ot what is going off on tv.

[avondalemiller]

....brainwashing at it's best................

...and people moan about places like China.......................

[avondalemiller]

Yes, not a bad idea really. We could have it as a permanent thing, a channel ( or more) dedicated to black only programming.

Like on the radio Classic FM will be classical music, no surprises.

So if channel 4 was permanently black presenters, black contestants, black programming etc folks would know and tune in or avoid it as necessary

...great idea, all in 1 place.......................

[John2]

I wasn't sure I saw the point of doing things like this until I see threads like these.

The evidence shows that historically minorities have been under represented proportionately on our screens and with opportunities in the industry.

Maybe those spending just one evening feeling under represented on TV can now understand why people feel representation is an important to issue?

[great_fire]

I wasn't sure I saw the point of doing things like this until I see threads like these.

The evidence shows that, despite increasing efforts and some people thinking they are over represented, minorities have been hugely under represented proportionately on our screens and with opportunities in the industry.

Maybe those spending just one evening feeling under represented on TV can now understand why people feel representation is an important to issue?

Been all day actually.

Now imagine Channel 4 only having white people on all day.

[John2]

Been all day actually.

Now imagine Channel 4 only having white people on all day.

We've come a long way fortunately, it used to be pretty much that with the occasional offensive stereotype added to a sitcom as far as I can tell from the older shows I've seen.

[Grumpy King of the West]

I wasn't sure I saw the point of doing things like this until I see threads like these.

The evidence shows that historically minorities have been under represented proportionately on our screens and with opportunities in the industry.

Maybe those spending just one evening feeling under represented on TV can now understand why people feel representation is an important to issue?

No. The evidence actually shows that gay and ethnic minorities are actually over represented on UK TV in comparison to their demographic. But that doesn't suit what appears to be your narrative does it.

Few would argue about historical injustice and prejudice but we are talking about the here and now. The vast majority of people are live and let live. Have you ever sat down, had a moment of reflection, and thought that perhaps, just perhaps, it's you that has the issue John?

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/g...n-tv-n7xcqftgz

[great_fire]

We've come a long way fortunately, it used to be pretty much that with the occasional offensive stereotype added to a sitcom as far as I can tell from the older shows I've seen.

So having all black people is "progress" from having all white people?

That's not really "diversity" though is it?

Isn't that what people like you ae allegedly in favour of?

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

So having all black people is "progress" from having all white people?

That's not really "diversity" though is it?

Isn't that what people like you ae allegedly in favour of?

As a nation we are more divided than ever.

As taking the knee shows

[John2]

No. The evidence actually shows that gay and ethnic minorities are actually over represented on UK TV in comparison to their demographic. But that doesn't suit what appears to be your narrative does it.

Few would argue about historical injustice and prejudice but we are talking about the here and now. The vast majority of people are live and let live. Have you ever sat down, had a moment of reflection, and thought that perhaps, just perhaps, it's you that has the issue John?

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/g...n-tv-n7xcqftgz

To be honest, I didn't know the motivations for what channel 4 is doing, nor do I have any strong opinion on the matter, I just find it funny that some boomers who love to call the younger generation snowflakes, are themselves the ones who get themselves so triggered and worked up over the smallest things, as this thread and the other one about the nationality of someone who came to this country age 2 show.

The Times article is behind a paywall, The Daily Mail article reporting on that story says that there are huge under representation issues in certain areas behind the camera. If channel 4 wanted to get us talking and realising these things, they've done a good job.

It's one evening, maybe don't be such snowflakes?

[John2]

As a nation we are more divided than ever.

As taking the knee shows

Honestly, it seems to be divided between young and old in a way I'd be interested to know if its been that bad historically.

Younger people seem to be much better connected with diverse peers than the older generation does, thankfully.