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UTV Ireland launches Jan 2015
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Eurostar
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by irishmikee:
“Nothing revealing in that, we knew Emmerdale and Corrie were going to grab big numbers for them. Why didn't they tell us what the rest of their programmes got or their all day share. Similar to the TV3 press releases you've previously shredded, the same can be done to this.”

Yes I'm far more interested in the ratings (or lack of) for the endless dross and fillers they're showing.
stv viewer
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by Collins1965:
“I'm really pissed off about missing Foyle's War - have watched it from the beginning and now can't see the new series!

At least the new Broadchurch is being shown on 3e.

Why did they have to change it?? I hate it.”

I thought Broadchurch was on TV 3
Eurostar
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by stv viewer:
“I thought it was going to be the new ep. They had no reason not to show the new eps”

Yep.....a lot of people were hopping mad when they realised it was an episode from a few years ago.

It's really bad form that people can't watch their favourite ITV shows any longer.
stv viewer
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by Eurostar:
“Yep.....a lot of people were hopping mad when they realised it was an episode from a few years ago.

It's really bad form that people can't watch their favourite ITV shows any longer.”


According to the Daily Edge utv Ireland are showing the previous series which havent aired in Ireland before and the new series will be shown later this year.


http://www.dailyedge.ie/utv-ireland-...65773-Jan2015/
chinamug
05-01-2015
After watching Ireland Live, have to say it wasn't too bad, However it was closer to a current affairs show than News. Fairly detailed pieces and long reports. Nice to see a story from Cork which isn't based on a Press Release. Looks like a lot of money was spent.

It's a different choice to Six-One but not a challenger, but it doesn't shame itself.
irishfeen
05-01-2015
Really liked that news broadcast - professional and looks great in HD. Nice to see a bit of competition for RTÉ News and Current Affairs.
irishmikee
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by chinamug:
“Disagree totally with this... It's no Six-One and looks very much like a start up. However, it's proper news and looks a lot better than TV3, plus using studios around the country is clever. Plus the tablet is a prop??? are Sharon's and Brian's Computers on Six-One props as well? However, I do think their correspondents should stand away from the road when doing reports. ”

Their studio is horrible. Seen as they used the utvni intro, they should have just used the same studio graphics as it doesn't look too bad, visually it's definitely worse that TV3's news. As for Alison holding the tablet, it's distracting and pointless and she looks uncomfortable sitting behind a desk, holding it.
irishfeen
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by irishmikee:
“Their studio is horrible. Seen as they used the utvni intro, they should have just used the same studio graphics as it doesn't look too bad, visually it's definitely worse that TV3's news. As for Alison holding the tablet, it's distracting and pointless and she looks uncomfortable sitting behind a desk, holding it.”

Visually worst then TV3? .. Ah come on now it's in a complete different class... TV3 still use green screen for Christ sake.
chinamug
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by irishmikee:
“Their studio is horrible. Seen as they used the utvni intro, they should have just used the same studio graphics as it doesn't look too bad, visually it's definitely worse that TV3's news. As for Alison holding the tablet, it's distracting and pointless and she looks uncomfortable sitting behind a desk, holding it.”

I don't know if we were watching the same programme. The studio is miles ahead of TV3's studio.
Eurostar
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by stv viewer:
“According to the Daily Edge utv Ireland are showing the previous series which havent aired in Ireland before and the new series will be shown later this year.


http://www.dailyedge.ie/utv-ireland-...65773-Jan2015/”

Not sure Foyles War fans will be at all happy with explanation. For the first time ever, Irish people can't watch programmes as they go to air on ITV and have to wait until "later in the year" at best : they may as well be living in Sweden or Norway.

Just thinking there will be a bit of a kerfuffle later in the year with Downton Abbey. UTVI don't have the rights to it, and unless TV3 are allowed to air it simultaneously, Irish viewers won't be able to watch it on a Sunday evening as they have done for the first five series.
hyperstarsponge
05-01-2015
You better have Broadchurch to watch tonight as that is the best of ITV output.
MarkLS12
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by Eurostar:
“For the first time ever, Irish people can't watch programmes as they go to air on ITV ....”

That's not true. most people in the Republic can still get UTV NI or ITV by Freeview overspill or via Satellite.
There had only been a change for Cable viewers.

Anyone in Ireland who can put up a satellite dish can watch ITV.
Collins1965
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by Eurostar:
“Not sure Foyles War fans will be at all happy with explanation. For the first time ever, Irish people can't watch programmes as they go to air on ITV and have to wait until "later in the year" at best : they may as well be living in Sweden or Norway.

Just thinking there will be a bit of a kerfuffle later in the year with Downton Abbey. UTVI don't have the rights to it, and unless TV3 are allowed to air it simultaneously, Irish viewers won't be able to watch it on a Sunday evening as they have done for the first five series.”

Is it all TV3's fault then??

There are a number of series I don't want to miss - Downton and Grantchester in particular.

This is looking worse and worse to me
irishmikee
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by irishfeen:
“Visually worst then TV3? .. Ah come on now it's in a complete different class... TV3 still use green screen for Christ sake.”

