0:00:02 > 0:00:04This week, the comedy many of you find no laughing matter,
0:00:04 > 0:00:08and the case of the detective who's gone missing from the schedules.
0:00:08 > 0:00:12Welcome to the show that lets YOU have YOUR say on the week's TV.
0:00:12 > 0:00:14Welcome to your Points Of View.
0:00:25 > 0:00:29First, events this week were, of course, overshadowed
0:00:29 > 0:00:31by Monday night's attack on innocent concert-goers
0:00:31 > 0:00:33at the Manchester Arena.
0:00:34 > 0:00:37'After many of us woke up to news of the bombing on BBC Breakfast
0:00:37 > 0:00:39'on Tuesday morning,
0:00:39 > 0:00:40'rolling coverage from Manchester
0:00:40 > 0:00:43'replaced BBC One's normal programming
0:00:43 > 0:00:45'for the rest of the morning,
0:00:45 > 0:00:48'before transferring to BBC Two in the afternoon.'
0:00:49 > 0:00:53I can see streams of people, clearly on their way to work.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56This may have happened last night, at only 10:30 last night,
0:00:56 > 0:00:59but people are absolutely determined to get back to normal.
0:00:59 > 0:01:02Many of you got in touch about BBC News
0:01:02 > 0:01:04and BBC Breakfast's reporting.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33You also singled out Dan Walker's warning regarding social media.
0:01:33 > 0:01:37There's some horrendous rumours about people making up
0:01:37 > 0:01:41that they've lost members of their family to try and get re-tweets.
0:01:41 > 0:01:43If you're involved in that, just stop it,
0:01:43 > 0:01:44cos it's a really serious incident,
0:01:44 > 0:01:46and people are desperate to find out information.
0:01:51 > 0:01:54Several, however, did question the decision
0:01:54 > 0:01:57to replace BBC One and, later, BBC Two's normal programming
0:01:57 > 0:01:59with rolling coverage.
0:02:17 > 0:02:19Our thoughts are with everyone
0:02:19 > 0:02:21affected by the attack in Manchester.
0:02:22 > 0:02:27This week saw a perennial favourite of the BBC's spring schedules
0:02:27 > 0:02:28return to our screens.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33Coverage of the annual flower fest that is the Chelsea Flower Show
0:02:33 > 0:02:36began last Sunday with an hour-long preview.
0:02:36 > 0:02:40Your green-fingered guides to the gardens across the week
0:02:40 > 0:02:42included Nicki Chapman, James Wong,
0:02:42 > 0:02:43Joe Swift and Monty Don.
0:02:43 > 0:02:46This celebrates everything I love about gardening.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49Not just vegetables, but it's just something about the joy of it,
0:02:49 > 0:02:52and I love the way that here we are at Chelsea,
0:02:52 > 0:02:55it's not trying to pretend it's anything else, it's a veg plot.
0:02:55 > 0:02:59On the whole, your views on the BBC's broadcast this year
0:02:59 > 0:03:00proved rosy.
0:03:02 > 0:03:03Like it!
0:03:03 > 0:03:06But, once more, a common complaint regarding Chelsea gained ground,
0:03:06 > 0:03:09as several of you felt, yet again this year,
0:03:09 > 0:03:13the focus fell too much on the presenters rather than the plants...
0:03:23 > 0:03:27..while the frequent mentions of the Flower Show's sponsor
0:03:27 > 0:03:29proved a thorn in the side of some.
0:03:51 > 0:03:54Well, in an attempt to nip that one in the bud,
0:03:54 > 0:03:58we asked the BBC to explain those sponsor mentions,
0:03:58 > 0:03:59and this is what they said.
0:04:07 > 0:04:11That was as much of an explanation as we could get for you, I'm afraid.
0:04:11 > 0:04:14It was a case of gently does it on BBC One last Sunday
0:04:14 > 0:04:18as an inspector called for the penultimate time.
0:04:19 > 0:04:22Set in 1970, the first of a two-part swansong
0:04:22 > 0:04:23for Inspector George Gently
0:04:23 > 0:04:27saw the detective reopen an eight-year-old case.
0:04:27 > 0:04:31Marion wants a body to bury. We should just close the case.
0:04:31 > 0:04:34If you keep talking, I'm going to start asking
0:04:34 > 0:04:37why you are so anxious to defend a flawed investigation.
