A&C if this were but a case of self recognition by the Beeb of its inability to present live an event of national importance then I for one would welcome this first uncertain step towards Damascus. A beguiling notion but upon reflection I would have to sternly chide myself to "dream on". The Corporation is and has been in the thrall of those with an agenda concerning the Monarchy, the Armed Forces and, in particular for the purposes of this thread, the WWII RAF Bombing Campaign. Most of its output on the subject has pursued the party line, as discussed here in previous threads. It represents the very forces that have effectively prevented the creation of a proper National Bomber Command Memorial until now. Such a cruel rebuff to the survivors who have now dwindled to but a few is a measure of the lofty contempt for duty and service held by such "liberally minded" aficionados. If it be a choice between them and a deceased pop star and:
the Express' pornographer owner
I'll gladly take the latter two any day thank you.
Again I call for proper recognition of the debt that both this Nation and the RAF owe to Robin Gibb, without whom the forces of darkness of whom I speak would have continued to prevail.