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Offline Simon

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Thousands shun colour television
« 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
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Re: Thousands shun colour television
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2009, 18:03 »
Now that is amazing...
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Re: Thousands shun colour television
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2009, 18:05 »
Isn't it?  I didn't even know they still broadcast in black and white.   :)x
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Re: Thousands shun colour television
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2009, 18:06 »
I just wonder how they're keeping the sets alive.
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Re: Thousands shun colour television
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2009, 18:16 »
Things were built to last in those days.  :)
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Re: Thousands shun colour television
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2009, 18:20 »
True, but valves still fail.
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Re: Thousands shun colour television
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2009, 18:27 »
That's why we need pacemakers!   :laugh:
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Re: Thousands shun colour television
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2009, 18:28 »
Yes, Gerry.  ;D
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Re: Thousands shun colour television
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2009, 18:35 »
Well, he could probably have done with one. 
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Re: Thousands shun colour television
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2009, 18:37 »
He did, it was called a drummer. ;)
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Re: Thousands shun colour television
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2009, 18:37 »
:aarrgh:  :groan:
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Re: Thousands shun colour television
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2009, 18:39 »
 :gotcha:
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Re: Thousands shun colour television
« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2009, 18:41 »
 ;D
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Re: Thousands shun colour television
« Reply #13 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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Re: Thousands shun colour television
« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2009, 19:22 »
Where's the binoculars, Clive? :)
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