Episode 4 Points of View

Welcome to the programme. Good afternoon. Nearly 9 million people

tuned in to BBC One last Saturday night for the final of the

Eurovision Song contest. A resounding victory... Austria's

Conchita Wurst took the prize, but how much of the say did British

voters have in this election? Although the audience vote placed

Pole and's eye-catching performance in first place, our five person

expert jury ranked them last. So, when the two scores were combined,

the singing, laundry and churning butter combination failed to get two

points from the UK. I think it is pretty unfair that the UK's

favourite were not rewarded because they are the people paying for the

vote. It is important to point out the BBC have got nothing to do with

the voting system, Eurovision TV makes up the rules so we passed on

your comments to them. Maybe it is time for a rethink? Thank you. From

singing to dancing now, and as predicted here on this very

programme, the announcement that Claudia Winkleman will take over

from Bruce on Strictly. We think it is great that the BBC has chosen

Tess and Claudia. I grew up where there was always a man and his

glamorous assistant, and now it is time for a change. It is time. Go,

girls! We love you, Darcy! Mother and daughter Priscilla and Charlotte

loving the idea of the all-female presenting team. But not everyone is

convinced. Surely agenda balance is better for this programme. BBC,

balance, please. To fill Sir Bruce's shoes, the BBC needed to

appoint someone of the calibre of Anton Du Beke. A golden opportunity

has been missed because the BBC seem willing to take notice of what

people want. I feel that now Strictly's days are numbered. I

wonder if it is anything to do with the BBC statement that they are

going to feature more women, and if so this is political correctness

gone mad. I hope this is not the beginning of the end for Strictly.

Surely not! Next, the start of Match Of The Day, and the information

being given to soon. I settled down to the programme on Sunday evening

but the producers proceeded to ruin my enjoyment by screening the

Manchester City match first so that I then knew Liverpool could not win

the title. A point against West Ham would secure the title... Why did

they show the Manchester City came first? Previous seasons, by flitting

from one game to the other, they kept the excitement going to the

end. Next, a drama series concluding with the viewers not knowing how the

story has ended. First there was the popular silk about a group of

barristers. Some viewers left with a lot of

unanswered questions following the decision to bow out of court on this

one. The series writer Peter Moffat is on the record as saying he

believed the story had come to a natural conclusion but some fans

don't agree. I think the ending of the BBC's Silk left a lot of

unanswered questions. The guy that is in some sort of prison, is that

an assassin? What was the reason for his two different testimonies? Did

an innocent man go to prison? If the writers are going to go all abstract

on us, perhaps they can let us know and then we can decide whether to

watch. Then there was The Paradise on BBC One. I wondered if you would

give me the honour of becoming my husband. Will you say yes? Yes. And

some fans of this series feel a lot has been left unresolved. This is

one of the best dramas on BBC television for a long time. I felt

it finished on a cliffhanger because they were not going to get married

yet. I think it could have been explored as to whether she succeeded

or failed and how that affected the relationship between two ambitious

people. I think there was still a lot to be told in this story. The

drama department feel it was right to make room for new dramas coming

through, so that is the story. Fans of the Crimson Field will be hoping

their drama is not delivered of the same fate. We caught up with a group

of ladies at their darts and dominoes evening. I watched the

first episode without realising what was on, and I was instantly gripped

by the storyline. I thought it was fantastic. It was fascinating to see

the workings of an army hospital in World War I. I liked the way it was

set up, it gave you a feeling of what the era was like. When Joan

arrived on her motorbike, I thought she was a really good character. Are

you waiting for me? I felt we were going to have some interesting

storylines with her, which we did. It was such a strong part. I liked

the nurse that went for a swim in the sea. That stands out, just a bit

of normality. Normality in the chaos of war really. The private who was

supposed to be getting sent home, I felt for him all the way through it,

and when he didn't go because that horrible nurse tore up his papers, I

wanted to go and do something to her! The sister who had been

overlooked for promotion... It is right it was you, and I couldn't be

more proud. My protege. I know you will rise to the challenge. She was

extremely underhand and 2-faced and I liked her character. It surprises

me that they haven't announced there is going to be a second series yet

because usually at the end of the series they say the second series

will be starting in the autumn of whatever. I would like to see what

happens to some of the characters, how they are going to grow, and if

there is happiness at the end of all of this conflict. There were so many

storylines, it has been left up in the air and I want to know what

happened to everybody. The drama department say an announcement on

whether there will be a return to the fields of northern France will

be made soon. We will let you know as soon as we do.

If the Conservatives were the largest party with the minority,

that suggests you would not be Prime Minister because you couldn't

guarantee that referendum. I will not become Prime Minister unless I

can guarantee that the in-out referendum will be held. I have

answered the question. There is a good reason for this... Now the

Prime Minister came into some tough grilling on Sunday morning's Andrew

Marr Show, and with time running out the presenter found it difficult to

bring an end to the political argy-bargy. I'm really sorry, we

have run out of time. We are not sure exactly what was said and to

whom, but for some of you this was a step too far.

The BBC have told us that despite some viewers' complaints, ten

Downing St have not been upset by Andrew Marr's comments. And now to a

TV world where there is a lot more love, the return of DIY SOS The Big

Build. I had a bet on with the cameraman that I wouldn't cry. He

has just won! When you think about it, this is a love story, not a

fairy tale, down in the trenches love story. John simply would not

give up on June. When the doctors said she would not be able to speak

or move her hands, he would not have that and now this story has a happy

ending. Nick and the team of volunteers spreading love, that's

what we need, some positivity. This is what the BBC does well...

BBC for has not disappointed, it has had more viewers for its programme

The First Georgians than any other programme this year so far. I have

just finished watching the programme and it has been a fascinating look

at such an important period in British history. Lucy's knowledge

and enthusiasm of the subject matter has made it a thoroughly enjoyable

programme to watch. Thank you for all of your views and if you would

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do get in touch because your comments make this programme. Until

next week, goodbye. It's OK, love. My name's Daniel.

What's yours? Joanne. it feels like one life

isn't enough. Your wife will be wondering where

you've got to. I'm not married. There's something inside your head

and it's driving you mad. So, what happened to the ten grand

I gave you?