Speaking of Aunty, I read that the BBC are going to plough an extra £100m into increasing diversity.terrya1965 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 07, 2020 11:10 am No matter what day it is,you can guarantee there will be at least 2 or more stories on the BBC Website concerning racism .Can't they just give it a rest?
The story of Bianca Williams who was stopped with her partner for driving on the WRONG side of the road,.They also sped off
and failed to stop.She say it was because of their colour.If I drive on the wrong side of the road and failed to stop,I would expect to be given a court summons.
Apparently the police are looking into "the couples concerns" about being stopped.
Tell you what,let`s just abolish "Stop and Search" and let people do what they like,aye?
Now I hate to sound negative, but have they looked at their own Iplayer? The first five items in every category are guaranteed to feature a minority/women.
Take comedy.
First 5 shows feature Fleabag, Ab Fab, Citizen Khan and The Other One.
Even when you scroll down through the subsections it's hard to see how BAME people aren't over represented. Black people make up 3% of the population, Asian people 10%.
I'm in favour of diversity on TV. It helps with role models for minorities, and with racial and ethnic integration.
But for me the BBC are now at the point where they cover the bases everywhere. Every panel show or quiz MUST feature at least one woman and one BAME person, or preferably a combination.
You just know that there's a hard quota at the BBC, where ticking identity boxes is more important than qualifications or suitability.
And whilst I think there can be a justification for taking that approach some of the fime, for me it seems everywhere at the BBC.