Theme week on the Gotthard breakthrough praised by the Public Council
The Swiss Television Viewers' Council praised the coverage of the Gotthard tunnel breakthrough. However, the live broadcast should have focused more on visuals than on words. The new format of the "Sportlounge" and the afternoon programming were also well received.
The theme week succeeded in preparing interested viewers for the tunnel breakthrough. The audience council found it particularly valuable that different points of view were shown, such as the views of local residents, travelers, politicians and scientists. There was criticism of the live breakthrough, which the panel felt was not the highlight they had hoped for. It was not possible to build up suspense. According to the audience council, they should have had the courage to simply let the impressive images do the talking. The Council was impressed by the website on the subject.
The revised Sportlounge and its presenters were praised by the Audience Council. The program has become more varied and exciting. The broad mix of topics and the reports on fringe sports were also convincing. However, the program should be more in-depth, for example the audience council would like to see more in-depth research and more background information. The topics should be approached more controversially and undesirable developments in sport should be addressed. The Council also missed the fact that women's sport was practically ignored and that no female athletes were interviewed during the observation period.
The innovations in the afternoon program were also well received by the Audience Council. It is varied, informative, entertaining and offers a wide range of topics. However, some Council members missed the religion/church sections and the topic of ageing. The phone-ins during discussions were met with little approval.
The revised Sportlounge and its presenters were praised by the Audience Council. The program has become more varied and exciting. The broad mix of topics and the reports on fringe sports were also convincing. However, the program should be more in-depth, for example the audience council would like to see more in-depth research and more background information. The topics should be approached more controversially and undesirable developments in sport should be addressed. The Council also missed the fact that women's sport was practically ignored and that no female athletes were interviewed during the observation period.
The innovations in the afternoon program were also well received by the Audience Council. It is varied, informative, entertaining and offers a wide range of topics. However, some Council members missed the religion/church sections and the topic of ageing. The phone-ins during discussions were met with little approval.
