Saorview Programme Info fails to include Year of films

Antenna

I have noticed going into Programme Info (with Saorview) while a film is being broadcast on RTE- it fails to show the year the film dates from.

This appears to be consistently the case as I have tried it several times.

I presume this is just some sort of oversight rather than some other reason??

It might be important for a viewer to easily see when a film dates from to put things in context.

In comparison this information is always included on films on BBC for example.

See attached pictures to see what I mean.

coylemj

UPC/Virgin Media used to include the year in the program description for movies but have not done so for several years now.

JDxtra

Agree, it's annoying that RTE don't do it. Lack of interest on their side I guess, sure who cares about the viewer.

Hopefully they'll also stop doing the very abrupt "THE END" replacement for movie credits as well.

sligojoek

A bit of S1 Ep4 wouldn't go astray either.

Rick_

On some EPG's they always start the synopsis of a film by saying (for example, in the case of Back To the Future) -

"Fantasy adventure starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, 1985". That single line gives you the basic info about the type of film, the stars and the year of release. Then they can give as much or as little info about the plot afterwards. That would be a more preferable way to have all films listed in the TV Guide.

I see a lot of descriptions of a TV show being general summaries of the show in general and not about the specific episode and they don't give a series or episode number. Also, RTÉ are very keen to include director info and lots of the cast in the synopsis and also to put more information about the plot than TV's can display. It's been happening for years and years, how it has gone unnoticed and revised is a complete mystery.

mackersdublin

For the movie "No Escape" which is on RTÉ One this Friday night, the year (2015) is mentioned on both Sky and Virgin Media EPGs, so RTÉ provide them the year info but for some reason don't mention it on its own platform Saorview

Also can't understand as mentioned above, no Series/Episode info on Saorview's EPG

lertsnim

mackersdublin wrote: »

For the movie "No Escape" which is on RTÉ One this Friday night, the year (2015) is mentioned on both Sky and Virgin Media EPGs, so RTÉ provide them the year info but for some reason don't mention it on its own platform Saorview

Also can't understand as mentioned above, no Series/Episode info on Saorview's EPG

Interestingly the year is included on the synopsis on the Saorview app. The series and episode number for tv shows is there too so why isn't this information appearing on televisions?

JDxtra

So, I had a look at the EPG data for some random programs across RTE One and RTE2 over the next week on Saorview and Sky...

Neighbours

Saorview: Roxy stumbles upon Shane's less-than-legal study strategy. Levi returns to find Sheila treading on eggshells. Paul tries to show the eco-minded Harlow where he is coming from. Starring: Stefan Dennis, Chris Milligan, Tom Oliver, Ryan Moloney, Alan Fletcher, Jackie Woodburne (HD, S)

Sky: Roxy stumbles upon Shane's less-than-legal study strategy. Levi returns to find Sheila treading on eggshells. Paul tries to show the eco-minded Harlow where he is coming from.

Darkest Hour

Saorview: Historical drama. In the spring of 1940, Prime Minister Winston Churchill must choose between drawing up a peace treaty with Hitler or confronting his seemingly unstoppable forces. Director: Joe Wright Starring: Gary Oldman, Ben Mendelsohn, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Stephen Dillane, Pip Torrens (HD, S)

Sky: Historical drama starring Gary Oldman and Ben Mendelsohn, 2017. In 1940, Winston Churchill chooses between drawing up a peace treaty with Hitler or confronting the Nazis.

What Planet Are You On?

Saorview: Challenge week begins, and the families are set targets to reduce their impact on our planet; across diet, energy and water usage and minimising waste produced. (HD, S, R)

Sky: Challenge week begins, and the families are set targets to reduce their impact on our planet; across diet, energy and water usage and minimising waste produced. S1 Ep2

The Young Offenders

Saorview: Jock gets caught up in a row with a local tearaway, leading to a challenge to a boxing match, which Jock reluctantly agrees to. Director: Simon Delaney Starring: Alex Murphy, Chris Walley, Hilary Rose, Dominic MacHale, Jennifer Barry, Thomas McCarthy (HD, S)

Sky: Jock gets caught up in a row with a local tearaway, leading to a challenge to a boxing match, which Jock reluctantly agrees to. S3 Ep5

Mother's Day

Saorview: Comedy drama. A group of families in Atlanta, Georgia, face up to the domestic challenges they encounter in the run-up to Mother's Day. Director: Garry Marshall Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Julia Roberts, Jason Sudeikis, Timothy Olyphant, Margo Martindale (HD, S)

Sky: Comedy drama starring Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson, 2016. A group of families face up to the domestic challenges they encounter in the run-up to Mother's Day

Champions League Qualifier

Saorview: Peter Collins is joined by Alan Cawley for live coverage of NK Celje (Slovenia) v Dundalk in the UEFA Champions League first qualifying round from Budapest, Hungary. (HD, S)

Sky: Celje v Dundalk: Peter Collins is joined by Alan Cawley for live coverage of NK Celje (Slovenia) v Dundalk in the UEFA Champions League first qualifying round from Budapest, Hungary.

Horrible Histories

Saorview: Historical sketch show based on the successful books. A Victorian teacher is confused by her pupils' bizarre names and the Romans run out of animals to execute. (S)

Sky: Historical sketch show based on the successful books. A Victorian teacher is confused by her pupils' bizarre names and the Romans run out of animals to execute. S1 Ep12

Condor

Saorview: Thriller series. In the final episode, the traitor is revealed to Joe Turner and an old enemy makes a visit to senior CIA operative Reuel Abbott. Director: Jason Smilovic Starring: Max Irons, Kristen Hager, Bob Balaban, Eric Johnson, Isidora Goreshter, Rose Rollins (HD, S)

Sky: Not Necessarily to Lose: Thriller series. In the final episode, the traitor is revealed to Joe Turner and an old enemy makes a visit to senior CIA operative Reuel Abbott. S2 Ep10

Kingsman: The Secret Service

Saorview: Spy adventure. Seemingly destined to become a career criminal, Eggsy is given a second chance by a veteran Kingsman operative who recruits him for the agency's training programme. Director: Matthew Vaughn Starring: Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, Samuel L Jackson, Michael Caine, Mark Strong, Jonno Davies (HD, S, R)

Sky: Spy adventure starring Colin Firth and Taron Egerton, 2014. A wayward youth with untapped potential is recruited by the highly elusive Kingsman organisation.

Saturday GAA Live

Saorview: Live coverage of a Clare Club Hurling Championship double-bill. First up Broadford v Sixmilebridge, followed by Ballyea v Kilmaley. (HD, S)

Sky: Clare Senior Hurling Championship: Live coverage of a Clare Club Hurling Championship double-bill. First up Broadford v Sixmilebridge, followed by Ballyea v Kilmaley.