HobGoblin wrote:Given that the BBC has an annual income if £3.5 billion from the licence fee it is stating the obvious to say it could afford to produce KM if it didn't produce other things. But let's not lose sight of the fact that the BBC is a public service and what it chooses to produce is based on an extremely complicated range of factors designed to ensure value for money for the licence fee payer is maximised. Each slot on each channel is carefully planned to reach particular age groups, socio-economic groups etc. It has to balance each of its three core purposes of entertaining, educating and informing. Making a profit is not a consideration.
Thinking about a BBC KM, we should think about similar shows which target similar audiences. I've said before that the BBC One Sat night fantasy, family slot might work - think Dr Who. Merlin...
These are v expensive shows however and are co funded by the BBCs commercial arm. BBC Worldwide is prepared to invest in such productions because they make a lot of money overseas, especially in America.
KM could be such a brand with the right support but, frankly, its a long shot.
But just because the BBC has cash don't assume it fan spend money on whatever it likes - it is subject to a robust regulatory framework and strict public service targets/objectives.
For what its worth I personally think KM, being a cerebral show with family appeal, could fit into that framework somewhere.
Nice summary, as always, Mr HobGoblin
I'd be inclined to agree that the "BBC One Sat night fantasy, family slot" as you've called it, might work. The only thing I'd note is that the shows that usually occupy this slot would appear to be pure dramatisations versus the gameshow/dramatisation hybrid that is Knightmare. Additionally, do you think that Knightmare lends itself to overseas sales? Personally, I'm struggling to see the US networks accepting a UK gameshow showing British people. Furthermore, would Knightmare survive dubbing in the same way that, e.g. Merlin might?
I'm sure there's an article in there somewhere
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Oh! Oh! Someone should try dubbing Chevalier!
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