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RichardCoulter 12-10-2017 22:59

What happened to BBC3 capacity on Freeview?
 
Apparently, nationwide capacity on Freeview is now full, bar a few hours in the night.

I know that the BBC3 HD capacity was used to launch Channel 5 HD, but does anyone know what happened to that of BBC3 SD?

Inactive Digital 13-10-2017 00:15

Re: What happened to BBC3 capacity on Freeview?
 
It just shows an animated slate (if that makes sense!) Saying words to the effect of 'Cbbc returns at 7.00am'

nodrogd 13-10-2017 11:37

Re: What happened to BBC3 capacity on Freeview?
 
Not much spare space there:

http://www.digitalbitrate.com/dtv.ph...ng=fr&mux=BBCA

Don't forget in most regions BBC A now carries 5 BBC local radio stations.

Matth 16-10-2017 00:26

Re: What happened to BBC3 capacity on Freeview?
 
If it timeshared with CBBC, then surely the capacity would be there for the off shift - why didn't they launch a part time BBC1+1?

RichardCoulter 16-10-2017 01:08

Re: What happened to BBC3 capacity on Freeview?
 
I would have found BBC1 +1 useful, but the BBC Trust blocked it as it was said that it might impact the commercial channels.

All that happens now in the event of a recording clash is that I prioritise BBC1 & 2 simply because there aren't any BBC timeshift channels and the commercial channels take second place because they do!

nodrogd 16-10-2017 11:29

Re: What happened to BBC3 capacity on Freeview?
 
I think the BBC Trust consider the widespread availability of the iPlayer on most TV's & devices negates the reason for any additional (& expensive) time-shifted services

RichardCoulter 16-10-2017 12:42

Re: What happened to BBC3 capacity on Freeview?
 
Timeshift channels can't cost very much, especially if there's spare capacity doing nothing.

I wonder if Ofcom will take a different view? I doubt it as they're more used to dealing with the interests of the commercial channels.


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