CY
BBC2 had a '2' on top of a Christmas tree two years in a row.
http://hub.tv-ark.org.uk/dsplus/m.php?p=bbc2xmas1998.rm
http://hub.tv-ark.org.uk/dsplus/m.php?p=bbc2xmas1999.rm
AxG posted:
Why can I see the '2' on top of a Christmas tree from turning into a star. 
BBC2 had a '2' on top of a Christmas tree two years in a row.
http://hub.tv-ark.org.uk/dsplus/m.php?p=bbc2xmas1998.rm
http://hub.tv-ark.org.uk/dsplus/m.php?p=bbc2xmas1999.rm
CY
From Broadcast:
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Atkinson to revisit Blackadder
Rowan Atkinson has granted his first in-depth interview about his iconic Blackadder role in Tiger Aspect's second documentary on the classic BBC sitcom.
Atkinson will describe his personal experience of his involvement in the sitcom and its phenomenal success in the 90-minute documentary Blackadder Rides Again, which forms part of BBC1's Christmas line-up. He will also visit Alnwick Castle, the location of the show's first series that was titled The Black Adder.
Atkinson did not appear in Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga, Tiger Aspect's two-hour retrospective for UKTV channel GOLD, which attracted 341,000 viewers to the digital channel last month. A spokesman for the indie said the BBC1 documentary was an entirely separate production to the UKTV programme, featuring all-new interviews.
Both shows were commissioned to mark the 25th anniversary of the sitcom, which began on BBC2 and ran for three series before switching to BBC1 for Blackadder Goes Forth in 1989.
For the BBC1 show, cast members including Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Miranda Richardson, Tim McInnerny and Tony Robinson and writers Richard Curtis and Ben Elton will revisit key iconic moments, costumes and locations.
Tiger Aspect's director of factual entertainment Ricky Kelehar, who executive produced both shows, said: "We are extremely excited to have persuaded the entire creative team behind this iconic sitcom to appear in the same show for the very first time since they all worked together.
"Many of them have since gone on to become towering talents around the world, including Rowan – who has never before spoken in detail about playing the anti-hero Edmund Blackadder."
Blackadder Rides Again was commissioned by BBC executive editor, comedy entertainment Katie Taylor and produced and directed by Matt O'Casey. Blackadder producer John Lloyd is programme consultant on the documentary.
Rowan Atkinson has granted his first in-depth interview about his iconic Blackadder role in Tiger Aspect's second documentary on the classic BBC sitcom.
Atkinson will describe his personal experience of his involvement in the sitcom and its phenomenal success in the 90-minute documentary Blackadder Rides Again, which forms part of BBC1's Christmas line-up. He will also visit Alnwick Castle, the location of the show's first series that was titled The Black Adder.
Atkinson did not appear in Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga, Tiger Aspect's two-hour retrospective for UKTV channel GOLD, which attracted 341,000 viewers to the digital channel last month. A spokesman for the indie said the BBC1 documentary was an entirely separate production to the UKTV programme, featuring all-new interviews.
Both shows were commissioned to mark the 25th anniversary of the sitcom, which began on BBC2 and ran for three series before switching to BBC1 for Blackadder Goes Forth in 1989.
For the BBC1 show, cast members including Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Miranda Richardson, Tim McInnerny and Tony Robinson and writers Richard Curtis and Ben Elton will revisit key iconic moments, costumes and locations.
Tiger Aspect's director of factual entertainment Ricky Kelehar, who executive produced both shows, said: "We are extremely excited to have persuaded the entire creative team behind this iconic sitcom to appear in the same show for the very first time since they all worked together.
"Many of them have since gone on to become towering talents around the world, including Rowan – who has never before spoken in detail about playing the anti-hero Edmund Blackadder."
Blackadder Rides Again was commissioned by BBC executive editor, comedy entertainment Katie Taylor and produced and directed by Matt O'Casey. Blackadder producer John Lloyd is programme consultant on the documentary.
PC
So, looks like it's going to be another no-show for Santa on BBC Christmas pres - but I am intrigued about Wallace & Gromit returning for a new campaign, since they last starred 13 years ago(!) over on BBC2.
And speaking of BBC2, things have been ominously quiet on the festive front - last year's two animated paper idents weren't bad at all, but to have them re-used when BBC1 is going to be showcasing all-new sequences would be a pity - '2' shouldn't be left behind to look on while W&G 'jump ship' to the flagship channel, so to speak!
And speaking of BBC2, things have been ominously quiet on the festive front - last year's two animated paper idents weren't bad at all, but to have them re-used when BBC1 is going to be showcasing all-new sequences would be a pity - '2' shouldn't be left behind to look on while W&G 'jump ship' to the flagship channel, so to speak!
PA
Christmas films on the BBC have been announced - http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/proginfo/tv/wk52/feature_films.shtml
How about timeslots? I'm going for something like this;
Christmas Eve afternoon - Shrek 2
Christmas Day after The Queen's speech - Wallace And Gromit: The Curse Of The Were Rabbit
Christmas Day late afternoon - Pirates: Dead Man's Chest
Boxing Day early afternoon - Shark Tale
Boxing Day late afternoon - Superman Returns
New Year's Eve afternoon - Madagascar
How about timeslots? I'm going for something like this;
Christmas Eve afternoon - Shrek 2
Christmas Day after The Queen's speech - Wallace And Gromit: The Curse Of The Were Rabbit
Christmas Day late afternoon - Pirates: Dead Man's Chest
Boxing Day early afternoon - Shark Tale
Boxing Day late afternoon - Superman Returns
New Year's Eve afternoon - Madagascar
CY
Oh it bored me to tears, but I can't see it being wasted in an afternoon slot. I thought Batman Begins was a great way to relaunch a franchise and then they just stepped it up with The Dark Knight. Maybe the next Superman movie will be exciting now that they've gotten the exposition out of the way.
Does anybody think that there might actually be more premieres than listed on BBC TV this Christmas?
lateshowuk posted:
I wasn't a fan of Superman Returns to be honest.
Does anybody think that there might actually be more premieres than listed on BBC TV this Christmas?