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[Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Oct 30, 2009 4:31 PM
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I know - either overly simple, or overly stupid of me - but figured why not give it a shot?
I could write a 100 pages - but for now will pass the gauntlet to others -
Though I would like to know: (for starters)
1.) Why your website does not function properly? (wrong registration date, no email notifications of new posts etc.)
2.) Why you do not have HD in all the markets you'd "signed" and promoted over 6 MONTHS ago now?
3.) Why you don't air programs that have already aired in the UK (G&S Christmas Special comes to mind)
4.) Why do you insist on running repeats of reality shows that no one ever watches?
5.) Who really owns/runs BBCA?
6.) There's talk of BBC opening up iPlayer to those outside the UK - Does BBCA have any plans for this?
That's it for me - for now! 
Next!
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Re: Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Oct 30, 2009 7:41 PM
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1. When you have an occasional decent program on (e.g. Doctor Who), why don't you promote it outside your own station?
2. Why can't you show programs at their actual length instead of trimming them to fit an hour? We're big people. We can tell time, so if program A begins at 8:00PM and the next one begins at 9:15PM, we can handle that. We really can.
3. Why should I buy DVDs from you when almost anyone else sells them cheaper, and you haven't shown even 50% of those programs anyway?
4. Are you really drawing in scads of younger viewers after having alienated the old ones?
5. When are you going to stop your false advertising?("Bloody brilliant television"--not)
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Re: Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Oct 30, 2009 8:26 PM
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>> We can handle that. We really can.
That's AWESOME!
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Re: Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Oct 30, 2009 8:18 PM
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Hehe, are you aware that the user names for this antiquated excuse for a forum aren't even cap sensitive !!?
I suspect the same is true for passwords.
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Re: Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Oct 30, 2009 8:25 PM
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Was just waiting for you to chime in NF I tried to keep it civil - in hopes they'd take us peasants seriously for once.... and am gonna try to keep commentary to a minimum - They've been fielding "song requests" in "Skins" - so - who knows? Can't hurt to try eh? I'm feeling lucky
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Oct 30, 2009 9:33 PM
in response to: Killer-B
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Killer-B and pdxtran,
Them's "bloody brilliant" questions! And I echo them.
Sadly, bbca is run by a dolt. Can't believe he's happy with 100 k viewers a day when it could be more with better programming & marketing.
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Oct 31, 2009 4:21 PM
in response to: greenrose
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How long should we "wait" you think? LOL -
Wonder if it's getting chilly in hell yet? 
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Oct 31, 2009 9:14 PM
in response to: Killer-B
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Seriously, my tv viewing time is going down hourly & I'm considering dropping cable & going the library/Netflicks/YT etc. route. Sick of inane commercials, sick of editing for time/content & this self-employed person is getting slammed by the sickly economy.
I'd stay here on the boards for the silly/serious discussions ( the boat with beer & vaseline handmaidens is cracking me up!). And yeah, sometimes ya just gotta do a Lear & rant unto heaven just to see if it sticks.
I occasionally do some lightly witchy rituals condemning garth to a Dante-like Inferno of his own endless repeats of repeats.
And now I'm off to a big glass o'wine & a viewing of The Wedding of Sarah Jane, having failed to win at a pumpkin carving contest.
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Oct 31, 2009 11:54 PM
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Greenrose - that is quite possibly, the best written and funniest post I've ever seen! Bravo - Will you write my epitaph?
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 1, 2009 1:12 PM
in response to: Killer-B
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Killer-B,
You flatter me sir,,,
Considering that as an undergrad, I once hid under a blanket under a table because I couldn't write a bloody 5 page paper on Herman Hesse, I've come a long way.
I could write your epitaph, but I hope not for a long, long time.
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 1, 2009 7:43 AM
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Greenrose, before he's condemned to the inferno may I suggest placing him in stocks outside BBC head office and pelting his kisser with rotten fruit and excrement for a few months ?
Great post, don't ever leave. 
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 1, 2009 1:19 PM
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"....I suggest placing him in stocks outside BBC head office and pelting his kisser with rotten fruit and excrement for a few months ?"
Hmmm, golden showers too? I drink a lot of water.
Notfunny & Killer-B, how could I possibly leave when you 2 are so entertaining in such literate ways?
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 1, 2009 11:14 PM
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Well, Christmas IS just around the corner! Wink wink nudge nudge...
Actually, I think I already have mine written - "I told you I was sick!"
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 4, 2009 3:25 PM
in response to: Killer-B
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In response to the viewers who have posted in this thread - we are sorry to hear that you have been unsatisfied with the channel of late. Feedback from loyal viewers is always appreciated and passed on to the appropriate departments.
