I'm used to our workplace failing to convince companies - like Clear Channel, Alliance Communications, Fujisankei Communications Group, Bertelsmann and Viacom - to buy anything that don't support their policies. Fair enough if the OP is indeed referring to one of those companies.
But broadcasters like BBC, Channel 4 and the like? I'm sorry, but I'm still sceptical. Like I say, let's agree to disagree because I don't think the OP will return to provide the actual details so it's pointless to continue when there's nothing but guesses and speculations to go on.
Yes it would have been better if he'd provided a link.
Don't confuse Cable TV channels though as they aren't available to all either, eg where i live there is no cable television simply because there is no cable installed in the area i live and apparently never will be (too costly to install).
The channels i mentioned are all available via a normal television set with rooftop aerial along with, what i think OP's referring to as 'minority channels'.
There is a list here though i've never even heard nor seen some of them!!;
i was recording "the story of light entertainment" (repeated) on beeb when the savile scandal broke. got parts 1 -4. parts 5 - 8 just vanished and were never seen again ......
i was recording "the story of light entertainment" (repeated) on beeb when the savile scandal broke. got parts 1 -4. parts 5 - 8 just vanished and were never seen again ......
Always worth posting around various forums asking if anyone has the originals. You'd be surprised at the lengths some folk go to in recording programmes.
Once knew a guy from Essex whose Father (similar age to myself) had spent years recording Offshore Pirate Radio programmes on reel to reel tape machines and built up a library of tapes. Be worth a small fortune today.
I thought it was pretty obvious that the OP was referring to the re-runs of Top Of The Pops, which are shown on BBC4.
They do screen old episodes of TOTP's but what the OP didn't make clear is where the information came from that they are refusing to show any episodes with DLT in.
He/she made opened the thread two days ago but never came back to it.
It was the norm for all broadcasters to erase some of its works every other year to make room for more. Granada, LWT, TTTV and co. did it as well. I think the practice ended during the 1980s?
The early TOTP's went out live and weren't recorded.
Drama was wiped because the tapes were expensive & could be reused, and the deal the broadcasters had with the actors union Equity said any drama could only be shown twice anyway. Would assume there were rights issues with TOTP that meant it would have been regarded as pointless to keep it.
The BBC still says on it's website it may not keep every episode of quiz show type programmes as storage is expensive. Don't think it's had a purge in a while, although a lot of 80's-90's non drama CBBC material- Why Don't You? etc- was chucked at one point.
They have a complete run of Jim'll Fix It (1975-94). I do wonder if it'll quietly be taken to the shredder with Rolf's Animal Hospital at some point.
They have a complete run of Jim'll Fix It (1975-94). I do wonder if it'll quietly be taken to the shredder with Rolf's Animal Hospital at some point.
I suppose they'll archive some clips of Fix It, if only for proof that someone like Savile can hide behind the image of a kindly great-uncle who makes dreams come true.
I feel sorry for the people involved in the Fix Its, who no doubt mostly got a big thrill out of it all & meeting Jim. Wonder how many of them had their appearance videoed-and how many of those still have those recordings?
The early TOTP's went out live and weren't recorded.
Not sure that's entirely correct as despite the vast amount of tape which got wiped......how else could this exist just two months after it began if it hadn't been recorded?
The earliest surviving footage dates from 26 February 1964 and consists of performances by Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas and the Dave Clark Five.
And here is the Dave Clark Five from that episode.
I suppose they'll archive some clips of Fix It, if only for proof that someone like Savile can hide behind the image of a kindly great-uncle who makes dreams come true.
I feel sorry for the people involved in the Fix Its, who no doubt mostly got a big thrill out of it all & meeting Jim. Wonder how many of them had their appearance videoed-and how many of those still have those recordings?
Not long after the Savile news broke i saw a Fix It badge on ebay which went for £150! :o
Not long after the Savile news broke i saw a Fix It badge on ebay which went for £150! :o
I took my Dad to the dentist today, we were sat in the waiting-room and I was admiring a rather nice painting on the wall. Reading the artist's name, it was by Rolf Harris!
But Alan Freeman was just a year younger than Jacobs.....and listen to the difference of presentation. In particular his 'talk in intro' which was a Freeman trade mark.
