01-01-2023, 04:25 PM
(01-01-2023, 03:59 PM)Si-Co Wrote:(01-01-2023, 02:36 AM)Ballinagrappa Wrote: Pre the Eurovision concert we are back to normal idents.
I wonder what the rush is to get rid of Christmas pres as soon as possible after midnight. Normally there’s no new-look for January and just a revert back to pre-Christmas idents - Oneness being an exception, and the least said about the New Years Day with back to back Sea Swimmers and Exercise Class idents the better.
This is a genuine question, not just a moan. IMO the logical time to switch back to non-festive pres (this year) would be 3rd January in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, and 4th January in Scotland.
I think it's because on New Year's Day, BBC1 launches major drama series' so would want them as part of a regular line up and not as part of Christmas programming. Christmas idents may make some think these new shows are a one off. So, regular idents make things seem more grand and concurring.