I hope it's alright to open a new thread discussing all things BBC Three; including its forthcoming return to linear TV next January.
It will certainly be interesting to watch over the next few months how the BBC prepare to bring BBC Three back to TV whilst also planning to keep up its online presence.
Also, is 'Threetime' still a thing anymore on BBC One or has it just quietly been abandoned? I don't remember the last time I saw that funky/odd BBC Three on One ident
I'm including the BBC press release announcing the return of BBC Three to TV for future reference: https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2021/b...st-channel
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UTVLifer post_id=1258 time=1617192969 user_id=1030 Wrote:Also, is 'Threetime' still a thing anymore on BBC One or has it just quietly been abandoned? I don't remember the last time I saw that funky/odd BBC Three on One ident
Definitely still a thing. Saw it on monday night after the news.
I find how BBC THREE programming on BBC ONE is treated rather odd.
BBC ONE SD (all regions) has a rather large and badly placed BBC THREE DOG on screen.
BBC ONE NI HD have a much better sized and positioned logo, but it could still be improved.
BBC ONE Wales / Scotland HD don't have any logo for BBC THREE on screen.
Why the inconsistency, and why is the DOG so big, bright and out from the corner compared to BBC FOURs?
A random thought I had the other night was that when the channel does come back they could make a bit more use of the EPG before 7pm rather than it just saying 'This is BBC Three'. Even if it was something as simple as 'New Drag Race tonight at 9', a nice easy, free ad for the channel right up near the top of the EPG for half the day. One of the kids streaming services low down on the Freeview EPG does this to push their shows so presumably there's no rule against it.
I happen to work in EPG data myself and on most platforms there are rules preventing or at least limit that kind of thing. I’m guessing the example you mentioned is on Sky? Because they are usually a bit more chilled out about this kind of thing.
FBC post_id=1280 time=1617199085 user_id=1150 Wrote:I happen to work in EPG data myself and on most platforms there are rules preventing or at least limit that kind of thing. I’m guessing the example you mentioned is on Sky? Because they are usually a bit more chilled out about this kind of thing. Ah I see thanks. No I was thinking of the Ketchup and, ahem, YAAAS! streaming channels in the kids section on the Freeview EPG which list shows as though they're currently on air on a channel but are actually on demand services. The text services also have general info in their EPG entries. Perhaps different rules apply to the untraditional video channels?
gottago post_id=1291 time=1617203289 user_id=900 Wrote:FBC post_id=1280 time=1617199085 user_id=1150 Wrote:I happen to work in EPG data myself and on most platforms there are rules preventing or at least limit that kind of thing. I’m guessing the example you mentioned is on Sky? Because they are usually a bit more chilled out about this kind of thing. Ah I see thanks. No I was thinking of the Ketchup and, ahem, YAAAS! streaming channels in the kids section on the Freeview EPG which list shows as though they're currently on air on a channel but are actually on demand services. The text services also have general info in their EPG entries. Perhaps different rules apply to the untraditional video channels? They're on-demand channels and Freeview / Digital UK expects the provision of EPG data from channels on its EPG, so what you've described is how on-demand channels square the circle.
But with HbbTV, there might be a better way of doing the out of hours slide, complete with red button link to iPlayer..?
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PFML84 post_id=1266 time=1617194998 user_id=1009 Wrote:I find how BBC THREE programming on BBC ONE is treated rather odd.
BBC ONE SD (all regions) has a rather large and badly placed BBC THREE DOG on screen.
BBC ONE NI HD have a much better sized and positioned logo, but it could still be improved.
BBC ONE Wales / Scotland HD don't have any logo for BBC THREE on screen.
Why the inconsistency, and why is the DOG so big, bright and out from the corner compared to BBC FOURs?
Presumably the nations have some leeway on how they playout those BBC Three shows, so the English regions comply with network, NI who have been absolute dons of presentation in the past have treated the DOG with a bit of respect, while Scotland and Wales can't be bothered in HD.
London Lite post_id=1442 time=1617224464 user_id=953 Wrote:PFML84 post_id=1266 time=1617194998 user_id=1009 Wrote:I find how BBC THREE programming on BBC ONE is treated rather odd.
BBC ONE SD (all regions) has a rather large and badly placed BBC THREE DOG on screen.
BBC ONE NI HD have a much better sized and positioned logo, but it could still be improved.
BBC ONE Wales / Scotland HD don't have any logo for BBC THREE on screen.
Why the inconsistency, and why is the DOG so big, bright and out from the corner compared to BBC FOURs?
Presumably the nations have some leeway on how they playout those BBC Three shows, so the English regions comply with network, NI who have been absolute dons of presentation in the past have treated the DOG with a bit of respect, while Scotland and Wales can't be bothered in HD.
I mean, let's be honest... the whole of the Three on One 'scheme' is inconsistent - it might as well just be called a block of programming and be done with it... thankfully, it shouldn't be too much longer before they start to prep the return and rethink this slot.
What will air on BBC One post-News at 10 once BBC Three has it's own channel back?
I get that the slot hasn't exactly been the most successful ratings wise, but it has at least ensured there's some new to linear shows on after 10:30pm. The only time ITV seems to do this is when Peston is on.
I find the subject of BBC Three very interesting. And it was announced a month ago that it would return to telly, subject to approval of course, which made it even more exciting to research on.
There are lots of questions I'd like to discuss:
-Will it undergo a rebrand?
-Will it spark a whole BBC rebrand?
-Will it regain lost shows?
-Will it regain its audience?
There are much more questions, I just can't put them into context.
Your thoughts?
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It'll live and die based on its content ultimately.
Sure, Three has some brilliant shows like Fleabag and Drag Race UK, and some great documentaries but they'll really need more to justify a linear channel. Endless repeats of Two Pints of Lager are an absolute waste, and the popular draws like Family Guy have gone - so it'll be interesting to see what they pull out of the bag.
Don’t forget Gavin and Stacey. At least they have one more episode to add to the existing 20 to play out :lol:
They do have more content that they could repeat, the BBC Three comedies/dramas are excellent, hopefully with a bigger budget they can do a lot more of these.
From 7-9 they’re going to show content for younger teens, so at least that means no endless repeats of Top Gear and Don’t Tell The Bride.
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iloveTV1 post_id=3519 time=1617788653 user_id=1057 Wrote:They do have more content that they could repeat, the BBC Three comedies/dramas are excellent, hopefully with a bigger budget they can do a lot more of these.
From 7-9 they’re going to show content for younger teens, so at least that means no endless repeats of Top Gear and Don’t Tell The Bride.
My guess is that they will air CBBC shows for the older section of the demographic (The Demon Headmaster, Tracy Beaker, Creeped Out etc.)
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