Please know that we regularly include a wide selection of popular BBC America shows in our schedule, for our audience to enjoy, as well as for viewers who may be new to the channel. We understand that for loyal viewers, some programming may become repetitive and we are working hard internally to find a balance that works well for all.
We hope that you will continue to enjoy the programming on offer and encourage you to continue to provide us with feedback and requests.
Cheers,
BBCA Admin
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 4, 2009 6:16 PM
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Admin,
It's nice of you to notice our rants, however you've got to do a better job at programming. If all you want to be is a pale shadow of other reality dominated channels -A&E, FOX, Spike- know that bbca won't last because you will have lost the viewers who most want to watch "bloody brilliant British TV"
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 4, 2009 6:22 PM
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PS:
"We hope that you will continue to enjoy the programming on offer and encourage you to continue to provide us with feedback and requests."
Say it like you mean it ! I, as well as numerous others here on the boards, have emailed & posted about what we'd like to watch. We are usually ignored.
How about a special "email your request to Garth Ancier day" with replies from the man the following week?
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 4, 2009 6:33 PM
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"...we are working hard internally to find a balance that works well for all..."
Apparently that "balance" means 99% reality programming and no comedies or dramas. Pitiful.
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 4, 2009 9:14 PM
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Well, wow! Never thought I'd see the day...!
And never thought I'd "say this".... but "Admin" I appreciate your responding to my post -
It would be nice to get some answers to the Q's above though...
I know beggars can't be choosy - but as longtime loyal viewers, could you at least try to address some of our Questions?
The "Ask Garth" bit (if even censored) is a brilliant idea... It would show that BBCA cares about its viewers....
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 4, 2009 10:14 PM
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You're talking to a robot that isn't programmed to answer questions.
It's a one way street........pathetic........actually, bloody insulting.
Like they give a toss what we think, face facts, we are the very audience they are trying to get rid of.
See any change in the programming? NO.
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 5, 2009 1:21 PM
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Yes, thanks for responding, admin. However I wonder how much notice TPTB will take of our complaints and concerns. I am assuming (tho I may be wrong) that you are just here to monitor this discussion board and don't have any real influence other than to pass on information and appease the (dwindling) masses.
Just out of interest, are you one person or several, and do you yourself/selves watch BBCA?
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 5, 2009 6:19 PM
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I don't think BBCAadmin is around to answer our questions. Their main purpose seems to be monitoring these forums. It seems like someone from BBCA is more likely to respond to comments/questions, at least about programming, on the BBCA facebook page.
I don't have a facebook account, so I don't post, but I do find comments/questions there to be quite entertaining. For some reason, many posters there don't seem to have a clue that this website exists. They are also never referred to this website for questions about the schedule. I have seen the facebook site advertised recently, but nothing for this website. There are links to the facebook page here, but none for this website there. HMMMM
I think there are more dissenters here, so it is a better fit for me. LOL
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 5, 2009 11:01 PM
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"I think there are more dissenters here"
Loretta, you are so right. We want what we originally signed up for!
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 6, 2009 12:04 AM
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TPTB ?? Huh?
The only reason I even gave this a go - was that BBCA IS answering "music Q's" in the "Skins" forum.... so SOMEONE is doing something more than just modding (or so it seems? LOL)-
Have another site question BBCA ADMIN - How come the "Remember Me" button doesn't work any more??
Cheers!
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 6, 2009 12:54 PM
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TPTB = the powers that be
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 6, 2009 4:25 PM
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I have had problems with the "Remember Me" option in the past, but it has been working for me for awhile now.
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 6, 2009 8:05 PM
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That's a good point but as a comp techy recommended I clear my cookies periodically wont that stop the remember me button working anyway
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 6, 2009 8:30 PM
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The "Remember Me" button has never worked properly and has been discussed here many times, I've always been randomly kicked out on several boxes and 4 different browsers even if I don't delete BBCA cookies.
On a normal forum admins or mods would have attempted to correct the problem and kept users appraised of the situation.
In keeping with all things BBCA it's just a crap dated useless forum. 
Good stuff on PBS and IFC tonight
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 6, 2009 8:58 PM
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Sounds real Christmassy.
You guys crack me up
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 6, 2009 4:58 PM
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TPTB has spoken on Twitter and let us into Dec programming--Are you ready?
2 not one but 2 ramseys nightmare kitchens season 2 & 5 -- Dr Who special -- BBCA Reveals no subject mentioned and last but not least Britian's Most Missing Top Model -- models who have disabilities This is what TPTB have come up with for Dec. enought said
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Sounds real Christmassy.
