The American Olympics

I love watching the Olympics. Unfortunately we only have the choice of watching it on the 'We Are Obsessed with America' channel, otherwise known as the BBC.

I'd understand if it was all about the Poms, which 50% of the time it is, which is fine. But then the rest of the time is spent salivating over how the US is doing. I could hardly tell you how any other country is faring.

Isn't the national broadcaster supposed to be impartial?

I was appalled when watching Stephanie Rice win her gold medal smashing the world record - because of the commentary. As they were commentating the race, they didn't even talk about her and went on and on about the Yank coming third. She got shameful bronze!

They even have an effigy of Michael Phelps in the newsroom, which they adorn with medals each time he wins one. I think someone needs to tell the BBC that Michael Phelps isn't British.

I also got to see Libby Trickett win the butterfly, only because a Yank came second. Though it took me a while to realise it was Libby Lenton. Obviously she has gotten married since the last Olympics.