leftback in the changing room Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, Lucas said: Already talk that the coronation will be downscaled a lot, and I just can't see the same level of interest anywhere for either Charles or William when the time comes. Do they dare not call it a bank holiday? Or will they do the Coronation over a weekend? Either way, it sends the message that The Monarchy(TM) isn't all that special. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted September 20, 2022 Administrators Share Posted September 20, 2022 Just now, leftback in the changing room said: Do they dare not call it a bank holiday? Or will they do the Coronation over a weekend? Either way, it sends the message that The Monarchy(TM) isn't all that special. There will be a bank holiday, I'd be very surprised if not. People will be expecting one, and would be a bit of an own goal if they chose to use an existing bank holiday or a weekend I think. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, leftback in the changing room said: Gareth Southgate>>>>The Queen 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 21 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: I would assume there may have been some get togeathers to watch it at one house out of a few house family plus there would be the question of how to factor in the pub watches and the official big screen tv and cinema people too albeit the later should really have a known number surely. Multiple viewers per television and pubs are already taken into account in the viewing figures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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titchuk Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, leftback in the changing room said: 250,000 shuffling past in 100 hours of opening. That's around 3 Wembleys. I'll be honest, it doesn't sound like many. I dunno if this is what you're suggesting, maybe I'm misreading, but you kinda make it sound like there wasn't much interest... There was a huge queue all the time, it's not like there were any quiet bits where no one was going in. The only way there could've been more than 250k was to extend the lying-in-state period or to make everyone run round it. (Which does make you wonder how they got to a 1m estimate). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
titchuk Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 47 minutes ago, Rafalution said: Multiple viewers per television and pubs are already taken into account in the viewing figures BBC article seems to think pubs, streaming services, cinemas, outdoor screens etc aren't in the overnight numbers so they might be able to massage it over the Diana figure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, JJ72 said: Not 5 billion then? That was for the Worldwide figures obvs! It was predicted to be over 35m for the UK so they could claim more watched than who watched Diana. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 minute ago, titchuk said: BBC article seems to think pubs, streaming services, cinemas, outdoor screens etc aren't in the overnight numbers so they might be able to massage it over the Diana figure. What about the people who watched in on Sly Sports Cricket too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Lucas said: Already talk that the coronation will be downscaled a lot, and I just can't see the same level of interest anywhere for either Charles or William when the time comes. You don't think people will care about the Prince of Pegging? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
titchuk Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Confused Clarity said: What about the people who watched in on Sly Sports Cricket too? Can't offer you Sky Sports Cricket but I've literally just seen this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 They'll shove 10k on all the channels like that that weren't showing anything else then won't they, for numbers being too low to record. 10x Sports channels x2 for HD & SD 12x Movie channels x2 for HD & SD about 20 of their regular channels all similar That's about a million people Sky can magic out of thin air alone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted September 20, 2022 Administrators Share Posted September 20, 2022 You don't think people will care about the Prince of Pegging? I can only imagine the memorabilia for sale for that occasion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
decapitated Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-62970523 Quote A man who tried to grab the flag draped over the Queen's coffin as she laid in state did not believe she was dead, a court has heard. The prosecution claims Muhammad Khan wanted to look in the coffin to "check for himself" the Queen was there. Mr Khan, 28, also allegedly planned go to royal residences to "try to make contact" with the monarch. He was granted bail on condition he remains in a mental health hospital until his next court hearing. Doctors assessed Mr Khan as not fit to take part in proceedings at Westminster Magistrates' Court, where he appeared charged with two offences under the Public Order Act. The court heard he was suffering from delusions and the judge told him: "At the time when you were in Westminster you didn't accept that the Queen was dead and that was the reason you were moving towards the coffin to satisfy yourself that she was." He added: "He is delusional still and thinks the Queen is not dead, thinks King Charles has something to do with it and may go to Windsor Castle to pay his respects, but also because he still thinks she is alive." Prosecution lawyer Luke Staton, told the court Mr Khan had reached Westminster Hall when he was seen by officers to approach the coffin. "He stepped off the carpet in the direction of the catafalque, then grabbed hold of the Royal Standard flag draped over the coffin with both of his hands," Mr Staton said. The court heard Mr Khan was quickly detained, arrested and interviewed by police. "The defendant did express the idea that the Queen is not dead and that he approached the coffin because he wanted to check for himself," said Mr Staton. "He did say, prior to the state funeral, he was planning on going to the funeral. "He planned to write to the Royal Family and if they did not reply he planned to go to Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace and Balmoral to try to speak to the Queen." The court heard Mr Khan said if he was unsuccessful that he "would have to trespass in order to try and make contact", and when asked how many times he would try, replied: "As long as I'm living." Mr Khan was among about 250,000 people who filed through the hall between 17:00 Wednesday and early on Monday morning to pay their respects. Hopefully he gets the help he needs and recovers. Shame on those on social media who used this incident to stir up islamophobia. