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Re: ABC schedule change

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SimonJan 9, 2013
 

 
--- In just-a-minute@..., Jeremy Keens wrote:

>
> Hi
>
> Just out of interest, how many of you who are going to complain listened to
> JAM on the ABC? The service isn't designed as a source for better
> recordings for fans, but as a service to listeners (primarily in
> Australia, but also now through the net). I know my partner who
> often uses radio national to help her through insomnia dreads
> waking at near to 5 as the comedies don't interest her.
> My sister, however, wakes up to listen to them.

I haven't on the grounds that I'm British and live in Germany. If I were Australian or lived in Australia I may feel more entitled.

That said, I understand what you are saying, but JAM fans are part of the listnership, not a separate group. We are as entitled to express our views as much as any listener. No-one's getting angry at ABC's decision; they're being politely reminded that some of their listeners like it, not forced to keep it on the air against their will.

I would expect overseas listerners views to weigh less highly than those of Australian residents though.

> And maybe some people are getting tires of all the old JAMs:
> the 'fab' four were excellent but each of their styles can
> be grating (I never really warmed to Derek Nimmo), as can
> the old-school light-hearted sexism. People
> here would never know that JAM is still being made.

So, only the dedicated get to hear the latest episodes, through the BBC website then?

> And perhaps the ABC has finally reached the limit of the
> infinite-repeat licence it must have. Although they will
> persist with the Goons - this must be on a 2-3 year repeat cycle.

I can listen to the Goons, but it never really drew me in.

 
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