I note that Rupert Murdoch, who recently opened 'Times Radio' in an attempt to create a 'Fox 2' has been unhappy with the squalid output. He may be happier with Andrew Neil, one man who can ask questions of politicians properly, in his new venture of a 'Fox TV' station. The problem with Andrew is his far-right views, his connection to 'The Spectator,' and his UK 'British' station being paid for by foreign money, plus UK money based in the Cayman Islands. This does not to me imply independent journalism. I suggest what we will oeffered is another failing attempt at 'Fox News' style coverage with a UK branding. You will recall they tried 'Fox Tv' here for a while but this failed, the US scene was of little interest to the 'Daily Mail' viewer, however a UK based TV station will reach the 'Daily Express' and 'Telegraph' reader, although I suspect the man who reads the 'Sun' may be left out somewhat with the big words.
Whenever this station begins the audience will be there for it. Whether they can keep that audience will be interesting. Another problem may be advertising. They will require the dumb adverts for lawyers, Life Insurance, dog charities and the like to pay for the station, but these people can no longer afford to advertise on TV, Covid has dented their income also. I hope those Arab sheiks have lots to offer Andrew.
Not too much done today, having got up late again, finished a burnt breakfast, then the study, such as it was, there was little time left to start something before the van came. Then I spent some time cramming all the pies into the freezer and fridge. One went on lunch and now it is time for tea, lucky me.
