Worst. Episodes. Ever. - C4's collapsed 'hammock - Big Brother

samandmai · 21-06-2006, 20:55

Now I know they schedule these programmes way in advance, but I think tonight may have been a disaster for C4 as it tried to give a ratings boost to Gordon Ramsay's F Word (did it do that well in its first series?) by using the common scheduling practice of 'hammocking' it between two episodes of one of its banker shows.

Problem is, I don't think even C4 would have expected that Big Brother would be hitting its nadir as far as entertainment value is concerned. To put up a hammock you need two strong trees, not the flimsy bamboo canes we had tonight. What do we get instead? Another night, another "special treat "party, then off to bed early (how I long for the days when housemates suffered a bit on basic rations and had overnight tasks to do !)Endemol should have seen the way things were panning out this week and delivered a strong show this evening. There's one of the poorest Holland v Argentina clashes on ITV and not much else elsewhere, so they would have cleaned up in the the ratings. The truth is they've pissed off a lot of BB fans tonight.

Ah well, at least the dog got its walk early...

Opaque · 21-06-2006, 20:59

Very true but you've also got to remember that Davina, Dermot, Russell or the magazines etc never actually said something was going to happen.

in2deep · 21-06-2006, 21:16

I think it was all the rumour and speculation here on DS:BB that got everyone excited (including moi

), plus that some tabloids seemed to have "insider info" in their listings, suggesting something was happening tonight.

Then the big let-down - another highlights, but just split in two.

At least in the 1st half, Lisa was bleeped out most of the time

thenetworkbabe · 21-06-2006, 21:21

What are they waiting for - August? The last viewer to turn off.

Still no George replacement, no OZ swap. no second house, no HM going back in. All 3 big stars out and the potential winners fed up by week 5.

It died as they rolled the credits on Grace's highlights and all they have done since is to dress the Hm up in some bright outfits

demay · 21-06-2006, 21:23

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Originally Posted by in2deep

I think it was all the rumour and speculation here on DS:BB that got everyone excited (including moi

), plus that some tabloids seemed to have "insider info" in their listings, suggesting something was happening tonight.

Then the big let-down - another highlights, but just split in two.

At least in the 1st half, Lisa was bleeped out most of the time

Fair enough but they could of at least set the record straight and told viewers the real reason why they split the show in two. Even a mention by Dermot or something. But no, they realise how pathetic it would sound to say 'We're splitting tonights BB in two because we want to get high ratings for The F word' If it sounds that stupid to say and broadcast then why do it?

GREATGUY · 21-06-2006, 21:24

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Originally Posted by thenetworkbabe

What are they waiting for - August? The last viewer to turn off.

Still no George replacement, no OZ swap. no second house, no HM going back in. All 3 big stars out and the potential winners fed up by week 5.

It died as they rolled the credits on Grace's highlights and all they have done since is to dress the Hm up in some bright outfits

Im asuming you are classing sezer and grace as the big stars, who is the third?

Fall Out Boy · 21-06-2006, 21:24

Even while watching BBBM I can tell what I'll be seeing on the "highlights" over the next couple of days - some kind of pathetic dance-troupe task.

Omah · 21-06-2006, 21:36

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Originally Posted by Fall Out Boy

Even while watching BBBM I can tell what I'll be seeing on the "highlights" over the next couple of days - some kind of pathetic dance-troupe task.

Not a task but a another annoying GIRLIE FROLIC

McFrith · 21-06-2006, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by demay

Fair enough but they could of at least set the record straight and told viewers the real reason why they split the show in two. Even a mention by Dermot or something. But no, they realise how pathetic it would sound to say 'We're splitting tonights BB in two because we want to get high ratings for The F word' If it sounds that stupid to say and broadcast then why do it?

ratings were prob low tonight for BB because people like me tuned in at 9pm and wondered why it was only on for a half hour. then when looked at my EPG saw that i had missed the first half hour show at 8.30am. Prior to 9pm i was watching When Harry Met Sally.

Skware Eyes · 21-06-2006, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by thenetworkbabe

What are they waiting for - August? The last viewer to turn off.

Still no George replacement, no OZ swap. no second house, no HM going back in. All 3 big stars out and the potential winners fed up by week 5.

It died as they rolled the credits on Grace's highlights and all they have done since is to dress the Hm up in some bright outfits

Stars? I was under the impression the house was full of wannabes. Dreary ones too.

McFrith · 21-06-2006, 21:39

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Originally Posted by GREATGUY

Im asuming you are classing sezer and grace as the big stars, who is the third?

please do not class sleazer and grace as big stars.... big personalities (ugly personalities) yet but don't DISGRACE (pun) the real celebs/stars of this world by labelling sleaz-ace in the same bag,

gizmoBB · 21-06-2006, 21:39

I read BB has a new producer this year and a new task manager. They need the sack.

21-06-2006, 20:55	#1
samandmai Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,549	Worst. Episodes. Ever. - C4's collapsed 'hammock Now I know they schedule these programmes way in advance, but I think tonight may have been a disaster for C4 as it tried to give a ratings boost to Gordon Ramsay's F Word (did it do that well in its first series?) by using the common scheduling practice of 'hammocking' it between two episodes of one of its banker shows. Problem is, I don't think even C4 would have expected that Big Brother would be hitting its nadir as far as entertainment value is concerned. To put up a hammock you need two strong trees, not the flimsy bamboo canes we had tonight. What do we get instead? Another night, another "special treat "party, then off to bed early (how I long for the days when housemates suffered a bit on basic rations and had overnight tasks to do !)Endemol should have seen the way things were panning out this week and delivered a strong show this evening. There's one of the poorest Holland v Argentina clashes on ITV and not much else elsewhere, so they would have cleaned up in the the ratings. The truth is they've pissed off a lot of BB fans tonight. Ah well, at least the dog got its walk early...

21-06-2006, 20:59	#2
Opaque Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cambridge Services: VM XL, 20MB Broadband Posts: 4,174	Very true but you've also got to remember that Davina, Dermot, Russell or the magazines etc never actually said something was going to happen.

21-06-2006, 21:16	#3
in2deep Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Huddersfield Services: Virgin Media 10Mb, Phone & XLTV, Toshiba CRT, V+ HD, PS2, Wii, Wi-Fi Posts: 1,552	I think it was all the rumour and speculation here on DS:BB that got everyone excited (including moi ), plus that some tabloids seemed to have "insider info" in their listings, suggesting something was happening tonight. Then the big let-down - another highlights, but just split in two. At least in the 1st half, Lisa was bleeped out most of the time

21-06-2006, 21:21	#4
thenetworkbabe Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Services: steam Posts: 15,156	What are they waiting for - August? The last viewer to turn off. Still no George replacement, no OZ swap. no second house, no HM going back in. All 3 big stars out and the potential winners fed up by week 5. It died as they rolled the credits on Grace's highlights and all they have done since is to dress the Hm up in some bright outfits

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Fall Out Boy Banned User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: the North Services: Freeview, BT Internet, T-Mobile, Apple Mac Posts: 677	Even while watching BBBM I can tell what I'll be seeing on the "highlights" over the next couple of days - some kind of pathetic dance-troupe task.

21-06-2006, 21:39	#12
gizmoBB Banned User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,192	I read BB has a new producer this year and a new task manager. They need the sack.