Budget Day

[andrec]

I was wondering if programmes were moved to BBC2 on Budget day, but have no memory of that happening personally. For ITV there was no option to do that at the time, and I can't emphasise strongly enough how much it ticked me off back then. Taking away my programmes for a bunch of blokes droning on about...

[andrec]

I was watching today's Spring Statement from the Commons and was reminded of how it used to be. In the 70s/80s, sittings began later, and consequently the chancellor would make his statement later. It would be covered by the BBC and ITV live, with audio from the Commons prior to cameras being allowed,...

[andrec]

I don't recall Sir Edward appearing on an advert for cheese. If the advert was late 80s then he would still have been an MP at the time. I am not clear on the rules around sitting MPs appearing in adverts, but would be surprised if it was allowed for endorsing specific brands. Encouraging consumption...