General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 4. - Page 86

carlwaring · 17-11-2012, 09:56

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Originally Posted by andy_m

I've been enjoying Last Resort

Me too.

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This is the problem with the obsession to have shows just days after they've aired in the States. I'd much rather networks waited and then brought us shows that we know will be allowed to go somewhere.

You can thank the illegal downloaders for that

In part, at least.

Other possible reasons are that a. they can't show them all at the same time and b. possible contractual obligations.

zantarous · 17-11-2012, 10:23

Even if a show is cancelled it still doesn't stop you from enjoying what there is Firefly and Journeyman spring to mind. If they didn't show them so close to US broadcast they would likely not even get shown over here. Or at they very least take a very long time before they made it over here.

heavyside · 17-11-2012, 11:50

There seems to be an unwritten rule for US shows that goes if it's appealing to British tastes it gets cancelled PDQ. I'm still wishing there were second series of Rubicon and Flash Forward. Rubicon was especially intelligent which is probably the kiss of death as far as the US network suits are concerned.

Chad · 17-11-2012, 12:54

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Originally Posted by heavyside

There seems to be an unwritten rule for US shows that goes if it's appealing to British tastes it gets cancelled PDQ. I'm still wishing there were second series of Rubicon and Flash Forward. Rubicon was especially intelligent which is probably the kiss of death as far as the US network suits are concerned.

I liked Persons of Interest, cancelled after 1 season. Hasn't Alcatraz been cancelled too?

Does anyone know when SKY 1's fly on the wall documentary about Gregg's the Bakers starts? I do like a Mexican Oval Bite and a Sausage, Cheese and Bean melt. I just hope it isn't tacky or lowbrow, you know a really half baked idea

muppetman11 · 17-11-2012, 13:04

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Originally Posted by Chad

I liked Persons of Interest, cancelled after 1 season. Hasn't Alcatraz been cancelled too?

Does anyone know when SKY 1's fly on the wall documentary about Gregg's the Bakers starts? I do like a Mexican Oval Bite and a Sausage, Cheese and Bean melt. I just hope it isn't tacky or lowbrow, you know a really half baked idea

Person of interest has been renewed.

passingbat · 17-11-2012, 13:05

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Originally Posted by Chad

I liked Persons of Interest, cancelled after 1 season.

It wasn't cancelled. S2 is airing in the states and C5 have screwed up the showing of S1 over here.

Lew · 17-11-2012, 13:35

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Originally Posted by MarkC1984

That logo is a pile of steaming dog poo.

And yet it still just about manages to be better than when Sky appeared to have channels called "sky onc", "sky tuo" and "sky thrcc".

Chad · 17-11-2012, 13:46

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Person of interest has been renewed.

Sorry I got my shows mixed up

I meant Persons Unknown. I loved the show that much I couldn't even remember it's name

howardmicks · 17-11-2012, 13:53

Slightly off topic anyone thinking of getting a 2nd tivo box for streaming dont bother,150 programs and i can only stream off 17 eps of hart of dixie on the reality channel.The streaming restrictions are worse than the ipad and i really didnt think that was possible,Really poor vm.Another coming soon i assume

carlwaring · 17-11-2012, 14:51

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Originally Posted by howardmicks

Really poor vm.Another coming soon i assume

And, as I said in that thread, it's not entirely VM that's to blame for this.

passingbat · 17-11-2012, 14:53

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Originally Posted by howardmicks

Slightly off topic anyone thinking of getting a 2nd tivo box for streaming dont bother,150 programs and i can only stream off 17 eps of hart of dixie on the reality channel.The streaming restrictions are worse than the ipad and i really didnt think that was possible,Really poor vm.Another coming soon i assume

I agree that the number of channels is pathetic, but I don't altogether blame VM.

VM/we have paid for this content to record and view on two or more Tivos. Why are VM prevented fron streaming legitimately paid for content from box to box?

It's about time OFCOM did something usefull and ordered the content providers to stop putting completely unjustified restrictions on such services. The content providers are completely crazy; they should be encouraging services like this for people who have actually paid for the content, because if they don't, the effect is to 'p' people off, who will download illegal copies for free, and stick them on their NAS drive, so they can watch them anywhere, on any device of their choosing.

The world has moved on with regard to how and where people watch content, and the content providers are penalising those who are actually prepared to pay. Crazy.

denphone · 17-11-2012, 14:54

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

And, as I said in that thread, it's not entirely VM that's to blame for this.

True but they have had considerable time to strike agreements so some fault does lie with them.

RichardCoulter · 17-11-2012, 14:56

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

It was actually a genuine comment. But yeah, just get another dig in whilst your at it

Then perhaps you should think twice before making further "genuine comments" that come across as antagonistic, either intentionally or unintentionally.

dilli-theclaw · 17-11-2012, 15:01

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Then perhaps you should think twice before making further "genuine comments" that come across as antagonistic, either intentionally or unintentionally.

You don't.

passingbat · 17-11-2012, 15:12

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Originally Posted by denphone

True but they have had considerable time to strike agreements so some fault does lie with them.

I agree. Much as I think OFCOM should get involved, VM know the rules as they currently stand, and have had plenty of time to sort agreements out.

Covert Affairs is the only show that I can currently take advantage of MRS on.