0:04:38 > 0:04:42Is there something I should know here? Cos if there is, tell me.
0:04:42 > 0:04:46The news that George will soon be hanging up his handcuffs for good
0:04:46 > 0:04:48has been met with disappointment.
0:05:00 > 0:05:05Sunday's episode did, however, bring some joy to the Points Of View team
0:05:05 > 0:05:10as eagle-eyed viewers spotted our first historical clanger in a while.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19Well spotted. George was indeed shown
0:05:19 > 0:05:23using a particular brand of torch that only became available in 1979.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33The drama's producers have made a full confession on this one.
0:05:44 > 0:05:47Perhaps the real mystery surrounding DCI Gently this week, though,
0:05:47 > 0:05:51is just when you'll get to see the series conclusion.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02Good question, Richard. That would make sense, wouldn't it?
0:06:02 > 0:06:04We asked the BBC if they could shed some light
0:06:04 > 0:06:08on the inspector's disappearance from this week's schedule,
0:06:08 > 0:06:09and this is their response.
0:06:32 > 0:06:34Next, Homes Under The Hammer does it.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36Coming up, this two-bed property...
0:06:36 > 0:06:38Bargain Hunt does it...
0:06:38 > 0:06:40So let's take a shifty at what's coming up.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43And this week, the Chelsea Flower Show was at it too...
0:06:43 > 0:06:44Coming up tonight,
0:06:44 > 0:06:47we'll be revealing all of this year's show gardens.
0:06:47 > 0:06:50Known in the industry as a tease, or menu,
0:06:50 > 0:06:53programme makers frequently reveal what's coming up
0:06:53 > 0:06:54at the start of a show,
0:06:54 > 0:06:57presumably in the hope of enticing us to stay tuned.
0:06:57 > 0:07:01But it appears use of the technique is leading to several of you
0:07:01 > 0:07:03reaching for the remote instead.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19You definitely aren't alone, Nick.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21This week, we heard from two other viewers
0:07:21 > 0:07:23with exactly the same point of view.
0:07:23 > 0:07:25We paid them a visit
0:07:25 > 0:07:28to find out why they've had enough of hearing what's next.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33Coming up next on Points Of View, I, Paul Southwell,
0:07:33 > 0:07:36and my wife, Kairen, make a cup of tea...
0:07:38 > 0:07:40..sit out in the garden,
0:07:40 > 0:07:43and tell you all about one of TV's most annoying features.
0:07:46 > 0:07:49I don't want to see all the most important parts of the programme
0:07:49 > 0:07:51at the very beginning.
0:07:51 > 0:07:52I want to watch the programme,
0:07:52 > 0:07:54and watch it develop as it happens.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56Not at the front.
0:07:56 > 0:07:58And it makes me so mad
0:07:58 > 0:08:01to the point where I really want to throw the controller
0:08:01 > 0:08:03at the television.
0:08:03 > 0:08:08And if I pick up a book, I don't skim through all the chapters first
0:08:08 > 0:08:12and then read the book. I like the programme to be revealed to me.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15There was that series that was on recently about hotels,
0:08:15 > 0:08:17- Amazing Hotels...- That is right, yes.
0:08:17 > 0:08:20And they had a huge trailer at the beginning
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- with all the hotels "to come" later in the series.- Yes.
0:08:23 > 0:08:27'All over the world, there are remarkable hotels,
0:08:27 > 0:08:30'born of bold vision and daring endeavour.'
0:08:30 > 0:08:32Also, Escape To The Country.
0:08:32 > 0:08:36'Coming up, the Mystery House reaches new heights.'
0:08:36 > 0:08:38I really think it's a piece of padding
0:08:38 > 0:08:40that can be put at the front of the programme
0:08:40 > 0:08:42to be able to fill it out a little bit.
0:08:42 > 0:08:43Don't you agree?
0:08:43 > 0:08:46Yes, because, very often, there's three or four minutes
0:08:46 > 0:08:49at the beginning of the programme which is just regurgitated video.
0:08:49 > 0:08:53Why do I have to watch a teaser at the beginning?
0:08:53 > 0:08:56It's just not necessary. Just take it away.
0:08:56 > 0:08:58If another habit of programme makers has you frustrated,
0:08:58 > 0:09:00we want to hear about it.
0:09:00 > 0:09:04Details of how to get in touch coming up at the end of the show.