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 35 minutes ago, titchuk said: I dunno if this is what you're suggesting, maybe I'm misreading, but you kinda make it sound like there wasn't much interest... There was a huge queue all the time, it's not like there were any quiet bits where no one was going in. The only way there could've been more than 250k was to extend the lying-in-state period or to make everyone run round it. (Which does make you wonder how they got to a 1m estimate). A bit of both, but more leaning to 'I was expecting more'; especially after the talk of 1 million people, or the stories of how many went to the Queen Mother's (which most definitely got a hugely inflated estimate of numbers). I expect that a lot of people might have queued for 4 or 5 hours but, you know, have lives that don't allow them to stand outside overnight or get dumped into central london at 3:00 am to try to get home to the shires. As daft as it sounds, some kind of terraced walkway three levels high would have massively increased the number of people the site could handle at one time. There was room for it and them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 33 minutes ago, titchuk said: Can't offer you Sky Sports Cricket but I've literally just seen this? Great, now I won't be able to watch the footage of the hearse driving through London without a 'Crofty' commentary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, leftback in the changing room said: Great, now I won't be able to watch the footage of the hearse driving through London without a 'Crofty' commentary. "It's the old switcheroo!!" Edited September 20, 2022 by Coulthard's Jaw 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Norwegian viewing figures are in,1 out of 5,5m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter G Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I would assume around the whole world the figure will be around 500m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oche balboa Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 So we are looking towards 1-2 billion viewing figures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oche balboa Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Mr_Whippy said: 25.9 million is impressive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ72 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 25 minutes ago, oche balboa said: 25.9 million is impressive 41.8 million didn't watch it. Read the room Oche... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Lizzy only just broke the top 10. Beaten by Boris smh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Wild that we've had three of those TV events in the last 2 years. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 I actually forgot you lot were in the Euro 2020 Final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Coulthard's Jaw said: Wild that we've had three of those TV events in the last 2 years. Especially in the age where live TV is dead. I still find it mad an FA Cup replay is one of the top events. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Terrible numbers. Should have put it on more channels. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Not really getting the fascination with the viewing figures. A lot of people watched it, a lot of people didn’t. Not sure there’s anything there to warrant any kind of narrative. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 28 minutes ago, Weezer said: Lizzy only just broke the top 10. Beaten by Boris smh. Is that number confirmed? Does seem low to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 46 minutes ago, The_jagster said: I still find it mad an FA Cup replay is one of the top events. Midweek prime time viewing, plus proper hatred between the teams. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Golden boy Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 2 hours ago, leftback in the changing room said: Great, now I won't be able to watch the footage of the hearse driving through London without a 'Crofty' commentary. "It's lights out, and away she goes" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_fenton Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 53 minutes ago, The_jagster said: Especially in the age where live TV is dead. I still find it mad an FA Cup replay is one of the top events. Replay of a final, not the 3rd Qualifying Round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 31 minutes ago, Harryseaess said: Is that number confirmed? Does seem low to me. It's the overnights. It'll scale up when they've collated everything later on. Probably not by much. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 15 minutes ago, SouthCoastRed said: Midweek prime time viewing, plus proper hatred between the teams. It was a war where a game of football threatened to break out. If anything, it's worth watching the footage Eddie McCreadie's, erm, attempted clearance/flying scissor kick at Billy Bremner's head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 32 minutes ago, leftback in the changing room said: It was a war where a game of football threatened to break out. If anything, it's worth watching the footage Eddie McCreadie's, erm, attempted clearance/flying scissor kick at Billy Bremner's head. A few years back they got Howard Webb, or Clattenburg or someone to “referee” the video tape and he’d have given 6 iirc red cards and 20 odd yellows, whereas at the time there was 1 booking over the 2 games. Its a phenomenal watch really, the footballs good, but the violence and hatred is just unbelievable 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigmatic Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, SouthCoastRed said: Midweek prime time viewing, plus proper hatred between the teams. Still weird that two teams most neutrals would want to both lose playing a particularly dirty incarnation of an annual fixture that never gets near the most watched list got more views than a royal funeral we had a public holiday to watch and even Babestation was screening. (I didn't watch either, but then I wasn't even an egg in 1970) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Im assuming the the first match was so horrible it made the replay a must watch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter G Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Weezer said: Lizzy only just broke the top 10. Beaten by Boris smh. I just looked and it's up to 29.2m The description is wrong though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigmatic Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 7 minutes ago, Ackter said: Im assuming the the first match was so horrible it made the replay a must watch But we're talking more than half the population at the time, which means it's not just blokes whose love of a good fight lets them overcome their hatred of football in general or Leeds and Chelsea specifically, it's mums with their toddlers and posh pensioners. Hard to imagine they've decided to watch their first game since 1966 because they've heard Chopper Harris is up for giving Chelsea a proper kicking Whatever was on ITV at the time must have been really **** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 16 minutes ago, enigmatic said: But we're talking more than half the population at the time, which means it's not just blokes whose love of a good fight lets them overcome their hatred of football in general or Leeds and Chelsea specifically, it's mums with their toddlers and posh pensioners. Hard to imagine they've decided to watch their first game since 1966 because they've heard Chopper Harris is up for giving Chelsea a proper kicking Whatever was on ITV at the time must have been really **** We were just off to Mexico to defend the World Cup, they’d played this really early because of that (handily so Colombia could arrest Bobby Moore and screw us over), and football was huge news. Plus live football on a Wednesday evening was unheard off, and add that to it was two of the best sides around, Leeds were in the running for everything, and Chelsea would win the Cup Winners Cup the next season, plus the hatred just made for a perfect storm I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 12 hours ago, AK22 said: Not really getting the fascination with the viewing figures. A lot of people watched it, a lot of people didn’t. Not sure there’s anything there to warrant any kind of narrative. There is definitely the push of a narrative of 'see how well loved she was' when all but one of the people i've spoken to who watched it have no love for the royals and only put it on due to its historical significance 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, enigmatic said: But we're talking more than half the population at the time, which means it's not just blokes whose love of a good fight lets them overcome their hatred of football in general or Leeds and Chelsea specifically, it's mums with their toddlers and posh pensioners. Hard to imagine they've decided to watch their first game since 1966 because they've heard Chopper Harris is up for giving Chelsea a proper kicking Whatever was on ITV at the time must have been really **** It was on ITV too according to that wiki page. So it was that vs BBC2s offering. edit: Thrilling Edited September 21, 2022 by Rafalution Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 17 minutes ago, Rafalution said: It was on ITV too according to that wiki page. So it was that vs BBC2s offering. BBC2 29th April 1970 19:30 Newsroom - Reporting the world tonight Peter Woods and the reporters and correspondents, at home and abroad 20:00 Man Alive: The Catholic Dilemma: Part 2 - Sister Anita Caspary of California led her fellow sisters of the Order of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in a move for change. They dropped their habits and veils - and started an almighty row which ended in their leaving the Roman Catholic Church. Father Charles Davis became a Catholic cause celebre when he left his vocation and married. In Holland other priests are doing the same. The row about birth control, about the Latin Mass, and the problem of shrinking congregations and dwindling numbers in the priesthood splits the Catholic Church with debate: a debate concerned with the role of Catholicism in the 20th century, the position of the Pope, and the authority of the Vatican. 20:50 Canvas - Fan and collector Barry Humphries looks at the collection of works by largely forgotten artist Charles Edward Conder in the Queens Park Art Gallery in Manchester. 21:10 Europa: The World Through European Eyes - ZDF... ORTF... RAI... SRG... JRT... a bewildering variety of initials that to people living on the other side of the Channel means the television service of their own country. They all contribute to Europa. For wherever there is a story the film crews of our television colleagues on the Continent are there reporting and commenting. 21:45 Show of the Week: Not Only... But Also... - Written by Peter Cook and Dudley Moore Starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore with Nanette, The Dudley Moore Trio and guests Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 They really don't like people being upset with them over this do they Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 99% of the people complaining would have skipped the queue if it was offered, so **** those guys. If she can sue the hell out of them, good for her. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggiana Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Heartwork said: They really don't like people being upset with them over this do they Can Rudy Giuliani practice law over here? He seems the right lawyer for that sort of endeavour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted September 21, 2022 Administrators Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Heartwork said: They really don't like people being upset with them over this do they Thing is, they could have totally reported on it without needing press access anyway, plenty of footage to review and they could have been outside etc. What possible insight or advantage was there to going to some "platform around the back"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwig Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Not sure what exactly she’s spoken to lawyers about. It doesn’t seem that she’s likely to be sacked and I don’t recall any newspapers or media outlets making libellous or slanderous comments so unless she’s planning on suing the thousands of people having a pop on twitter I don’t see what legal advice she’s seeking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Not sure she understands how queue jumping works, not taking someones place in the queue is exactly what it is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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