Comic Relief loves itself to death, and of course anyone whose followed this blog will know my views on charities. To coincide with Red Nose Day next week, there's a crisis in Africa that is getting much attention. I have no issue with it getting attention, and would in fact be more than happy for the UK government to send a billion pounds. I say this because the UK international aid budget is £12billion per year, and so why on earth does Priti Patel stop pratting about like a pillock and divert just a month's money to what must be a good cause. Let's face it, much of the aid budget disappears in quangos, is lost through corruption and nest-feathering.
Road Trip Reality Show
So, Priti, how about sending a billion pounds, and setting an example to other nations, not least those oil-rich ones! Instead, we are bombarded with messages from 'celebrities' with pleas for ten quid because they say something unfunny just before adopting a serious tone, and a cocked head.
Meanwhile. kids will be saving their pocket money, and old women will bake cakes to make a couple of quid for the appeal. The government is of course committed, but sends money to people who are not in dire straits from the inflated budget that demands we fritter away 0.7% of GDP.
The BBC is now endorsing a crass approach to human suffering through an hour-long piece of entertainment at the expense of those suffering. Let's examine the programme set o be aired this coming Thursday on BBC1 at 9.00pm.
The Red Nose African Convoy
Six celebrities set out on a 7000km drive across East Africa to deliver crucial supplies that will help Comic Relief projects continue their lofe-saving health work. Working in pairs, Hugh Dennis, Russell Kane, Michaela Coel, Reggie Yates, Katy Brand and David Baddiel put their driving skills to the test as they brave the infamous Northern Corridor, considered one of the world's most dangerous roads, to lead a convoy delivering vital supplies across East Africa. Along the way they visit a maternity unit, find out about projects to help those with HIV, deliver bicycles to health workers and distribute 3000 life-saving mosquito nets.
I challenge anyone to read this TV listing and conclude that this is anything but awful television.
Treasure Hunt
Like some cunting fucking reality show, these people are going to test their driving skills, and achieve fuck all that could not be done more efficiently by ordinary people who work for relief agencies or in logistics. The BBC is making entertainment out of this. We do not need to see six so-called 'celebrities' on a cunting jolly, being sanctimonious while enjoying the experience. Reporting on these sad things is NOT entertainment, and it should not involve a gang of nobs. The BBC has clearly commissioned this nonsense. Shame on you, BBC.
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