0:09:04 > 0:09:06Moving underground, BBC Two on Monday night
0:09:06 > 0:09:09was delving deep to uncover the story behind
0:09:09 > 0:09:11Europe's biggest construction project.
0:09:11 > 0:09:15The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway, The Final Countdown,
0:09:15 > 0:09:16took us behind the scenes
0:09:16 > 0:09:20of the race to complete Crossrail, London's new railway.
0:09:20 > 0:09:24Monday's episode saw the sheer scale of the task
0:09:24 > 0:09:26revealed by engineer Linda Miller.
0:09:26 > 0:09:28If you were to take The Shard,
0:09:28 > 0:09:30which is the tallest skyscraper in Europe right now,
0:09:30 > 0:09:34and lay it on its side, it would fit inside of my Farringdon Station.
0:09:34 > 0:09:38This one was definitely on the right track. Sorry.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40You found it anything but...
0:09:40 > 0:09:41BORING.
0:09:55 > 0:09:57In fact, it left you feeling rather patriotic.
0:10:07 > 0:10:11And the engineering feats portrayed even inspired you to make
0:10:11 > 0:10:14a technological advance of your own when sending your feedback,
0:10:14 > 0:10:16albeit on a slightly smaller scale.
0:10:20 > 0:10:24And, I think, the first emoji on Points Of View.
0:10:24 > 0:10:26Ground-breaking moment for us here.
0:10:26 > 0:10:30The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway concludes on BBC Two tomorrow night.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33To Friday night comedy next,
0:10:33 > 0:10:35although some would argue I'm using that word loosely.
0:10:37 > 0:10:39Back last week for the start of a third series,
0:10:39 > 0:10:42Count Arthur Strong stars Steve Delaney
0:10:42 > 0:10:45as a 70-something faded variety star.
0:10:45 > 0:10:48The new series opener saw the Count enlisted to rid
0:10:48 > 0:10:51a haunted house of its demons.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53- Promise me you won't be angry with me.- What did you do?!
0:10:55 > 0:10:58I've agreed to perform an exorcism at their house.
0:10:58 > 0:11:00What?!
0:11:00 > 0:11:01LAUGHTER
0:11:01 > 0:11:03I didn't mean to, Michael.
0:11:03 > 0:11:06The Count's antics split the sides of some.
0:11:22 > 0:11:24Yet, despite the show coming fourth in a poll
0:11:24 > 0:11:27to find the nation's favourite sitcom last year,
0:11:27 > 0:11:30many of you are failing to see the funny side.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32After ten minutes, I couldn't stand it any more,
0:11:32 > 0:11:34and turned it off to watch a DVD
0:11:34 > 0:11:36and wait for Graham Norton.
0:11:36 > 0:11:38Is this really prime-time Friday viewing?
0:11:38 > 0:11:41Honestly, BBC, this is complete twaddle,
0:11:41 > 0:11:43and I think you really need to do better.
0:11:52 > 0:11:53And finally this week,
0:11:53 > 0:11:56just time to mention one of my all-time favourite shows.
0:11:56 > 0:11:58This is what I watch every evening at six o'clock,
0:11:58 > 0:12:01and now I'm here, it's like a bad dream.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04After previously occupying a regular 6pm slot
0:12:04 > 0:12:07in BBC Two's schedules, since earlier this month,
0:12:07 > 0:12:11episodes of Celebrity Eggheads have been moved to 6:45pm,
0:12:11 > 0:12:14and that shift has left many of you frustrated.
0:12:34 > 0:12:35Good question.
0:12:35 > 0:12:37Now, I'm not sure we'll EVER get to the bottom of that,
0:12:37 > 0:12:40but we did ask them about moving Celebrity Eggheads.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42And they said...
0:12:56 > 0:12:58Whether you see a drama that has left you dazzled
0:12:58 > 0:13:01or a disappointing documentary on BBC television
0:13:01 > 0:13:03over the next seven days,
0:13:03 > 0:13:05please do get in touch with your thoughts.
0:13:05 > 0:13:07You can e-mail us at...
0:13:08 > 0:13:10..or send us a message via our website,
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0:13:27 > 0:13:30We're back, right here, on BBC One next Sunday at,
0:13:30 > 0:13:32would you believe it, the same time?
0:13:32 > 0:13:33That's 4:45pm.
0:13:33 > 0:13:35Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.