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(inspired by the memorable scene in the 1960 film Spartacus)

Et je suis Charlie, aussi.

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Permalink Reply by Mr Wodjacallim on January 17, 2015 at 21:03

Her what's what wrong with a bity of anarchy?  What would the world be like without politicians? Great !!

Permalink Reply by StephenBln on January 17, 2015 at 20:57

However much I agree with you on the tories and their yellow poodles. Your assertion is totally off bonk. Why would any french satirical rag want to interest itself in British politics?

I'll say once, and only once. The U.K. and London or even England aren't the centre of the universe. We all get along quite, in fact very well, without you.

Permalink Reply by Mr Wodjacallim on January 17, 2015 at 21:05

Hey, London is the capital of France, isn't it? 

Permalink Reply by Alan Stanton on January 17, 2015 at 22:09

Stephen,  that sounds like a cue for a song.

Permalink Reply by StephenBln on January 17, 2015 at 22:48

Permalink Reply by Clive Carter on January 18, 2015 at 7:55

I'll say once, and only once. The U.K. and London or even England aren't the centre of the universe.

Stephen nobody troubles to say this about the Chatham Islands.

I believe you've expressed similar sentiments several times over the years. Why do I have the feeling that you're trying to convince yourself of this, as much as others?

Permalink Reply by StephenBln on January 18, 2015 at 9:24

I'm really not sure why you should have that feeling Clive. 

Watch, the BBC or ITV news output and it's over 80% insular. Compare the German & French equivalents (and I do ) and you'll see a different picture - Main news, broadcasts are far more international.

It is however quite amusing watching Cameron trying hard to be statesman like while pushing his nose up  the US backside once again, instead of giving more time for Europewide co-operation (where the current problems seem to be). Amusing as such, in that both, well certainly Obama's time as president is up and Cameron's chances of remaining Prime Minister are only 50%-50%. After all the huffing and puffing and photocalls, all they did decide is that they are going to sacrifice the freedom of the majority, by snooping even deeper into our private lives.

Rather unsettling in that it came on the 25th anniversary of the storming of the STASI headquarters in Berlin.

Permalink Reply by John D on January 18, 2015 at 9:28

Perhaps our news broadcasts are insular because we are an island ? :)

Permalink Reply by Clive Carter on January 18, 2015 at 10:14

Born on a set of big islands (NZ) and moving to a smaller island (UK), I do find that all island people tend to look outwards.

We seem to have switched from people's belief in centre-of-the-universe, to media coverage. If you're interested in international news coverage, as I am, I'd recommend the BBC's World Service.

It's unmatched. Best in the world, IMHO.

Permalink Reply by StephenBln on January 21, 2015 at 17:21

Of couse, I certainly do understand why you left New Zealand. My visit there in 1996 will, I'm sure, remain the only time for me.

@Clive Honestly, you really don't get it do you? The BBC World Service is no different to other Government sponsored services. In that it puts the British point of view, out into the world. Just grandstanding that it's the 'Best in the world' simply won't do. Do you actually know any others apart from CNN? DW or France2 for instance?

I was in fact, referring to foreign language stations available for free on your TV. There is a joint German-French public broadcasting TV channnel with top quality content available everywhere in both countries simultaneously in French & German http://www.arte.tv/de . Also in Germany, a joint pb German, Austrian & Swiss TV channel http://www.3sat.de/index.html . There isn't even a joint British-Irish station and I can hear you smirking at the idea of one. (that's how insular the country is). A joint French-English language service and a parallel English-German one are great ideas for using the BBCThree & BBCFour platforms. The quality stuff could be transferred back to BBCTwo which is generally dreadful these days. 

On the other hand, your TV channels drown in US American TV dross. No wonder, that the majority have minimal knowledge of the culture of your neighbours.

@John D Is that the best you could do? How sad!

Permalink Reply by John D on January 21, 2015 at 18:12

No, I could do a lot better but that was just a joke.

Permalink Reply by Clive Carter on January 22, 2015 at 0:41

Stephen, I'm afraid I don't watch television. The BBC World Service is radio and has all the advantages of penetration, intimacy and immediacy inherent to radio. The World Service is not a Government service.

In particular, the World Service broadcasts in some 30 languages for unequalled global reach. More correspondents in more places than anyone else. I do get that it's matchless and that certainly will do!

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