• Privacy policy
  • T&C’s
  • About Us
    • FAQ
    • Meet the Team
  • Contact us
TLE ONLINE SHOP!
  • TLE
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Opinion
  • Elevenses
  • Entertainment
    • All Entertainment
    • Film
    • Lifestyle
      • Horoscopes
    • Lottery Results
      • Lotto
      • Thunderball
      • Set For Life
      • EuroMillions
  • Food
    • All Food
    • Recipes
  • Property
  • Travel
  • Tech/Auto
No Result
View All Result
The London Economic
SUPPORT THE LONDON ECONOMIC
NEWSLETTER
  • TLE
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Opinion
  • Elevenses
  • Entertainment
    • All Entertainment
    • Film
    • Lifestyle
      • Horoscopes
    • Lottery Results
      • Lotto
      • Thunderball
      • Set For Life
      • EuroMillions
  • Food
    • All Food
    • Recipes
  • Property
  • Travel
  • Tech/Auto
No Result
View All Result
The London Economic
No Result
View All Result
Home News

‘Communist-edians out!’ Top reaction as BBC plans to axe left-wing comics

New DG Tim Davie is apparently concerned that too many BBC comedy shows promote a left-wing, London-centric view of the world.

Henry Goodwin by Henry Goodwin
2020-09-01 15:35
in News
FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailWhatsapp

The new director-general of the BBC, Tim Davie, reportedly intends to tackle what he perceives as “left-wing bias” in the corporation’s comedy output.

In his first speech in the new role on Thursday, Davie will unveil plans to restore “trust and confidence” in the BBC, the Daily Telegraph has reported.

Part of his strategy could be to encourage programme-makers to find a more “balanced” bunch of satirical targets for comics – as opposed to jokes that jab at Conservatives. 

Davie is apparently concerned that too many BBC comedy shows promote a left-wing, London-centric view of the world.

A number of comedians, writers and prominent figures involved in TV were quick to react to the news on social media…

The true upper echelons of the BBC have never really given two shits about comedy. News, they love; documentaries, of course; sport, yes; drama, sure, if you insist. But comedy? It's an array of glass offices full of Margot Leadbetters asking, "Why is it funny, Jerry?" pic.twitter.com/0sW7XKMUvf

— Simon Blackwell (@simonblackwell) August 31, 2020

Comedy about the party who is in charge of the country & at a time when everything is clearly going so bloody well MUST BE STOPPED. Communist-edians Out! https://t.co/1EawFYLBGI

— Aisling Bea (@WeeMissBea) September 1, 2020

Trying to imagine a world where the BBC would let a right-wing politician present Have I Got News For You?

— James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) September 1, 2020

Anyway, the BBC already has the biggest and most successful right-wing comedy show in history: Question Time.

— Paul Bernal (@PaulbernalUK) September 1, 2020

Hyped for a new BBC rolling 24-hour Roy Chubby Brown channel

— Liam Thorp (@LiamThorpECHO) September 1, 2020

Related: A timeline: How the right wing media manufactured the Proms fiasco

RelatedPosts

‘Appalling and upsetting:’ Fury at treatment of security and cleaning staff during partygate events

Watch: ‘I’m being heckled by my own people’ says Tory MP as he slams PM and demands he resigns

Mamma mia! Sue Gray halted probe into ‘Abba’ event with ‘alcohol’ in Downing Street flat

Govt’s ethics chief took karaoke machine to lockdown party as SNP slam ‘drinking and debauchery’

Since you are here

Since you are here, we wanted to ask for your help.

Journalism in Britain is under threat. The government is becoming increasingly authoritarian and our media is run by a handful of billionaires, most of whom reside overseas and all of them have strong political allegiances and financial motivations.

Our mission is to hold the powerful to account. It is vital that free media is allowed to exist to expose hypocrisy, corruption, wrongdoing and abuse of power. But we can't do it without you.

If you can afford to contribute a small donation to the site it will help us to continue our work in the best interests of the public. We only ask you to donate what you can afford, with an option to cancel your subscription at any point.

To donate or subscribe to The London Economic, click here.

The TLE shop is also now open, with all profits going to supporting our work.

The shop can be found here.

You can also SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER .

Subscribe to our Newsletter

View our  Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions

Trending on TLE

  • All
  • trending
Abdollah

‘Rescue us’: Afghan teacher begs UK to help him escape Taliban

CHOMSKY: “If Corbyn had been elected, Britain would be pursuing a much more sane course”

What If We Got Rid Of Prisons?

More from TLE

Energy Foods for City Workers

‘High levels of stress’ – Nurse who made tearful plea over food shortages considers leaving profession

How To Make: The Ultimate Summer Cocktail

Comedian’s spoof vid of Micheal Gove’s bizarre interview is a must-watch

New prosthetic limbs helps a man to actually feel picking up his grand daughter for first time

5 Traditional Marketing Strategies That Still Generate Quality Leads and Sales

Paul Dennett, the ‘sensible socialist’, re-elected as Salford Mayor with increased majority

Watch – This is nuts! Monkey takes phone and then selfies

Smash and grab gang raid high end jewellers Tiffany in west London, fleeing on mopeds

Eating carbohydrates in moderation ‘best for health and longevity’

About Us

TheLondonEconomic.com – Open, accessible and accountable news, sport, culture and lifestyle.

Read more

© 2019 thelondoneconomic.com - TLE, International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2BN. All Rights Reserved.




No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Food
  • Travel
  • More…
    • Elevenses
    • Opinion
    • Property
    • Tech & Auto
  • About Us
    • Meet the Team
    • Privacy policy
  • Contact us

© 2019 thelondoneconomic.com - TLE, International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2BN. All Rights Reserved.