SP
For those opposed to the closure of YTV, you may like to sign this 10 Downing Street petitionset up by a local politician.
RM
OK, but I was just suprised a bit surprised at your harsh judgement (IMO) of the programme, especially given that you've only seen it only once? Never seen you quite as scathing about one programme before
Not sure whether to be scared or excited 
I would argue that one of the main strengths of the programme lies in its regular cast's characterisations; so as one watches the programme, one would appreciate the characters and the show's flavour more, I feel.
Similar to watching something such as Coro for the first time: If you'd caught a 'filler' episode, you could be given for thinking it was lack-lustre, without the fuller context of frequent viewing.
Why thank you, kind sir http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z77/demaine_d/Emoticon/sparkle.gif
But fair enough if you don't like Hb, that's up to you squire-- fine by me! You may not find it entertaining, but that's just your opinion don't forget: I like to think you aren't egotistical enough, to believe your taste/opinion is a standard we should all follow or agree with, just because you say so
I think and expect more of you than that Gav-- please don't go all Hyacinth Bucket on us now
De gustibus non est disputandum, as our Roman ancestors would say (well when they weren't building roads, crucifying people and indulging in orgies)
In the end whether we find something entertaining is individually subjective; as with food, drink, men etc. I think the only way you can 'objectively' measure the entertainment value of a programme, is via viewing figures. Like Hb or not, its ratings were constistently high-- indeed one of ITV's most popular programmes.
Let's just hope ITV can find something decent to replace Hb when they run out of fresh episodes (Hb repeats probably!).
Ramble ends.
PS: To show there's no hard feelings Gav, check out my signature shortly!
Gavin Scott posted:
Well Roger, if you say it was entertaining then perhaps I have missed something (apart form a seven year block of my life) in this programme I confess I saw only the once.
OK, but I was just suprised a bit surprised at your harsh judgement (IMO) of the programme, especially given that you've only seen it only once? Never seen you quite as scathing about one programme before
Not sure whether to be scared or excited
I would argue that one of the main strengths of the programme lies in its regular cast's characterisations; so as one watches the programme, one would appreciate the characters and the show's flavour more, I feel.
Similar to watching something such as Coro for the first time: If you'd caught a 'filler' episode, you could be given for thinking it was lack-lustre, without the fuller context of frequent viewing.
Quote:
I have found your taste to be impeccable thus far, after all.
Why thank you, kind sir http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z77/demaine_d/Emoticon/sparkle.gif
But fair enough if you don't like Hb, that's up to you squire-- fine by me! You may not find it entertaining, but that's just your opinion don't forget: I like to think you aren't egotistical enough, to believe your taste/opinion is a standard we should all follow or agree with, just because you say so
I think and expect more of you than that Gav-- please don't go all Hyacinth Bucket on us now
De gustibus non est disputandum, as our Roman ancestors would say (well when they weren't building roads, crucifying people and indulging in orgies)
In the end whether we find something entertaining is individually subjective; as with food, drink, men etc. I think the only way you can 'objectively' measure the entertainment value of a programme, is via viewing figures. Like Hb or not, its ratings were constistently high-- indeed one of ITV's most popular programmes.
Let's just hope ITV can find something decent to replace Hb when they run out of fresh episodes (Hb repeats probably!).
Ramble ends.
PS: To show there's no hard feelings Gav, check out my signature shortly!
GE
Now the Calendar studio centre to be closed down.
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/Threat-to-second-Yorkshire-studio.5068138.jp
How long before Emmerdale is sent packing to Manchester?
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/Threat-to-second-Yorkshire-studio.5068138.jp
How long before Emmerdale is sent packing to Manchester?
FB
An industry source said that the move will force Look North or Calendar to pre-record their main evening news as there would not be enough time to prepare the studio if the shows were broadcast back-to-back
[[I] Shows how much this "insider" knows.
It's perfectly possible to repo the studio cameras when the Calendar's weather is running.
I suspect mischief making at YP and Look North Towers.
gerryuk posted:
Now the Calendar studio centre to be closed down.
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/Threat-to-second-Yorkshire-studio.5068138.jp
How long before Emmerdale is sent packing to Manchester?
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/Threat-to-second-Yorkshire-studio.5068138.jp
How long before Emmerdale is sent packing to Manchester?
An industry source said that the move will force Look North or Calendar to pre-record their main evening news as there would not be enough time to prepare the studio if the shows were broadcast back-to-back
[[I] Shows how much this "insider" knows.
