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JB
JasonB
David posted:
So I'm presuming Krypton '95 starts tomorrow from 7pm then?


19:30, I believe.

According to the EPG, 3-2-1 is on too despite earlier reports


Just checked my EPG and it's still showing Krypton Factor on at 7-8pm.
RO
rob Founding member
David posted:
So I'm presuming Krypton '95 starts tomorrow from 7pm then?


19:30, I believe.

According to the EPG, 3-2-1 is on too despite earlier reports


Just checked my EPG and it's still showing Krypton Factor on at 7-8pm.


I assume the 1993 final is at 7, then the 1995 series starts straight after.
BR
Brekkie
Can anyone think of a show when such a high profile revamp has actually worked. Usually I guess such things are a last throw of a dice, so it shouldn't be too surprised that a revamped series is often a final series.
LL
Larry the Loafer
Can anyone think of a show when such a high profile revamp has actually worked. Usually I guess such things are a last throw of a dice, so it shouldn't be too surprised that a revamped series is often a final series.


My guess would be Family Fortunes and Mr and Mrs - mainly because they got a half decent time slow and a reasonable budget.
BR
Brekkie
But did either have a revamp on a similar scale to The Krypton Factor. I don't know about Mr & Mrs but Family Fortunes has always had the same basic gameplay as far as I know., though with occassional tweaks.
JJ
Juicy Joe Founding member
Can anyone think of a show when such a high profile revamp has actually worked. Usually I guess such things are a last throw of a dice, so it shouldn't be too surprised that a revamped series is often a final series.


Other examples of failed revamps could include You Bet! with Darren Day and change of theme tune....also Telly Addicts which was completely revamped, as well as Noel's House Party which was also completely changed beyond recognition.

In terms of drama, The Bill is an excellent example of a failed revamp.

So, no...in response to your original question, I can't think of a show when such a high profile revamp has actually worked! Laughing
JB
JasonB
The Big Breakfast 2001 relaunch was also a failure and was axed in 2002!
JO
Jon

Other examples of failed revamps could include You Bet! with Darren Day and change of theme tune

Did they change the theme tune?
JO
Jon


So, no...in response to your original question, I can't think of a show when such a high profile revamp has actually worked! Laughing


Although it was off air for a few years, what about Masterchef? And of course there is Top Gear.
WP
WillPS
The Big Breakfast 2001 relaunch was also a failure and was axed in 2002!


Not to mention the 1996 one which was very quickly all-but-reversed.
:-(
A former member

Other examples of failed revamps could include You Bet! with Darren Day and change of theme tune

Did they change the theme tune?


yes: ( there is a clip on youtube under a different name: I saw it within the last 7 days)

I it reminds me of something else, I cant put my finger on it Mad
JO
Joe
Top of the Pops was very successful. So was Daybreak as a revamp of ITV Breakfast.

On the other hand, I don't know what happened to that Doctor Who relaunch in 2005.

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