Attack on 'inept BBC coverage'

Trusted article source icon
Monday, December 31, 2012
Profile image for South Wales Evening Post

South Wales Evening Post

BBC veteran Michael Buerk has launched a stinging attack on the corporation's "cringingly inept" coverage of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Reviewing the year gone by, the former newsreader said it left him "ashamed" of the company that has employed him for decades.

Mr Buerk said: "The one enduring British institution was mocked by another that had shamefully lost its way.

"Out on the water, a tribute to the monarch that resonated back to the Middle Ages, rich in historical continuities, a floating salute to past glory and present fortitude.

Business Cards From Only £10.95 Delivered www.myprint-247.co.uk

myprint-247

View details

Print voucher

Our heavyweight cards have FREE UV silk coating, FREE next day delivery & VAT included. Choose from 1000's of pre-designed templates or upload your own artwork. Orders dispatched within 24hrs.

Terms: Visit our site for more products: Business Cards, Compliment Slips, Letterheads, Leaflets, Postcards, Posters & much more. All items are free next day delivery. www.myprint-247.co.uk

Contact: 01858 468192

Valid until: Wednesday, May 22 2013

"On the screen, a succession of daytime airheads preened themselves, or gossiped with even more vacuous D-list 'celebrities'. With barely an exception, they were cringingly inept."

0
Tweet this article
Report

Your comments awaiting moderation

Be the first to comment

max 4000 characters
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tell us about your area

Got some interesting news? Write about it and let your whole community know.

  Write an article