It's perfectly possible to repo the studio cameras when the Calendar's weather is running.
I suspect mischief making at YP and Look North Towers.
SP
And you reckon they could re-dress the set in this time?
The possibility of having to pre-record or move the time of ITV's regional news to allow co-locating with the BBC has been widely discussed.
Fluffy Bunny Feet posted:
It's perfectly possible to repo the studio cameras when the Calendar's weather is running.
And you reckon they could re-dress the set in this time?
The possibility of having to pre-record or move the time of ITV's regional news to allow co-locating with the BBC has been widely discussed.
NG
And you reckon they could re-dress the set in this time?
The possibility of having to pre-record or move the time of ITV's regional news to allow co-locating with the BBC has been widely discussed.
Yep - clearly mentioned as an issue in the BBC/ITV Memorandum of Understanding, with a potential requirement for ITV to change their transmission time.
noggin
Founding member
Spencer For Hire posted:
Fluffy Bunny Feet posted:
It's perfectly possible to repo the studio cameras when the Calendar's weather is running.
And you reckon they could re-dress the set in this time?
The possibility of having to pre-record or move the time of ITV's regional news to allow co-locating with the BBC has been widely discussed.
Yep - clearly mentioned as an issue in the BBC/ITV Memorandum of Understanding, with a potential requirement for ITV to change their transmission time.
JB
Obviously not quite on the pulse regarding YTV. Calendar has been in ints own building since 1991 (studio from 1992), Emmerdale in Studio 1 since 1996/1997, The Royal in Bradford and the interiors for Heartbeat used to be in the mill at Farsley. Speculation is rife on here, but lets just wait and see.
As for usage, Studio 4 has been used for quite a lot of drama recently (I can't remember the last BBC drama of this ilk, but was done at YTV) and Countdown comes from 3, which is the smaller of the two.
Just another thing - the cost. Moving all the Northern Transmission Centre, Tape Store, ProVision, Northern Film Processing, CITV administration and the like to Manchester for a couple of years seems a bit wasteful (Quay Street likely to shut when Salford opens, as the BBC then won't need 3sixtymedia then).
4th of March will either confirm of destroy all this speculation.
Oh, by the way, the main building is quite big insde, as it has a huge basement area and an enormous backlot (used as a car park) which might just be able to house a Coronation Street set! Speculation eh!
Hi. I have just discovered this forum and registered, and have just ploughed through the entirety of this long thread.
I have had a particular interest in YTV and the Leeds studios ever since they appeared in 1968. I use to live in Yorkshire, but now live and work in Granadaland (I feel that I have taken the part of a missionary!).
I have some (old) large scale plans of the YTV studios (don't ask their provenance), but am always keen to discover more about them. My plans show no basement in the main building, and wonder if you could confirm what you say about this. I had understood that the basement in 104 Kirkstall Road - the building used for Calendar, and which started life as an ice rink (I think) - houses the archives. It certainly seems to be a large area on the plans.
On a more general note, I was disappointed when YTV (and all the other companies, of course) were swallowed up by Granada, and even more sad when I heard that the Leeds studios were being mothballed. Even though ITV is a shadow of its former self, and despite the economic climate, I cannot help but feel that there could still be a future for these studios.
As I understand it, ITV are no longer interested in Salford. If that is the case, couldn't ITV utilise Leeds as its northern 'outpost' and leave Manchester/Salford to the BBC?
Oh, by the way, is the Emmerdale studio on Burley Road now called 'Studio 1'? The original Studio 1 was, of course, a small continuity studio in the main building.
Huddy Refreshed posted:
trivialmatters posted:
A while ago the plan was to move all dramas to Leeds, do the big shows from London, factual at Manchester etc. This was all part of the plan because now ITV don't use studio 3 and 4 for their own shows, so they're disposable.
The idea is to close all three buildings down and give Calendar an office in the city centre, build a new purpose build studio complex for Emmerdale and the other dramas close to the Emmerdale village, and everything else will move to Manchester.
ITV used to be high profile and that's why most of their regional studios were in prominent city centre locations. They can't afford that anymore.
The idea is to close all three buildings down and give Calendar an office in the city centre, build a new purpose build studio complex for Emmerdale and the other dramas close to the Emmerdale village, and everything else will move to Manchester.
ITV used to be high profile and that's why most of their regional studios were in prominent city centre locations. They can't afford that anymore.
