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BBC is the UKs only mainstream network like NBC, ABC, and CBS, except
it's funded by the government. It produces content geared towards a
widespread English audience almost completely without the influence of
(and moderation of) commercial interests, but this isn't always a good
thing.
While their news reporting is top notch, their editorials
and interest pieces are grossly liberal and in some cases even
dramatized. I like much of what they produce, but more and more the
continue to fund filler programs and no one stops them even when ratings
for the shows stay low for years.
Outside of network television,
American TV channels cater to a specific niche audience. Admittedly
cable TV does produce more than its fair share of poor programing and
filler, but shows that don't work or that aren't watched are quickly
culled from the schedule, as apparent by the high turn over rate if new
programs. The ~150 or so main cable channels are all about choice and
what interstate you personally. American cable networks certainly
produce more highly rated and award winning programs than anyone else
and even if you don't watch 95% of what's on, you can still find
something appealing.
Personally, I mostly watch the premium networks
that make my favorite series, but there is still great stuff being shown
on Discovery, AMC, and even NBC.
I've also seen Britsh cable
programming and the stuff that's not resyndicated runs of the most
popular American shows is just as shit as anywhere else. I would even go
so far as to say that the UK produces a disproportionately large amount
of shitty programming when its size is taken into consideration. |
