Tag Archives: BBC

Last of LotSW

By 6000 | 6000 | August 30, 2010

I can’t tell you how sad this is for me: The world’s longest-running sitcom, Last of the Summer Wine, comes to an end this weekend. In the Yorkshire town where the series is set, fans are preparing to bid farewell to a TV institution. On a soggy afternoon in Holmfirth, the Last of the Summer [...]

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BBC says goodbye to World Cup 2010

By 6000 | 6000 | July 13, 2010

The BBC comes in for a lot of criticism – some justified, some not. One thing they do better than anyone else I know is their coverage of football. This District 9 themed highlights/credits package for the 2010 World Cup is simply outstanding. So many amazing moments, cleverly and brilliantly presented. Thanks Arcainus

9 Comments | Also tagged , | Posted in positive thoughts, world cup 2010

Models of Perception

By 6000 | 6000 | May 22, 2010

With the World Cup just 19 days away, we have had a utterly superb spell of weather in Cape Town. Lest you forget, since we are in the bottom half of the world, geographically speaking, the tournament is going to fall right in the middle of winter here. And, since probably the biggest medium-term benefit of hosting 31 [...]

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BBC, baby!

By 6000 | 6000 | May 22, 2008

As Thabo Mbeki finally pays heed to everyone’s pleas to bring in the army in order to try and quell the xenophobic violence which has flared up across South Africa, the BBC News website quotes 6000 miles… amongst others in its 21st May article, SA Bloggers want end to violence. Fame at last. I am also available for [...]

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