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PK@rte.ie (again). The All New (Patrick Kielty) Late Late Show Thread

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  • #12302
    Welsh Megaman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80,210 ✭✭✭✭Welsh Megaman


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124282428#Comment_124282428

    How come?

    Did RTE see the poor showing on this thread and have decided to axe the show? 😁



  • #12303
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,452 ✭✭✭corkie


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124282922#Comment_124282922

    Clashes with the below, I think RTE are afraid nobody would tune into LLS over stupid rugby!

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    "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." ~ George Santayana
    "But that's balanced out by the fact that it's a mandate not to do very much." ~ Prof. Eoin O'Malley



  • #12304
    elperello
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,328 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    For non sports fans I'd recommend a Simon and Garfunkel double bill on BBC 4.



  • #12305
    bcklschaps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,284 ✭✭✭bcklschaps


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124283163#Comment_124283163

    This might be a cunning ploy by RTE to maintain their average viewing figures for their flagship show. If they broadcast the show next Friday it would presumably have terrible numbers and drag down their averages.....with the knock-on effect of hitting advertising rates for the whole year. Better to just bin it for the week.

    RTE have pulled a similar stunt with presenters salaries.... Just give the talent extended holidays to boost their actual working hourly rates.



  • #12306
    RoTelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,742 ✭✭✭RoTelly


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124283170#Comment_124283170

    You'd think that the national broadcaster might have either

    Decided to put the Rugby on 1 after all its is cancelling 2 of its show for the night

    or

    Decide to promote some music that night

    instead it unimaginatively puts on repeats from 7:30 to 11:30.

    ______

    In the end they were just greedy, they all knew one another and knew what to expect more money for no return, it was a secure cash flow, but in fairness they looked for what they wanted and fair dues to them for that, and wouldn't you be doing the same!

    Just one more thing .... when did they return that car

    Yesterday



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  • #12307
    elperello
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,328 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124284862#Comment_124284862

    If I'm at home on a Friday it's the LLS for me.

    When it's not on I'm most likely lost to the national broadcaster.

    I usually pick something else from the many other schedules I can choose from.

    In this case S&G look like the best option for me.



  • #12308
    RoTelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,742 ✭✭✭RoTelly


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124285176#Comment_124285176

    But would it be nice if the National Public Service broadcaster understood

    1. That not everyone wants to watch sport
    2. That they are loosing an audience to other channels and money is leaving the country
    3. That they have … a second channel … which might satisfy some of number 1 and 2.

    ______

    In the end they were just greedy, they all knew one another and knew what to expect more money for no return, it was a secure cash flow, but in fairness they looked for what they wanted and fair dues to them for that, and wouldn't you be doing the same!

    Just one more thing .... when did they return that car

    Yesterday



  • #12309
    elperello
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,328 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124285198#Comment_124285198

    1 I agree I'm one of them. The only sport I want to watch is Formula 1.

    2 They'll only lose me for one night. I don't know how many are like me so that might not be much consolation.

    3 Isn't that what they are trying to do with a pretty good movie to tempt the likes of me ?



  • #12310
    RoTelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,742 ✭✭✭RoTelly


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124285262#Comment_124285262
    1. It's not just about you and I
    2. But wouldn't be nice if they tried to keep more
    3. It's been repeated dozens of times in that time slot, perhaps investing in newer programming or having already invested in older programming they might have a repeat of something that someone would want to watch.

    Seems to me you think they've made the right decision.

    ______

    In the end they were just greedy, they all knew one another and knew what to expect more money for no return, it was a secure cash flow, but in fairness they looked for what they wanted and fair dues to them for that, and wouldn't you be doing the same!

    Just one more thing .... when did they return that car

    Yesterday



  • #12311
    Welsh Megaman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80,210 ✭✭✭✭Welsh Megaman


    ’It’s Complicated’.

    A documentary about the Ryan Tubridy pay scandal?

    HIYO! 😎



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  • #12312
    elperello
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,328 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124285281#Comment_124285281

    1 I think we both know it's not about us as individuals.

    2 Of course the more viewers the better.

    3 Maybe they should have put something else on.

    I'm just a licence holder. I look at the schedules and pick something to watch without worrying one way or the other.



  • #12313
    RoTelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,742 ✭✭✭RoTelly


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124285515#Comment_124285515

    Indeed and just holding a license means little to the head honchos in RTÉ, after all they have been employed to run the national broadcaster, and you'd agree it is no busy of ours.

    ______

    In the end they were just greedy, they all knew one another and knew what to expect more money for no return, it was a secure cash flow, but in fairness they looked for what they wanted and fair dues to them for that, and wouldn't you be doing the same!

    Just one more thing .... when did they return that car

    Yesterday



  • #12314
    elperello
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,328 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124285705#Comment_124285705

    I thought they wanted more people to buy licences.

    It kind of is your business if you want to make it your business.

    For me it's just a Friday night with no LLS.



  • #12315
    RoTelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,742 ✭✭✭RoTelly


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124285965#Comment_124285965

    Why taxpayers are bailing them out?

