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jj20x 21-08-2017 18:19

Re: Is there a max of 1,000 series links?
 
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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35913519)
The majority are inactive remnants from Radio 4 short form series as one of the USP's of TiVo is that it will use these to start a new series without any user intervention.

Unless it happens to be "American Horror Story", which fails to do that every year. (Obviously AHS has nothing to do with Radio 4. :D )

Stuart 23-08-2017 23:44

Re: Is there a max of 1,000 series links?
 
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Originally Posted by pip08456 (Post 35913478)
Why anyone would need 1,000 series links let alone more is totally beyond comprehension.

There's only 24hrs in a day A majority taken up by sleeping, preparing and eating a meal etc.

Depends how many people are in the house. If you have 2 adults and 2 (or more) kids in the house, all with different tastes, it's entirely possible to build up a lot of series links. Especially when you factor in those that have ended, but you haven't deleted the link in case it's repeated one day.

OLD BOY 24-08-2017 08:31

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Originally Posted by Stuart (Post 35913845)
Depends how many people are in the house. If you have 2 adults and 2 (or more) kids in the house, all with different tastes, it's entirely possible to build up a lot of series links. Especially when you factor in those that have ended, but you haven't deleted the link in case it's repeated one day.

Yes, and it's not wise to delete series links willy nilly because by keeping them on there, your device will pick up new seies of those programmes for you as well.

Joedm45 24-08-2017 12:26

Re: Is there a max of 1,000 series links?
 
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Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35913554)
Unless it happens to be "American Horror Story", which fails to do that every year. (Obviously AHS has nothing to do with Radio 4. :D )

Where by another TiVo USP kicks in and should be used, Wishlists. As far as I know each series has American Horror Story in the title followed by x, problem solved ;)

jj20x 24-08-2017 13:55

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Originally Posted by Joedm45 (Post 35913872)
Where by another TiVo USP kicks in and should be used, Wishlists. As far as I know each series has American Horror Story in the title followed by x, problem solved ;)

Which then goes on to record all of the repeats of earlier seasons on 5Star etc, so still less than ideal.

denphone 24-08-2017 14:10

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35913861)
Yes, and it's not wise to delete series links willy nilly because by keeping them on there, your device will pick up new seies of those programmes for you as well.

For once we agree OB.:tu:

Joedm45 24-08-2017 16:38

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Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35913882)
Which then goes on to record all of the repeats of earlier seasons on 5Star etc, so still less than ideal.

Not sure how many channels it's on as I don't watch it but if only Fox and 5Star then perhaps select record in HD and new episodes only.

I agree it is one of those awkward series links, but there are not that many shows that change titles every season. I wonder how Sky deals with this on Sky+ or Sky Q

spiderplant 24-08-2017 16:56

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Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35913882)
Which then goes on to record all of the repeats of earlier seasons on 5Star etc, so still less than ideal.

But how similar do two programmes need to be to be considered in the same series? There is no 'right' answer. It's a matter of opinion.

I recently had this discussion about "Wild Alaska" vs. "Wild Alaska Live". Should they be linked? And what about all those programmes with "CSI" in the title? :shrug:

jj20x 24-08-2017 20:08

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Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35913903)
But how similar do two programmes need to be to be considered in the same series? There is no 'right' answer. It's a matter of opinion.

I recently had this discussion about "Wild Alaska" vs. "Wild Alaska Live". Should they be linked? And what about all those programmes with "CSI" in the title? :shrug:

But they are different. I wouldn't expect a Dark Matter series link to automatically record Dark Matter After Dark for example.

Not quite the same thing with American Horror Story, each season has a "sub title" which, unfortunately, breaks the series link.

RichardCoulter 25-08-2017 14:34

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Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35913903)
But how similar do two programmes need to be to be considered in the same series? There is no 'right' answer. It's a matter of opinion.

I recently had this discussion about "Wild Alaska" vs. "Wild Alaska Live". Should they be linked? And what about all those programmes with "CSI" in the title? :shrug:

Is there any way to find out if my assumption that there is a max of 1,000 SL's allowed is correct?

I'm reluctant to start deleting some, but will scrap and Radio 4 series if I have to.

Jacquesb 25-08-2017 17:18

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Good question Richard - notice that nobody managed to give you a "straight answer"!:erm:

Hugh 25-08-2017 17:20

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Because it would appear that no one on here has had that challenge...

OLD BOY 25-08-2017 17:52

Re: Is there a max of 1,000 series links?
 
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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35914017)
Is there any way to find out if my assumption that there is a max of 1,000 SL's allowed is correct?

I'm reluctant to start deleting some, but will scrap and Radio 4 series if I have to.

I really don't know how you manage to watch and listen to so much, Richard.

I have not counted my series links on my previous Tivo box, but I don't think I had accumulated 500 in five years! As you haven't even possessed your current box for a year yet, accruing anything close to 1,000 series links is quite a feat.

Have you contacted the Guinness Book of Records? I'm sure they will be amazed!

However, all I can say in answer to your question is that to the best of my knowledge, there is no limit. However, I am sure that when you pass the 1,000 mark and you have the answer to your own question, you will let us know!

neilo 25-08-2017 17:53

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Oh this is just fantastic! By far the best one yet.

ozsat 25-08-2017 18:32

Re: Is there a max of 1,000 series links?
 
Why not try and go over 1000??

It may be it is a display limit rather than a physical limit.

Would be interested to know
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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35914017)
Is there any way to find out if my assumption that there is a max of 1,000 SL's allowed is correct?

I'm reluctant to start deleting some, but will scrap and Radio 4 series if I have to.



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