The economic crisis has shown a spotlight on the value and importance of accurate, unbiased news and information. Meanwhile the news landscape is undergoing serious change; daily papers are reducing staff and cutting back on coverage, even as news and information vehicles on the internet continue to expand in new and powerful ways.
For example, The President held an electronic town hall meeting from the Whitehouse. Mr. Obama answered questions sent over the internet – some posed via YouTube.
The Aspen Institute, at the request of the Knight Foundation, has convened a commission to determine the information needs of communities in a democracy.
KTEH, The Knight Foundation and PBS would like to hear your opinion on this subject.
Do you think you have access to the kind of information you need to be an engaged citizen?
Where do you find your information? Newspapers? Online? Radio? Television?
May 18th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
I have been a loyal fan of your British programming. However, we were dismayed to find that Doc Martin has been dropped from the program. Please tell us why? It would be so helpful if series were showed in sequence and if they are to end, it would be most courteous to state that fact. One looks forward to, for instance, the regular Monday night programming. Then, abruptly, there is a deletion, and one is left hanging. Please let us know what has happened to the series.
May 20th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Thanks for writing to us about Doc Martin. It’s great to know you enjoy it. Sorry you were caught off guard when the series ended.
Although it may not seem like it, the episodes were shown in the correct order and I believe we aired an announcement around the show saying it was the last in the series.
There is good news, though. We have learned that a 4th season is in production. It probably won’t be made available in the US until early 2010 but Doc martin will return.
Thanks for your feedback,
becca
June 7th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
I am chagrined to find “One Foot in the Grave” not listed in the
Brilliantly British category. It’s one of our favorites. How many
episodes do you plan to carry? I believe there are at least six volumes available for sale. I am also eagerly awaiting the return of “Doc Martin”.
Perhaps it goes without saying that KTEH is our favorite TV station. ?!
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Sorry for the delay, here. Apparently my previous answer didn’t stick :0
Doc Martin (season 3) is back and there will be new episodes early in 2010.
By now you have surely found the listings for One Foot in the Grave but just in case you are still looking here are the next 3:
KTEH/Channel 54
KTEH 54.1
CHANNEL 54.1[D]
One Foot in the Grave: The Exterminating Angel
Sunday, November 8, 8:30pm
Margaret considers an affair.
One Foot in the Grave: The Exterminating Angel
Monday, November 9, 2:30am
Margaret considers an affair.
One Foot in the Grave: The Executioner’s Song
Sunday, November 15, 8:30pm
Patrick’s birthday is ruined by a dispute with Victor.