Obviously not quite on the pulse regarding YTV. Calendar has been in ints own building since 1991 (studio from 1992), Emmerdale in Studio 1 since 1996/1997, The Royal in Bradford and the interiors for Heartbeat used to be in the mill at Farsley. Speculation is rife on here, but lets just wait and see.
As for usage, Studio 4 has been used for quite a lot of drama recently (I can't remember the last BBC drama of this ilk, but was done at YTV) and Countdown comes from 3, which is the smaller of the two.
Just another thing - the cost. Moving all the Northern Transmission Centre, Tape Store, ProVision, Northern Film Processing, CITV administration and the like to Manchester for a couple of years seems a bit wasteful (Quay Street likely to shut when Salford opens, as the BBC then won't need 3sixtymedia then).
4th of March will either confirm of destroy all this speculation.
Oh, by the way, the main building is quite big insde, as it has a huge basement area and an enormous backlot (used as a car park) which might just be able to house a Coronation Street set! Speculation eh!
Hi. I have just discovered this forum and registered, and have just ploughed through the entirety of this long thread.
I have had a particular interest in YTV and the Leeds studios ever since they appeared in 1968. I use to live in Yorkshire, but now live and work in Granadaland (I feel that I have taken the part of a missionary!).
I have some (old) large scale plans of the YTV studios (don't ask their provenance), but am always keen to discover more about them. My plans show no basement in the main building, and wonder if you could confirm what you say about this. I had understood that the basement in 104 Kirkstall Road - the building used for Calendar, and which started life as an ice rink (I think) - houses the archives. It certainly seems to be a large area on the plans.
On a more general note, I was disappointed when YTV (and all the other companies, of course) were swallowed up by Granada, and even more sad when I heard that the Leeds studios were being mothballed. Even though ITV is a shadow of its former self, and despite the economic climate, I cannot help but feel that there could still be a future for these studios.
As I understand it, ITV are no longer interested in Salford. If that is the case, couldn't ITV utilise Leeds as its northern 'outpost' and leave Manchester/Salford to the BBC?
Oh, by the way, is the Emmerdale studio on Burley Road now called 'Studio 1'? The original Studio 1 was, of course, a small continuity studio in the main building.
JB
Studio 2 is (or was?) between the two larger studios (3 and 4), but is not visible on the picture because it is only two storeys high. It is also rather small, being less than 40' x 40'.
Studio 1 and 1a are (were?) small continuity studios on the first floor, just behind the wall from which the chevron 'fell' off.
I think Studio 2 was originally home to Calendar. This may (?) then have moved to the northern end of the first floor of the office block (the west wing), and finally to the separate building at 104 Kirkstall Road.
gerryuk posted:
Never seen the Leeds studios up close but found an image on http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTSN&cp=sz0g9jgw276x&style=b&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=22088906&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&encType=1
The place looks huge, wherabouts in this complex are the 4 studios,
everything looks like offices?
The place looks huge, wherabouts in this complex are the 4 studios,
everything looks like offices?
Studio 2 is (or was?) between the two larger studios (3 and 4), but is not visible on the picture because it is only two storeys high. It is also rather small, being less than 40' x 40'.
Studio 1 and 1a are (were?) small continuity studios on the first floor, just behind the wall from which the chevron 'fell' off.
I think Studio 2 was originally home to Calendar. This may (?) then have moved to the northern end of the first floor of the office block (the west wing), and finally to the separate building at 104 Kirkstall Road.
JB
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I am eager to learn more about this building.
Is the Northern Transmission Centre located on the first floor where the Master Control Room used to be, which is what I thought might be the logical place, or is it elsewhere in the building? I read on another post that the old Studio 2 is being used for the NTC. Can anyone confirm?
Huddy Refreshed posted:
As the main building holds the Northern Transmission Centre, as well as the archives, I think we can read into it that either these will be moved, or that the studios are indeed being mothballed.
Austin Mitchell has just been on Calendar saying he is going to work with Yorkshire Forward to get some production back in to the centre. Anybody got a spare few quid, we'll buy the place!
Austin Mitchell has just been on Calendar saying he is going to work with Yorkshire Forward to get some production back in to the centre. Anybody got a spare few quid, we'll buy the place!
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I am eager to learn more about this building.
Is the Northern Transmission Centre located on the first floor where the Master Control Room used to be, which is what I thought might be the logical place, or is it elsewhere in the building? I read on another post that the old Studio 2 is being used for the NTC. Can anyone confirm?