tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post6721919784067918077..comments2024-03-28T09:33:26.444+00:00Comments on No Rock And Roll Fun: The final curtainSimon Hayes Budgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07084524317888577404noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-87124849847602418142007-06-08T10:23:00.000+00:002007-06-08T10:23:00.000+00:00From the article: “We shouldn’t try to beat the BB...From the article: “We shouldn’t try to beat the BBC on those types of shows and they shouldn’t try to beat us with variety shows."<BR/><BR/>The BBC shouldn't try to beat ITV with variety shows? What, a string of acts performing for a panel of tough judges? According to<BR/><A HREF="http://www.ukgameshows.com/page/index.php/Opportunity_Knocks" REL="nofollow">this site</A>, the BBC introduced the country to Opportunity Knocks in 1949 (before ITV picked it up seven years later), so they've got a good 58 years on Cowell's mob.<BR/><BR/>Still, must be a good boost for the Grease contestants in tomorrow night's final, hearing the man who created the show admitting it's been a disaster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com