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TV Breakdown Appreciation Thread - Solari - 16-07-2021
James Martin post_id=25141 time= user_id=872 Wrote:I distinctly remember in the Carlton era Central were unable to get on-air from Gas St. I believe that that time the Midlands was simply fed Carlton London output so to the average viewer, it wouldn't have appeared that different. I think it might have even been discussed on the blue place at the time; CITV had a bit of a convoluted route to air, possibly via a Sat Truck at the back of the studios?
There was an occasion in 2001 where Central fell off air and LWT was fed to that region, and they used generic ITV continuity with Trish Bertram announcing (who of course happened to be on duty at LWT that evening). There’s a short clip on YouTube:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=53Yk6N6lj_U
EDIT: And here’s the thread discussing it: https://tvforum.uk/tvhome/carlton-central-air-36078
TV Breakdown Appreciation Thread - Bennyboy84 - 17-07-2021
A Sky Sports fault now from WWE Monday Night Raw in February 2015
https://youtu.be/dPug15SzJW0
Not sure what happened here but this was seen after the WWE Great American Bash 2007 PPV, someone mentioned in the comments that they (Sky) were not monitoring the feed when it ended and therefore didn’t switch it off? Sorry about the quality only video I could find!
https://youtu.be/lQh6M1h4714
TV Breakdown Appreciation Thread - Brekkie - 17-07-2021
Solari post_id=28290 time= user_id=1734 Wrote:Crazy how even with the various buyouts over the late 90s the idea of continuity in the Central area coming from London was considered such a strange and unlikely event. Never really thought about it but from the comments there I'm guessing Central retained it's own continuity even when it was Carltonised.James Martin post_id=25141 time= user_id=872 Wrote:I distinctly remember in the Carlton era Central were unable to get on-air from Gas St. I believe that that time the Midlands was simply fed Carlton London output so to the average viewer, it wouldn't have appeared that different. I think it might have even been discussed on the blue place at the time; CITV had a bit of a convoluted route to air, possibly via a Sat Truck at the back of the studios?
There was an occasion in 2001 where Central fell off air and LWT was fed to that region, and they used generic ITV continuity with Trish Bertram announcing (who of course happened to be on duty at LWT that evening). There’s a short clip on YouTube:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=53Yk6N6lj_U
EDIT: And here’s the thread discussing it: https://tvforum.uk/tvhome/carlton-central-air-36078
TV Breakdown Appreciation Thread - Inspector Sands - 17-07-2021
Brekkie post_id=28503 time= user_id=976 Wrote:Crazy how even with the various buyouts over the late 90s the idea of continuity in the Central area coming from London was considered such a strange and unlikely event. Never really thought about it but from the comments there I'm guessing Central retained it's own continuity even when it was Carltonised.Yes, until the launch of the national continuity in October 2002 each region still had it's own, to different degrees.
IIRC Central was one of the last regions to transfer to either London or Leeds, I think even after the continuity was nationalised
TV Breakdown Appreciation Thread - gottago - 17-07-2021
Solari post_id=28290 time= user_id=1734 Wrote:Wow I actually remember that Russian Bride Drama Premiere 2 mins into that clip. It was absolutely dire.James Martin post_id=25141 time= user_id=872 Wrote:I distinctly remember in the Carlton era Central were unable to get on-air from Gas St. I believe that that time the Midlands was simply fed Carlton London output so to the average viewer, it wouldn't have appeared that different. I think it might have even been discussed on the blue place at the time; CITV had a bit of a convoluted route to air, possibly via a Sat Truck at the back of the studios?
There was an occasion in 2001 where Central fell off air and LWT was fed to that region, and they used generic ITV continuity with Trish Bertram announcing (who of course happened to be on duty at LWT that evening). There’s a short clip on YouTube:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=53Yk6N6lj_U
EDIT: And here’s the thread discussing it: https://tvforum.uk/tvhome/carlton-central-air-36078
TV Breakdown Appreciation Thread - Robertclark125 - 17-07-2021
Bennyboy84 post_id=28497 time= user_id=1348 Wrote:A Sky Sports fault now from WWE Monday Night Raw in February 2015
https://youtu.be/dPug15SzJW0
Not sure what happened here but this was seen after the WWE Great American Bash 2007 PPV, someone mentioned in the comments that they (Sky) were not monitoring the feed when it ended and therefore didn’t switch it off? Sorry about the quality only video I could find!
https://youtu.be/lQh6M1h4714
I wonder how much they were charging for the colour bars!
