E-mailed ITV again about presenters (i'm not obsessed i swear ) and this is what they had to say:
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There are presenters in the early morning preschool programming but otherwise, no, there will not be in-vision presenters on the CITV Channel. This has been a feature of CITV on ITV1 for 18 months now and
we believe it's one of the creative choices that makes CITV distinctive.
yes but most people don't want it to be distinctive.
How the heck does it make them distinctive? Every other bloody children's channel (apart from the BBC's offerings) doesn't have in-vision presenters either. So surely by them opting for in-vision presenters then they'll be distinctive. What a poor excuse. It's not as if they're exactly strapped for cash.
i missed uncle dad because of the footie, i hope to catch it next week though
It was a bizzare first episode. Basically there are 5 children, their mother dies, there father deserted them all before the youngest was born. All of the other Aunties and Uncles couldn't cope. So they ended up at their last Uncle's.
It was either him or the orphan home.
He didn't want anything to do with any of them, lived in a house filled with exotic animals (he was a scientist), and then he could have been evicted, etc
It's not the most bizare idea as far as "Protagonist(S) live elsewehere following family death" Thing I've heard.
E-mailed ITV again about presenters (i'm not obsessed i swear ) and this is what they had to say:
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There are presenters in the early morning preschool programming but otherwise, no, there will not be in-vision presenters on the CITV Channel. This has been a feature of CITV on ITV1 for 18 months now and
we believe it's one of the creative choices that makes CITV distinctive.
yes but most people don't want it to be distinctive.
How the heck does it make them distinctive? Every other bloody children's channel (apart from the BBC's offerings) doesn't have in-vision presenters either. So surely by them opting for in-vision presenters then they'll be distinctive. What a poor excuse. It's not as if they're exactly strapped for cash.
Distinguishes them from CBBC and CBeebies though - who are their main competition - and only competition on Freeview.
And if it's a choice between the calibre of presenters on CBBC and none at all - well CITV have made the right choice!
CITV was simulcast on GMTV2 Kids this morning, with the CITV DOG and idents. Is this going to be permanent? Or is this for the Sky and NTL viewers until CITV is launched? Then maybe ITV2 could have the 6.00-9.35 slot back.
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Monday: I just saw the old ident on ITV1. Why is this?
Tuesday: They now have the new ident on ITV1.
Info Dissapointing ratings here (still ahead of the major commercial kids channels)
Can the ratings really be compared to the other channels when they they aren't even on the same service, for example, freeview have less channels but more viewers, and in the oposite side of things Sky/NTL have more channels but less viewers.
Anyway, I've just watched the second ep of aliens on the channel, and this channel needs to be sorted quickly.
Just within the half an hour they've had low sound which then had the sound of two trails played over the top (at normal level), the adverts aired with a trailer for Art Attack (saying tomorrow at 4), Aliens returned with no sound for the first couple of minutes, and then at the end of aliens they played a menu for tomorrow contradicting itself saying that Animal Spies would be on at 4, not art attack.
I don't mind channels being pre prepared, but surely someone should be there in charge of playout, such as making sure everythings plaed out in the right order, etc. and adding an apology when something goes wrong.
Personally I'd love to see them have presenters, but I doubt that they will anytime soon anyway, especially until they know how ratings are going and then they may invest in more original programming and presenters, you never know.
School holidays may be the time when things begin to be looked at. They won't pull in the ratings having tots programmes on in the day.
I would personally (maybe later in the year), time shift ITV Play to run in the evening also (surely thats where they make the most money) and then seperate the channels into CITV and little CITV (although it would be called CITV Tots or something
They only problem would most probably be the an increase in budget, even though they could fill the channels with repeats if they wanted to.
As for GMTV Kids, I think it was part of the deal for them to go under the CITV umbrella. I presume that when the channel is on all platforms that they will use ITV2 for something else, though what else is unclear unless they sell it back to ITV.
new line up for CITV's Sky launch from Sky Digi Online:
note the first classic show to be repeated is Rupert.
CITV gets ready for Sky launch with new programming
Mar 28, 2006 02:40 PM
The new CITV channel launches on Sky on 8th May and to celebrate its launch ITV have announced new programming including new episodes of Bratz, as well as the return of vintage classics like Rupert and Sooty.
The CITV channel is already available on Freeview, Homechoice and Telewest from 6am to 6pm everyday.
LOUIE - BRAND NEW to CITV
Weekdays from 15th May at 3pm
Be inspired by Louie on CITV, all you need are crayons and paper!
Louie loves to draw more than anything else in the world. This charming new show is set in simple surroundings, where Louie and his best friend Yoko the ladybird embark on adventures initiated by his drawings. Whether it’s a boat, an umbrella, or a new house, Louie and Yoko use the drawings to learn about opposites, shapes, colours and sounds. The real magic of it all is that when the drawing is coloured in, it becomes real. Suddenly, Louie and Yoko are able to sail the boat, use the umbrella to keep them dry, or play in their new house. Every episode marks the beginning of a brand new adventure, with an opportunity each time for viewers to draw along with Louie at home.
HOW 2 - Series 15 - NEW SERIES
Every Friday from 19th May at 3.55pm
You’ve got the questions, How 2 has got the answers.
Ever wondered why healthy dogs have cold wet noses and why fat cats have long whiskers? Well never fear, Fred Dinenage, Gareth Jones and Gail McKenna are back with a whole host of experiments in the brand new series of the long-running CITV hit show How 2.
Making a welcome return to CITV screens, this is the only show where you can see liquid Nitrogen rain, the latest technology used to catch criminals, and exactly how non-stick saucepans work. We discover why some maps have a deliberate mistake in them, how you can make paper from moose dung, and why Roman Legions played hopscotch.
