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27th Nov 2006, 10:18 PM #1
Michael 'Evil' Grade Moves To ITV!!!
BBC chairman Grade moves to ITV
Mr Grade is seen as a figure who can attract advertisers to ITV
BBC chairman Michael Grade is to leave the public service broadcaster and move to its biggest terrestrial rival ITV.
The move will be a blow to the BBC, where Mr Grade was steering it through complex licence fee negotiations with the government.
He was also due to head the independent body that was to replace the Board of Governors and oversee the BBC.
ITV has been looking for a new boss since Charles Allen left in August as the firm struggled to boost profits.
Go to ITV Mr.Grade - you'll love it! That's the home of quality drama for sure.Pity. I have no understanding of the word. It is not registered in my vocabulary bank. EXTERMINATE!
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27th Nov 2006, 11:44 PM #2
Just been watching the coverage on Sky News. They've spent over an hour on the story and are absolutely loving the "carnage and mayhem" at BBC.
News 24 spent about thirty seconds on it.
"ITV ARE SAVED!! BBC IN CRISIS!!"
It's beautifully timed as well.
Bring back Dyke!!
Or is it time for Yentob to get the top job?Last edited by Milky Tears; 28th Nov 2006 at 2:50 AM.
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28th Nov 2006, 10:43 AM #3
Even while reading the news this morning, amid all the talk about what a shock or crisis it was for the BBC, I guessed there might be some people pleased about it...
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28th Nov 2006, 12:21 PM #4
The headline should have read "Boring old farts shuffle round dull but powerful media jobs".
Pity. I have no understanding of the word. It is not registered in my vocabulary bank. EXTERMINATE!
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28th Nov 2006, 6:48 PM #5"ITV ARE SAVED!! BBC IN CRISIS!!"
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28th Nov 2006, 6:56 PM #6Pip Madeley Guest
They reported this on the BBC six o'clock news... they mentioned how Grade was at the Beeb in the 80s when Eastenders launched, but nothing was said about how he helped axe one of today's biggest/most popular programmes..
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28th Nov 2006, 8:42 PM #7
certainly a shock and supprise this one I'd of thought Grade, would of been at the BBC, for a good few years to come - but this is definitely a coup for itv and Grade, is exactly the sort of person they need to revive their sagging fortunes/.
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28th Nov 2006, 8:53 PM #8Pip Madeley Guest
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29th Nov 2006, 6:16 PM #9
It's unlikely sadly, they're a big cashcow for ITV...I wish they'd bring back Men and Motors to Freeview*, but it seems like it's never going to happen.
I wonder what Grade will do at ITV that will make any changes though? Order high brow drama and comedy? Keep on making rather dull and very average stuff? Make even more reality tv? Or just give Ant and Dec billions and ask them to take over control of the channel? I'd be surprised if that in a year's time ITV's output will have varied much at all to be honest...
Anyhoo, I've never liked the man, so I'm glad he's now working at my least favourite channel!
Which sounds odd, I know, but the late night dodgy soft core porn stuff was always fun!Last edited by Alex; 29th Nov 2006 at 6:17 PM.
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29th Nov 2006, 8:04 PM #10
well one thing he will be looking to do is to snatch Doctor Who's crown of Saturday night king of the ratings..
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29th Nov 2006, 9:49 PM #11
Dear God... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
The front runners for the now vacant position of Chairman of the BBC
Lord Birt - 4/1
Lord Burns - 4/1
Lord Puttnam - 5/1
David Dimbleby - 5/1
Baroness Jay - 8/1
Melvyn Bragg - 8/1
I've no idea who Lord Burns isLast edited by Mark; 29th Nov 2006 at 11:28 PM.
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29th Nov 2006, 10:48 PM #12Pip Madeley Guest
I would've thought that Yentob might've stood a chance?
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30th Nov 2006, 3:40 PM #13
what about giving the job to Lord David Attenborough.
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30th Nov 2006, 3:48 PM #14
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30th Nov 2006, 4:07 PM #15
I know what you mean Martin. Sometimes I'm awake at that hour, but I'd never phone in!
Si.
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1st Dec 2006, 7:17 PM #16
I've been up, but never seen anyone win.
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2nd Dec 2006, 10:50 AM #17
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