GE
They're not official ones - some Android handsets let you create a Photosphere image and share them on Google Maps. Google have been round with a Street View trolley, and their efforts should be online in a few months.
Only had a chance to watch the One Show and the Madness gig so far, but I enjoyed them both (and regretted a little not having gone into the building to watch it - it looked like there were plenty of balconies in the Spur where I'd have had a decent view and stayed dry)
A nice little behind-the-scenes vid: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dfluff/8581649500/
thegeek
Founding member
A couple of 'Street Views' have been added to Google Earth inside TV Centre - one of a studio, and another within the doughnut.
They're not official ones - some Android handsets let you create a Photosphere image and share them on Google Maps. Google have been round with a Street View trolley, and their efforts should be online in a few months.
Only had a chance to watch the One Show and the Madness gig so far, but I enjoyed them both (and regretted a little not having gone into the building to watch it - it looked like there were plenty of balconies in the Spur where I'd have had a decent view and stayed dry)
A nice little behind-the-scenes vid: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dfluff/8581649500/
LL
Finally got round to watching Goodbye TVC last night, and it was oddly emotional. I can't help but feel that it was two hours of everybody saying what a stupid decision it is to close it, but I agree with them. A fantastic tribute that should've been on BBC Two, frankly.
WH
Surely the most noteworthy date will be when Corrie leaves?
Whataday
Founding member
It would be nice to see something done in the Granada region at least a bit more substantial than the reports we've seen this week, even if it's only in a 30 minute slot somewhere. Sadly though the way ITV is now I just can't see that happening - it'll either be national or nothing.
Surely the most noteworthy date will be when Corrie leaves?
KE
That's basically what Tales of Television Centre was, and I'm surprised that it didn't get a repeat this week, especially since it's been nearly a year since it was first shown.
I think there was definitely scope for another programme looking at particularly brilliant moments of shows from TVC, rather than just quick clips during a montage.
That's basically what Tales of Television Centre was, and I'm surprised that it didn't get a repeat this week, especially since it's been nearly a year since it was first shown.
MA
That's basically what Tales of Television Centre was, and I'm surprised that it didn't get a repeat this week, especially since it's been nearly a year since it was first shown.
I don't think they would dare repeat it, post Saville, with it's tales of sex in BBC dressing rooms.
Marcus
Founding member
I think there was definitely scope for another programme looking at particularly brilliant moments of shows from TVC, rather than just quick clips during a montage.
That's basically what Tales of Television Centre was, and I'm surprised that it didn't get a repeat this week, especially since it's been nearly a year since it was first shown.
I don't think they would dare repeat it, post Saville, with it's tales of sex in BBC dressing rooms.
NG
Presume you mean his on-screen career? He was a pretty influential figure in his role as a writer for other on-screen talent. Certainly Pets Win Prizes wasn't the peak of his TV career(s).
noggin
Founding member
And although very good value considering his TV career peaked with Pets Wins Prizes Danny Baker was an odd choice too.
Presume you mean his on-screen career? He was a pretty influential figure in his role as a writer for other on-screen talent. Certainly Pets Win Prizes wasn't the peak of his TV career(s).
ST
That's basically what Tales of Television Centre was, and I'm surprised that it didn't get a repeat this week, especially since it's been nearly a year since it was first shown.
I still have 'Tales of TVC' on my Sky+ box, so I watched that again. It was a better tribute programme, IMO.
I think there was definitely scope for another programme looking at particularly brilliant moments of shows from TVC, rather than just quick clips during a montage.
That's basically what Tales of Television Centre was, and I'm surprised that it didn't get a repeat this week, especially since it's been nearly a year since it was first shown.
I still have 'Tales of TVC' on my Sky+ box, so I watched that again. It was a better tribute programme, IMO.
NG
That's basically what Tales of Television Centre was, and I'm surprised that it didn't get a repeat this week, especially since it's been nearly a year since it was first shown.
I still have 'Tales of TVC' on my Sky+ box, so I watched that again. It was a better tribute programme, IMO.
Tales of TVC felt very Blue Peter heavy to me. Possibly not a surprise given who made it.
noggin
Founding member
I think there was definitely scope for another programme looking at particularly brilliant moments of shows from TVC, rather than just quick clips during a montage.
That's basically what Tales of Television Centre was, and I'm surprised that it didn't get a repeat this week, especially since it's been nearly a year since it was first shown.
I still have 'Tales of TVC' on my Sky+ box, so I watched that again. It was a better tribute programme, IMO.
Tales of TVC felt very Blue Peter heavy to me. Possibly not a surprise given who made it.
BU
It's been pointed out on Twitter that The One Show brought together (although not on screen) Michael Grade and Colin Baker. Grade renewed Doctor Who in 1986 on the condition that Baker was fired (and Grade was married to Baker's ex-wife at that point which adds another dimension). Apparently they shook hands but nothing more was said! Baker also voiced his annoyance that they were merely "set dressing" although having watched it I'm not sure what they expected, they got a decent enough chunk of it given it wasn't about Doctor Who.
Such a shame about the weather but there you go. I popped down and saw the end of the gig from Wood Lane - you could see pretty much everything from outside the gates - surprisingly few people had had the same idea given how heavily publicised it had been although I guess the weather didn't help.
Haven't watched the studio show yet but it should perhaps not be a surprise that the celebs who went from dressing room to studio are more supportive of the place than those who have worked in the offices day in day out...
On the subject of Granada - I believe there is a documentary in the works, Gordon Burns has confirmed he's been interviewed for it, but as others have said the timing will be around the time Corrie leaves the site.
Such a shame about the weather but there you go. I popped down and saw the end of the gig from Wood Lane - you could see pretty much everything from outside the gates - surprisingly few people had had the same idea given how heavily publicised it had been although I guess the weather didn't help.
Haven't watched the studio show yet but it should perhaps not be a surprise that the celebs who went from dressing room to studio are more supportive of the place than those who have worked in the offices day in day out...
On the subject of Granada - I believe there is a documentary in the works, Gordon Burns has confirmed he's been interviewed for it, but as others have said the timing will be around the time Corrie leaves the site.
WE
I was under the impression, reading elsewhere, Liza Goddard(Colin Baker's ex wife referred to above) was friends with Grade, nothing else.
Liza also appears to have got over the situation, unlike her friend & ex husband it appears, as she & Colin were on tour together in a play recently ISTR.
Liza also appears to have got over the situation, unlike her friend & ex husband it appears, as she & Colin were on tour together in a play recently ISTR.