NationStates Jolt Archive

Okay, I'm asking for the assistance of anyone willing to help in this endeavour. I'm trying to prove that a large number of people actually CAN influence Television Programming. I know it's insane, but just bear with me.

I'm trying to get the BBC America network to broadcast a show called "Doctor Who" in the United States. Consequently, I've been going to every website I know of, trying to get everyone I know to go to the BBC America web site and say, "I have friends in the United States who would give an arm and a leg to see this show." It will take literally thirty seconds, and if it actually happens, we can prove once and for all that the people have a voice in broadcasting.

If you want to participate in this grand quest, go to www.bbcamerica.com, and send a programming request. (This can be found under the "Contact Us" button at the bottom of the page.) Select "Dr. Who" and say that you have friends (or friends in the U.S. if you don't live in the United States) who would give anything for a chance to see Doctor Who over there.

Come on people, let's try it!

Meh, to lazy. Maybe later

Oh, and mention it here so that I can thank each of you properly and get an idea of the numbers required. Thanks!

OMG DOCTOR WHO!

People of America! You MUST get this show! Really, you MUST!

Enlighten them to Red Dwarf while you're at it.

I'll go, even though I don't have cable and don't watch tv.

It can work, though. In Baton Rouge, LA, a group of people went to ClearChannel and asked them what they'd have to do to get them to start carrying Air America locally. ClearChannel told them to gather 1,000 signatures--they gathered 1,500 and ClearChannel changed the programming of one of their floundering stations as a result. If you prove that people will watch a show, companies will listen.

Enlighten them to Red Dwarf while you're at it. I've only ever seen one episode of that. It had people using time travel and getting beaten up by their future and past selves, and a robot's penis running around. It was good.

I've only ever seen one episode of that. It had people using time travel and getting beaten up by their future and past selves, and a robot's penis running around. It was good.

That's it! :D

It's a classic. For the record, the penis is named Archie.

That's it! :D

It's a classic. For the record, the penis is named Archie. Oh yes, I remember. I couldn't recall whether it was the robot or the penis who was named Archie.

Please, people, don't follow the robot's lead. :D

I sent in a request for ya. :cool:

Oh yes, I remember. I couldn't recall whether it was the robot or the penis who was named Archie.

Please, people, don't follow the robot's lead. :D

Too late... >.>

Thank you to everyone who's responded! Come on, keep it coming!

done

good idea. id love to see dr who!

Thanks for your assistance. Tell all your friends. WE CAN DO IT!