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Are They Really Worth It?
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Personally, I would like to see some fresh 'talent?' across the presenting spectrum. Rylan Clark-Neal has been a breath of fresh air. And new presenters would save the BBC a fortune!!
Personally, I would like to see some fresh 'talent?' across the presenting spectrum. Rylan Clark-Neal has been a breath of fresh air. And new presenters would save the BBC a fortune!!
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In answer to the OP - an unequivocal 'No'! I've never seen all but one of them on TV - or heard them on radio. Having done a bit of research I'm baffled about what Claudia W actually does, never mind the others. Gary Lineker - I simply can't stand him, using his fame to make political points ( I've not bought Walkers crisps for years because of him). Unacceptable...
20:53 Tue 02nd Jul 2019
Quantifying the worth of someone like this is notoriously difficult.
One of the issues the BBC has is keeping its presenters from being lured away by higher salaries in the commercial sector.
Of course, many people would argue that lots on the list would be no loss, but the ability to appeal to a huge and diverse national audience, which is what the BBC's presenters must do, is a nebulous
concept at best.
Radio and TV has gone the way of football, ludicrous salaries disproportionate to either talent or output, but everyone is on the merrygoround, with no sign of it slowing down.
One of the issues the BBC has is keeping its presenters from being lured away by higher salaries in the commercial sector.
Of course, many people would argue that lots on the list would be no loss, but the ability to appeal to a huge and diverse national audience, which is what the BBC's presenters must do, is a nebulous
concept at best.
Radio and TV has gone the way of football, ludicrous salaries disproportionate to either talent or output, but everyone is on the merrygoround, with no sign of it slowing down.
//I would be really happy if Claudia Winkleman were to disappear from our screens//
You can catch her on the radio instead!!
I certainly have an issue with certain female radio presenters especially Zoe Ball but also Sara Cox and Jo Whiley.
I've said it before but it's worth reiterating that broadcasting is a honed skill and it is commonly assumed that ex players in sport, for example, make good broadcasters. Very frequently they don't but they make more appeal to the masses. This could be that they have more charisma or personality but there is far more to it than that. It is about timing, asking the right questions and appearing to listen properly. Knowing when to speak and when not to, etc.
I despair more and more when I hear more and more dross from overpaid and often promoted people well above their abilities.
You can catch her on the radio instead!!
I certainly have an issue with certain female radio presenters especially Zoe Ball but also Sara Cox and Jo Whiley.
I've said it before but it's worth reiterating that broadcasting is a honed skill and it is commonly assumed that ex players in sport, for example, make good broadcasters. Very frequently they don't but they make more appeal to the masses. This could be that they have more charisma or personality but there is far more to it than that. It is about timing, asking the right questions and appearing to listen properly. Knowing when to speak and when not to, etc.
I despair more and more when I hear more and more dross from overpaid and often promoted people well above their abilities.
Of course celebrities aren't worth it. It's a prime example of a capitalist society flaw. You end up paying more for entertainment than is reasonable since there is no one offering alternative, so the media companies can overpay individuals claiming that they have to, and the undeserving thus exploit you to become wealthy at your expense. And if a salary difference is uncovered, it's rare enough that the higher one drops to the lower, and never the case that both agree to accept a reasonable, reduced salary instead. It's an insane world.
Obviously these presenters are not worth it.
Neither are pop singers, or actors or newspaper columnists like Boris Johnson who earns £250,000 from the Daily Telegraph for a weekly OP.
The people paying these people think they bring value to their products which is beyond average pay. Certainly, BBC1 is a brilliant channel and an highly valuable asset. And Taylor Swift is a valuable commodity to her label. Hollywood A listers can make or break a film. And your Littlejohns and Hitchens encourage a loyal readership.
So no, they are not worth the money, but in their own way, they bring credibility to the products they work for.
Neither are pop singers, or actors or newspaper columnists like Boris Johnson who earns £250,000 from the Daily Telegraph for a weekly OP.
The people paying these people think they bring value to their products which is beyond average pay. Certainly, BBC1 is a brilliant channel and an highly valuable asset. And Taylor Swift is a valuable commodity to her label. Hollywood A listers can make or break a film. And your Littlejohns and Hitchens encourage a loyal readership.
So no, they are not worth the money, but in their own way, they bring credibility to the products they work for.
/// Boris Johnson who earns £250,000 from the Daily Telegraph ///
£250,000 - that's chicken feed.
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£250,000 - that's chicken feed.
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