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Old 07-01-2012, 15:14
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can any other subscribers confirm that their sub copy had a different cover to that of the copies in the shops?

The postcard photo was a full page on my subscription copy and had a half-flap cover on the front.

The copies in the shops is a 3/4 page postcard photo with no front flap.
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Old 07-01-2012, 21:39
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can any other subscribers confirm that their sub copy had a different cover to that of the copies in the shops?

The postcard photo was a full page on my subscription copy and had a half-flap cover on the front.

The copies in the shops is a 3/4 page postcard photo with no front flap.
The Wales edition in my shop have all got flaps on the front
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Old 07-01-2012, 21:40
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can any other subscribers confirm that their sub copy had a different cover to that of the copies in the shops?

The postcard photo was a full page on my subscription copy and had a half-flap cover on the front.

The copies in the shops is a 3/4 page postcard photo with no front flap.
The Wales edition in my shop have all got flaps on the front
but try asking in the 2012 RT non christmas thread
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Old 08-01-2012, 15:30
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The Wales edition in my shop have all got flaps on the front
but try asking in the 2012 RT non christmas thread
Yes, I bought a Wales edition with a flap on it.
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Old 09-01-2012, 16:07
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Yes, I bought a Wales edition with a flap on it.
I think i will email them to find out why the two different cover layouts
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Old 10-01-2012, 13:20
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Well now that 2011 has gone and we've all had time to reflect I think it's fair to say Christmas Night was an absolute shocker.
This is supposed to a 'family' tv evening I understand, so what do we get?
7:00 Doctor Who - not a fan myself but it is something all the family can watch together.
8;00 Strictly - No No No - kids don't like it and men don't like it (3/4 of the viewers ostracised)
9:00 Eastenders - Shame on you BBC - again if you don't like it, tough. But what family wants to sit down on Christmas night to Murder, death by fire and an hour-long screaming match.
10:00 Ab-Fab - watchable but becoming a caricture of itself
10:30 Michael McIntyre - Floppy Hair and Foppish accent does not a funnyman make, no wonder he is so widely resented amongst the comedic fraternity.
I think the line-up gave no consideration at all to family TV - Shame on you BBC - Shame on you
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Old 10-01-2012, 14:21
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Well now that 2011 has gone and we've all had time to reflect I think it's fair to say Christmas Night was an absolute shocker.
This is supposed to a 'family' tv evening I understand, so what do we get?
7:00 Doctor Who - not a fan myself but it is something all the family can watch together.
8;00 Strictly - No No No - kids don't like it and men don't like it (3/4 of the viewers ostracised)
9:00 Eastenders - Shame on you BBC - again if you don't like it, tough. But what family wants to sit down on Christmas night to Murder, death by fire and an hour-long screaming match.
10:00 Ab-Fab - watchable but becoming a caricture of itself
10:30 Michael McIntyre - Floppy Hair and Foppish accent does not a funnyman make, no wonder he is so widely resented amongst the comedic fraternity.
I think the line-up gave no consideration at all to family TV - Shame on you BBC - Shame on you
I go along with your general argument, if not some of the detail, but (and I've been pointing this out in threads such as this for a long time now) the problem isn't the choice for Christmas, but the lack of suitable commissions- the lack of commissions generally, such is the lack of spend on frontline entertainment- throughout the year from which Christmas shows can be drawn.

If people are happy to sleepwalk through the rest of the year with evenings made up of the likes of soaps, The One Show, Police, Camera, Action, DIY SOS, an hour of Watchdog, Rip Off Britain, Masterchef etc, rather than pushing for light entertainment, situation comedy and popular returning drama, what can you expect at Christmas ?
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Old 10-01-2012, 17:57
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Snowman 2? How can beat on the original?

Snowman 2 - This time its personal!
well you never know,it may be as good as the original like a lot of things sometimes they do get better than the originals.its not a remake but a further instalment.i remember a few films that have got better as they made further efforts.hope there is a good cover come christmas i think that it is better to have a christmasy picture od artwork than the character covers.
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Old 10-01-2012, 18:46
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350 days to Christmas
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Old 10-01-2012, 20:38
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350 days to Christmas
Yep, and we already have confirmed:

The Royle Family
Absolutely Fabulous (and a possible series too!)
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Old 10-01-2012, 20:40
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.hope there is a good cover come christmas i think that it is better to have a christmasy picture od artwork than the character covers.
As long as David Hockney doesnt design it!
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Old 10-01-2012, 20:40
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Yep, and we already have confirmed:

