Cheers for Auntie

I learned about another big chunk of Australia’s history last night, courtesy of “Auntie”
It was a story about which I knew only the basics until I watched the story of Mr Curtin and his wartime prime ministership, and I’m impressed with the lesson and immensely re-impressed with the ABC.There are plenty of people who point to the weaknesses of our national broadcaster, and few of us, surely, think it perfect. But if all it did for us was produce drama and documentaries, and news services, we’d still be well served.
In my early working days, in the subs’ room at a smallish daily newspaper, we all listened to every evening session of the ABC radio news. It was then, as now, the authoritative, trustworthy source.
Even now, in retirement, I listen to or watch on TV, at least four ABC news reports each day. It’s a habit I, and many others, can’t break.
However . . . .
I have to admit, however, that “Auntie ABC” is developing some peculiar faults.
Why, for instance, do they announce the telly "News” and then play one or two promotions for other programs?
Why do they (on TV in particular) invest so much time and artistic talent into producing (beautifully) long promotions (we mustn’t say advertisements) for their own forthcoming programs? They’re “preaching to the converted”, surely?
There must be a few other things they do that could arouse complaint but (unlike a recently disgraced politician) I can’t be bothered looking. I reckon we’re getting value for our ”8 cents - a – day”