The BBC so unreliable even though they forecast the weather!

Obviously things work differently at the BBC but but when I was a official for the old TGWU if I had an important off Island appointment I usually went the day before so as to ensure punctuality in case of any difficulty with flights.

BBC officials due to appear before a select committee of Tynwald however failed to materialise on time today because flights were cancelled although even the BBC weather was predicting mists over the UK yesterday (link):

https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/delay-to-latest-psb-comm...

Obviously the BBC officers could not come earlier because they have an importance that outweighs that of a body such as the Manx Tynwald. Some would say it’s par for the course with the arrogant attitude the BBC displays generally to the Isle of Man.

Meanwhile in a related broadcasting issue the Manx Chief Minister has said he will take of board comments I made in correspondence to him about the importance of Manx Radio as the National Broadcaster carrying prestigious events like the TT race coverage.

This latest event reinforces that message. After all you can count on Manx Radio even if the BBC are a tad remiss at times!

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Image: BBC ‘top bod’ Ken MacQuarrie keeping Tynwald waiting!