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Author: DougDoug Date: Jul 2, 2008 22:40
All aspects of the harmful practice of motoring seem to be glamorised.
"Top Gear has been censured by the BBC's governing body for
glamorising drink-driving.
It follows a complaint from a viewer who criticised the 'blatant use
of alcohol while driving' during an episode of the hit BBC1 show.
The programme – which saw presenters James May and Jeremy Clarkson
drinking gin and tonic in the cab of a truck – was described as
'grossly irresponsible'..."
More:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1031128/BBC-watchdog-attacks-Top-Gear...
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Date: Jul 3, 2008 00:56
> "Top Gear has been censured by the BBC's governing body for
> glamorising drink-driving.
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> It follows a complaint from a viewer who criticised the 'blatant use
> of alcohol while driving' during an episode of the hit BBC1 show.
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> The programme
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Author: Sir JeremySir Jeremy Date: Jul 3, 2008 02:20
On 3 Jul, 06:40, Doug riseup.net> wrote:> All aspects of the harmful practice of motoring seem to be glamorised.
>
> "Top Gear has been censured by the BBC's governing body for
> glamorising drink-driving.
>
> It follows a complaint from a viewer who criticised the 'blatant use
> of alcohol while driving' during an episode of the hit BBC1 show.
>
> The programme – which saw presenters James May and Jeremy Clarkson
> drinking gin and tonic in the cab of a truck – was described as
> 'grossly irresponsible'..."
>
> More:
>
> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1031128/BBC-watchdog-att...
>
> --
> World Carfree Networkhttp://www.worldcarfree.net/
> Help for your car-addicted friends in the U.K. ...
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Author: FodFod Date: Jul 3, 2008 02:23
On Jul 3, 6:40 am, Doug riseup.net> wrote:> All aspects of the harmful practice of motoring seem to be glamorised.
>
> "Top Gear has been censured by the BBC's governing body for
> glamorising drink-driving.
>
> It follows a complaint from a viewer who criticised the 'blatant use
> of alcohol while driving' during an episode of the hit BBC1 show.
>
> The programme – which saw presenters James May and Jeremy Clarkson
> drinking gin and tonic in the cab of a truck – was described as
> 'grossly irresponsible'..."
>
> More:
>
> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1031128/BBC-watchdog-att...
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Author: MortimerMortimer Date: Jul 3, 2008 02:33
"Fod" googlemail.com> wrote in message
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On Jul 3, 6:40 am, Doug riseup.net> wrote:
Its not the first time the BBC has done this. While following a
female cyclist on a nude cycle demonstration in London last year the
cyclist was clearly shown drinking Gin and Tonic ( to give her courage
to go nude).
She was then clearly seen cycling on the road and pavement, clearly
posing a risk to herself and others.
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I'm waiting for a Duhg "two types of alcohol" claim - that a minuscule
amount of motorist alcohol will render a car driver unfit to drive for the
next three years, but several pints of cyclist alcohol will still allow a
cyclist to ride with perfect care and attention, and without posing a risk
to anyone.
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Author: TommyTommy Date: Jul 3, 2008 02:54
so do we know the drink drive limit at the pole ?
as there are no "roads" could it be considered private land ?
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Author: Mike PMike P Date: Jul 3, 2008 03:06
> so do we know the drink drive limit at the pole ?
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> as there are no "roads" could it be considered private land ?
It's not even classed as land. It's that far out from anywhere it's classed
as "international waters", which AFAIK have no drink drive limit.
Mike P
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Author: FodFod Date: Jul 3, 2008 03:50
On Jul 3, 11:06 am, "Mike P" privacy.net> wrote:>> so do we know the drink drive limit at the pole ?
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>> as there are no "roads" could it be considered private land ?
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> It's not even classed as land. It's that far out from anywhere it's classed
> as "international waters", which AFAIK have no drink drive limit.
>
The thought of the crew of a supertanker being drunk isn't a nice
thought at all...
And IIRC it has happened...
Fod
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Author: Mike PMike P Date: Jul 3, 2008 03:55
"Fod" googlemail.com> wrote in message
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On Jul 3, 11:06 am, "Mike P" privacy.net> wrote:>> so do we know the drink drive limit at the pole ?
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>> as there are no "roads" could it be considered private land ?
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> It's not even classed as land. It's that far out from anywhere it's
> classed
> as "international waters", which AFAIK have no drink drive limit.
>
>The thought of the crew of a supertanker being drunk isn't a nice
>thought at all...
>And IIRC it has happened...
>Fod
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Author: ConorConor Date: Jul 3, 2008 12:04
> All aspects of the harmful practice of motoring seem to be glamorised.
>
> "Top Gear has been censured by the BBC's governing body for
> glamorising drink-driving.
>
> It follows a complaint from a viewer who criticised the 'blatant use
> of alcohol while driving' during an episode of the hit BBC1 show.
>
Wow, one complaint out of the millions of people who watch the show.
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Conor
I only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow isn't
looking good either. - Scott Adams
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