General incompetence

[EEPhil]

Jeez, what is wrong with this country? Can't anybody do anything properly?

The recent evidence would suggest that most things are not done properly. There are many cases of broadcasters screwing up. The prog proms on R3 where a studio presenter talked over the stage presenter (not part of an interview) is another one.
I could give a long list of other things this country can't do right, but we'd be here until the middle of next week.

 

[Luke]

The latest award for GI goes to Channel 5 for the CGOC which they unceremoniously cut off in the middle of Chuck's speech.
Jeez, what is wrong with this country? Can't anybody do anything properly?

Did Channel 5 broadcast the last 15 minutes? My recording abruptly ended where you state, but I wasn't clear whether that was a Channel 5 AR issue or whether Channel 5 had truncated the broadcast.

The full programme did end up being on My5 catchup with the other 15 minute of programme gaps, also available. If I remember correctly Channel 4 has been known to suspend adverts during opening ceremonies.