It is a shame that BBC one are still airing the Weakest Link at 5.15, even an extra 20 minutes like before was much better than finishing at 5.15.
After the schedule for the Blue Peter special, it would be nice if they could use the slot for CBBC, but I imagine that they'll end up showing less CBBC on One sooner rather than later.
It is a shame that BBC one are still airing the Weakest Link at 5.15, even an extra 20 minutes like before was much better than finishing at 5.15.
After the schedule for the Blue Peter special, it would be nice if they could use the slot for CBBC, but I imagine that they'll end up showing less CBBC on One sooner rather than later.
It's funny how the BBC never speaks about showing less news because there is a news channel, but you can imagine that that is / will be the argument for not showing CBBC on One or Two in the future.
I personally wouldn't even have a problem if they simulcast between 3.30 and 5.30pm
It's the fact that they're having to fill the 5.15pm slot on BBC2 with filler rubbish which basically competes against The Weakest Link which makes it even more of an insult.
CBBC need their 5pm slot back, even if it means transferring lock stock and barrel to BBC2.
Just noticed on todays TMi for the first time this series that Ed is back as the producer.
He was the producer for show 2 as well. Are they struggling to find a producer? For show's 1 & 3 a guy called Tom Forbes produced those shows and Ed Thomas produced shows 2 & 4.
It's the fact that they're having to fill the 5.15pm slot on BBC2 with filler rubbish which basically competes against The Weakest Link which makes it even more of an insult.
CBBC need their 5pm slot back, even if it means transferring lock stock and barrel to BBC2.
I think even compared to the IMO tired Weakest Link format, some of the stuff on BBC Two looks quite enticing.
I'm not great with Telly Terminology (Only TX and RX which i must know with Amateur Radio) But watching TMi (Yes... another TMi question) on Saturday, when Sammy Kyle was walking through the Gallery hurling abuse at the people, on the screens with the TMi logo Graphic thing, on the name it had something like "Doreni 1" or something, what does that mean? (it's not very clear, but it looks like that)
DOREMI (pronounced as in the Sound of Music song Do a Deer i.e. "Doh - Ray - Me") is a manufacturer of playout servers for use in broadcasting. They're quite small compared to the things you'll find in broadcasting centres like at Red Bee Media but are easy to control and quite well suited to single programmes or for use in OB scanners.
DOREMI1 will have been output port one of the DOREMI server installed in the TMi gallery. It sounds like they use it for playout of their programme stings and graphics.
In a TV gallery where individual screens are used for the 'monitor stack' they all have LED dot matrix labels above (or below) each screen to identify what each screen is showing. These are known as Under/Over Monitor Displays (UMDs / OMDs). Stacks are often changed around depending on production requirements, so it's vital the gallery team know what monitor is showing what!
Some CBBC shows and stars have done well with nominations for the children's BAFTA's.
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Two Bafta nods for art show Smart
CBBC art show Smart has picked up two nominations for the Bafta children's television awards, including best presenter for Kirsten O'Brien.
Blue Peter co-host Andy Akinwolere, who began his job in June, is also in the running for the prize.
CBBC and its sister station CBeebies are nominated for channel of the year, against Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.
This year's awards will be announced at a ceremony in London on 30 November, hosted by Keith Chegwin.
Head-to-head
Aardman creation Shaun The Sheep is in the running for best animation, while children's Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures is up for best drama.
It will go head-to-head with three other CBBC dramas, including Young Dracula.
CBBC favourites In The Night Garden and Lazytown are also Bafta-nominated.
The latter show, originally produced in Iceland, is in the international category.
Completing the best host shortlist is CBBC continuity presenter Ed Petrie and Justin Fletcher from Something Special.
Horton Hears A Who!, Ratatouille, Stardust and Wall-E will do battle for the best feature film category at next month's ceremony.
Does anybody remember the Programme 'Planet Cook' shown a few years ago on CBBC with Kevin Woodford? They don't show it anymore. It seems Channel 4 are!
