The attention span of a gnat...or why is....

[janzman]

...it neccessary to repeat whats just happened before the commercial break ....right after the break. Programmes like 'Hotel Inspector' 'Rogue Traders' 'Hells Kitchen' or 'Megastructures' 'Ice Road Truckers' There are many more examples obviously. Im sitting here thinking- 'Why do you want to remind me of something I watched not 5 minutes ago ?Fundermentally you insult my intelligence to assume it neccesary to remind me of the finer details of your programme' The only answer to this I can see is to eek out a 30 minute programme to 50 mins thus filling airtime. In the case of the BBC at licence payers expense and for others there is an additional commercial break. It just my thought...whats yours?

[noway2]

It's for people that missed the beginning,and just tuned in.

[Postdog]

And, be fair, some of the programmes you mentioned are only watched by mental defectives.

[janzman]

Postdog... pray tell what do you consider programmes of mental stimulus , educational and environmental awareness.....please go ahead......

[Postdog]

You don't know the people I mean, so don't worry about it.

[janzman]

OK PO Please dont feel the need to explain by I sense I understand you....

[noway2]

jan,why did you almost write an essay regarding this?

[janzman]

An essay
An essay
Try as I may
I coulndnt write
An essay

[TCL-MUMPING]

I seen the programme about the steamboat being dismantled but assumed it was being scrapped because I'd not seen the start. It was only at the end I realized it was going to be re-built.

[janzman]

TCL-MUMPING please refer to the original post on this programme

[noway2]

Jan,why not just ask, .it neccessary to repeat whats just happened before the commercial break ....right after the br...................................

[Postdog]

maybe he wanted to ensure the mentally defectives got it :)

[trt]

Agree with you 100% janzman,
Its the same with ''Come Dine with Me'' on for 30 minutes, but repeat whats just happened before the commercial break comes down to about 20 minutes.

[dot.haukes]

Homes Under The Hammar, Heir Hunters, Build A New Life In the Country, Location Location Location...........the list is endless

[No,Knowledge]

carry on then...........

[ludwig]

I've just joined this thread, could someone give me a quick summary of what's happened so far?

[TCL-MUMPING]

You asked "The attention span of a gnat..." sorry, what was the rest of the question again?