Don't want to sound smug or say I told you so ....

John Burton
Actor

So. Being really genuine and taking on board the title of this discussion....

To all those forum members who stated recently that living in London was the best thing since sliced bread and how much work they got by living there because it was so good and furthered their careers, here's a Sky news release from 10 minutes ago.

Apart from ITV moving their premises their, now look who's moving house. Taxi to Manchester anyone??


Cuts to programming and 2,000 job losses are expected to be announced by the BBC this morning as part of major savings proposals.
The BBC's Director General Mark Thompson will meet staff later to give them the precise details.

It is thought the corporation will move a further 1,000 posts to its new base in Salford.

Also expected is the complete withdrawal from its iconic West London base.

The Television Centre is already up for sale, but the neighbouring White City complex is also expected to be closed.


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Guy Press
Actor

Well we're also in a virtual world with the "Tinterweb" now, thank God ;-)

The only thing the BBC and ITV have to worry about is lack of pro people behind camera up north and in Wales -As they're already finding!! Serves them right!!!

Geographical correctness??!! - it would of been cheaper to build an undersea base off Lands End.

PS I'm no longer endorsing the NFTS - they recently advertised for actors working with them and Pozzitive / Hat Trick and guess what - No Equity Contract!!

Best to all! ;-)


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John Eastman
Actor

Does Hollywood make any of them in Manchester?
I'm sure I recognised Salford in that opening sequence of Gladiator.. ? Mind you, I might have that mixed up..


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Lu Capewell
Actor

That was my point forb lol 2biggest films this year both British


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Obvious troll attempt is obvious.


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John Eastman
Actor

Apologies for previous. Was having a bad day.
bw
J


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