    Wouldn't do us much good, after all there is always the Beeb!

    You'll agree an unusual situation, replaced by more repeats!

    ______

    In the end they were just greedy, they all knew one another and knew what to expect more money for no return, it was a secure cash flow, but in fairness they looked for what they wanted and fair dues to them for that, and wouldn't you be doing the same!

    Just one more thing .... when did they return that car

    Yesterday



  • #12316
    iffandonlyif
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 770 ✭✭✭iffandonlyif


    The Late Late Show isn’t on tonight, on the grounds that it would clash with the end of the Ireland Six Nations match…which is being shown on Virgin. Bit odd. Suggestion on Twitter that it’s related to Kielty’s contract renewal.



  • #12317
    tradfan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 244 ✭✭tradfan1


    Seems strange alright, doesn't even really clash much as the LLS starts after 9.30pm.



  • #12318
    John arse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,483 ✭✭✭John arse


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124291278#Comment_124291278

    It's on RTE 2.



  • #12319
    elperello
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,328 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124291278#Comment_124291278
    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124291490#Comment_124291490

    The match programme on RTE 2 is from 7.00 to 11.0.

    I'm not really a sports fan but I understand that the build up and post match as analysis are an important part of the coverage.



  • #12320
    iffandonlyif
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 770 ✭✭✭iffandonlyif


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124291534#Comment_124291534

    Yes, apologies.



  • #12321
    Døm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭Døm


    Regardless of today's rugby, TLLS always gets a few random weeks off the past 3 seasons due to PK only doing 30 shows per season. I wonder will he renew his contact ? It's up in May right?



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  • #12322
    RoTelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,742 ✭✭✭RoTelly


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124291661#Comment_124291661

    yes they may have moved the Good Friday break to tonight

    The “drop date” is not due to contract negotiations, but the are up for renewal as this is his final TLLS season under the current contract.

    ______

    In the end they were just greedy, they all knew one another and knew what to expect more money for no return, it was a secure cash flow, but in fairness they looked for what they wanted and fair dues to them for that, and wouldn't you be doing the same!

    Just one more thing .... when did they return that car

    Yesterday



  • #12323
    RoTelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,742 ✭✭✭RoTelly


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124291564#Comment_124291564

    Interestingly I was looking at the audience figures for the match analys for sports on 2 from last week. It is way down from the LIVE event, though I suspect that 6 nations is slightly different to Allanz League and Champions League games.

    I get the impression that post and pre match analysis is longer than before and really you don't have Dunphy or Hook on the panels anymore.

    ______

    In the end they were just greedy, they all knew one another and knew what to expect more money for no return, it was a secure cash flow, but in fairness they looked for what they wanted and fair dues to them for that, and wouldn't you be doing the same!

    Just one more thing .... when did they return that car

    Yesterday



  • #12324
    Døm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭Døm


    I don't think PK is good value at 257k. Basically you could put most RTE staff presenters on that show and it wouldn't be any better or worse.



  • #12325
    brian_t
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 7,220 ✭✭✭brian_t


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124291673#Comment_124291673

    RTÉ have also confirmed there will be no Late Late Show on Good Friday (April 3rd) this year.



  • #12326
    elperello
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,328 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124291687#Comment_124291687

    The only sport I'm really interested in is Formula 1.

    The build up, pit walk, interviews etc. as well as the post race analysis are a vital part of the show for me.

    I guess it's similar for most sports.

    The dedicated fan can't get enough of the coverage but there are many more that just want the main event.



  • #12327
    RoTelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,742 ✭✭✭RoTelly


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124291724#Comment_124291724
    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124291696#Comment_124291696

    Indeed I would have assumed the same but the figures didn't play out last week and I wonder if RTÉ had increased the amount of time they have with analysis.

    I am sure you will agree that on F1 there are some anaysis that you want to watch, what I did you think of RTÉ's coverage when they had it?

    Clearly as another poster put it they are saving Kielty from any type of embarrassment.

    ______

    In the end they were just greedy, they all knew one another and knew what to expect more money for no return, it was a secure cash flow, but in fairness they looked for what they wanted and fair dues to them for that, and wouldn't you be doing the same!

    Just one more thing .... when did they return that car

    Yesterday



  • #12328
    elperello
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,328 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124292103#Comment_124292103

    They were heady days with Irish participants.

    My preference these days is for the Channel 4 coverage.

    Anyway victory in Lansdowne Road so all forgiven 😊



  • #12329
    StevenToast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 4,552 ✭✭✭StevenToast


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124291689#Comment_124291689

    I agree, just do a rotation of presenters like they do with the guests..see who is in the canteen that evening…

    "SUBSCRIBE TO BOARDS YOU TIGHT CÙNT".....Plato 400 B.C



  • #12330
    techman1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭techman1


    Why was LLS not on last night, its not Good Friday yet?



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  • #12331
    odyssey06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,137 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124293203#Comment_124293203

    RTE expects we were all watching the rugby football.

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



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