07-07-2023, 08:46 PM
(07-07-2023, 07:47 PM)JAS84 Wrote: Hmm, why did ITV3 start from 1986 when Granada Plus had started from 1976? The earlier point makes more sense, as there's no wiped episodes in between.
It’s probably down to continuity and how long some characters have been in the show for. You’re more likely to be familiar with the cast of 1986 in 2017, than you were the case of 1960 in 2017. I’d say it was probably the same when Granada Plus launched. Where Plus did excel over ITV3 is that they had themed marathons and showed many different episodes. We’ve only had that on ITV3 once and that was for Corrie’s 60th. Difference now is that we also have BritBox/ITVX.
I’ve gone back and watched a few 1960s episodes on BritBox before now and whilst they’re very good, it takes a while to figure out which character is which that you’re not familiar with.