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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The season 2 Ramsay program is the US version of Kitchen Nightmares. The 5th season is the UK version. There will be a BBCA reveals about designer dogs. I think it is basically about all the problems with certain breeds popular in the UK like Cavalier King Charles.
I just re-checked their press page and the info about the designer dogs program is no longer on there. Maybe it was decided it didn't appeal to the usual Reveals followers. Maybe if they put more emphasis on inbreeding...
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Nov 6, 2009 9:14 PM
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The sad thing is that an American whose only knowledge of UK TV is what is shown on BBC America probably thinks people in the UK watch reality shows 99.99% of the time!
What a shame that BBCA has no plan to air a proper balance of reality, comedy and drama. My personal UK TV schedule for the next 7 days is more balanced than anything you'll ever see on BBCA:
X Factor
Merlin 2-7
Trinity 1-8
Spooks 8-2
Russell Howard's Good News 1-3
Collision
Sarah Jane Adventures 3-9 & 3-10
I'm so thankful for generous UK residents and high-speed internet, which has allowed me to create my own virtual UK TV channel right on my computer!
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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RE: Russell Howard's Good News
I caught that last Friday DIA - and thought it was hilarious! Great show - with JR and one other good one right after (can't recall) -
Yup - BBCA needs to get with the times!
iPlayer BBCA?
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Russell Howard's sense of humor reminds me of The Inbetweeners -- sometimes crude, but with an underlying good nature about it. So far, I've been laughing out loud for most of the 28-29 minutes of each show.
According to DigitalSpy, the 10/22 premiere on BBC 3 had 371,000 viewers, and episode 3 (from 11/5) had 753,000 viewers -- more than double the number of viewers! Hopefully the viewers keep tuning in and we get another series (series 1 is 8 episodes).
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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> X Factor
> Merlin 2-7
> Trinity 1-8
> Spooks 8-2
> Russell Howard's Good News 1-3
> Collision
> Sarah Jane Adventures 3-9 & 3-10
Add to that The thick of it (very clever political comedy), Benidorm (only ITV comedy worth watching) and new tricks (bit of a guilty pleasure that one) and you've got a good mix!
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Hey ADMIN - How come the "Search" featured doesn't work in the Forum???
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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It worked for me.....
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Really? Peeps tell me they get "Remember me" and "Search" to work sometimes.. But mine has totally stopped - I run several browsers and tried it on Mac as well as PC - What browser are you using? It's never worked for me.... ever...
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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Works fine here with FF, IE8, Chrome 4+ and Opera KB, it's about the only feature of this site that's always worked whenever I used it.
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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DOH!
Pilot error! Eject Eject Eject!!
Upon further review... I guess I've been using the "Channel Finder" Search box! (Now, WHY that is in the FORUM section is beyond logic!) but did find the "other" SMALLER search box on the main page.... and THAT works perfectly (of course!) -- Mystery solved! and, oh ya, "never mind" LOL - Thanks guys... (and gals) -
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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The December premieres are supposed to also include:
3 BBCA Reveals: There is the one about the dogs, yet another one about anorexics, and one about binge drinking (not for New Years Day--that will be usual Ab Fab marathon).
For New Years Eve, BBCA plans to show a Graham Norton Show New Year's Eve Special. Could it be that we will actually get this the same night as the UK, or is it from a previous year? Also on the upside we are supposed to finally get the Top Gear Polar special. And along with the Water of Mars, the press release says, "The remaining episodes, starring Tennant, will air over the holiday
season as a two-part special. Airdates will be announced in early
December."
No sign of the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special. It is possible that not everything was mentioned in this press release and that someone at BBCA programming actually has more sense than we've given them credit for, but they are probably holding out until Christmas 2010 when they can show it before the third season.
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Re: [Un]Official Questions for BBC America Admin and Staff
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They have never shown last years G&S Christmas Special (which was one of the top 3 episodes IMHO) so doubt we'll get it here (why would they?) -- and people are gonna be left guessing about some things between S2 and S3.... This was a great show - and glad they agreed to do a 3rd season.... Beyond me why the actors/writers (Ruth and ??) don't wish to run this one for longer? Everyone keeps saying that's the BBC way - but seems to me it's the actors that are bailing (Many from Coupling wanted out... Original Skins cast has moved on... RTD/DT and even CE bailed early - and now G&S cast/writers didn't really want anything past 2 seasons...) I'm sure there's more to it than what we see.... but seems to me, it's the actors, not the BBC wanting out...
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