[Saph]

So was it number 1?

[AnnieK]

Did they play it?

[Marcus.]

bbc radio one

#2 ding dong witch is dead

only played a clip with a chat about why they not play it in full

[Jack_]

Well that Newsbeat report was very balanced, informative and fair. Well delivered.

But nope, other than a five second clip...no play. A sad day for the BBC and everything it is supposed to stand for and reflect.

Had they played it alongside that Newsbeat report, and still played the rival song, all this would've been handled perfectly. Sad.

[Me. I Am Salman]

Just heard it now. They should have played the full song

[Shaun]

only #2 and against a previous #1 by a relatively unknown dude too...

[lostalex]

What about the new Psy song?

Youtube video

[Kizzy]

Didn't think they would allow it to be no1..

[Shaun]

yeah it must be a fix, can't be just a lack of sales

(also that's not released for a while alex)

[arista]

Originally Posted by Jack_

arista you are missing the point. Not only is it not the BBC's place to take a stance on this issue, it is also certainly not their place to refuse to play a song that has been bought by people who are anti-Thatcher but will play a song that has been bought as a rival campaign by people who are pro-Thatcher (even if they've missed the sarcasm pouring from the song). That is them taking a side on a political issue, and as the BBC is a publicly funded institution which is supposed to remain neutral on all matters, they have gone against their entire objective.

Yes But you have to understand the BBC
is being watched - and wants no more Funding cut backs.


So the 5 seconds was enough agreed by Officials

[Saph]

what was #1?

[arista]

Originally Posted by Shaun

yeah it must be a fix, can't be just a lack of sales

(also that's not released for a while alex)

"Must"


Watch you mouth Shaun
The BBC is reading this thread.

I sent it to Ceri

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by arista

"Must"


Watch you mouth Shaun
The BBC is reading this thread.

I sent it to Ceri

[Apple202]

Didn't get number 1

and BBC handled it the best way they could

[Shaun]

Duke Damont feat. A*M*E - Need U (100%)

[Saph]

never heard of it

uk #1s have been so dire these last 3/4 years

[Shaun]

it's good, I think you'd like A*M*E look up 'Play the Game Boy' by her

[Saph]

I'll have a listen

[Black Dagger]

A*M*E is flawless.

[Black Dagger]

Originally Posted by Saph

never heard of it

uk #1s have been so dire these last 3/4 years

Having not heard of it makes it 'dire'? hehe

[Vicky.]

Breaking news on sky apparently...that this is #2

[Cherie]

so they played the pro song in full? and 5 seconds of the anti song and the BBC are neutral. Okay. Can I have the top job at the BBC I don't think he understands the word neutral..

[Shaun]

yes thank you vicky that's really new information

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Shaun

yes thank you vicky that's really new information

I meant I dont see how on earth this is important enough to be 'breaking news'. its only the top 40

[Saph]

whats the pro song?