Channel four, a commercial TV network in Britain, are showing a revealing new documentary on Princess Diana's tragic death. Apparently, there are pictures of the paparazzi bustling for position round the dying princess - none of the princess herself.
It's no surprise that CH4 is showing the documentary about Diana; it has always been considered by the televisual elite headed by the BBC as rather risque. This is right up their alley; I'd hazard a guess CH5 would be or will be the same. Commercial TV...it's all in the name.
Clarence House, on behalf of the Princes, especially William, has written to CH4 asking for the program not to be shown in the name of decency and to prevent distress to Diana's two sons.
CH4 denied their request. Hardly comes as a surprise.
With all the palava surrounding it, the cost of adspace has risen dramatically as it's viewing has become almost gauranteed.
That sells it - disturbingly, it can never be any other way. Decency and good taste sacrificed in the name of a buck. And wrapped in the benevolent 'public have a right to know'.
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I love TV, me - love it.
It's the British way, Missy, stiff upper lip and all that. I approve actually - never been one for all that touchy-feely carry on of which you Americans are so fond.
But to capatalize as you say...well, that's just the way it is. It's a juggernaut, Missy, and it can't be stopped because it's borne at a genetic level.
Scary stuff? Nah, just keep your head down, ho ho.
Stick your head up and someone'll take a swipe at it. Keep it down but still look forward.
Between men it does Missy. I express myself very well with women and yes, I do like to hear it reciprocated but I still have no desire to get all huggy, touchy feely with a man.
Handshake, tap on the shoulder - that's as far as THAT'S going!
Manly hugs - absolutely not, under no circumstances, ever.
Handshake (not that crazy bout those either in fact but when someone sticks their hand out...what can ye do), pat on the shoulder - that's as far as is needed between men.
Perhaps if they learned to communicate better they may not be forced to 'touch stomachs' as it were.
BRRRRR!!!! That's me trying to shake the disturbing thought.
Don't have a phobia - just a MAN.
You forgot hairy, almost simian, and smelly, cause they never wash!
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