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Am I the only person who waited in animation of these 2 new channels?
We may have lots of children’s channels currently broadcasting, Nickelodeon, Fox Kids, to name just two but all these children’s channels have one thing in common (and no it's not annoying presenters).
All the currently available children’s channels are imported from the US. While these channels may be broadcast in the UK and indeed the interlude between programming mabee produced in the UK, I would estimate that between 70% and 100%of there shows were not commissioned, filmed or indeed animated in the UK).
Well today something amazing happened, two channels launched across all thee digital TV platforms which break the mould of digital/satellite children’s programming.
CBBC (6-12 yr olds) and Cbeebies (under 5's), launched today and while they do share similarities with the fomentationed digital channels such as several repeats and annoying presenters (well to adults at least), One thing both channels feature and will feature is new commissioned shows made for the UK, in the UK.
No longer will we have to put up with endless teen drama's set in American high schools, which makes up the majority of programming time on channels such as Nickelodeon and Trouble. No, now we have a choice (or at least between 7am and 7pm we do).
One thing I have not mentioned up to yet which will surly prove a blow the competition is that both channels are broadcast FREE (FTA) as part of the licenses fee, which as we all know is compulsory for any TV viewing.
With both channels being free, they will surly receive good ratings and could also provide a significant boost to sales of the new £99 no subscription stb's
Finally I hope that both the new channels succeed and I also hope whatever people say, that the BBC continue to produce excellent Programming and challenge SKY (and Others) with their inactive and interactive TV channels.
We may have lots of children’s channels currently broadcasting, Nickelodeon, Fox Kids, to name just two but all these children’s channels have one thing in common (and no it's not annoying presenters).
All the currently available children’s channels are imported from the US. While these channels may be broadcast in the UK and indeed the interlude between programming mabee produced in the UK, I would estimate that between 70% and 100%of there shows were not commissioned, filmed or indeed animated in the UK).
Well today something amazing happened, two channels launched across all thee digital TV platforms which break the mould of digital/satellite children’s programming.
CBBC (6-12 yr olds) and Cbeebies (under 5's), launched today and while they do share similarities with the fomentationed digital channels such as several repeats and annoying presenters (well to adults at least), One thing both channels feature and will feature is new commissioned shows made for the UK, in the UK.
No longer will we have to put up with endless teen drama's set in American high schools, which makes up the majority of programming time on channels such as Nickelodeon and Trouble. No, now we have a choice (or at least between 7am and 7pm we do).
One thing I have not mentioned up to yet which will surly prove a blow the competition is that both channels are broadcast FREE (FTA) as part of the licenses fee, which as we all know is compulsory for any TV viewing.
With both channels being free, they will surly receive good ratings and could also provide a significant boost to sales of the new £99 no subscription stb's
Finally I hope that both the new channels succeed and I also hope whatever people say, that the BBC continue to produce excellent Programming and challenge SKY (and Others) with their inactive and interactive TV channels.
I like CBBC for some reason. Oh, yes. It has ALBERT THE FIFTH MUSKETEER! Damn, that rules.
And I say again, Malibu could just be the coolest name ever. Except possibly Steele (Scott Quinnell's son). Hmm, I'd be hard-pressed to choose.
And I say again, Malibu could just be the coolest name ever. Except possibly Steele (Scott Quinnell's son). Hmm, I'd be hard-pressed to choose.
Meka Dragon wrote:
> I don't have access to these two channels, so it's not particularly good news
> for me, and worse still for my wife, as they're cutting the number of childrens
> programs on in the mornings on BBC1.
Malibu's not much going to like not
> being able to see so many episodes of the Tweenies.
Surely if it's supplied
> using part of the license fee I pay, i should be entitled to some kind of
> refund, or way to access these so called 'free channels'.
The whole idea is that they are free if you have the equipment to receive them. Currently this is either expensive or requires a subscription to Pay TV.
However this will be changing at Easter with the release of a FTA box which plugs into your TV. This box will enable not all but the majority of the country to receive these channels (and others) free (FTA), once the initial cost of £99 has been paid for the Box.
So in conclusion, Like it is up to you to provide a TV, Radio or PC to access The current FREE BBC (and other FTA commercial)services, it is up to you (i.e.. you have a choice) to purchases a box (or other equipment) required to access these new channels.
