I so want to believe this!

[torchthebitch]

Prof Cox, who hosts the show (Stargazing Live) with comedian Dara O'Briain, said he had hoped to point the Jodrell Bank telescope at the planet Threapleton Holmes B after it was discovered live on air last year and listen for signs of life.
But he claimed he was prevented from doing so because the Corporation was concerned that any aliens discovered on the planet could swear or violate other BBC regulations.
Speaking on the BBC Radio 6 Music breakfast show on Wednesday, Prof Cox said: "The BBC actually said 'You can't do that. We need to go through the regulations and health and safety and everything in case we discover a signal from an alien civilisation'.
"[I said], you mean we would discover the first hint that there is other intelligent life in the universe beyond Earth, live on air, and you're worried about the health and safety of it?
"It was incredible. They did have guidelines. Compliance!"

Prof Brian Cox was a member of the band D:Ream famous for the hit single, "Things can only get better".

Complete article here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/...covery-could-breach-editorial-guidelines.html

 

[Sean]

Jesus. The beeb really aren't having a good couple of months, are they?

 

[torchthebitch]

It really fits, doesn't it? But Cox is smart enough to know the value of a plausible wind up.

 

[Sean]

It really fits, doesn't it? But Cox is smart enough to know the value of a plausible wind up.

Do you listen to The Infinite Monkey Cage? He's hilarious on that.

 

[torchthebitch]

Do you listen to The Infinite Monkey Cage? He's hilarious on that.

No. My life is a fucking shambles lately. Someday I'll regain control of it and I won't know what to do anymore.

 

[LiFeNdEaTh]

Hmmm...interesting

 

[TonyClifton]

Jesus. The beeb really aren't having a good couple of months, are they?

I just want to let you know that Mister Hat and I don't like you.