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To think there’s no need for ‘major news report’ message

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Greyrootszerohoots · 09/04/2021 17:58

Getting ready for bed the CBeebies way and ‘Major news report on BBC1’ message keeps being flashed up. Anxiety inducing thoughts of you know, something major that didn’t happen earlier in the day and didn’t involve just one person dying.

I get that it’s big news and people care more than I do, but AIBU to think there’s no need to keep posting this on a kids tv channel?

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Keyring · 09/04/2021 19:26

It doesn't matter what we as individuals think, the establishment has decided that the passing of the D of E is a major news event, and as such programming is interrupted and taken over.

It's only a few days or so.

Zan58 · 09/04/2021 19:26

@Rukaya “we are the nation”. I’m sorry but I’m laughing so hard at that. I hardly think self-obsessed people on Mumsnet on
a Friday night are representative of the entire nation Grin

BrumBoo · 09/04/2021 19:28

@Keyring

It's all Me Me Me now...diddums, I can't watch my favourite programme....well occupy yourself doing something else then.

Show some respect.

Nope, really do not owe a person I've never met any respect for living or dying unless I choose to. Sad for his family, absolutely, but really bringing all media to a standstill for being a very old royal who died is ridiculous. They better do the same for Attenborough, that's all I'm saying...
KoalaOok · 09/04/2021 19:28

@Keyring

It doesn't matter what we as individuals think, the establishment has decided that the passing of the D of E is a major news event, and as such programming is interrupted and taken over.

It's only a few days or so.

You can still watching CBeebies though. Just might have to keep reassuring yourself that a nuclear bomb hasn't gone off.
Moonwhite · 09/04/2021 19:29

It feels like the media is trying to force another Diana style public mourning moment, but this was neither a tragedy or a shock, a very privileged 99 year old man passed away peacefully in his sleep. Basically the lottery win of deaths. I'm sure his loved ones are grieving, but it's irresponsible that the media keep impressing on us that we should be very affected by this.

Keyring · 09/04/2021 19:29

No finer example of a collection of individuals obsessed with themselves than the peeps on this thread.

Zan58 · 09/04/2021 19:30

@Greyrootszerohoots you could stare wistfully out of the window, or you could read a book, talk to your husband, play with your children. Or any other radical idea.

Visionoffspring · 09/04/2021 19:30

It’s all way way too much and looks daft. It’s like the telebobs have been rehearsing a play for ages and in their excitement to release with full fanfare they’ve neglected to notice the audience walked out years ago. Tone deaf and silly especially with the pandemic going on. Dare I say it’s disrespectful to both the Duke and everyone else. I mean would he really want that splashed across Peppa Pig to kids everywhere? Not nice.

KoalaOok · 09/04/2021 19:32

@Keyring

No finer example of a collection of individuals obsessed with themselves than the peeps on this thread.
This is just a side point, a little oh maybe they should have thought that through a bit. Not a HOW DARE THEY PUT AN ALERT THAT MADE ME WORRY ABOUT A NUCLEAR ATTACK I'M WRITING TO OFCOM!
Keyring · 09/04/2021 19:33

Point taken, @KoalaOok

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Greyrootszerohoots · 09/04/2021 19:33

[quote Zan58]@Greyrootszerohoots you could stare wistfully out of the window, or you could read a book, talk to your husband, play with your children. Or any other radical idea.[/quote]
Great idea, I have never tried those things before. I suppose it will be very difficult for me though.

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Mollymalone123 · 09/04/2021 19:35

It’s an historical moment which when you are a bit older will be able to recount.Whether you like the Royal family or not, it still is big news.

CovidCorvid · 09/04/2021 19:36

I could cope with the bbc coverage just about if it was actually not so repetitive. They’ve had years to actually prepare some interesting stuff but this lunchtime it was just Witchell on repeat, having the same conversation over and over again.

