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TOTP New Look!

(October 2001)

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CO
Conrad
`Top Of The Pops` is getting a facelift (about time!) when it moves to the BBC TVC next week. In an hour-long attempt to keep in vogue with current youth, they're hopefully going to dish that plain old-style logo (and music) and revamp everything (in 16:9 haha). 2 extra presenters, Zoe Ball and Dermot O` Leary (his first TOTP), will host alongside Jamie Theakston. Good news or what? Very Happy

Source: http://www.thebritbeat.com/news/news_story_2.html

(Edited by Conrad at 11:09 am on Oct. 7, 2001)
MD
mdta
it wont be long before Elstree becomes re-dundant, NRSE gone, ToTP gone only Eastenders, Kilroy left i think.
CO
Conrad
Like I'm bothered! Very Happy
JA
Jamez
mdta posted:
it wont be long before Elstree becomes re-dundant, NRSE gone, ToTP gone only Eastenders, Kilroy left i think.


Elstree is a dump! The TOTP studio is like a dogs kennel, absolutely awful!
KA
Katherine Founding member
I think Grange Hill is still filmed there too.
JA
james2001 Founding member
Conrad posted:
in 16:9 haha

Did you get that from my post in TV-ark? I never said it would be 16:9 I just said it is highly likely. Its a shame if it is cos TOTP if one of the few shows we (4:3 viewers) have left.
AL
alexanderlebbon
Is TOTP + Plus (and TOTP @ PLAY) also changing its style.
CO
Conrad
Quote:
Quote from james2001. Posted at 8:16 am on Oct. 7, 2001.
Did you get that from my post in TV-ark? I never said it would be 16:9 I just said it is highly likely. Its a shame if it is cos TOTP if one of the few shows we (4:3 viewers) have left.

Yup, sorry, I'm just being optimisic; it will be 16:9 okay!

I got the rest of the news from Ananova (good to spread the news you know!).
CO
Conrad
Quote:
alexanderlebbon Posted at 10:08 am on Oct. 7, 2001:
Is TOTP + Plus (and TOTP @ PLAY) also changing its style.

According to TV-ARK's forum, it's being SCRAPPED! BTW If this applies, I've got Telewest Active Digital Starter Pack, and they're gonna give customers 15 Essential Pack channels (incl Play UK) on a free-month trial FROM TOMORROW! Telewest must be ill! Very Happy

(Edited by Conrad at 10:59 am on Oct. 7, 2001)
JA
james2001 Founding member
Conrad posted:
Quote:
Quote from james2001. Posted at 8:16 am on Oct. 7, 2001.
Did you get that from my post in TV-ark? I never said it would be 16:9 I just said it is highly likely. Its a shame if it is cos TOTP if one of the few shows we (4:3 viewers) have left.

Yup, sorry, I'm just being optimisic; it will be 16:9 okay!

Possibally another TV programme that I have 2 choices with, neither of which I like- watch it with my TV graffitied with hideous black bars or cut off the sides. Keep some 4:3 programmes for the 4:3 viewers please BBC!
AS
Asa Admin
TOTP+ finished a couple of weeks ago and TOTP @ Play finished last Friday. AFAIK they won't be returning.

Cheers, Asa
KH
khlo
Current Logo: (97- 01) http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/aa_box_medium/00s_logo.gif

70's Logo: (mid 70's - late 80's) http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/aa_box_medium/70s_logo.gif

90's Logo: (1994 - 97) http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/aa_box_medium/90s_logo1.gif

80's Logo: (mid '80s - 1991)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/aa_box_medium/80s_logo.gif

90's Logo: (1991 - 94) http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/aa_box_medium/90s_logo2.gif

What do you think the new logo will be like?

I don't really think the current logo is old fashioned

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