BNP Leader Pulls in the Ratings for the BBC
Given all of the furore surrounding the BBC’s decision to allow BNP Leader, Nick Griffin, to appear of last night’s edition of Question Time, it was always going to be a high-profile show.
Interest in the show was clearly demonstrable, both at the BBC TV centre, with angry protestors reaching near the 1,000 mark at one stage, and also by the audience viewing figures. Initial overnights suggest the programme pulled in around 8m viewers, approximately 50% share of total viewing and almost three times their usual audience draw.
Whether a poorly veiled attempt by the BBC to boost their ratings, or a genuine demonstration of freedom of speech, it really was one to watch.
October 27th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
I watched it – but didn’t think they gave Nick Griffin enough of an opportunity to speak, which was a shame as every time he did he put his foot in it and exposed himself and the BNP for what they are. Anyway try having a look at this – very funny!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QAvkFS_cgk
October 28th, 2009 at 9:54 am
The questions are 1) should the BNP be allowed the exposure – yes because we are a democratic (vaguely) state that believes in free speach (largely) and 2) will support for the BNP rise as a consequence of Nick Griffin’s appearance – yes. And thereby lies the vicious circle – the more airtime they get the more votes they get, the more votes they get the more airtime they get. Solutions to this on a postcard to The Director General BBC, West London.