SKILLZ - NEW to CITV afternoons
Every Friday from 19th May at 4.25pm
Brush up on your Skillz on CITV
The ultimate crash course in activities and sports for the nation’s kids, Skillz will kick start even the laziest of you into gear! Join presenter Ollie of Byker Grove fame and lead singer in the pop rock band Freefaller.
Skillz encourages children to be as good as they can be in everything from basketball, bmx racing and dj’ing. You’ll be a pro before you know it!
RUPERT - BRAND NEW to the CITV Channel
Every Sunday from 14th May at 1.30pm
Classic episodes of Rupert on the CITV channel.
The bear with the most famous trousers on television is back on CITV. Rupert hit headlines recently having had a fashion upgrade, but if you’re missing the original trainer-free Rupert you can find him here on Sunday afternoons in all his classic glory. Whether Rupert is trying to re-kindle the relationship between a fire-breathing dragon and a knight, or convincing retired pirates to get off their rocking chairs to find secret treasures, he proves that at over 80 years old, he’s still a hero. Accompanied on his quests by his loyal chums, Bill Badger, Pong Ping, Podgy Pig, Tigerlily and PC Growler, Rupert is usually greeted at the end of a tired adventure by his doting parents, Mr and Mrs Bear, who are on hand with the home comforts.
SOOTY - BRAND NEW to the CITV Channel
Every Sunday from 14th May at 2pm
Check into Hotel Sooty on the CITV channel!
Make way for one of the greatest TV heroes of all time - Sooty! He’s got a new home on the CITV channel and he’s settling in just fine. This little yellow bear is known all over the world for his cheekiness, misbehaviour and very, very quiet whispering! Sooty, and his friends Sweep and Soo, have fans across all generations and bring plenty of fun and mischief to the channel at Hotel Sooty. Despite his good intentions, Sooty usually manages to misinterpret most of the things suggested by Richard, Manager of Hotel Sooty. This results in utter chaos, taking the combined puppet power of Sooty, Sweep and Soo to help get Richard out of trouble. With the reputation of the hotel on the line, and the day to day running to organise, Sooty and his friends have plenty on their plates – and plenty to go wrong! CITV is very excited to bring Sooty to a whole new generation of viewers.
BRATZ - NEW EPIDSODES for the CITV Channel
Weekdays from 8th May at 5.30pm
With more fashion, friendship and flirtation than Heat magazine, Bratz is going to rock your world!
The girls with a passion for fashion star in five brand new episodes every weekday on the CITV channel to celebrate the launch on Sky. Join best friends Cloe, Yasmin, Jade and Sasha for these latest high stylin’ CGI episodes. The Bratz girls are busy dealing with the likes of rival magazine editor Burdine Maxwell. Can Jade square up to Burdine when they get stuck in a lift together and will Sasha come back to the Bratz massive after pursuing a modelling career? And will the girls turn Sherlock in time to catch the mysterious cat-burglar red-handed who’s been stealing jewels from the guests at a luxury spa?
UNCLE MAX - BRAND NEW to the CITV channel
Weekdays from 8th May at 4pm
Silence is golden every afternoon on the CITV channel with successful sitcom Uncle Max.
Uncle Max stars David Schneider (I’m Alan Partridge, Knowing Me Knowing You) as the over-active Uncle Max. He’s like a human cartoon, acting like a big kid all the time – just the kind of Uncle every child would love! His weekly outings with 9-year old Luke (William Howe) are always hilarious and unpredictable. Whatever they do, wherever they go, it’s chaos, disaster and great, great fun! Already a huge success on CITV afternoons, there’s another chance to catch up with Max as he brings his silent world of physical comedy, visual gags and quirky ideas to the CITV channel.
FEEL THE FEAR - BRAND NEW to the CITV Channel
Every Sunday from 14th May at 10.30am
Holly Willoughby and Steve Wilson get seriously scared on the CITV channel!
Find out what Holly and Steve’s nightmares are made of as these two CITV stars go head to head in a competition to find out what scares them most! Feel the Fear reveals their ‘caught on camera’ behaviour as each week Holly and Steve take it in turns to face their particular phobias with the guidance of popular TV psychologist Anjula Mutanda. Every episode opens with a phonecall which reveals the fear they will challenge their co-host to face. Will it be sharks, spiders, rats – or maybe heights, rollercoasters or flying? Holly and Steve will have their heart rate monitored to gauge the extent of their fear. Feel the Fear is packed full of interesting facts about how fear works and where our phobias come from, as well as revealing insights about the presenters from their friends and family, including Stephen Mulhern, and video diary footage from Holly and Steve themselves. Feel the Fear is not a battle of physical prowess but of mind over matter and determination to conquer fear. Holly Willoughby vs Steve Wilson – who will be the bravest?
I'm surprised to see Sooty and How 2 coming back for new runs, I was under the impression that both shows had been axed, due to the fact they haven't been on the main CITV slot for some time now.
I personally wouldn't mind seeing Thames' episodes of The Sooty Show, but I can't see ITV digging them out, and probably wouldn't interest today's youngsters.
I'm surprised to see Sooty and How 2 coming back for new runs, I was under the impression that both shows had been axed, due to the fact they haven't been on the main CITV slot for some time now.
I personally wouldn't mind seeing Thames' episodes of The Sooty Show, but I can't see ITV digging them out, and probably wouldn't interest today's youngsters.
It's a new series of How 2 (as it just went on a year-long 'break') but it just sounds like it's going to be repeats of episodes of Sooty Heights.
IS ANYONE LISTENING< SOOTY AND SWEEP ARE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IT"S THE BEST THING EVER< IT REMINDS ME OF MY YOUTH< GOD I SOUND OLD< NOW BRING BACK FUN HOUSE AND THE TWINS AND I"LL POST A VERY NAUGHTY PIC
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