PlayTV Discussion (reasonable discussion ONLY!)

Exclamation Marc

merlie wrote: »

It is also quite possible it has to do with TV3 gearing up for the St. Patrick's celebrations!!

Gearing up for Paddys Day with movies like Alfie and reruns of the Graham Norton show? Doubtful.

merlie

They took the show off before, so it is not a new thing to me. Just waiting to see if they are indeed ceasing to broadcast this 'show' here!

Exclamation Marc

merlie wrote: »

They took the show off before, so it is not a new thing to me. Just waiting to see if they are indeed ceasing to broadcast this 'show' here!

I know it might only be a rumour because of missing listings, but this combined with absolutely dire caller numbers, the prize pots being pitiful due to awful call ins(one night it was €20 or €30 for one puzzle), the constant BAI upheld complaints all lead to the realistic speculation that the "missing from the listing" fact is the end of the show. And it's not as if it's being pulled in favour of something else, it's just being axed for re-runs.

merlie

FireballPitcher wrote: »

I know it might only be a rumour because of missing listings, but this combined with absolutely dire caller numbers, the prize pots being pitiful due to awful call ins(one night it was €20 or €30 for one puzzle), the constant BAI upheld complaints all lead to the realistic speculation that the "missing from the listing" fact is the end of the show. And it's not as if it's being pulled in favour of something else, it's just being axed for re-runs.

Yea, I understand what you mean especially with the prize money being pittance! We shall wait and see what happens.

merlie

Ok, just did some hunting online and got some confirmation about this, and yes it would seem that this show is going to be axed.

Check out this out!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV3_%28Ireland%29

Scroll to the part where the heading is: Play TV Controversy and to the last part of it.

Here is the quote:"On the 4th of March 2010 it was announced that TV3 had axed the controversial program. The last show is due to be aired on March 13 2010."

So there we have it!!

Ronan Keating

Wikipedia doesn't confirm anything.

wobblyknees

Is Aoife the new(est) girl?

Elmo

merlie wrote: »

Here is the quote:"On the 4th of March 2010 it was announced that TV3 had axed the controversial program. The last show is due to be aired on March 13 2010."

So there we have it!!

The rest of that is quite well referenced, however that last part has no reference. Where on the 4th of March can we see something that tells us that TV3 axed the infomercial?

merlie

Well it is some evidence after the fact, that something is obviously happening because there is no show after March the 13th on the tv guides.

And yes I would agree that Wikipedia doesn't confirm anything but there is just that quote at the bottom.

Our man in Havana

I am sure the papers are doing some research and by that actually are asking TV3 for a comment.

Elmo

Bond-007 wrote: »

I am sure the papers are doing some research and by that actually are asking TV3 for a comment.

What will the papers do without a press release?

Our man in Havana

I do know that some journos have contacted TV3 for a comment. So we should know by this evening.
TV3 are hoping that it can axe the show with no publicity and that no one would notice.

actuallylike

Ronan Keating wrote: »

Wikipedia doesn't confirm anything.

I beg to differ, wikipedia is pure fact. Check out Ryle Nugents page, last line in the 'style' paragraph, there's no way that can be a lie!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryle_Nugent

billy the squid

some Gob****e with an O2 dongle and no wikipedia account made those edits to the TV3 page. has about as much value as the paper the wikipedia page is written on.

BMollie

billy the squid wrote: »

some Gob****e with an O2 dongle and no wikipedia account made those edits to the TV3 page. has about as much value as the paper the wikipedia page is written on.

Billy, What's happening now...? Is it being axed?

robbie99

Is anyone hosting a PlayTV final episode house party tonight?

billy the squid

UPC EPG has updated. my box in now set to record Alien Versus Predator.

looks like Play TV has been 86ed.

now have to figure out how to stop it from recording at that time.

BMollie

robbie99 wrote: »

Is anyone hosting a PlayTV final episode house party tonight?

Are you sure it's ending tonight?

billy the squid

BMollie wrote: »

Are you sure it's ending tonight?

good point, it could be a new variation on those damn last moments

anyhoo

most recent mention of play TV in the news refers only to the three upheld complaints.

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0302/1224265431008.html

your bog standard summary of BAI press statement.

Our man in Havana

It certainly appears so.

Our man in Havana

I have spoken to two well respected journalists and they are seeking an official statement from TV3.

BMollie

Just checked Wikipedia for PlayTV and under FUTURE:

"Show does not appear on TV3 listings after March 13"

"Some Sky Ireland customers reported that the programme was no longer present on their Electronic Programming Guide after the morning of Sat.6th."

So when do you all reckon it will finish?

billy the squid

BMollie wrote: »

Just checked Wikipedia for PlayTV and under FUTURE:

"Show does not appear on TV3 listings after March 13"

"Some Sky Ireland customers reported that the programme was no longer present on their Electronic Programming Guide after the morning of Sat.6th."

So when do you all reckon it will finish?

well considering it was I who wrote that particular quote, I have no idea.

.BrianJM

merlie wrote: »

Just an observation here.

It's strange how more detailed the official rules are for Canada's website compared with Ireland's terms and conditions.,

I just had a look online and I am really surprised that they never went to any lengths to put this necessary stuff out there here.

