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Advertising on UK television, bombarded left, right and centreAdvertising on UK television, bombarded left, right and centre
We all know that the BBC is not supposed to advertise anything. They have long advertising breaks between programmes to advertise their own services - [23 December 2016 - 8 comments]

Going to the cinema, the things I find annoyingGoing to the cinema, the things I find annoying
You decide to go to the cinema with your friends, spouse or partner to watch the latest blockbuster. When the movie starts guess what happens? You get - [27 January 2014 - 23 comments]

The Apprentice - disgusted at contestant's behaviourThe Apprentice - disgusted at contestant's behaviour
Never before I have witnessed such a cesspit of snakes in all of my life. I'm referring to the episode of 'The Apprentice' that I watched last night. - [28 June 2013 - 11 comments]

Mobile phones are ruining live concertsMobile phones are ruining live concerts
I went to a concert recently, but I couldn't see anything of the band due to the fact that everyone in front of me had their arms raised and they were - [19 November 2012 - 15 comments]

BBC TV presenters that think they are funnyBBC TV presenters that think they are funny
The BBC's presenters think they are so damned comical when they are not funny at all. The way they speak annoys me. Can all presenters just stick to - [12 October 2011 - 23 comments]

Amy Winehouse dies and the press can't get enoughAmy Winehouse dies and the press can't get enough
I am basically disgusted by the amount of media attention that the death of Amy Winehouse has generated. Personally, I'd say that anyone dying so - [25 July 2011 - 31 comments]

4OD too many adverts and can't be skipped4OD too many adverts and can't be skipped
Watching a programme on 4OD I'#m so angry right now barely think straight, and it was all because I was caught in a loop of adverts, unable to move - [27 April 2011 - 96 comments]

Too much Apple product placement on NeighboursToo much Apple product placement on Neighbours
Everywhere you look someone is pulling out an Apple notebook or poking away at an iPhone. When someone goes out for a run (this is something they do a - [28 March 2011 - 13 comments]

Please insert your new Sky viewing cardPlease insert your new Sky viewing card
This is a list of my dealings with Sky recently. The problems I faced stemmed from the fact that my new viewing card had been sent to the wrong - [16 February 2011 - 10 comments]

Digital TV in a poor signal strength areaDigital TV in a poor signal strength area
I'm just wondering who on earth decided that digital TV through an aerial is better than analogue? Oh yes, it has it's benefits of course it does and - [4 February 2011 - 27 comments]

EastEnders is not suitable for childrenEastEnders is not suitable for children
I admit I do find EastEnders quite entertaining as it makes me feel that my life isn't so bad after all. But I wouldn't dream of letting my 9 year old - [29 December 2010 - 70 comments]

Paying the cable company to watch commercialsPaying the cable company to watch commercials
I have no problems with sponsors that pay the networks to advertise their goods and services. But why must I pay the cable companies to watch that - [13 July 2010 - 25 comments]

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