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SUMMARY:That's Entertainment... Or is it?
DESCRIPTION:Most of us of a certain age can remember a childhood and adolescence spent ensconced in front of the TV\, watching our favourite shows. We only had four (disregarding sky/cable) channels to choose from up until the advent of digital television. \n\n\n\nHowever\, lack of quantity was certainly redeemed by the standard of most of the programmes. Even BBC and commercial radio stations (some of which often got you through a rough day at school/work) were of the highest calibre. \n\n\n\nSciptwriters\, actors\, directors\, entertainers\, DJs\, presenters… most were fantastic and worth their salt. Some of the programmes would often result in rib-achingly bouts of laughter and even saw people mimicking the actions and words themselves whilst in general conversation with others. \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, there doesn’t seem to be the same euphoric feeling surrounding television\, radio\, and even cinema in 2025. Is Ofcom (the governing regulator) imposing such strict regulations upon broadcasters now that they actually fear a fine more than losing viewers/listeners? \n\n\n\nEveryone remembers Mary Whitehouse\, who relentlessly campaigned for better moralistic standards on television. But even her prudishness pales in significance to Ofcom\, which has become somewhat authoritarian in its mission to rid the entertainment sector of radical (funny) programming. \n\n\n\nWith Netflix\, Amazon\, and dozens more subscription package services now dominating the entertainment industry\, is it time for the BBC and other broadcasters to shut up shop? \n\n\n\nEven cinematic audiences are in mass decline\, and many accuse Hollywood of being more interested in pushing a message of virtue-signalling rather than producing really good movies that people want to watch again-and-again. \n\n\n\nSo join us for the usual debate/discussion. All’s we ask is that you respect the opinions of others and please refrain from using abusive language. \n\n\n\nThe event is free under the priviso that everyone buys at least one drink (non-alcoholic served) from the bar downstairs. \n\n\n\nLook forward to debating with everyone. \n\n\n\n\nSIGNUP AT MEETUP
URL:https://www.freethinkers.org.uk/event/thats-entertainment-or-is-it/
LOCATION:The Hop Merchant\, Nottingham\, 64-68 Upper Parliament Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 2AG\, United Kingdom
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