> I don't have access to these two channels, so it's not particularly good news
> for me, and worse still for my wife, as they're cutting the number of childrens
> programs on in the mornings on BBC1.
Malibu's not much going to like not
> being able to see so many episodes of the Tweenies.
Surely if it's supplied
> using part of the license fee I pay, i should be entitled to some kind of
> refund, or way to access these so called 'free channels'.
The whole idea is that they are free if you have the equipment to receive them. Currently this is either expensive or requires a subscription to Pay TV.
However this will be changing at Easter with the release of a FTA box which plugs into your TV. This box will enable not all but the majority of the country to receive these channels (and others) free (FTA), once the initial cost of £99 has been paid for the Box.
So in conclusion, Like it is up to you to provide a TV, Radio or PC to access The current FREE BBC (and other FTA commercial)services, it is up to you (i.e.. you have a choice) to purchases a box (or other equipment) required to access these new channels.
I don't have access to these two channels, so it's not particularly good news for me, and worse still for my wife, as they're cutting the number of childrens programs on in the mornings on BBC1.
Malibu's not much going to like not being able to see so many episodes of the Tweenies.
Surely if it's supplied using part of the license fee I pay, i should be entitled to some kind of refund, or way to access these so called 'free channels'.
Malibu's not much going to like not being able to see so many episodes of the Tweenies.
Surely if it's supplied using part of the license fee I pay, i should be entitled to some kind of refund, or way to access these so called 'free channels'.
Am I the only person who waited in animation of these 2 new channels?
We may have lots of children’s channels currently broadcasting, Nickelodeon, Fox Kids, to name just two but all these children’s channels have one thing in common (and no it's not annoying presenters).
All the currently available children’s channels are imported from the US. While these channels may be broadcast in the UK and indeed the interlude between programming mabee produced in the UK, I would estimate that between 70% and 100%of there shows were not commissioned, filmed or indeed animated in the UK).
Well today something amazing happened, two channels launched across all thee digital TV platforms which break the mould of digital/satellite children’s programming.
CBBC (6-12 yr olds) and Cbeebies (under 5's), launched today and while they do share similarities with the fomentationed digital channels such as several repeats and annoying presenters (well to adults at least), One thing both channels feature and will feature is new commissioned shows made for the UK, in the UK.
No longer will we have to put up with endless teen drama's set in American high schools, which makes up the majority of programming time on channels such as Nickelodeon and Trouble. No, now we have a choice (or at least between 7am and 7pm we do).
One thing I have not mentioned up to yet which will surly prove a blow the competition is that both channels are broadcast FREE (FTA) as part of the licenses fee, which as we all know is compulsory for any TV viewing.
With both channels being free, they will surly receive good ratings and could also provide a significant boost to sales of the new £99 no subscription stb's
Finally I hope that both the new channels succeed and I also hope whatever people say, that the BBC continue to produce excellent Programming and challenge SKY (and Others) with their inactive and interactive TV channels.
We may have lots of children’s channels currently broadcasting, Nickelodeon, Fox Kids, to name just two but all these children’s channels have one thing in common (and no it's not annoying presenters).
All the currently available children’s channels are imported from the US. While these channels may be broadcast in the UK and indeed the interlude between programming mabee produced in the UK, I would estimate that between 70% and 100%of there shows were not commissioned, filmed or indeed animated in the UK).
Well today something amazing happened, two channels launched across all thee digital TV platforms which break the mould of digital/satellite children’s programming.
CBBC (6-12 yr olds) and Cbeebies (under 5's), launched today and while they do share similarities with the fomentationed digital channels such as several repeats and annoying presenters (well to adults at least), One thing both channels feature and will feature is new commissioned shows made for the UK, in the UK.
No longer will we have to put up with endless teen drama's set in American high schools, which makes up the majority of programming time on channels such as Nickelodeon and Trouble. No, now we have a choice (or at least between 7am and 7pm we do).
One thing I have not mentioned up to yet which will surly prove a blow the competition is that both channels are broadcast FREE (FTA) as part of the licenses fee, which as we all know is compulsory for any TV viewing.
With both channels being free, they will surly receive good ratings and could also provide a significant boost to sales of the new £99 no subscription stb's
Finally I hope that both the new channels succeed and I also hope whatever people say, that the BBC continue to produce excellent Programming and challenge SKY (and Others) with their inactive and interactive TV channels.