Hey UK fans,
Just a quick update on SKY, i recently got an email from them saying they no longer have the rights to show Seinfeld, so whether they sold the rights on to Paramount or to the BBC, or thier contract ran out i don't know. Maybe someone out ther could shed light on this.
Another thing, that time of year is approaching for us UK fans, the time when we find out series of Seinfeld BBC2 will be showing, and what inhumane time they decide to show it at.
They are currently showing some sitcom called 'Lateline' in the Monday-Thurs midnight slot, so it's likely that Seinfeld will be scheduled in that slot when 'Lateline' finishes it's run, as that's exactly what they did last year, except with a different short run sitcom.
I say we should all get on the BBC's back about this pathetic scheduling if we can get enough people to send them feedback about Seinfeld, complaining about the scheduling then maybe they might get off their arses and do some thing.
Anyway the feedback form link for the BBC is: http://www.bbc.co.uk/info/contact/feedback.shtml
And here's what i sent:
Hello,
Will you be showing a series of Seinfeld later this year on BBC2, if so when will it start, and will it be in the usual graveyard Monday -Thursdayy @ midnight slot, or a more accessible time?
Another question, why is the BBC's attitude to american shows (esp. Seinfeld and Larry Sanders) so the way it is.
I feel that Seinfeld would be very successful if it was shown in primetime, as it is clearly miles better than Friends,which Channel 4 have had a huge success with, and why don't the BBC realise this and take advantage?
Thanks.
Don't just copy and paste this, take the time to write something different but along the same lines, as if they get 100+ emails exactly the same, they're not going to take it very seriously.
Cheers, Neil.