BBC Are Making Programs For The US That We're Not Seeing!
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In particular a series called Orphan Black going out on BBC America and in Canada, paid for by the BBC but not being shown over here!
http://www.bbcamerica.com/orphan-black/
Now for a corporation that owes its bloody existence to our TV Licence fees this is a bit rum. I appreciate that the production costs for this series have been taken from advertising income garnered from the US (something they can't do over here) but as an enterprise created by the British taxpayer they could at least show the program over here for us to enjoy.
Also, as they can now make programs from this revenue stream perhaps a bit of payback to us in the form of 'free' programs being aired over here might mean they have to spend less on UK production and consequently demand less from us in licence fees. Just a thought.
http://www.bbcamerica.com/orphan-black/
Now for a corporation that owes its bloody existence to our TV Licence fees this is a bit rum. I appreciate that the production costs for this series have been taken from advertising income garnered from the US (something they can't do over here) but as an enterprise created by the British taxpayer they could at least show the program over here for us to enjoy.
Also, as they can now make programs from this revenue stream perhaps a bit of payback to us in the form of 'free' programs being aired over here might mean they have to spend less on UK production and consequently demand less from us in licence fees. Just a thought.
im said:
Also, as they can now make programs from this revenue stream perhaps a bit of payback to us in the form of 'free' programs being aired over here might mean they have to spend less on UK production and consequently demand less from us in licence fees. Just a thought.
That's how they were able to suck up the freeze in the licence charge. Given that this program (since it's America) has been made by an outside production company I imagine there are some licencing things to work out - no point paying them extra to show it in the UK if it had sucked mightily. 
im said:
In particular a series called Orphan Black going out on BBC America and in Canada, paid for by the BBC but not being shown over here!
http://www.bbcamerica.com/orphan-black/
Now for a corporation that owes its bloody existence to our TV Licence fees this is a bit rum. I appreciate that the production costs for this series have been taken from advertising income garnered from the US (something they can't do over here) but as an enterprise created by the British taxpayer they could at least show the program over here for us to enjoy.
Also, as they can now make programs from this revenue stream perhaps a bit of payback to us in the form of 'free' programs being aired over here might mean they have to spend less on UK production and consequently demand less from us in licence fees. Just a thought.
How do you know it will not be shown in the UK? http://www.bbcamerica.com/orphan-black/
Now for a corporation that owes its bloody existence to our TV Licence fees this is a bit rum. I appreciate that the production costs for this series have been taken from advertising income garnered from the US (something they can't do over here) but as an enterprise created by the British taxpayer they could at least show the program over here for us to enjoy.
Also, as they can now make programs from this revenue stream perhaps a bit of payback to us in the form of 'free' programs being aired over here might mean they have to spend less on UK production and consequently demand less from us in licence fees. Just a thought.
escargot said:
MartinQ said:
I remember reading something recently that BBC World makes a profit due to their advertising. This profit is then channelled back to the UK and subsidises the licence fee that we pay.
Indeed. But don't let the facts get in the way of a bit of outrage.How much did I personally save last financial year through the efforts of BBC America? A quick google doesn't seem to tell me, just a BBC Mission Statement about funds being delivered back to the UK.
Show the programs over here as well in order to save further £££'s. It's pretty gauling that even programs made by us get shown over there first.
TheHeretic said:
I have the first episode on my hard drive, but yet to watch it.
I assume you've downloaded it from the net thus making my point that the delay between US broadcast and UK broadcast means that it is costing us (the licence fee payer) revenue. People will D/L it and so wont watch it when it is eventually broadcast over here. US TV companies have got smart with this problem and started broadcasting their top shows within hours to the worldwide market. Hell, BBC America broadcasts Dr Who within hours stateside to both satisify the US fan base and minimise piracy.im said:
I assume you've downloaded it from the net thus making my point that the delay between US broadcast and UK broadcast means that it is costing us (the licence fee payer) revenue. People will D/L it and so wont watch it when it is eventually broadcast over here. US TV companies have got smart with this problem and started broadcasting their top shows within hours to the worldwide market. Hell, BBC America broadcasts Dr Who within hours stateside to both satisify the US fan base and minimise piracy.
Well, as I am in Bulgaria, it wouldn't have an effect regardless. Still, in this day and age the companies seem oblivious to the digital age. Regional releases, delays, and the like just mean people will go elsewhere. TheHeretic said:
im said:
I assume you've downloaded it from the net thus making my point that the delay between US broadcast and UK broadcast means that it is costing us (the licence fee payer) revenue. People will D/L it and so wont watch it when it is eventually broadcast over here. US TV companies have got smart with this problem and started broadcasting their top shows within hours to the worldwide market. Hell, BBC America broadcasts Dr Who within hours stateside to both satisify the US fan base and minimise piracy.
Well, as I am in Bulgaria, it wouldn't have an effect regardless. Still, in this day and age the companies seem oblivious to the digital age. Regional releases, delays, and the like just mean people will go elsewhere. im said:
How much did I personally save last financial year through the efforts of BBC America? A quick google doesn't seem to tell me, just a BBC Mission Statement about funds being delivered back to the UK.
£216m for the 2011/12 year. The report is right on BBC worldwides front page and not difficult to find at all.Edited by realjv on Monday 1st April 17:42
realjv said:
im said:
How much did I personally save last financial year through the efforts of BBC America? A quick google doesn't seem to tell me, just a BBC Mission Statement about funds being delivered back to the UK.
£216m for the 2011/12 year. The report is right on BBC worldwides front page and not difficult to find at all.sooperscoop said:
Meh, BBC America is a separate, commercially funded company.
This!MartinQ said:
I remember reading something recently that BBC World makes a profit due to their advertising. This profit is then channelled back to the UK and subsidises the licence fee that we pay.
And this!escargot said:
Indeed. But don't let the facts get in the way of a bit of outrage.
And this! 
im said:
realjv said:
im said:
How much did I personally save last financial year through the efforts of BBC America? A quick google doesn't seem to tell me, just a BBC Mission Statement about funds being delivered back to the UK.
£216m for the 2011/12 year. The report is right on BBC worldwides front page and not difficult to find at all.
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