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Greyrootszerohoots · 09/04/2021 19:38

Is it? I think it’s a very expected moment that will have no bearing on the structure of the monarchy. It makes no difference to who our monarch is, and isn’t unexpected or tragic like Diana’s death.

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WutheringTights · 09/04/2021 19:39

@Jchina

It’s absolutely over the top, especially given that we are still in a pandemic and people’s anxiety is running high. I’ve heard so many people say when BBC1 was interrupted for it this morning they genuinely thought there had been a nuclear bomb or some other huge disaster. A (very) old man has died after living a long life of extraordinary privilege. He has lived far longer than most people could hope to live for, in broadly good health, never had to go into a care home and be alone, and has died a dignified death. He has never achieved anything extraordinary beyond being at the side of the Queen, he’s not cured cancer, discovered something significant, nor was he particularly beloved by the public when alive. Yes it is sad for the RF but I really don’t think it warrants this level of hysteria.
This. Obviously it's sad for his family but honestly, I'm not that interested and think the hysteria should stop already.
Keyring · 09/04/2021 19:40

My hunch is that this thread is out of kilter with the mood of the nation, tbh. I think people do care about this - on differing levels.

blowinahoolie · 09/04/2021 19:42

The news is sad, caught the commentary on the World Service so decided to change the station to BBC Radio Scotland - nope, same topic. So I changed over to BBC Radio 3. Same😩 can I just listen to some music please.

AfternoonToffee · 09/04/2021 19:42

@Mollymalone123

It’s an historical moment which when you are a bit older will be able to recount.Whether you like the Royal family or not, it still is big news.
I can remember Dunblane, Lockerbie, Hillsborough, 911... I can also remember the Queen Mother and Princess Diana dying. The latter in no way being comparable to the former. So it will be 'oh it was a bit sad when Prince Phillip died' not the gut retching feeling I get when thinking of the other events.
mynameiscalypso · 09/04/2021 19:42

@Keyring

My hunch is that this thread is out of kilter with the mood of the nation, tbh. I think people do care about this - on differing levels.
It's really not - I don't know a single person who is bothered. This afternoon I've had (virtual) meetings with about 40 different people - range of ages, demographics, industries - and not one has mentioned it other than when someone got the breaking alert on their phone and announced it. Even then, it quickly turned into a discussion about something else.
AfternoonToffee · 09/04/2021 19:43

Wrong word I meant gut wrenching

Keyring · 09/04/2021 19:44

People have tunnel vision and cannot possibly comprehend that others do not think as they do.

Anyway, as I said, we've got a good few days of this, so if it's making you fume, suggest you avoid all forms of media

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Greyrootszerohoots · 09/04/2021 19:44

@Keyring you may be right judging by my Facebook newsfeed. But this is (mainly) a thread about media messaging, rather than the actual event, though I realise lots of wider opinions have been shared.

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AlbusSeverusMalfoy · 09/04/2021 19:47

The last time I remember something coming up like that was when Princess Diana died.

I got up and put on Nickelodeon (when it had presenters)
At the bottom was a message asking viewers adults to turn to the news channel for breaking news. My mum turned it over and there it was, I didn't get why it was such a big deal at the time.
However this, I understand itv cutting short This Morning, it's sad but he was an old man who died peacefully at home. People say Rest in Peace but reports won't let that happen. It will be news every day until his birthday.
And I agree there is no need for the 'breaking news' messages.

AfternoonToffee · 09/04/2021 19:48

I would be very concerned if any of my friends were in a broken mess over a very ill 99 year old who they didn't know in any personal sense. My concern would be about what the actual issue was that this news was being used as an outlet.

Keyring · 09/04/2021 19:50

@AfternoonToffee

I would be very concerned if any of my friends were in a broken mess over a very ill 99 year old who they didn't know in any personal sense. My concern would be about what the actual issue was that this news was being used as an outlet.
I doubt if many people are in a mess over it, but it's an event in the life of our nation and has significance. Hence the newsflashes.