18th October, 2022.
Right …
I’m up early.
Because?
I’ve got a hygienist’s appoint, today: one that’s comparatively early.
So, if I sound rushed?
That’s why!
~≈Û≈~
Rushed?
Doesn’t necessarily mean I don’t read the news: nor unaware of things I’ve written.
Including the piece I did for Phoenix FM, about digital poverty.
I’m also aware I’ve taken advantage of the BT Home Basics tariff: the one they make available to those of us on benefits.
Which was something I’ve highlighted in the article.
So?
This piece from the BBC’s site caught my eye.
It tells us the telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has criticised the industry: for not promoting the social tariffs it requires companies to have.
Given I found no companies — bar BT — with these tariffs? Tariffs they could sell to those of us in need?
The fact they’re not promoting ones they have — if they have any, at all? — isn’t surprising.
The more things change? The more they stay the same …
Let’s move on, shall we?
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga*, Mum† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with everyone scoring five out of five.
Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?
Here they are, along with the How To, License and video.
Q1) 18th October, 2022, marks the centenary of the BBC. This means the BBC was founded on 18th October of which year?Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q2) The ‘C’ in BBC originally stood for what: company, commune or corporation?
Q3) The ‘C’ in BBC now stands for what: company, commune or corporation?
Q4) The BBC’s original HQ was in Magnet House, in London. It’s now headquartered in which London building: Alphabet House, Broadcasting House, or the Marconi Building?
Q5) 2LO was the BBC’s first what: TV channel, radio station or website?
Q6) 1929 saw John Logie Baird make the BBC’s first what: TV broadcasts, radio broadcasts or internet broadcasts?
Q7) The BBC’s TV broadcasts were suspended: between 1939 and 1946. Because of what: the Spanish Civil War, the attacks on Pearl Harbour, or World War Two?
Q8) The AXBT was the BBC’s best known what: TV camera, microphone or video recorder?
Q9) The BBC’s Talent Selection Group once described a now revered singer as ‘devoid of personality.’ Which singer: Kate Bush, David Bowie or Freddie Mercury?
Q10) Finally … ? The most watched programme on the BBC was what: the 1966 World Cup Final, the funeral of Princess Diana or the state funeral of Elizabeth 2nd?
Q1) The first Open was held on 17th October, 1860: in Prestwick, Scotland. The Open is a tournament in which sport: tennis, golf or snooker?Here’s a thought …
A1) Golf.
Q2) 17th October is Digital Society Day. Where: China, India or Brazil?
A2) India.
Q3) IMDb was founded: on 17th October, 1990. IMDb stands for Internet Movie what?
A3) Internet Movie Database.
Q4) SN 1604 was first observed: on 17th October, 1604. By whom: Kepler, Newton or Einstein?
A4) Johannes Kepler.
Q5) Finally … ? 17th October, 1989, saw an earthquake strike which US city: New York, Chicago or San Francisco?
A5) San Francisco.
“Nation Shall Speak Peace Unto Nation.”Some music …
The BBC’s motto.
And the earworm that’s been banging through my head, all morning …
Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.
Decisions about scores are final.
Thank you for coming: have a good day.
* I hope you enjoy the set, then Olga. Whilst I was copying it across, I was thinking I could’ve added more. Especially about where they went wrong! Ten will have to do.
Now … how are you with Dizzy Rascal? Bonkers has been sitting in my head for hours!
Hmmm … are albums dead … ? I don’t know: but yes, individual songs — and do-it-yourself playlists — seem to be more the thing. As do podcasts, rather than radio.
† Hello, Mum!
‡ A Girl Walks Home at Night, Debbi? The one with Sheila Vand playing a chador wearing skateboard riding, vampire? With a tendency of biting drugs dealers? The one I reviewed in 2015, Debbi? It’s rather good, isn’t is … ?
Now I think of it, Olga?
ReplyDeleteMixtapes seem to be gaining group: especialing within rap.
Q1) 1922
ReplyDeleteQ2) Company
Q3) Corporation
Q4) Broadcasting House
Q5) Radio Station
Q6) TV broadcasts
Q7) World War II
Q8) Microphone
Q9) The BBC’s Talent Selection Group once described a now revered singer as ‘devoid of personality.’ Which singer: Kate Bush, David Bowie or Freddie Mercury? David Bowie (How wrong! This reminds me of Montserrat Caballé, who always told the story of going to La Scala, and they telling her her voice wasn’t good enough to sing opera there. She said that every time she went to sing there, later, they apologised again. Thankfully, she had a sense of humour).
Q10) the 1966 World Cup Final (I thought Elizabeth II’s funeral would have done better, but it’s only 10th. It shows something about what priorities are, after all).
Interesting about mixed tapes. I can imagine that song would have been perfect at work... Or perhaps not. I think the older generation will continue to have the radio on, as background, while they go about their things, although what will happen in the future, who knows?
Maybe you can do a set with BBC mistakes at some point. I love those.
1 1922
ReplyDelete2 Company
3 Corporation
4 Broadcasting House
5 Radio Station
6 TV broadcasts
7 WW2
8 Microphone
9 David Bowie
10 QUeen Elizabeth's Funeral
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Yes, it's awesome!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the hygienist. :)
1. 1922
2. company
3. corporation
4. Broadcasting House
5. radio station
6. TV broadcasts
7. World War II
8. microphone
9. David Bowie (hard to imagine, but there you go!)
10. the 1966 World Cup Final