2006-07-26 01:37:35 · 11 answers · asked by riaanvisser2002 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
Because they could be talking about family etc...also swearing before 9.00pm is not aloud
2006-07-26 01:39:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does Big Brother Live on E4 and streaming have gaps in sound?
Big Brother Live on E4 and streaming is a unique programme. It is live and spontaneous. As a result it presents a range of regulatory and legal issues, which make gaps in the sound at times unavoidable. Though frustrating these gaps are essential. Without them we would not be able to broadcast live coverage from the House.
There are three main areas that result in a gap in sound:Strong Language and Adult Discussions, Privacy of people outside the Big Brother House and Legal Matters.
1) Strong Language and Adult Discussions
All E4 programmes transmitted between 05:30 and 21:00 (the watershed), must not breach the provisions of 'Family Viewing Policy' as set out by the ITC Programme Code. The code states that 'Material unsuitable for children must not be transmitted at times when large numbers of children may be expected to be watching'.
During these times, all swearing, discussions of a sexual nature and any other material inappropriate for 'Family Viewing' are edited.
After 21:00 we are able to gradually increase the amount of adult material through until 05:30.
2) Privacy of people outside the Big Brother House
Housemates often say things about friends, family or colleagues which are of a private or personal nature.
If broadcast, such comments would constitute an unwarranted invasion of that person's privacy.
The friend, member of family or colleague has not agreed to take part in the programme and has not given consent for personal information to be disclosed on television.
Even a seemingly innocuous remark may constitute an unwarranted invasion of a person's privacy. For example, a contributor may mention in passing that his sister-in-law has a particular illness. Even though true, that person may not wish the illness to be public knowledge. This example would result in a gap in sound.
3) Legal Matters
Libellous comment is the biggest issue in this area.
Problems arise when a comment is made about an individual, or a company or its products/services, which would tend to make a reasonable person think less of them as a result.
This may be an allegation that they have acted in a criminal way, or it may be a much less serious suggestion, for example, that they have lied, acted dishonourably or been hypocritical.
The main defence to a libellous statement is proving it is true. This requires convincing a jury that there is evidence to prove that what was said is actually true - an often very difficult task.
The person/company who has been libelled does not have to prove that what was said was untrue - The burden of proof is on E4 or streaming, the broadcaster of the comments. Obviously extreme caution has to be exercised in this area.
Please bear with us
We have an experienced team of people working 24 hours a day viewing the live coverage of Big Brother.
This team is in place to prevent contentious material being broadcast but with minimal disruption to the live transmission.
We endeavour to make the sound dips as short as possible.
Our experience has also taught us that there are more gaps in the first few weeks because of the number of people in the House.
As housemates are evicted, the number of gaps in sound will drop.
So keeping tuning in - it will get better
2006-07-26 01:47:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Occasionally! Seems like they do it ever 5 minutes, it drives me mad!! I think the coverage this year has been really poor. We have missed loads of stuff that they have talked about on the website but never aired. For example we never got to see the Dirty Dancing routine that Nikki and Mikey made up. - And why did Nikki get evicted - something is not right there!!
2006-07-26 01:46:08 · answer #3 · answered by Queen Victoria of Port 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cos they are either talking about commercial products or people who are outside of the big brother house and are protecting their privacy.
2006-07-26 01:41:28 · answer #4 · answered by KizzyB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's because someoby on the show is saying something which could get the TV Network sued, maybe something libelous.
2006-07-26 01:40:37 · answer #5 · answered by Paul D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just so that even the die-hard fans of this garbage don't go mad with all the inane drivel...
2006-07-26 01:47:31 · answer #6 · answered by grpr1964 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the bits they are going to edit for the dvd when the show has finnished so they can call it uncut
2006-07-26 01:51:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because their talking about their family and where they live and they dont want weirdos liek u going after them
2006-07-26 01:51:29 · answer #8 · answered by nikky_c2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to get you annoyed so you flik on to e4+1 and watch it ther
2006-07-26 01:55:12 · answer #9 · answered by Jes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they want you to pay to watch them on the website
2006-07-26 01:50:20 · answer #10 · answered by morgan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