CY
And it'll be accurate no matter whether it's on analogue or digital. They still have the pips on Radio 4 and I can listen to it delayed through my TV or on the radio itself.
And what happens at New Year? They show Big Ben!!
People don't say well we won't be showing the countdown to the New Year on Sky because we're delayed by a few seconds compared to terrestrial broadcasters.
Jugalug posted:
I don't understand this digital delay theory. It's only a few seconds isn't it? At least, that's what it is on my TV.
And it'll be accurate no matter whether it's on analogue or digital. They still have the pips on Radio 4 and I can listen to it delayed through my TV or on the radio itself.
And what happens at New Year? They show Big Ben!!
People don't say well we won't be showing the countdown to the New Year on Sky because we're delayed by a few seconds compared to terrestrial broadcasters.
JR
I could be incredibly pedantic and say they actually show the Clock Tower, but I'll let you off.
Either way the digital delay excuse for ditching clocks is very poor.
What I think people should be complaining about is ITV News using Big Ben's bongs at half past the hour. Since when did Big Ben ring at half past the hour? When News at Ten used to be delayed, there were no bongs. And considering the poor timing of commercial breaks nowadays...
'And now on ITV1, the Nightly News at 10:30. Please do not adjust your clock.'
BONG!
cylon6 posted:
And what happens at New Year? They show Big Ben!!
I could be incredibly pedantic and say they actually show the Clock Tower, but I'll let you off.
Either way the digital delay excuse for ditching clocks is very poor.
What I think people should be complaining about is ITV News using Big Ben's bongs at half past the hour. Since when did Big Ben ring at half past the hour? When News at Ten used to be delayed, there were no bongs. And considering the poor timing of commercial breaks nowadays...
'And now on ITV1, the Nightly News at 10:30. Please do not adjust your clock.'
BONG!
CY
I could be incredibly pedantic and say they actually show the Clock Tower, but I'll let you off.
Either way the digital delay excuse for ditching clocks is very poor.
What I think people should be complaining about is ITV News using Big Ben's bongs at half past the hour. Since when did Big Ben ring at half past the hour? When News at Ten used to be delayed, there were no bongs. And considering the poor timing of commercial breaks nowadays...
'And now on ITV1, the Nightly News at 10:30. Please do not adjust your clock.'
BONG!
Okay so theyb show the Clock Tower and we hear Big Ben!
As you say the digital delay excuse is a load of rubbish! And ITV's timings are ridiculous. They're so desperate to get ratings that they put on extra commercials so their programmes end when other channels' programmes start. Very petty!
jrothwell97 posted:
cylon6 posted:
And what happens at New Year? They show Big Ben!!
I could be incredibly pedantic and say they actually show the Clock Tower, but I'll let you off.
Either way the digital delay excuse for ditching clocks is very poor.
What I think people should be complaining about is ITV News using Big Ben's bongs at half past the hour. Since when did Big Ben ring at half past the hour? When News at Ten used to be delayed, there were no bongs. And considering the poor timing of commercial breaks nowadays...
'And now on ITV1, the Nightly News at 10:30. Please do not adjust your clock.'
BONG!
Okay so theyb show the Clock Tower and we hear Big Ben!
As you say the digital delay excuse is a load of rubbish! And ITV's timings are ridiculous. They're so desperate to get ratings that they put on extra commercials so their programmes end when other channels' programmes start. Very petty!
CY
That's the only thing that does start on time but as for the other shows they're still doing their little tricks. Coronation Street starting a bit after 8pm on Mondays, BGT finishing at 9.25pm last Saturday instead of 9.15pm are a couple of examples.
Andrew posted:
I think you'll find that ITV News starts on time, and the ITV Lunchtime News actually starts early
Your argument is a few years out of date
Your argument is a few years out of date
That's the only thing that does start on time but as for the other shows they're still doing their little tricks. Coronation Street starting a bit after 8pm on Mondays, BGT finishing at 9.25pm last Saturday instead of 9.15pm are a couple of examples.
SE
That's the only thing that does start on time but as for the other shows they're still doing their little tricks. Coronation Street starting a bit after 8pm on Mondays, BGT finishing at 9.25pm last Saturday instead of 9.15pm are a couple of examples.
Saving Planet Earth on BBC One just started at 6:58pm.
Square Eyes
Founding member
cylon6 posted:
Andrew posted:
I think you'll find that ITV News starts on time, and the ITV Lunchtime News actually starts early
Your argument is a few years out of date
Your argument is a few years out of date
That's the only thing that does start on time but as for the other shows they're still doing their little tricks. Coronation Street starting a bit after 8pm on Mondays, BGT finishing at 9.25pm last Saturday instead of 9.15pm are a couple of examples.
Saving Planet Earth on BBC One just started at 6:58pm.
CY
That's the only thing that does start on time but as for the other shows they're still doing their little tricks. Coronation Street starting a bit after 8pm on Mondays, BGT finishing at 9.25pm last Saturday instead of 9.15pm are a couple of examples.
Saving Planet Earth on BBC One just started at 6:58pm.
BLIMEY THEY'RE ALL DOING IT!!
Square Eyes posted:
cylon6 posted:
Andrew posted:
I think you'll find that ITV News starts on time, and the ITV Lunchtime News actually starts early
Your argument is a few years out of date
Your argument is a few years out of date
That's the only thing that does start on time but as for the other shows they're still doing their little tricks. Coronation Street starting a bit after 8pm on Mondays, BGT finishing at 9.25pm last Saturday instead of 9.15pm are a couple of examples.
Saving Planet Earth on BBC One just started at 6:58pm.
BLIMEY THEY'RE ALL DOING IT!!