DStv - recommended new shows

[Brian_G]

Ridiculous! Wonder if this is a black preferred content thing, or financial?

 

[Captain Beer]

Ridiculous! Wonder if this is a black preferred content thing, or financial?

There are rumors that Britbox is launching here later this year. Might have something to do with this and ITV getting canned.

 

[Brian_G]

Maybe...
Here's part of Thinus' article that seems to say it's demographics (and costs) again;

MultiChoice's removal of ITV Choice, BBC First and other foreign entertainment content is part of the pay-TV operator's cost-cutting measures it announced a year ago and reiterated recently in the latest MultiChoice financial year results, saying it's reducing international content that no longer "resonates" to focus on investing more in local content.

 

[EADC]

Maybe...
Here's part of Thinus' article that seems to say it's demographics (and costs) again;

That's how TV ratings work

 

[Lupus]

Maybe...
Here's part of Thinus' article that seems to say it's demographics (and costs) again;

Demographics of SA point to a different taste.

 

[Brian_G]

But they're throwing away their Premium peeps, again!

 

[Lupus]

But they're throwing away their Premium peeps, again!

That they are , but premium subscribers are low so guess we don't count.

 

[krugie]

So who noticed and scored some free viewing for a while?

DStv subscribers who suddenly got access to and could watch all channels on Tuesday

 

[Brian_G]

So who noticed and scored some free viewing for a while?

DStv subscribers who suddenly got access to and could watch all channels on Tuesday

Yep, me and G as usual ;- )
Was quite good this time, even had the test chs. open. Nothing of much interest though.

 

[Geoff.D]

Not long enough to be of any permanent value, and just messed up my 4 tuner recordings big time.
Personally, I find these "lapses" of control by MC a real pain in the behind.

 

[Monkeyz]

There are rumors that Britbox is launching here later this year. Might have something to do with this and ITV getting canned.

ITV Choice Africa posted this link on there facebook page on the 28th of July

BritBox announces global expansion plan

BBC Studios and ITV today announce their intention to roll out BritBox globally which could see the streaming platform expanding to up to 25 countries worldwide.

www.itv.com

Doesn't confirm it but gives me massive amounts of hope

https://www.facebook.com/ITVChoiceAfrica

 

[krugie]

ITV Choice Africa posted this link on there facebook page on the 28th of July

BritBox announces global expansion plan

BBC Studios and ITV today announce their intention to roll out BritBox globally which could see the streaming platform expanding to up to 25 countries worldwide.

www.itv.com

Doesn't confirm it but gives me massive amounts of hope

https://www.facebook.com/ITVChoiceAfrica

I also holding thumbs for this one!

 

[Brian_G]

Someone should make a DStv errors thread (can't be bothered myself :- p )

Perry Mason - next week is E05, and some fool @ MC has given a synopsis that says it's the season final... when actually there's 8 episodes.
wottast00pidcompany

 

[Brian_G]

This ^

Unless there's a Covid-created break, we can check the online guide tomorrow to see if E06 is scheduled on 101.

 

[krugie]

This ^

Unless there's a Covid-created break, we can check the online guide tomorrow to see if E06 is scheduled on 101.

Definitely 8 episodes - all 8 have already aired in the US - so just another DSTV stuff-up.

 

[Brian_G]

New season of Air Crash Investigation Special Report starts Thurs. 3 Sep. on 181 NatGeo, time presumed to be early evening.

 

[Brian_G]

They've just added 183 WildEarth HD.

239 TellyTrack (horse racing) has been moved to ch. 249.

 

[Brian_G]

Some basic info for September:

Experience the Power Of Premium on DStv in September

A dazzling Spring line-up of fresh content is coming to DStv Premium customers in September

www.dstv.co.za

 

[Brian_G]

What to watch on DStv Premium in September

DStv Premium customers, get ready for incredible new shows and returning hits this September. Watch it all on DStv.

www.dstv.co.za

 

[Gudnews]

What to watch on DStv Premium in September

DStv Premium customers, get ready for incredible new shows and returning hits this September. Watch it all on DStv.

www.dstv.co.za

The slow turn around (for a fair number of shows) of good old linear DStv has its blessings in the Covid era. Studios ain't exactly bulging with fresh content right now.