The weekly guide reveals a schedule for today that's a limp offering, as usual. Perusing the listings, I have come across a few points to share.
BBC1 12.05pm Cash in the Attic
Raising money for a state-of-the-art pram (R)
Wonderful entertainment, I'm sure, for those who have recently undergone a lobotomy. I cannot believe that someone at the BBC thinks it's worth 45 minutes of our time to see some twats selling shit found in their attic/bedrooms/drawers/under the stairs, just to buy a fucking pram! Dire - repeated, even!
BBC1 3.15pm Escape to the Country
City-dwellers search for a country retreat in Somerset (R)
The clue is in the title, so it's no real surprise that it is city-dwellers who are moving to the country!
BBC1 4.15pm The Great British Weather
Highlights of the meteorology series.
So, we are now reduced to going a bit further than always talking about the weather, and a bit further than having a series of programmes devoted to the weather. Now, it's necessary to repeat it via a "highlights" programme! Incredible.
BBC1 5.15pm Lifeline
Olly Murs makes an appeal on behalf of Brainwave.
This should read: "BBC1 5.15pm Olly Murs has a brainwave and appeals to the BBC to throw him a lifeline".
BBC1 5.25pm Songs of Praise
Sally Magnusson asks what the future holds for Fife and introduces hymns from Dunfermline Abbey.
I can understand the hymns bit, considering the programme's called Songs of Praise, but as for the future of Fife, I am stumped.
BBC1 8.00pm Countryfile
The lengthy blurb about the programme includes the wonderful line: "Clare Balding searches for the greater horseshoe bat." Hopefully she finds the bat and is not exhausted from her presentation of Olympic Countdown at 1.00pm on BBC2 which includes beach Volleyball - from Horse Guards Parade!?!?
BBC2 10.25pm Match of the Day 2
Bolton Wanderers v Manchester City. Colin Murray presents highlights of today's only Premier League match at the Reebok Stadium.
I really would be astounded if there was a second Premier League match on the same day at the same venue!
ITV1 1.40pm You've Been Framed!
A boy falls through floorboards (R)
That's entertainment for you!
Channel 5 4.40pm The Karate Kid Part III
Adventure sequel, starring Ralph Macchio.
Why do I need to be told this is a 'sequel'?
Channel 5 7.55pm 10,000 BC
Fantasy, starring Steven Strait.
There's me thinking this was a documentary with real footage!
Channel 5 10.00pm Celebrity Big Brother
The ups and downs of life in the BB house as friendships and alliances are made, battle lines are drawn and arguments erupt over the slightest little things.
So, in other words, petty goings-on in a house, with "celebrities" making "contributions" that in no way pass for anything resembling entertainment.
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