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Title: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV
Post by: Simon on June 16, 2010, 18:04

Broadcaster Stephen Fry has criticised British TV saying it is "shocking" how "infantilised" adult programmes have become.

"I'm not saying TV should be pompous and academic, but it should surprise and astonish," he said.  The QI host said BBC shows Merlin and Doctor Who, were "wonderfully written" but "not for adults".

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10326761.stm

Title: Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV
Post by: Rik on June 16, 2010, 18:10

I always find that Jonathon Ross surprises and astonishes me - basically as to how come he ever got a job in the first place. ;D

Title: Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV
Post by: Simon on June 16, 2010, 18:44

 :)x

Title: Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV
Post by: Clive on June 16, 2010, 19:32

Stephen Fry is correct.  Our TV is extremely childish and produced for pond life who are quite happy to live their lives through reality shows and soap operas.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV
Post by: Rik on June 16, 2010, 19:35

I think you do a disservice to tadpoles everywhere, Clive. ;)

Title: Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV
Post by: Simon on June 16, 2010, 19:38

It's very true, though.  :)

Title: Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV
Post by: Rik on June 16, 2010, 19:42

I know. I used to think American TV was rubbish, nowadays it doesn't seem to be.

Title: Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV
Post by: Simon on June 16, 2010, 20:06

Oh, some of it still is, and most of it's on Channel 5.

Title: Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV
Post by: GillE on June 16, 2010, 22:42

QI is definitely childish.

Title: Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV
Post by: Rodders on June 16, 2010, 22:54

"Infantilised" isn't a real word.  You're overdoing the Lithium, Stephen.   ':|

Title: Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV
Post by: Rik on June 17, 2010, 09:43

He's battery powered. :)

Title: Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV
Post by: Simon on June 17, 2010, 10:58

Well, he's negative about Doctor Who.

Title: Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV
Post by: Rik on June 17, 2010, 11:01

:groan:

Are you trying to polarise opinion?

Title: Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV
Post by: Simon on June 17, 2010, 11:09

I'm positive I can't go on with this.

Title: Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV
Post by: Rik on June 17, 2010, 11:12

That's only your current position. :)

Title: Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV
Post by: GillE on June 17, 2010, 11:17

Doctor Who and Merlin are children's programmes! 

Title: Re: Stephen Fry criticises 'childish' British TV
Post by: Simon on June 17, 2010, 11:49

Positively, Gill.  ;)