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The Official Christmas Radio Times 2014 Countdown Thread
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Soundbox
12-12-2014
I have just looked through my Radio Times and the feeling of disappointment is with me. I was hoping for a Christmas special like the BBC did like The Lost World - a special so good that it stands as a film in its own rights or even a Hallmark special like Arabian Nights. None of the 'specials' appeals to me in the slightest and the plot for Doctor Who read very badly. The only thing I have ended up circling is the Chas and Dave Christmas special from 1982 on C5 and also a spooky drama about an old house C5 is also showing (forget the name now).
NRG
12-12-2014
I bought my copy on Wednesday and haven't even opened it yet because I'd purchased the TTV Guide day before and browsed through that instead. To be honest there's no real inclination to open the RT because the programming is so dire this year that I'll possibly just store the copy away unopened and in mint condition - shame about the cover which is also dire just like the programmes.
pedrok
12-12-2014
Just bought my copy, so will look through it later.

Now that I have actually seen the front cover, in the flesh as it were, I have to say I am very disappointed in it. I thought it would grow on me, but it hasn't.

A very poor cover imo.
Callum_Preciou2
13-12-2014
Hopefully VMPhil will start saying 'Merry Christmas' among Liverpool FC Channel.
Batfink
13-12-2014
I have now read cover to cover. Like others have said there's a lot of repeats but quite a bit of stuff I am looking forward to seeing again.
shaggy_x
13-12-2014
The bond movie Casino Royale was on last night on itv, and sky+ seemed to give a series link option to it, so I'm hoping quantum of solace is shown before skyfall on Xmas eve but I can't see it on the schedules anywhere. Does anyone know if QoS is on over the festive period at all?
Claires_dad
13-12-2014
Originally Posted by shaggy_x:
“The bond movie Casino Royale was on last night on itv, and sky+ seemed to give a series link option to it, so I'm hoping quantum of solace is shown before skyfall on Xmas eve but I can't see it on the schedules anywhere. Does anyone know if QoS is on over the festive period at all?”

It's not an any Freeview channels
shaggy_x
13-12-2014
Originally Posted by Claires_dad:
“It's not an any Freeview channels”

Drat. Oh well
fugitive
13-12-2014
Nice to see ITV making an effort with Skyfall and Dark Knight Premieres
shaggy_x
13-12-2014
Originally Posted by fugitive:
“Nice to see ITV making an effort with Skyfall and Dark Knight Premieres”

Yep looking forward to it
wizzywick
14-12-2014
This is my final post in the 2014 thread. It has been absolutely wonderful posting in here during the last twelve months. The thread is clearly on its deathbed now because we no longer have anything to countdown to. So, thanks everyone for cheering me with your posts and comments. I look forward to doing it all again in the 2015 thread.

Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year to each and every one of you.

Goodbye 2014!
kirstiemcnabb
14-12-2014
Use the digital version now on my iPad
Not a fan of the cover at all, really not christmassy at all
Is that woman an angel? That cat is obese!
Why use something that is not even on TV?

Free Paddington book, it costs £1.99, tut tut!

Still, looking forward to Sat, to start browsing the mag, that's a great daily morning ritual each day to see and moan what's on Christmas tv
Claires_dad
14-12-2014
Originally Posted by kirstiemcnabb:
“Use the digital version now on my iPad
Not a fan of the cover at all, really not christmassy at all
Is that woman an angel? That cat is obese!
Why use something that is not even on TV?

Free Paddington book, it costs £1.99, tut tut!

Still, looking forward to Sat, to start browsing the mag, that's a great daily morning ritual each day to see and moan what's on Christmas tv ”

To be fair the Paddington book only costs £1.99 post & packing if you send off for it, you can get it for free by taking your voucher to any Early Learning Centre or Mothercare.
pedrok
14-12-2014
Originally Posted by wizzywick:
“This is my final post in the 2014 thread. It has been absolutely wonderful posting in here during the last twelve months. The thread is clearly on its deathbed now because we no longer have anything to countdown to. So, thanks everyone for cheering me with your posts and comments. I look forward to doing it all again in the 2015 thread.

Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year to each and every one of you.

Goodbye 2014!”

See you in the 2015 thread wizzywick. Hope you and yours have a merry, happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year.
marysvevo
14-12-2014
Just read the interview with James Corden on page 24. He's very defensive at first I thought. The journalist must have worried that he might walk out!
Boyontbridge
15-12-2014
Originally Posted by shaggy_x:
“It can't be surely unless sherlock premiers on Xmas day or boxing day. Its been on new years day ever since it started. I think.”

It may be on NYD but it won't stop em gracing the cover
Terry N
15-12-2014
Is there nothing live on Christmas day?
Callum_Preciou2
15-12-2014
I'm sure that BBC2 Network will show the 1990 Christmas ident from Christmas Day next week along with 1979, 1984 & 1985 ones after they bring back the 1998 Christmas ident and soon they might bring back the best-loved 1993 Christmas ident to come
EStaffs90
15-12-2014
Originally Posted by Terry N:
“Is there nothing live on Christmas day? ”

I imagine the news would be. There's also cricket from Australia and New Zealand that start on Boxing Day their time but, due to time differences, are Christmas Day our time.
Claires_dad
15-12-2014
Originally Posted by EStaffs90:
“I imagine the news would be. There's also cricket from Australia and New Zealand that start on Boxing Day their time but, due to time differences, are Christmas Day our time.”

The Christmas Day morning service "Come and Join in the Celebration" is live from St George’s Parish Church in Leeds 10am BBC1
judomole
16-12-2014
Originally Posted by Callum_Preciou2:
“I'm sure that BBC2 Network will show the 1990 Christmas ident from Christmas Day next week along with 1979, 1984 & 1985 ones after they bring back the 1998 Christmas ident and soon they might bring back the best-loved 1993 Christmas ident to come ”

If anyone likes the television channels Christmas Idents I would recommend this site

http://www.theidentgallery.com/

you can spend a pleasant half hour reminiscing there.
Boyontbridge
17-12-2014
Just googled the title above to find the thread has been opened (not by the Comp winner) then closed

What's the new IP address?
Spud_work
17-12-2014
That thread was opened in 2012
Pizzatheaction
17-12-2014
Sad to see so many copies of the Christmas Radio Times lying around in the shops. Obviously, there are still lots of copies of the budget mags (TV Choice/What's on TV) too, but the premium magazines such as TV and Satellite Weekly, TV Times and Total TV Guide are all gone from the local shops. They were first out of the starting blocks and got snapped up like hot cakes, while Radio Times was still in the changing room, trying to get its pants on.
cylon6
18-12-2014
This is a great feature about Christmas specials.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-30504503
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