TV Breakdown Appreciation Thread - Solari - 18-07-2021
Inspector Sands post_id=28506 time= user_id=1003 Wrote:Brekkie post_id=28503 time= user_id=976 Wrote:Crazy how even with the various buyouts over the late 90s the idea of continuity in the Central area coming from London was considered such a strange and unlikely event. Never really thought about it but from the comments there I'm guessing Central retained it's own continuity even when it was Carltonised.Yes, until the launch of the national continuity in October 2002 each region still had it's own, to different degrees.
IIRC Central was one of the last regions to transfer to either London or Leeds, I think even after the continuity was nationalised
Am I right in thinking that whilst the Carlton regions each had their own CAs, the Granada regions (apart from LWT, of course) were gradually centralised, even well before October 2002?
TV Breakdown Appreciation Thread - JoshieTrue - 19-07-2021
CBBC somehow went to colour bars during Chute.
https://youtu.be/w1qgDi3-8ro
TV Breakdown Appreciation Thread - Bennyboy84 - 20-07-2021
JoshieTrue post_id=29192 time=1626725285 user_id=2046 Wrote:CBBC somehow went to colour bars during Chute.
https://youtu.be/w1qgDi3-8ro
Makes you wonder, how does that even happen? Especially since that was probably recorded and not live…
TV Breakdown Appreciation Thread - Robertclark125 - 20-07-2021
One breakdown I didn't see, but have read about, occurred on Channel 4, during the Channel 4 schools era. Just prior to 4 Schools going on air one morning, at 09:30, Horseferry Road had to be evacuated due to a gas leak, or something. The all clear was given a few minutes later, and 4 Schools began late, I think 09:48. However, by cutting intervals to the bare minimum (I presume 10 seconds, no gallery if one was scheduled, and possibly doing away with the information on extra materials), by 11:00 everything was back on track, and so scheduled intervals were reinstated.
TV Breakdown Appreciation Thread - Bennyboy84 - 21-07-2021
Correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think BT Sport has been featured here yet… So here it is.
This fault occurred on this weeks episode of WWE Monday Night RAW and marks the very first time I’ve actually seen a BT Sport slide.
https://youtu.be/53m_s3bYsq0
And the same fault reappeared at the end of the programme causing them to crash to a black screen and then, funnily enough a promo for WWE shows!
https://youtu.be/25C_IgjvmFA
TV Breakdown Appreciation Thread - Neil Jones - 21-07-2021
Bennyboy84 post_id=29397 time= user_id=1348 Wrote:JoshieTrue post_id=29192 time=1626725285 user_id=2046 Wrote:CBBC somehow went to colour bars during Chute.
Makes you wonder, how does that even happen? Especially since that was probably recorded and not live…
Usually loss of input/source. Doesn't have to be a live programme for a test signal to appear.
TV Breakdown Appreciation Thread - Inspector Sands - 28-07-2021
Is this the best timed breakdown ever?
https://youtu.be/3sYF8yi8TaU
TV Breakdown Appreciation Thread - VMPhil - 28-07-2021
Inspector Sands post_id=31301 time= user_id=1003 Wrote:Is this the best timed breakdown ever?I saw that and thought it was weird how the announcer for the programme (not the continuity announcer after) just seems to stop and doesn't say goodbye or make light of the situation.
https://youtu.be/3sYF8yi8TaU
TV Breakdown Appreciation Thread - Inspector Sands - 29-07-2021
VMPhil post_id=31318 time= user_id=1043 Wrote:I saw that and thought it was weird how the announcer for the programme (not the continuity announcer after) just seems to stop and doesn't say goodbye or make light of the situation.He probably assumed that as the OB had failed his voice wasn't going anywhere either.