I would post the links to it but I am not sure if I am allowed to do so. In any case you can look it up I am sure.

I think it's a case of starting with the absolute minimum required by law and expand as and when required.

I think the link has been posted before.

Elmo

Did the herald have anything?

billy the squid

A search of herald.ie returned 72 results for TV3 in the las t week. that is shocking.

Elmo

billy the squid wrote: »

A search of herald.ie returned 72 results for TV3 in the las t week. that is shocking.

All good news I imagine. (Indo in general TBH)

billy the squid

its all robbie99s fault for not letting the rest of us win on those damn triangle games.

Our man in Havana

Elmo wrote: »

All good news I imagine. (Indo in general TBH)

The Indo/Herald won't say a bad word about TV3. Sure many of their journalists also do work for TV3.

Elmo

Bond-007 wrote: »

The Indo/Herald won't say a bad word about TV3. Sure many of their journalists also do work for TV3.

Next you will be telling me that Brendan O'Connor will be singing the praises of RTÉ <<< sarcastic.

billy the squid

call up tonight "I thought Alien versus predator was on, oh crap , that's tomorrow night, sorry."

billy the squid

sweet jesus, is this woman serious?

I forgot to tell Ray when talking about the 'TV3 look' that the 'on air' women in TV3 get weighed once a week. The men don't have to, built like thoroughbreds, the lot.

http://www.herald.ie/opinion/colette-fitzpatrick-why-im-chief-cheerleader-for-show-that-fills-me-with-glee-2090017.html

ok hands in the air, i fell for it. but it seems so damn credible to be honest

Disclaimer. If, by the end of this column you still believe the women get weighed in TV3, you're way too gullible and would probably fall for the same one we tell the work experience: 'I'll be in my trailer...'

heh trailer trash.

Our man in Havana

Colette Fitzpatrick

Enough said.

billy the squid

come to think of it. if TV3 did weigh their female presenters, would we be reading about it in the herald?

Elmo

billy the squid wrote: »

come to think of it. if TV3 did weigh their female presenters, would we be reading about it in the herald?

We are reading about it in the Herald when the don't. :rolleyes:

Our man in Havana

Nope. That would would come from the equality authority.

Elmo

RTÉ Bully, TV3 Weigh In, Equality Authority writes to the BAI.

Our man in Havana

It's official!

TV3 GROUP RELEASE
IMMEDIATE: Friday 5th March 2010



TV3 ANNOUNCES THAT IT IS NOT RENEWING THE PLAY TV SERVICE



TV3 announces that it is not renewing the Play TV service. We would like to thank Telemedia for their professional service which gave TV3 the revenue to prevent further job cuts at the low point of the recession. The service was very popular with viewers but recently viewership to the service has declined.



TV3 will likely introduce different interactive services to the station subject to viewer demand. Commercial revenues from interactive services such as Play TV are an important source of funding for TV3 since TV3 receives no licence fee income. The revenue is used to fund the constantly increasing output of Irish programming, now accounting for over a third of TV3’s schedule; and has helped TV3 to produce award winning programming.



TV3 has made an excellent start to 2010 with viewer numbers up over 5%, building on the increases achieved in 2009. Neilsen data shows TV3 is the only terrestrial channel viewed in Ireland (including the UK channels) to increase its share in 2010; and 3e has rapidly become one of the top three digital channels in the market.



Ends.



Notes to editor:



PLAY TV commenced in May 2009. The service was an “infomercial” which ran between 12 midnight and 3am. Telemedia, the service provider, broadcasts similar programmes in most European countries.



TV3 won three of the major awards at the recently held IFTA’s: Best News Programme (News at 5.30); Best Factual Programme (Tonight with Vincent Browne); and Best Entertainment Series (The Apprentice)



Please see attached ratings data from Nielsen for January and February 2010, and for the full year 2009.





For further information:
Maureen Catterson
TV3 PRESS OFFICE

Exclamation Marc

Well, everyone, it's been a beautiful journey....

BMollie

Well is tonight the last night ? Would love to see JG back just for the one night

billy the squid

Conor Pope on Twitter

Tv3 has cancelled its contract with PlayTV with immediate affect. The last programme will be broadcast tonight.

If the contract was just allowed to expire, why did it require the changing of programme guides.

I smell bovine excrament.

Exclamation Marc

billy the squid wrote: »

Conor Pope on Twitter



If the contract was just allowed to expire, why did it require the changing of programme guides.

I smell bovine excrament.

I've heard of some clauses in contracts that if there are a certain number of upheld complaints from broadcasting authorities (in the UK or Ireland), they're allowed can the show with no notice on a policy basis.

Ronan Keating

Just announced on Matt Cooper Show

mike65

Just heard it. No loss to broadcasting.

billy the squid

is Cooper going to cover it more or did he just mention it.

Ronan Keating

Just mentioned it.

Ronan Keating

One must dust down the DVD recorder.

Our man in Havana

The last show will be a keeper.

.BrianJM

Ronan Keating wrote: »

One must dust down the DVD recorder.

You have a DVD recorder?

Ronan Keating

In the attic.