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« Reply #30 on: August 25, 2013, 10:20:56 » |
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They should do a Saturday night at Redruth... Priceless viewing.
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« Reply #31 on: August 25, 2013, 12:35:13 » |
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12 episodes, each of approximately 45 minutes run time excluding commercials and trailers for other shows.
Cheers Bignosemac, i was also going to mention about the commercials myself. Does there really have to be a commercial every 15 minutes or so, as it spoils the documentary, which it has done on other documentaries. Anyway you wait until next week Thursday to see what drama's unfold  Channel 5 need the advertising revenue.. it's what pays for the programming. Obviously frequent commercials are not ideal; but I cannot see a way around this for C5. You could however watch it back after recording it, thus skipping said adverts! |
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« Reply #32 on: August 25, 2013, 12:39:01 » |
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Does there really have to be a commercial every 15 minutes or so,
Yes...it's how commercial television is funded. Best to record it. Most commercial stations have about 42mins of programme for each broadcast hour. I think 12mins/hr is still the maximum advertising allowed - the rest is trails and other padding. |
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« Reply #33 on: August 25, 2013, 12:44:13 » |
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And you could wait until the episodes appear on Channel 5's online catch-up service - Demand 5 - and watch it with an adblock browser add-on. Daring to say, on another rail forum, that I often do this, had someone questioning my morals and likening it to media piracy! I see it as avoidance rather than evasion. Using an adblocker isn't illegal. I have adblocking on as a default in my browser and chose which websites I wish to whitelist. Demand 5 isn't on that whitelist... yet. If this series turns out to be good then I may revisit that decision.  |
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« Reply #34 on: August 25, 2013, 13:07:47 » |
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It is Homer Simpson's opinion that watching television without the ads is like stealing. Wonderful philosopher. |
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« Reply #35 on: August 25, 2013, 15:05:42 » |
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hmmm - trailer I saw yesterday referred to 8 in the series.
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« Reply #36 on: August 25, 2013, 15:12:45 » |
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And you could wait until the episodes appear on Channel 5's online catch-up service - Demand 5 - and watch it with an adblock browser add-on. Daring to say, on another rail forum, that I often do this, had someone questioning my morals and likening it to media piracy! I see it as avoidance rather than evasion. Using an adblocker isn't illegal. I have adblocking on as a default in my browser and chose which websites I wish to whitelist. Demand 5 isn't on that whitelist... yet. If this series turns out to be good then I may revisit that decision. Well thats a fair comment to be honest. However i have problems with the demand five service, as whilst it's playing after 10 minutes or so the first ad comes up and then it freezes completely. If i try to skip to the part before the ad was due, it also freezes and then i have to watch it from the beginning with the same thing happening again, even with super fast broadband. So the only way i can watch is in via the TV.... |
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« Reply #37 on: August 25, 2013, 15:14:27 » |
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hmmm - trailer I saw yesterday referred to 8 in the series.
Just 8 episodes... I thought someone said it was 12... now i am confused  |
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« Reply #38 on: August 25, 2013, 15:21:39 » |
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From the Radio Times: Channel 5 is currently filming a new train-themed series, which will follow the staff of First Great Western as they connect the capital to the beautiful South West and destinations such as Cornwall, Devon, Swansea and Reading.
During the eight 60 minute episodes we^ll see a scenic iconic panoramas of trains crossing viaducts and bridges. As they pass lakes and rolling fields, we'll learn from those driving, managing, fixing and dealing with customers along the spectacular 170 year-old route.
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« Reply #39 on: August 25, 2013, 15:25:20 » |
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From the Radio Times: Channel 5 is currently filming a new train-themed series, which will follow the staff of First Great Western as they connect the capital to the beautiful South West and destinations such as Cornwall, Devon, Swansea and Reading.
During the eight 60 minute episodes we^ll see a scenic iconic panoramas of trains crossing viaducts and bridges. As they pass lakes and rolling fields, we'll learn from those driving, managing, fixing and dealing with customers along the spectacular 170 year-old route.
Ah thank you for the confirmation Chris, was a bit suspicious about more than 8 episodes... still if it happened for longer (which doesn't look likely) then it would be even better. |
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« Reply #40 on: August 25, 2013, 15:48:22 » |
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And my apologies for saying it was 12. My source was incorrect. Should have been more thorough and corroborated with the ever reliable Radio Times.  <one self administered slap on the wrist> |
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"A clear conscience laughs at a false accusation."
"Treat everyone the same until you find out they're an idiot."
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« Reply #41 on: August 25, 2013, 22:39:52 » |
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Sky guide is showing 12... Documentary series. Paddington's duty station manager Simon deals with major signal failure and train manager Jodie helps boozy party-goers to get around without causing delays. Season 1/1 Episode 1/12 Length 1 hour News & Documentaries, Features Trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6MrDMkWDZY |
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« Reply #43 on: August 25, 2013, 23:13:56 » |
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Radio Times (printed version) does say 12.
Possibly 12 on extended platforms only. |
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