Unnecessary TV programmes

I would like to keep the schedules as near normal as possible otherwise it only adds to the surreal situation we are in. I applaud any attempt to do this, and agree that HIGNFY did very well pulling them all together from their various homes.
The soaps are doing their best too, reducing the number of episodes. There will be some big slots missing with the loss of sport and they need to fill them. Top-notch matches from the past (football, tennis etc.) could be helpful there.
They need to think creatively as time goes by because we will need something to watch.

I'm looking forward to Britain's got Talent too,we do need some light relief.What I don't want to watch is Harry Hill or perhaps another showing of some old film

If you don’t like a particular programme, don’t watch it.
We all like different things, and I think we all need some light relief from the constant doom and gloom at the moment.
I’m looking forward to Britain’s got Talent, but no doubt some of you hate it.
As a history geek, I watch a lot of nerdy programmes as well. Variety is the spice of life, after all
Happy viewing!

Definitely, even without the present situation.

I enjoyed HIGNFY this week. Very brave attempt to keep a topical show going and against all the odds I thought they pulled it off.

grumppa, yes, some people do need to have reality in their face before they take action. I much prefer the radio during the day, anyway, and often watch films on Netflix instead of TV - so I wouldn't miss any of those shows.

Perhaps prime time TV coverage of ICUs will impress on certain people just how unpleasant it is, and persuade them to take lockdown and social distancing seriously.

It's quite interesting to see them on a link from home looking quite normal, ie without the benefit of makeup artistes and hairdressers!

Almost like us.

MaggieMay I'll excuse them then. I too watch Gogglebox.

Sorry, the first sentence was in answer to Dinahmo’s post.

Maybe they get much of their TV knowledge from Gogglebox, as I do.

What’s really annoying me now is the reporter (with at least one cameraman) showing us what it’s like in ICU, or interviewing people recovering in hospital. No doubt getting underfoot and kitted out in full clinical PPE that could be better used.

I quite like Alex's voice!

There are some rather shrill presenters on TV though. And one whom I like but he will gabble.

Oh, I see trisher

I suppose even re-runs have to have people in the studios, so if they're operating with very few studio staff, it doesn't make much difference.

Funny how some people don't watch certain shows but know the people who present them!

Callistemon

No, not because she’s Welsh. It’s just that somehow I find her voice grates on me, not shrill, but just don’t find it pleasant to listen to.

I know, I sound grumpy!

Sorry missed Grannygravy's post of 12.21.

I agree Trisher I know we need some relief from our current situation but surely technology can be used to prevent these idiots presenters travelling when its not necessary. How many people do they have in their entourage as well.

A skeleton crew must consist of at least 4 people that's not counting security and cleaners. They could do it from home if they really wanted to. It's not an essential.

It was announced two weeks ago that they have a skeleton crew, no makeup/wardrobe personnel. The crew is used on GMB, Lorraine and then This Morning.

It's not to do with turning it off Callistemon but to do with is it really essential that Phil and Holly travel every day bringing into the studio more workers and generally spreading the idea that it's OK to be out and about if you feel you are important enough, when they aren't and it isn't. Nish Kumar did his programme from home the other night. It's not impossible,

Yes, the OFF button is useful. We can also change channels on ours remote, very useful!!
I have rarely seen Holly and Phil, nor Lorraine.

The TV is rarely on in the day in this house.

In my opinion This Morning brings some laughter and lightness to
those self isolating at home.

There is a useful button on everyone’s remote control off

Never watch This morning.

Is that because Alex is Welsh?

Never watch either. Don’t put the TV on in the day. And cannot stand Alex’s voice on the One Show, not that I watch it.

I’m sure she wouldn’t like my voice either, but I’m not on the telly fortunately.