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General Discussion => The Buzz => Topic started by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 18:03

Title: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 18:03

Almost 30,000 people across the UK still tune into their favourite programmes on black and white TV sets.

The figures were released by TV Licensing to mark the 40th anniversary of the first colour transmissions on BBC1 and ITV.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8355519.stm

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Rik on November 12, 2009, 18:03

Now that is amazing...

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 18:05

Isn't it?  I didn't even know they still broadcast in black and white.   :)x

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Rik on November 12, 2009, 18:06

I just wonder how they're keeping the sets alive.

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 18:16

Things were built to last in those days.  :)

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Rik on November 12, 2009, 18:20

True, but valves still fail.

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 18:27

That's why we need pacemakers!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Rik on November 12, 2009, 18:28

Yes, Gerry.  ;D

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 18:35

Well, he could probably have done with one. 

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Rik on November 12, 2009, 18:37

He did, it was called a drummer. ;)

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 18:37

:aarrgh:  :groan:

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Rik on November 12, 2009, 18:39

 :gotcha:

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 18:41

 ;D

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Clive on November 12, 2009, 19:21

I think they have to continue broadcasting in black and white until 2016 but there are now plans to extend it until 2018.   ;D   This is my trusty TV set.  The valves keep us nice and warm in winter.

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Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Rik on November 12, 2009, 19:22

Where's the binoculars, Clive? :)

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 19:23

What do you do, hide inside it?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Clive on November 12, 2009, 19:37

Quote from: Rik on November 12, 2009, 19:22

Where's the binoculars, Clive? :)

We use one of those plastic magnifiers over the front of it Rik.  Don't you remember them?   ;D

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 19:45

We had a black and white TV, and we got a plastic 'filter' that hung over the front of the screen, with three colours.  Blue at the top, orange in the middle and green at the bottom.  It was supposed to simulate colour, but was only ever any good for horse racing.  ;D

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Clive on November 12, 2009, 19:49

 :pmsl:

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: sam on November 12, 2009, 21:39

Quote from: Simon on November 12, 2009, 19:45

We had a black and white TV, and we got a plastic 'filter' that hung over the front of the screen, with three colours.  Blue at the top, orange in the middle and green at the bottom.  It was supposed to simulate colour, but was only ever any good for horse racing.  ;D

 :lol2:

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 22:23

The 70s were simply brilliant!  ;D

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Rik on November 13, 2009, 10:11

They were that, I met Sue. :)

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Simon on November 13, 2009, 10:31

I met music.  :)

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Rik on November 13, 2009, 10:32

I bet music doesn't cook for you, though. ;D

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Simon on November 13, 2009, 12:17

Does she sing for you though?  :)

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Simon on November 13, 2009, 12:18

Sorry, she = Sue. ;D

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Rik on November 13, 2009, 12:19

I prefer her not to. ;)

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Simon on November 13, 2009, 12:21

I'm sure the feeling is mutual.  :)x

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Rik on November 13, 2009, 12:24

Sue likes it when I sing, as it's a sign I'm happy. It helps, of course, that she is tone deaf.  ;D

Title: Re: Thousands shun colour television
Post by: Simon on November 13, 2009, 12:47

;D