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Brekkie
Disagree noggin - I think C4 have moved on again from trying to prove their PSB credentials and if the right format comes up they would definitely consider it.
JM
JamesM0984
Cando posted:
C4 have bought in international formats for years. Treasure Hunt, Countdown and Crystal Maze were all French imports whilst Big Brother was Dutch.



I don't think C4 in its current state would pick up big-ticket, existing, primetime entertainment formats.

The same C4 that airs Bake off and F1...
Who even piloted The Price is Right last year.


Jonwo posted:
I wonder if Fuller and 19 cannot sell a revival of Pop Idol to a different broadcaster due to the X Factor settlement.


Reality is that C5 and Sky would be the only real possible destinations for a return of 'Idol' - and I don't see it fitting into either channel's current strategy.


C5 of Blind Date. They have even rebooted a failed lottery quiz in the shape of " Win your wish list"


C5 is where TV shows go to die. Have they ever actually had something succesful that wasn't on another channel before?
DV
dvboy
Yes.
WH
Whataday Founding member
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all new Phil
It makes me so happy that Channel 5 appreciate Jane McDonald.
Gary Baldy and ManicPumpkin gave kudos
BR
Brekkie
It makes me so happy that Channel 5 appreciate Jane McDonald.

Sums up how confused they are as a channel though.
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TriPiece
The show has really lost interest, especially with The Voice running on itv.
Gary Baldy and Revolution gave kudos
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gottago
It makes me so happy that Channel 5 appreciate Jane McDonald.

Sums up how confused they are as a channel though.

Hardly. Ben Frow's openly said many times he's targeting an older, Northern audience. She couldn't suit that target audience more.
WH
Whataday Founding member
Sums up how confused they are as a channel though.


Do you even watch Channel 5?
BR
Brekkie
I'm not Northern or old enough.
TI
tightrope78
It makes me so happy that Channel 5 appreciate Jane McDonald.

Sums up how confused they are as a channel though.

Hardly. Ben Frow's openly said many times he's targeting an older, Northern audience. She couldn't suit that target audience more.

It’s a pretty niche audience to target. Old, Northern and mostly Gay!
WH
Whataday Founding member
and BAFTA members, presumably.

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