JE
Some things you'll notice in the first show that haven't survived (in approximate order of how long they lasted):
- Contestants taking it in turns to step up to a single podium in the final.
- Anne's original, wink-less sign-off.
- Questions cut off at the end of one round being used to start the next.
- The title actually being "The Weakest Link", and the logo therefore not having a bloody stupid gap at the top left where the "The" used to be.
- The pre-title sequence being in black and white as it should be.
- The credits rolling alongside the final interview, not after it.
Jenny
Founding member
It'll be interesting to see how things have changed. In particular, Anne Robinson's face.
Some things you'll notice in the first show that haven't survived (in approximate order of how long they lasted):
- Contestants taking it in turns to step up to a single podium in the final.
- Anne's original, wink-less sign-off.
- Questions cut off at the end of one round being used to start the next.
- The title actually being "The Weakest Link", and the logo therefore not having a bloody stupid gap at the top left where the "The" used to be.
- The pre-title sequence being in black and white as it should be.
- The credits rolling alongside the final interview, not after it.
PC
Goodness me, did anything see that on BBC One? The news presenter rounded up her bulletin, left a very short delay and said, holding a piece of equipment, "Right, we need to get this bloody thing s..." at which point she was cut off by a BBC ident I have never seen before, which stayed on screen for about 30 seconds.
However, on the way into Bargain Hunt we had a BBC One ident, rather than a BBC ONE Scotland ident, so it's possible this may have been a Scotland-only issue.
However, on the way into Bargain Hunt we had a BBC One ident, rather than a BBC ONE Scotland ident, so it's possible this may have been a Scotland-only issue.
GS
Some things you'll notice in the first show that haven't survived (in approximate order of how long they lasted):
- Contestants taking it in turns to step up to a single podium in the final.
- Anne's original, wink-less sign-off.
- Questions cut off at the end of one round being used to start the next.
- The title actually being "The Weakest Link", and the logo therefore not having a bloody stupid gap at the top left where the "The" used to be.
- The pre-title sequence being in black and white as it should be.
- The credits rolling alongside the final interview, not after it.
Ooh they might roll round to my show in 2002 - unless they're only showing the first series.
Gavin Scott
Founding member
It'll be interesting to see how things have changed. In particular, Anne Robinson's face.
Some things you'll notice in the first show that haven't survived (in approximate order of how long they lasted):
- Contestants taking it in turns to step up to a single podium in the final.
- Anne's original, wink-less sign-off.
- Questions cut off at the end of one round being used to start the next.
- The title actually being "The Weakest Link", and the logo therefore not having a bloody stupid gap at the top left where the "The" used to be.
- The pre-title sequence being in black and white as it should be.
- The credits rolling alongside the final interview, not after it.
Ooh they might roll round to my show in 2002 - unless they're only showing the first series.
SW
They're only showing the first episode, and then a few of the specials for the rest of the week. And then, presumably, some new ones, although the amount of repeats is quite phenomenal and, to be honest, outrageous, because the loss of Neighbours gave BBC1 loads more flexibility at teatime and, apart from the odd week like Land Girls, for the past two and a half years, it's been Weakest Link day in day out, which is bone idle scheduling.
Of course, the day before The Weakest Link began, ITV launched The People Versus, which was hyped to the heavens and supposed to be the next Millionaire, only for it to flop massively (and rightly so, until 101 Ways started it was the slowest programme ever made) and the 'link, which wasn't even a choice in the Radio Times, became a smash hit.
Ooh they might roll round to my show in 2002 - unless they're only showing the first series.
They're only showing the first episode, and then a few of the specials for the rest of the week. And then, presumably, some new ones, although the amount of repeats is quite phenomenal and, to be honest, outrageous, because the loss of Neighbours gave BBC1 loads more flexibility at teatime and, apart from the odd week like Land Girls, for the past two and a half years, it's been Weakest Link day in day out, which is bone idle scheduling.
Of course, the day before The Weakest Link began, ITV launched The People Versus, which was hyped to the heavens and supposed to be the next Millionaire, only for it to flop massively (and rightly so, until 101 Ways started it was the slowest programme ever made) and the 'link, which wasn't even a choice in the Radio Times, became a smash hit.
