BBC axe The Sky at Night.
Discussion
As title.
some -parc from the beeb about viewing figures....costs ?...and usual -parc.
sgl link http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/195510-the-sky-a...
online petition @23k. http://www.change.org/petitions/the-bbc-please-do-...
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SaveSkyAtNight&...
Spread the word.
some -parc from the beeb about viewing figures....costs ?...and usual -parc.
sgl link http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/195510-the-sky-a...
online petition @23k. http://www.change.org/petitions/the-bbc-please-do-...
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SaveSkyAtNight&...
Spread the word.
It was on R4 the other day...the BBC are 'reviewing' which to me means 'going to axe it'.
Would be a great shame as it is only a once a month program, hardly an expensive format and broadens the range of programming on the beed. Yes, it has smaller viewing figures but is surely better than having repeats of banal consumer industry shows, reality TV and BBC News 24 after a certain time.
Patrick Moore will be spinning in his grave...or orbit...wherever he is.
Would be a great shame as it is only a once a month program, hardly an expensive format and broadens the range of programming on the beed. Yes, it has smaller viewing figures but is surely better than having repeats of banal consumer industry shows, reality TV and BBC News 24 after a certain time.
Patrick Moore will be spinning in his grave...or orbit...wherever he is.
The Sky at Night initially goes out on BBC 1 late on the first Sunday of each month. That has been its traditional slot in the BBC schedules since it started in 1957.
It then gets repeated on BBC 4(usually on a Tuesday or Wednesday at a more reasonable early evening slot (7.00 pm or 8.00pm).
I think it also gets shown again on BBC 2 on Saturday afternoon.
And, of course, it is available on the iPlayer or the watch again facilities.
It then gets repeated on BBC 4(usually on a Tuesday or Wednesday at a more reasonable early evening slot (7.00 pm or 8.00pm).
I think it also gets shown again on BBC 2 on Saturday afternoon.
And, of course, it is available on the iPlayer or the watch again facilities.
Good news, it is to continue.
From February 2014 it will be a 30min slot on BBC4 no mention of new presenters or keeping the existing ones.
From February 2014 it will be a 30min slot on BBC4 no mention of new presenters or keeping the existing ones.
BBC said:
The BBC today announces that its longest running astronomy series, The Sky At Night, will continue next year. From February 2014, it will air in a new monthly half-hour slot on BBC Four, with repeats on BBC Two.
Kim Shillinglaw, Head of Commissioning for BBC Science and Natural History, says: “Sir Patrick Moore inspired generations of astronomers and I hope that alongside the BBC's other astronomy content, such as BBC Two’s Stargazing Live, The Sky at Night will enthuse further generations about the wonder of the night sky.”
Cassian Harrison, Editor for BBC Four, says: “I’m delighted that we are continuing with such a treasured BBC brand, and look forward to welcoming the programme to its new home on BBC Four, where it will join a rich mix of other science content.”
The Sky at Night was first broadcast on 24 April 1957 and continued to be presented by Sir Patrick Moore until his death in 2012, making it the longest-running programme with the same presenter in television history. Following Moore’s death, the series has been fronted by a team of guest presenters.
Kim Shillinglaw, Head of Commissioning for BBC Science and Natural History, says: “Sir Patrick Moore inspired generations of astronomers and I hope that alongside the BBC's other astronomy content, such as BBC Two’s Stargazing Live, The Sky at Night will enthuse further generations about the wonder of the night sky.”
Cassian Harrison, Editor for BBC Four, says: “I’m delighted that we are continuing with such a treasured BBC brand, and look forward to welcoming the programme to its new home on BBC Four, where it will join a rich mix of other science content.”
The Sky at Night was first broadcast on 24 April 1957 and continued to be presented by Sir Patrick Moore until his death in 2012, making it the longest-running programme with the same presenter in television history. Following Moore’s death, the series has been fronted by a team of guest presenters.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-25109143
Read through the linked article, a promising start, then???
I don't quite know what direction this will take, I fear "we" have lost our beloved TS@N, but am willing to be proven wrong.....,.
Read through the linked article, a promising start, then???
I don't quite know what direction this will take, I fear "we" have lost our beloved TS@N, but am willing to be proven wrong.....,.
Edited by Mojocvh on Friday 13th December 19:16
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