I took my Dad to the dentist today, we were sat in the waiting-room and I was admiring a rather nice painting on the wall. Reading the artist's name, it was by Rolf Harris!
They do screen old episodes of TOTP's but what the OP didn't make clear is where the information came from that they are refusing to show any episodes with DLT in.
He/she made opened the thread two days ago but never came back to it.
Deary deary me.....whatever next! The mind just boggles.
Ah well.......good old YouTube!
Was just looking for Jonathan King, as I didn't remember him in the Genesis program, and found him on Top of the Pops being introduced by Savile! (And I thoroughly enjoyed it too. I suppose I'm going to end up in Hell now...)
Was just looking for Jonathan King, as I didn't remember him in the Genesis program, and found him on Top of the Pops being introduced by Savile! (And I thoroughly enjoyed it too. I suppose I'm going to end up in Hell now...)
Oh you will be condemned to a life of purgatory and cast down into the depths of Hell fire for committing such a heinous 'crime' of admitting your sin of viewing. :o
I can see the placards already......"Burn Bart Burn"!
Don't agree with the BBC's decision re DLT. Total knee jerk reaction. If I hadn't heard the many times LP had used this incident as part of her comedy routine in the past then I would wonder - but....
Was just looking for Jonathan King, as I didn't remember him in the Genesis program, and found him on Top of the Pops being introduced by Savile! (And I thoroughly enjoyed it too. I suppose I'm going to end up in Hell now...)
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Don't confuse Cable TV channels though as they aren't available to all either, eg where i live there is no cable television simply because there is no cable installed in the area i live and apparently never will be (too costly to install).
The channels i mentioned are all available via a normal television set with rooftop aerial along with, what i think OP's referring to as 'minority channels'.
There is a list here though i've never even heard nor seen some of them!!;
http://www.tvguide.co.uk/default.asp?systemid=7&cTime=10/8/2014%207:00:00%20PM&thisTime=19&thisDay=10/8/2014&catColor=
Once knew a guy from Essex whose Father (similar age to myself) had spent years recording Offshore Pirate Radio programmes on reel to reel tape machines and built up a library of tapes. Be worth a small fortune today.
He/she made opened the thread two days ago but never came back to it.
The early TOTP's went out live and weren't recorded.
Drama was wiped because the tapes were expensive & could be reused, and the deal the broadcasters had with the actors union Equity said any drama could only be shown twice anyway. Would assume there were rights issues with TOTP that meant it would have been regarded as pointless to keep it.
The BBC still says on it's website it may not keep every episode of quiz show type programmes as storage is expensive. Don't think it's had a purge in a while, although a lot of 80's-90's non drama CBBC material- Why Don't You? etc- was chucked at one point.
They have a complete run of Jim'll Fix It (1975-94). I do wonder if it'll quietly be taken to the shredder with Rolf's Animal Hospital at some point.
I suppose they'll archive some clips of Fix It, if only for proof that someone like Savile can hide behind the image of a kindly great-uncle who makes dreams come true.
I feel sorry for the people involved in the Fix Its, who no doubt mostly got a big thrill out of it all & meeting Jim. Wonder how many of them had their appearance videoed-and how many of those still have those recordings?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoRLIJJSG4o
I enjoyed that. Who's the presenter at the end? The shot is too short for me to catch his name plate on desk.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Jacobs_(broadcaster)
But Alan Freeman was just a year younger than Jacobs.....and listen to the difference of presentation. In particular his 'talk in intro' which was a Freeman trade mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThX6SB-n7m8
Brilliant Fluff.....'Not 'arf!
Just dropped on this too. Freeman rehearsing his Chart 'countdown'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzvGRoA9kIM
Whatever, s/he was right.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-29533353
Ah well.......good old YouTube!
Now I'm satisfied. Thank you. In that case, I don't agree with the BBC's decision.
Does that sound right?
Yup. Yup. And yup!
Seriously though, thanks for humouring me all this time. Much appreciated.
Was just looking for Jonathan King, as I didn't remember him in the Genesis program, and found him on Top of the Pops being introduced by Savile! (And I thoroughly enjoyed it too. I suppose I'm going to end up in Hell now...)
I can see the placards already......"Burn Bart Burn"!
Not very bright are you?
You could always try one hundred ton and a feather (no one will ever know).
A bit of pre- Take-That nostalgia there!
And Amen to that!!!