No BBC 3 &4

JO

johnny 10 July 2001 1:57pm

Accoring to thetvroom.com BBC 3 & 4 is been delayed and there is a new look choice as the Government has put a stop to this & other up coming channels:D

NS

NickyS Founding member 10 July 2001 2:00pm

johnny posted:

Accoring to thetvroom.com BBC 3 & 4 is been delayed and there is a new look choice as the Government has put a stop to this & other up coming channels:D

Well the government has extended the consultation process but that news was around last week. It's not put a stop to BBC3/4 and other new services - just Ms Jowell is still considering what to do.

NS

NickyS Founding member 10 July 2001 3:25pm

This is the story from Media Guardian which seems to sum it all up correctly ..
http://media.guardian.co.uk/broadcast/story/0,7493,519583,00.html

DA

Davidjb Founding member 10 July 2001 6:12pm

Why do we need a BBC 3 & 4? Choice and Knowledge names are fine and have more meaning.

AS

Asa Admin 10 July 2001 6:21pm

Davidjb posted:

Why do we need a BBC 3 & 4? Choice and Knowledge names are fine and have more meaning.

Because Choice and Knowledge have had a rubbish reputation since launch and by completely rebranding, they can almost start again. Besides, people may be more likely to think 'what's on BBC3' while watching the other two channels - honest!

Cheers, Asa

(July 2001)