The Royle Family
Absolutely Fabulous (and a possible series too!)
and Miranda I believe.
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Old 11-01-2012, 12:18
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Yep, and we already have confirmed:

The Royle Family
Absolutely Fabulous (and a possible series too!)
Can you please confirm the source of this information. I saw Ralph Little on something on TV prior to Christmas saying that Cash and Ahern can't be bithered to write anymore Royle Family.
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Old 11-01-2012, 15:54
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and Miranda I believe.
Doctor Who (1 x 60 mins)
Room on the Broom (1 x 30 mins)
The Moonstone (3 x 60 mins)

All part of the year ahead commissions announced by BBC drama.

(Saturday Kitchen has been recommissioned for another 12 months- what joy for 22 December!)
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Old 11-01-2012, 18:33
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Doctor Who (1 x 60 mins)
Room on the Broom (1 x 30 mins)
The Moonstone (3 x 60 mins)

All part of the year ahead commissions announced by BBC drama.

(Saturday Kitchen has been recommissioned for another 12 months- what joy for 22 December!)
yes for some strange reason i enjoyed this years christmas saturday kitchen.they got dressed up a bit and it was a pleasant way to spend a hour and half from all the rushing about i was doing.glad they will be here next year
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Old 11-01-2012, 23:26
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Can you please confirm the source of this information. I saw Ralph Little on something on TV prior to Christmas saying that Cash and Ahern can't be bithered to write anymore Royle Family.
cash and aherne are contractually obliged to produce one more special of The Royle Family. They got off pretty lightly with not doing it for 2011. They could potentially OWE the BBC money by not fulfilling their contract. It has been jokingly revealed by Danny Cohen that "he will stand over them and watch them write the special" for Christmas 2012.

The Abfab News was confirmed on a British comedy website and I will look back on these threads and find the link.
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Old 12-01-2012, 12:13
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Just why does everyone want so much Royle Family?

It went off years ago. It's not funny, laboured, really rather dull.

It should be rested forever while it still has a shred of dignity left.
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Old 12-01-2012, 15:09
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cash and aherne are contractually obliged to produce one more special of The Royle Family. They got off pretty lightly with not doing it for 2011. They could potentially OWE the BBC money by not fulfilling their contract. It has been jokingly revealed by Danny Cohen that "he will stand over them and watch them write the special" for Christmas 2012.

The Abfab News was confirmed on a British comedy website and I will look back on these threads and find the link.
Yes, it all looks as drearily the same as ever- there may be some sparks of imagination in the individual programmes, but there certainly isn't any imagination in the planning and commissioning.

Actually, I wonder if the planning and commissioning for Christmas are really done by computer software, in much the same way as the football fixture list is sorted out, only with a lot less difference from year to year ?
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Old 12-01-2012, 15:27
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Just why does everyone want so much Royle Family?It went off years ago. It's not funny, laboured, really rather dull.

It should be rested forever while it still has a shred of dignity left.
I think the BBC are contracted to give ITV studios some more money.
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Old 12-01-2012, 21:59
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Room On The Broom

A 1 x 30 minute drama for Christmas 2012, made by Magic Light Pictures.

From the makers of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child, Room On The Broom is another magical tale about friendship and family from best-selling author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler.

A story about a kind witch who invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustration of her cat. The gang ultimately save the witch from a fearsome dragon, and in gratitude she rewards them with a magnificent new broom which has room for everyone.
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Old 21-01-2012, 08:24
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As long as David Hockney doesnt design it!
God forbid!
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Old 21-01-2012, 10:36
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I go along with your general argument, if not some of the detail, but (and I've been pointing this out in threads such as this for a long time now) the problem isn't the choice for Christmas, but the lack of suitable commissions- the lack of commissions generally, such is the lack of spend on frontline entertainment- throughout the year from which Christmas shows can be drawn.

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I did say I wouldn't be back on this thread till Easter, but can I just offer this post, and the one that it quoted, a big round of applause.

If the rest of the year, on the whole, is dire, how can we expect better at Christmas?
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Old 21-01-2012, 10:40
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Could have saved 2011 edition and used It again,Because It will be repeats.
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Old 25-02-2012, 10:47
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Royle Family just confirmed on this mornings soccer AM.
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Old 25-02-2012, 10:50
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Royle Family just confirmed on this mornings soccer AM.
Really?? That's excellent news!
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