Archive for the ‘ Media ’ Category
More April Fools
Continuing on what I posted two years ago, the BBC has once again published stories in the press that should be April Fools but happen to be true. With so many lies being regularly published in newspapers these days, one can’t tell which of any stories are true…or not.
‘The Bill’ pounds the beat no more
So, ITV have finally got the sense to axe its police drama The Bill. The show will leave our screens later this year. It’s about time too. The Bill has long outstayed its welcome on our TV screens. I bet it probably jumped the shark when the programme was moved forwards from 9pm to 8pm [...]
Man United win another trophy……
Blast you, Man United! Blast you, Wayne Rooney! On the bright side, at least the game was broadcast live for the first time in years on terrestrial television. Thank heaven for the BBC!
An England footballer has an affair. Is this really NEWS?
The captain of the England national football side was exposed in the media for having an affair. The tabloids got their knickers in a twist over this story. John Terry, the player in question, had allegedly tried to stop newspapers from uncovering the affair, but eventually, all the sordid details were revealed to the public. [...]
Apple’s done it again with new gadget
First, it was the iPod…. then, it was the iPhone…. now, Apple have just released their latest must-have(?) gadget…. the iPad. Their latest invention has got techno nerds drooling, but is this really necessary? Look at it this way, there are too many throwaway gadgets in the market today. We seem quite happy to want [...]