For some context (and I'm not sure if it's still the case, but it was for the first couple of seasons the BBC had the Football League) - on matchdays, there's a goals exchange. For the smaller games, a single camera goes to each match, and the footage is brought back to a regional BBC centre. There, an editor picks out the goals and other highlights, and they're played out across the BBC's network at an allotted time to IMG (via BT Tower).
I am, unlike most, pleased to see C5 go for this and secure it against the BBC. It shows, to an extent, that the channel under Viacom's ownership is learning from its competitors and moving away from the tacky programming it has.
I think C5 could be one to watch over the coming months/years if it starts losing the likes of "my granny's an ex gypsy come prostitute on benefits" and starts picking up the rights to things usually owned by the likes of BBC and ITV and although currently the securing of these rights could seem insignificant it could be the beginning of something. Brighter, better days ahead for Channel 5 I think.
For some context (and I'm not sure if it's still the case, but it was for the first couple of seasons the BBC had the Football League) - on matchdays, there's a goals exchange. For the smaller games, a single camera goes to each match, and the footage is brought back to a regional BBC centre. There, an editor picks out the goals and other highlights, and they're played out across the BBC's network at an allotted time to IMG (via BT Tower).
And there's no reason why (in theory) this can't continue, as the lines and the BBC staff involved was paid for by IMG I believe. Other broadcasters can (and do) book BBC facilities and lines from time to time, particularly for down-the-line guests. Various BBC DTL cameras appear fairly regularly on Al Jazeera and other international broadcasters for example.
Various BBC DTL cameras appear fairly regularly on Al Jazeera and other international broadcasters for example.
Indeed - I recall one one occasion watching someone strategically manoeuvre a pot-plant in front of the BBC News logo in the background of the Belfast newsroom camera, presumably because the foreign broadcaster in question wouldn't like to be associated with the BBC.
ITN used to often book BBC down-the-line studios for Channel Four News rather than ITV regional facilities at one point too. Think this was post-1992 when ITV and Channel Four split (previously ITV funded C4 in return for selling C4's advertising)
ITN used to often book BBC down-the-line studios for Channel Four News rather than ITV regional facilities at one point too. Think this was post-1992 when ITV and Channel Four split (previously ITV funded C4 in return for selling C4's advertising)
I suppose it depends where the guest is too. The BBC do have DTL positions in more places than anyone else so anyone they might want to speak to is never too far from a BBC office
ITN used to often book BBC down-the-line studios for Channel Four News rather than ITV regional facilities at one point too. Think this was post-1992 when ITV and Channel Four split (previously ITV funded C4 in return for selling C4's advertising)
I suppose it depends where the guest is too. The BBC do have DTL positions in more places than anyone else so anyone they might want to speak to is never too far from a BBC office
In this case it was Norwich in the mid 90s - Anglia was, if anything, easier to get to and had a perfectly good down-the-line studio and great parking, yet C4 News always booked guests in to the BBC down-the-line studio (before newsroom cameras were installed for News 24)
I am, unlike most, pleased to see C5 go for this and secure it against the BBC. It shows, to an extent, that the channel under Viacom's ownership is learning from its competitors and moving away from the tacky programming it has.
It's not like C5 haven't done football before, you know.....
I am, unlike most, pleased to see C5 go for this and secure it against the BBC. It shows, to an extent, that the channel under Viacom's ownership is learning from its competitors and moving away from the tacky programming it has.
It's not like C5 haven't done football before, you know.....
No, I know they have but they moved away from it and I think going back now and hopefully doing it more successfully could be great for the channel.