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The American Song Contest

Formats discussed

I dont think that music variety is going to be an issue at all. I think actually that might the contests strengths for an American version. Im skeptical if it it will have the same cultural impact...

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By DVB Cornwall

17 replies

701 views

MO 8 Aug 2020 4:11amMouseboy33

Studio Sets, Infrastructure and General Technical

Yes, that's where I got the info. 😀 I daresay the allocation of studio had a lot to do with the number of sets required. I haven't seen the episodes for a while but I suppose some episodes...

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By JamesWorldNews

79 replies

3,467 views

ST 7 Aug 2020 6:16pmstuart621

Pick UK HD

Launch day - Wednesday the 17th of June

As someone who doesn't pay for HD, can confirm.

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By bkman1990

209 replies

12,787 views

GE 5 Aug 2020 6:53amthegeek

Davina and Rylan to front Big Brother show for E4

"Best Shows" to air this year marking 20 years of BB

I think this is the most likely explanation. They're merging a lot of Banijay and Endemol departments together and it makes sense that the digital teams are being combined.

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By Brekkie

297 replies

14,214 views

GO 4 Aug 2020 9:52amgottago

MTV UK to close 3 music channels

It is a pity VH1 Europe (or whatever it is to become) isn't FTA and likely never will be. I enjoy MTV Germany (which is FTA) as it does show a lot more varied music selections during the day and it...

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By Kunst

131 replies

7,235 views

PF 3 Aug 2020 7:46amPFML84

The Wiggles on GMTV Kids

The more you know.

By Have A Mint

4 replies

356 views

JO 30 Jul 2020 9:14pmJosh

Tommy Cooper's jokes in his last perfomance

I was watching splash, and remember the presenter saying "and now we have to go over to itn for a newsflash".

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By Matt7924

106 replies

3,779 views

RO 29 Jul 2020 8:14amrobertclark125

Unique simulcast on TV channels tonight

Celebrating UK TV, 8.58pm

Interesting impression of Ozzy Osbourne at 8:30 in the clip, complete with the F word. Then a few seconds later the host tells someone who appeared in a clip "f*** you!". Wouldn't her that on Pointless...

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By VMPhil

100 replies

3,164 views

PF 28 Jul 2020 7:25amPFML84

Vice

Leaving Virgin Media

According to the Telegraph, the deal with Sky is not due to end until next year but I would imagine this is a total retreat from linear programming. They also have an on demand output deal with...

By Ghost

8 replies

1,739 views

PL 26 Jul 2020 3:54pmPlektrum

European Equivalents of Legacy (ex-analogue) UK channels

This is one way to nuance the similarities and differences. Though I am not sure about the differences between ITV1 and Channel 5 apart from market share and the fact that the latter does not have...

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By headliner101

27 replies

849 views

HE 26 Jul 2020 12:20pmheadliner101

Replace Netflix on the TV box?

Can I replace Netflix with Cinema HD on my TV box?

Indeed. Discussion of pirating content is really not acceptable on here.

By lesliedennis

3 replies

296 views

AS 24 Jul 2020 10:08pmAsa

Aussie ratings system hijacked by ransomware

No ratings reported for at least a week

Nielsen ratings in Australia have stopped reporting since Tuesday and now don't expect to be able to report until next Wednesday following a ransomware attack. Not seen anything like this...

By Brekkie

0 replies

120 views

BR 24 Jul 2020 12:46pmBrekkie

Saturday Morning shows from Maidstone

Article from Kent Online

That is a great article, lots of brilliant photos as well. I remember Pip and Saz saying at the time they'd gone to a Motormouth wrap party, because they were all in it together. Here's the episode...

By Inspector Sands

2 replies

438 views

SW 24 Jul 2020 8:42amSteve Williams

The Simpsons in the UK

OK then.

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By ToasterMan

310 replies

15,288 views

CC 23 Jul 2020 8:02pmCCFG

Little Britain removed from streaming platforms

Split from US Demonstrations | News Coverage

Pretty sure nothing is cut from the Netflix versions.

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By Neil Jones

320 replies

8,917 views

AN 23 Jul 2020 11:01amall new Phil

Dave channel missing?

From 2 of 4 tv's

OK. Remember if the receiver has no 'HD Tuner' (aka DVB-T2) it won't see or register anything for PSB 3 Ch21 (or COM 7 Ch55) Put the booster as close to the aerial as possible, it's better to boost...

By KeVIW

10 replies

399 views

MA 22 Jul 2020 7:54pmMarkymark

"Product Placement" on Live Programmes

On some occasions the mention of the brand/product is a key part of the content. All down to context. Of course back in the days before product placement became a thing there were still mentions...

By JamesWorldNews

3 replies

206 views

NJ 21 Jul 2020 5:24pmNeil Jones

Grange Hill in the 1990s

It’s usually exams, there’s always a few in each year who drop out because their parents want them focusing on schoolwork.

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By Matt7924

63 replies

2,326 views

TV 19 Jul 2020 6:46pmiloveTV1

BBC Three New Logo

I recall seeing Glow Up a few days ago at 9pm slot.

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By steddenm

105 replies

13,755 views

JO 18 Jul 2020 5:27amJosh

X Factor

Breaking: Series 16 scrapped

Yes I'm not sure Cowell having more control will do any good at all, particularly as ITV only seem to be restraining him so far. Perhaps they've got him on a tighter leash now X Factor isn't coming...

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By XQD

736 replies

47k views

SC 17 Jul 2020 2:31pmScore