14-12-2023, 09:42 AM
A few predictions, some more serious than others.
- Closure date for CBBC and BBC Four linear channels announced. Citing lower than expected licence fee increase as reason.
- More BBC equivalent of FAST channels available on iPlayer, in part of make up for closure of linear channels.
- BBC announces removal of radio stations from TV platforms, citing their Sounds app as the alternative on TV and the need to save money.
- Channel 4 and 5 announce that at least one of their linear channels is closing, and is becoming a FAST channel on their catchup service.
- Various channels start closing their +1 channels, citing their catchup service. Only flagship channels retain their +1 variant.
- The aftermath of the next general election sees more former politicians join Talk TV and GB News.
- Plans finally announced to convert another Freeview multiplex to DVB-T2 to support more HD channels.
- One or more streaming service announce a merger, or is taken over by the other.
- Another TV personality gets involved in a scandal, which involves them from being dropped from their TV programme.
- Piers Morgan wins best TV presenter and the NTAs, narrowly beating Dan Wootton.
- In an unexpected sweary outburst David Attenborough is overheard saying that; "I tried to f***ing tell you all, but nobody bloody listened until it was almost too late. Too many politicians around the world are spineless ****s."
- Closure date for CBBC and BBC Four linear channels announced. Citing lower than expected licence fee increase as reason.
- More BBC equivalent of FAST channels available on iPlayer, in part of make up for closure of linear channels.
- BBC announces removal of radio stations from TV platforms, citing their Sounds app as the alternative on TV and the need to save money.
- Channel 4 and 5 announce that at least one of their linear channels is closing, and is becoming a FAST channel on their catchup service.
- Various channels start closing their +1 channels, citing their catchup service. Only flagship channels retain their +1 variant.
- The aftermath of the next general election sees more former politicians join Talk TV and GB News.
- Plans finally announced to convert another Freeview multiplex to DVB-T2 to support more HD channels.
- One or more streaming service announce a merger, or is taken over by the other.
- Another TV personality gets involved in a scandal, which involves them from being dropped from their TV programme.
- Piers Morgan wins best TV presenter and the NTAs, narrowly beating Dan Wootton.
- In an unexpected sweary outburst David Attenborough is overheard saying that; "I tried to f***ing tell you all, but nobody bloody listened until it was almost too late. Too many politicians around the world are spineless ****s."
Formerly 'Charlie Wells' of TV Forum.