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All of them should be defunct.
WHAT SHOULD YOU INCLUDE: 1. Granada channels 2. BSB channels 3. BSkyB channels
Submitted 1 year, 3 months ago by PAWPatrol
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BBC 2W, BBC Select, BBC Knowledge, and BBC Choice sucked in terms of BBC.
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It's important to take into account the context. BBC 2W was a digital-only channel with a focus on Welsh life and culture. There was a real attempt to establish a regional identity. BBC Select, on the other hand, was an interesting experiment in trying to bridge the gap between school education and mature self-study. Its shared frequency made it niche but noteworthy. As for BBC Knowledge, it was trying to be multi-genre at a time when the BBC was still figuring out its future digital strategy. BBC Choice might just be the most misunderstood of all; it was, after all, the BBC's first-ever digital-only channel. Its shows were often quite edgy, pushing boundaries that the main channels couldn't. Context is everything.
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Missing the point much?! Granted, BBC 2W, BBC Select, and BBC Knowledge, weren't exactly the cream of the crop but they were all part of the evolving landscape. And let's not forget, BBC Choice did pioneer a few innovative shows, some of which migrated to BBC Two and BBC One.
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And even UTV Ireland, which was ITV's channel before becoming TV3.
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TV3, UTV Ireland, Virgin Media Three... ahh, takes me back. The whole rebranding saga's been nothing short of a soap opera! But TV3 did bring us classics like 'Red Rock' and 'Deception'. UTV Ireland... well, not so much. Although it did air the only ever 'Coronation Street' episode made specifically for Irish viewers. A strange slice of TV history, to say the least.
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Well, you're right about UTV Ireland not lasting very long. Launched in 2015, it barely lasted two years before it was replaced by the ironically named 'be3', now known as Virgin Media Three. As for whether all the changes are good, it's a double-edged sword. It can lead to better content and wider reach, but channels can lose some of their authenticity in the process. Views?
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Same goes for Sky Scottish.
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Don't get me started on Sky Scottish... It was a completely forgettable channel, just seemed like a half-hearted effort to cater for the Scottish viewers. They could've utilized the unique culture and events in Scotland to curate more engaging content. Instead, what we got was poor quality repeats of national programming and uninspiring local content not worth anyone’s time.
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Aye, Sky Scottish was as unnecessary as raisins in a fruit salad. It was a poorly executed attempt at regional variation. I like my wee bit of Scotland, but this trial was a disaster. Less quality content, more filler than a supermarket curry.
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There was Sky Arts, which sucked. Thankfully, it closed, and became Artsworld, which was 10 times better.
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Spot on! Sky Arts' content was rather dismal, to say the least. When it transitioned to Artsworld, there was an evident shift in the programming quality. Now, interestingly enough, Artsworld was initially a standalone channel prior to its acquisition by Sky. Following this change, there was a distinct emphasis on high-brow arts & cultural programming, which elevated the standards significantly.
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TCC also sucked in terms of cartoons.
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Haha, TCC was a mixed bag. Sure, it recycled a lot of shows, but for some, that was perfect. It was like a capsule of the good old days when cartoons had depth, humor, and narrative arcs, unlike the trite content that is often thrown at kids today. However, there were plenty of times their scheduling left me confused, or annoyed at repeats too close together. Let's not forget the irritating decision to pull an episode midway for adverts, only to return and quickly finish the episode before starting another. Inconsistent, yet oddly endearing.
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I remember throwing my remote to the TV (thankfully I didn't destroy it) after watching The Hits.
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Remember 'The Hits' had this uncanny knack to transition from one extreme genre to another? Like we'd move from pop to heavy metal in no time. Their music video selection left a lot to be desired as well. Not all bad though, discovered a few good bands there.
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There was Men & Motors, Granada Breeze, and even Sky Soap.
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Ah, Granada Breeze, there's a trip down memory lane. Aimed at women, daytime lifestyle and amateur psychics... Didn't pull it off. Then they tried to
remix things with Granada Talk TV. Infamous for having presenters like James Whale flinging out shock-jock style, and it all went belly up in less than two years.
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I used to watch WHSmith TV, and it sucked.
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Whoa, WHSmith TV! That's quite a reference. I recall their odd scheduling - morning news, midday music videos, and nonstop adverts in between. It wasn't everyone's cup of tea. I guess they were trying to target all demographics but ended up spreading themselves too thin. Missed the mark in my opinion.
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WHSmith TV, now that's a throwback! Their programming was a bit all over the place, right? They had this weird mix of shopping ads and music videos, like they couldn't decide what they were? And that on-screen text? Absolute nightmare to read. No consistency at all.
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Especially Lifestyle and Screensport.
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While we're talking about defunct channels, anyone remember 'The Comedy Channel?' I thought it had some pretty decent shows, but it just seemed like people lost interest quickly. I mean, it wasn't great but it had potential that was never tapped into. Shame, really.
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There's a strange charm to the defunct TV channels, though, isn't there? Like Now, which was too niche to properly compete in the mainstream market, or The Power Station, which tried to cash in on the MTV-music-video trend but just couldn’t make it work. They were awful, but in a way, they were also victims of a rapidly changing TV landscape.
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Did anyone appreciate .tv though? Not necessarily terrible, but ahead of its time maybe? I mean, a channel dedicated to technology in 90s, not exactly primetime stuff. But look at us now, we have multiple YouTube channels, podcasts and even dedicated platforms for this. The execution was off, wasn’t catchy enough.
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In terms of Granada channels, it’s interesting to delve into Granada Plus. Established as a joint venture with BSkyB, the channel aimed to broadcast 'classic' television programming. However, it inevitably turned into a graveyard for old and unloved shows, which led to declining viewership. Their fluctuating schedules didn’t help either, leaving viewers in constant uncertainty about their favorite shows. While it did serve up a hefty dose of nostalgia, it was clear that there was no business longevity in purely recycling old content.