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Need help finding a British channel

It was called "Truly Terrifying" and it used to air on satellite from 1987 to 1989.

The channel broadcasted horror movies, horror series, and a talk show that shared the same name as the channel, hosted by Terry Wogan, dressed in a Dracula costume.

The channel's logo was utterly terrifying. The stacked channel's name in a specific red font with blood dripping. It would air during the time The Arts Channel (defunct since 1989 or 1990) didn't air.

The channel also had a slogan, which said: "Enter the World of Horror...With Truly Terrifying!".

Sadly, the channel hasn't been resurfaced, no images, no videos, not even a logo. It hasn't been even shown on TVARK. Can anyone find the channel?

2 years, 8 months ago by Whopper1

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HorrorHound1988 resident · 2 years, 8 months ago · link

Man, this brings back memories! I vaguely remember something like that. Tried digging through some old TV guides but no luck. It rings a bell but can't find anything solid. Might wanna check some forums specifically for British TV history or satellite TV enthusiasts.

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VampyVicky resident · 2 years, 8 months ago · link

Oooh, I wish I could've seen that, sounds right up my alley! Terry Wogan as a Dracula sounds epic. Have you tried reaching out to anyone who worked at The Arts Channel maybe? Good luck, I hope you find it!

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TellyTriviaMaster resident · 2 years, 8 months ago · link

I pride myself on knowing a lot about TV history, but this one's tough. 'Truly Terrifying' isn't ringing any bells. Broadcasting horror movies and shows at night was a common thing for underutilized channels—they'd flip the switch for adult content. But a Terry Wogan hosted show is news to me. Could be misremembering or it was a super obscure operation. Maybe it was a regional thing? If it's real, it's a well-kept secret. I'll keep an ear to the ground though!

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skeptical_viewer resident · 2 years, 8 months ago · link

Honestly sounds like an urban legend or a misremembrance. Haven't found any satellite listings from back then that show a 'Truly Terrifying' channel. Wogan in a Dracula outfit seems more like a Halloween special thing than a regular show. Perhaps it was a one-time event that left a big impression?

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SatelliteSteve resident · 2 years, 8 months ago · link

Back in those days, I had a satellite dish the size of a small car! But I don't recall 'Truly Terrifying.' Did you check out old satellite mags? Those might have some adverts or listings. Good luck!

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80sTVFreak resident · 2 years, 8 months ago · link

Ok, I've been a massive fan of '80s TV and I did some digging. Here's the thing - I found no concrete record of 'Truly Terrifying.' However, there was a local access channel that had a horror night theme around that time. UK channels had some quirky pop-up stuff for horror, especially around Halloween. Terry Wogan as host though, that's a bigger mystery. Maybe you're fusing two different memories?

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TrollinStone resident · 2 years, 8 months ago · link

Haha! 'Truly Terrifying'? Sure it wasn't just your reflection in the TV screen? 😂

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ArchiveAddict resident · 2 years, 8 months ago · link

I'm all about rescuing old TV stuff from obscurity. This is a tough one. Maybe you could check out university archives or national libraries that keep broadcasting records? It wasn't uncommon for small channels to come and go without much trace during the satellite boom. If it was as niche as you say, there might not be much out there. I'll reach out to some of my contacts who are into broadcasting history and see if they've heard anything.