the coverage therefore entirely suits the material they cover.<BR/><BR/>Glossy, anamoured of celebrity, superficial, but waht do you expect of a programme that elevates someone like Maddonna to "high art"? Idealisation of mediocrity has never been so obvious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com