Talk:Bullseye (UK game show)

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"Jim Bowen was not asked back to present the show, possibly due to racist comments that he had made earlier in 2002 on a local BBC radio show he was presenting. Following these comments he told the Lancashire Evening Telegraph that he expected the incident would end his career."

"Possibly" = idle speculation. I personally find it unlikely, as I don't recall there being a huge controversy over Bowen's comments, even at the time - certainly nowhere near the fuss that followed Ron Atkinson's infamous remarks (which incidentally did not end Atkinson's TV career).

Bear in mind that Bowen made his remarks on a local radio programme around four years ago. I don't think many people would even remember the incident unless it was pointed out to them. Also, as the Jim Bowen article notes, the incident did not stop him from appearing on the Phoenix Nights show and in Peter Kay's "Amarillo" music video.

Do we even know whether or not Bowen was asked to present the new series? I mean, he may have simply declined to take part, or may have wanted more money to appear than the production company was willing to pay. AdorableRuffian 16:56, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

Contents 1 Alan Clark 2 Fair use rationale for Image:Bullseye tv.jpg 3 Copyright vio? 4 Reversion

[edit] Alan Clark

While this section is top comedy it's obviously nonsense (whether it has been in a book or not, and let's face it, if it has the writer was taking the piss). However, someone's clearly determined to have their bit of fun and I can't be bothered to edit it. --Richard Clegg 15:50, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

I can be bothered to edit it. I have to say though I was amused when I realised it was rubbish after checking the book... NotMuchToSay 18:03, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

Update - after looking through the edit history, I notice that this section has been removed and reinstated on a number of occasions (once by the original poster). I would 'love' this to be true, but unfortunately it isn't. The page in question talks about gender and racial balances at the BBC. Neither 'Alan Clarke' nor 'Bullseye' are mentioned in the index. In any case, Dyke was at LWT during this period.

This section would go well on Unencyclopedia, however!

As an aside, it does show that any 'source' on Wikipedia can be absolute rubbish... NotMuchToSay 20:35, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

You are quite right of course, the Alan Clark section is completely made up. I hope you did not go to the expense of buying Gregg Dyke’s book just to research this point? Anyhow, it was fun whilst it lasted…now then, I’m sure I read somewhere that Peter Sutcliffe once appeared on an episode of 3-2-1… Frostrupp 19:09, 18 November 2006 (UTC)

Yes, well, thanks for making me laugh, Frostupp! (the exchanges between editors in the history section is particularly funny). I do seriously think this belongs on Unencyclopedia or some other spoof Wiki. I didn't go to the expense of buying the book - I got it last Christmas, though I haven't got round to reading it! NotMuchToSay 22:37, 23 November 2006 (UTC)

I'm glad you are not out of pocket. Frostrupp 20:01, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Bullseye tv.jpg

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[edit] Copyright vio?

Do we need the notice (which implies the whole existing article is a problem) when the problem section was removed at the same time? Seems to me that merely removing the problem text would be sufficient. Probably only some of the removed text counts anyway, mostly what was removed was a list of quoted catchphrases - it is inevitable that these are worded the same everywhere they are quoted. --BrucePodger (Lets have a beer) 09:01, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Reversion

To remove the two sections of copyrighted text from http://www.ukgameshows.com/page/index.php?title=Bullseye added by Coolest Kid20, I reverted the article to the last version before that user edited the article. This reversion restores categories and other information removed in the interim.

The user who added these sections has been accused of sock puppetry at Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/Coolest Kid20. If edits are made to this article that resemble his, please list those editors there under 'Suspected sockpuppets'. Thanks. KrakatoaKatie 21:41, 22 April 2008 (UTC)