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BBC Two 2018 Revamp

New ident ‘Discovery’ - p89

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Conor98
So I guess they choose what ident to play out depending on the type of programming they think the ident would be suitable for.
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mr_vivian
I'm so happy the 2 is still there when I go on the iPlayer website for BBC2. That is BBC2's identity and always will be for me.
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Conor98
I'm so happy the 2 is still there when I go on the iPlayer website for BBC2. That is BBC2's identity and always will be for me.

Shame it's not on screen but hey, the new curve is good too.
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A former member
So I guess they choose what ident to play out depending on the type of programming they think the ident would be suitable for.


Not always, I remember one evening Scotland used Woodpecker for newsnight Wink

I think 2 idents have yet to be created and that what meant in the press release.
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Brekkie
The new look is innovative, artistic, stylish, clean and minimal. Glad they've splashed some cash. Makes all the difference to the overall appeal of the channel. The BBC One idents are for a different audience and they do their job. These idents are more my taste. Definitely will be checking out the channel more. I've ignored BBC2 for too long .


This is a fascinating comment. The newly refreshed idents are now going to make you watch BBC2 more than you would otherwise have done, regardless of programme content?

If branding wasn't important and didn't affect consumers habits companies wouldn't be spending millions on it. BBC2's ratings aren't going to significantly increase overnight but the brand perception should definately improve now it doesn't look like a second hand shop.
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Steve in Pudsey
The other benefit is that the junctions flow better, so possibly better audience retention between programmes?
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TIGHazard



It looks like this one was broadcast for the the first time after midnight: https://tvhome.co.uk/bbc-two/2018/09/30/0035

I imagine it'll be reserved for horror/thriller and related programmes.


And possibly B&W programmes like Series 1 of Dad's Army next Saturday?
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VMPhil



It looks like this one was broadcast for the the first time after midnight: https://tvhome.co.uk/bbc-two/2018/09/30/0035

I imagine it'll be reserved for horror/thriller and related programmes.


And possibly B&W programmes like Series 1 of Dad's Army next Saturday?

Maybe I'm reading too much into it but I get more of spooky, late night vibe from that ident, and I wouldn't expect it to go out before something like Dad's Army.

If they're going to have a dedicated B&W ident, it would be the spiral one wouldn't it? They used to use B&W Copper Cut-Out before B&W films, so it wouldn't be out of the ordinary.

https://www.tvwhirl.co.uk/presentation/bbc/bbc-two/bbc-two-2018-present/?clip=23403
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A former member
Brown Ident is clearly for Drama, Black and white is for Arts, and I think the black worms is for horror and thiller so what does the two unseen ones cover?
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VMPhil
I reckon the spiral ident would make for a good breakdown loop.

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dbl
I agree, would love to hear newer music though (or even the sound design from the ident). 'Against The Clock' seems dated now.

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