BBC America Election Coverage

Being British, I have a natural fondness for the BBC. I grew up with it, and there is something to be said for commercial free viewing (and listening). And let's face it, their news service is world class.

So this was one of the reasons I was planning to tune in to BBC America for their election coverage last Tuesday night.

I have to say that to call it shit is an understatement. Even CNN with their stupid 'holograms' and MSNBC with their crazy fake architecture graphics was better than the BBC.

The show was hosted by David Dimbleby and six old white dudes on a panel. David appeared to be on a mission that night to try and be the biggest douchebag on TV. A difficult task given that Fox News were also covering the event. He spent the entire show (or at least the bits I saw) talking down to people and being a total prick.

The coverage was so crappy that even The Soup took the piss out of it this week. Unfortunately they didn't bother to post a video of that bit online. But if you get a chance, watch the show and you'll see what I mean.

What a let down for BBC America viewers. For the BBC to get their ass kicked by American cable news is a pretty sorry indictment of their mediocre show.