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Looks like there were problems with Autocue at ITN during the ITV lunchtime news. On one occasion Mr Suchet started reading into the wrong intro, and then picked up his hard copy apologised and read into the correct story.

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By noggin

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BE 11 Jan 2002 1:56pmBen

E D Donahey from FOX NEWS

Any one know why she is so bitchy half the time? Does FOX and SKY have an affiliation or something? SKY NEWS UK air any bulletins from SKY NEWS AUSTRALIA?

By melbournetv

5 replies

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MP 11 Jan 2002 1:56pmmphillp

ITV1 ECP's...

Not that I'm complaining but today (Wednesday) was the third day that Crossroads on its 5:30 slot has gone without the 'traditional' ECP (at least on Carlton Central anyway).

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By Neil Jones

16 replies

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RD 11 Jan 2002 1:10pmrdd

News at 10 (ITV) sound fault

Tonight's News at 10 was without sound for about a minute and a half before it finally came on, no apology or announcement was made. Strange that no-one else has mentioned it.

By Jason

3 replies

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JA 11 Jan 2002 12:05pmJason

News centre

In the bbc newscentre are the windows still there? Is it just red blinds over the windows or a permanent thing. Or is it just a computer trick over the camera shot.

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By Davidjb

18 replies

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TP 11 Jan 2002 11:14amTechy Peep

Name your favourite Central logo!

This may be a forgone conclusion, but hey... just vote and have done with it! (But I went for cake...)

By moss

11 replies

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ST 11 Jan 2002 12:05amSouthern Television

The SKY 2002 relaunch continues with SKYsports

This Article from Broadcast about Sky And now stage 2 approaches... � This is how the lineup looks at present (Edited by mdta at 7:00 pm on Jan. 10, 2002)

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By mdta

91 replies

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LS 10 Jan 2002 11:44pmLarry Scutta

ITV1-only idents - a pack of lies

To save any newcomers ploughing through all these pages. The statement below was made a while ago. We all made our remarks. Some believed it, some didn't, and now has been proved wrong! Quote from CraigV: .

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By Whataday

297 replies

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CH 10 Jan 2002 11:28pmcheeseboard

Branding - Missing The Point

After reading through many pages of drivel, I finally burst. What is it with everyone (forum posters AND the TV companies) who judge whether a pres.

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By Mark B

17 replies

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HA 10 Jan 2002 8:56pmharshy

An apology to all fellow members

The following is posted in the Singles Club topic in another forum and I am repeating it here for other members who may have missed this. 'An apology to Asa and other members.

By dvdqq

0 replies

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DV 10 Jan 2002 8:22pmdvdqq

Central ident names

What do you call the two Central idents used before the cake was introduced? (The mono one that is a bit like a globe, and the multicoloured one). Have they got names? (Edited by moss at 10:13 am on Jan.

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By moss

22 replies

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TE 10 Jan 2002 8:20pmTELEVISION SOUTHWEST

This is your life Theme Tune

Anyone know where I can download this or what its called??? PLZ

By jla

4 replies

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DA 10 Jan 2002 7:30pmDAS

Do ITV1 own a clock?

A few months back ITV1 announced an extra break every hour and (he says laughing) said they would last for just 2.5mins each!however, they tend to have 4x4 min breaks and every hour they run late by 5 mins! I really think someone should buy them a...

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By ricki

33 replies

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RI 10 Jan 2002 6:37pmricki

Activity on the ITV 'Independent' Transponder

Hi all, According to Lyngsat, two test cards have appeared on the 'independent' ITV transponder on DSat (10.906V 22.0 5/6). Could this be the ITV Sport Channel? Or maybe 'Millionaire Interactive' (as there is an article about this on Backcha...

By Mr Videowall

10 replies

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IH 10 Jan 2002 5:23pmI Hate HTV West

Revamps I would make to Eldorado

These are the revamps I would make to Eldorado if BBC1 did bring it back. 1.The opening titles-Considering that Eldorado was pulled for the Royle Family,put Ricky Tomlinson,Sue Johnston,Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash in the sea and show them swimming as the sun rises.

By AndyBarton

2 replies

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WH 10 Jan 2002 2:33pmWhataday

Bj�rk to open for BBC 4

The BBC will launch its long-awaited highbrow channel, BBC 4, with the only televised performance in Europe of singer Bj�rk's current tour, writes Georgina Lipscomb Filmed at the Royal Opera House last Sunday (16 December) by Endemol UK product...

By mdta

0 replies

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MD 10 Jan 2002 12:36pmmdta

Central Morning Supplement

I was watching an old tape the other day of the Central Morning Supplement - who remembers this from the early 80's? Basically it was Central's idea of linking programmes in the school holidays.

By Steve Hyden

0 replies

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SH 10 Jan 2002 12:10pmSteve Hyden

Name your favourite aspect ratio!

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By moss

44 replies

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MO 10 Jan 2002 12:02pmmoss

C4's dog

Wow, that's big, I'm new at this. Look at it, that purple thing. (Edited by Ben at 12:42 am on Jan. 10, 2002)

By Ben

2 replies

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TP 10 Jan 2002 2:05amTechy Peep

New CNN Promo

Has anyone else seen this interesting promo which has been shown on CNN (US)? I think its for their breakfast show and its promoting the show and its blonde host.

By Ste

9 replies

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MH 10 Jan 2002 1:51ammhking