Ha it might look more expensive than TV3 but it's still bland. Alison might become a decent anchor once she settles into the role, she looks the part but needs to drop the ridiculous tablet. Not sure on how Chris will settle in, he's very overrated on Newstalk and his previous tv work on TV3 was nothing impressive. He will no doubt be holding a tablet/prop too and use staged hand movements, that look awkward and someone who is uncomfortable.
stv viewer
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by Collins1965:
“Is it all TV3's fault then??

There are a number of series I don't want to miss - Downton and Grantchester in particular.

This is looking worse and worse to me ”

Downton Abbey will be on TV3.

Was Grantchester shown on an Irish tv channel last year e.g TV3 if not then I assume UTV Ireland's policy is going to be show ep's of shows which havent been shown previously in Ireland then show the new series.

Remember UTV have lots of gaps in there schedule for Drama as they dont have BGT or The X factor or Downton.
chinamug
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by irishmikee:
“Ha it might look more expensive than TV3 but it's still bland. Alison might become a decent anchor once she settles into the role, she looks the part but needs to drop the ridiculous tablet. Not sure on how Chris will settle in, he's very overrated on Newstalk and his previous tv work on TV3 was nothing impressive. He will no doubt be holding a tablet/prop too and use staged hand movements, that look awkward and someone who is uncomfortable.”

So you've judged someone without even seeing his first show on the station...
irishmikee
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by chinamug:
“So you've judged someone without even seeing his first show on the station...”

Nope I hope I'm wrong. I hope he appears confident and doesn't do the awkward cue pointing, but I fear it will be hand gestures galore.
Eurostar
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by MarkLS12:
“That's not true. most people in the Republic can still get UTV NI or ITV by Freeview overspill or via Satellite.
There had only been a change for Cable viewers.

Anyone in Ireland who can put up a satellite dish can watch ITV.”

UPC have some 400,000 digital TV customers in the Republic and if we assume an average of three people per household, that's over one million TV viewers affected.
Eurostar
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by Collins1965:
“Is it all TV3's fault then??

There are a number of series I don't want to miss - Downton and Grantchester in particular.

This is looking worse and worse to me ”

Not TV3's fault. I'm sure they would love to show Downton Abbey simultaneously with ITV but I'm guessing that ITV won't allow it.
chinamug
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by Eurostar:
“Not TV3's fault. I'm sure they would love to show Downton Abbey simultaneously with ITV but I'm guessing that ITV won't allow it.”

That's not the case at all. It's TV3's addiction to all things Xfactor that moved Downton to Wednesday Nights. They felt that they'd get a bigger market share with the Xtra factor on TV3 rather than putting it onto 3e. It's debatable if they were correct but if you're pushing a show like Xfactor as much as they do, they have to go for it fully.
Eurostar
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by chinamug:
“That's not the case at all. It's TV3's addiction to all things Xfactor that moved Downton to Wednesday Nights. They felt that they'd get a bigger market share with the Xtra factor on TV3 rather than putting it onto 3e. It's debatable if they were correct but if you're pushing a show like Xfactor as much as they do, they have to go for it fully.”

Really? I was always curious as to why they didn't go with the simultaneous broadcast on a Sunday evening. Is there any reason why they don't show the Christmas special on Christmas night either, or is that just tactical manoeuvring too?
chinamug
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by Eurostar:
“Really? I was always curious as to why they didn't go with the simultaneous broadcast on a Sunday evening. Is there any reason why they don't show the Christmas special on Christmas night either, or is that just tactical manoeuvring too?”

Almost Certainly. If you look at TV3 they don't really try at all over Christmas. The reason being that there is no real advertising money around for that day. Plus on top of that anything up against Mrs Brown on Christmas Night will be Hammered. Better to hold it for a few days when Advertising picks up.
Eurostar
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by chinamug:
“Almost Certainly. If you look at TV3 they don't really try at all over Christmas. The reason being that there is no real advertising money around for that day. Plus on top of that anything up against Mrs Brown on Christmas Night will be Hammered. Better to hold it for a few days when Advertising picks up.”

Yes, good point about MBB on RTE1....that's always one of the highest rated shows of the year on Irish TV and they don't want to get into a tussle with it.
pjh8
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by irishfeen:
“"RTÉ says 724 ,000 people watched the first episode of Charlie last night.
It represents 43.5% audience share.
An additional 21,000 watched the first episode of the three-part drama on RTE 1 +1"

Fair to say I think RTÉ won last nights battle - big big audience for Charlie.”

Do you have the figures for The Voice Of Ireland?
irishmikee
05-01-2015
Originally Posted by chinamug:
“That's not the case at all. It's TV3's addiction to all things Xfactor that moved Downton to Wednesday Nights. They felt that they'd get a bigger market share with the Xtra factor on TV3 rather than putting it onto 3e. It's debatable if they were correct but if you're pushing a show like Xfactor as much as they do, they have to go for it fully.”

That's not true. TV3 are contractually not allowed to air it at the same time as the Itv network. The main reason for this is that it's not technically an itv show and ITV pays carnival pictures a fortune for premier rights, as in first worldwide broadcast of it.
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