JU
Yes this was not seen on Network
Goodness me, did anything see that on BBC One? The news presenter rounded up her bulletin, left a very short delay and said, holding a piece of equipment, "Right, we need to get this bloody thing s..." at which point she was cut off by a BBC ident I have never seen before, which stayed on screen for about 30 seconds.
However, on the way into Bargain Hunt we had a BBC One ident, rather than a BBC ONE Scotland ident, so it's possible this may have been a Scotland-only issue.
However, on the way into Bargain Hunt we had a BBC One ident, rather than a BBC ONE Scotland ident, so it's possible this may have been a Scotland-only issue.
Yes this was not seen on Network
JE
Was it the BBC logo on the background of some clouds?
Jenny
Founding member
Goodness me, did anything see that on BBC One? The news presenter rounded up her bulletin, left a very short delay and said, holding a piece of equipment, "Right, we need to get this bloody thing s..." at which point she was cut off by a BBC ident I have never seen before, which stayed on screen for about 30 seconds.
Was it the BBC logo on the background of some clouds?
PE
Was it the BBC logo on the background of some clouds?
Apparently the photo of Mark's back garden has been replaced by the glass blocks from the DVDs.
http://www.tvforum.co.uk/forums/post562881#post562881
Pete
Founding member
Goodness me, did anything see that on BBC One? The news presenter rounded up her bulletin, left a very short delay and said, holding a piece of equipment, "Right, we need to get this bloody thing s..." at which point she was cut off by a BBC ident I have never seen before, which stayed on screen for about 30 seconds.
Was it the BBC logo on the background of some clouds?
Apparently the photo of Mark's back garden has been replaced by the glass blocks from the DVDs.
http://www.tvforum.co.uk/forums/post562881#post562881
PC
It was indeed this very one here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&feature=related&hl=en-GB&v=uploZG7Sb58
PT
Some things you'll notice in the first show that haven't survived (in approximate order of how long they lasted):
- Contestants taking it in turns to step up to a single podium in the final.
- Anne's original, wink-less sign-off.
- Questions cut off at the end of one round being used to start the next.
- The title actually being "The Weakest Link", and the logo therefore not having a bloody stupid gap at the top left where the "The" used to be.
- The pre-title sequence being in black and white as it should be.
- The credits rolling alongside the final interview, not after it.
A few more little things I noticed:
- Less studio lighting / more teal colourings
- Little ditty before the 'start the clock' sting
- Wobbly camera-work during contestant walk-offs/interviews (probably for dramatic effect at the time).
It'll be interesting to see how things have changed. In particular, Anne Robinson's face.
Some things you'll notice in the first show that haven't survived (in approximate order of how long they lasted):
- Contestants taking it in turns to step up to a single podium in the final.
- Anne's original, wink-less sign-off.
- Questions cut off at the end of one round being used to start the next.
- The title actually being "The Weakest Link", and the logo therefore not having a bloody stupid gap at the top left where the "The" used to be.
- The pre-title sequence being in black and white as it should be.
- The credits rolling alongside the final interview, not after it.
A few more little things I noticed:
- Less studio lighting / more teal colourings
- Little ditty before the 'start the clock' sting
- Wobbly camera-work during contestant walk-offs/interviews (probably for dramatic effect at the time).
AC
http://www.firedbydesign.com/fbdimg/2010/05/BB216266@BBC-ONE-HD.jpg
I remember seeing this image some months ago. Is that the official BBC One HD logo?
I always found it strange that the BBC logo isn't the same height as the 'one' text with the logo. It still looks strange when I look at it.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fb/BBC_One_logo.svg/500px-BBC_One_logo.svg.png
Do we have a confirmed date for launch? Can't be too long; it is autumn now after all!
I remember seeing this image some months ago. Is that the official BBC One HD logo?
I always found it strange that the BBC logo isn't the same height as the 'one' text with the logo. It still looks strange when I look at it.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fb/BBC_One_logo.svg/500px-BBC_One_logo.svg.png
Do we have a confirmed date for launch? Can't be too long; it is autumn now after all!