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  Uktv Gold (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
UKTV Gold, known as '''UK Gold''' until March 8 2004, is a British television channel, launched on November 1, 1992, currently available on Sky satellite, cable, and terrestrial subscription via Top Up TV.
Initially broadcast on an analogue transponder from a SES Astra satellite at 19.2°E which was not primarily intended for UK reception, the channel used to be notorious for being marred with ' sparklies ' in large parts of the UK.
On March 8, 2004 all of the UKTV channels changed their prefixes from ''UK'' to ''UKTV'', and UK Horizons was split into two channels - UKTV Documentary and UKTV People.
www.seattleluxury.com.cob-web.org:8888 /encyclopedia/entry/UKTV_Gold   (469 words)

  
 UKTV - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
One of the United Kingdom's largest TV companies, UKTV is a joint venture between the BBC's commercial arm, BBC Worldwide, and the cable television company Flextech.
UKTV's channels are available via satellite and cable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
None of the UKTV channels operates in widescreen — programmes made in widescreen are always horizontally cropped into 14:9, though during coverage of the 2006 World Cup pictures were transmitted in the 16:9 aspect ratio.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/UKTV   (333 words)

  
 UKTV Gold (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
UKTV Gold In Shock New Move Del Boy and Co Ditched!
UKTV Gold, known as UK Gold until March 8 2004, is a British television channel, originally launched on November 1, 1992 (coincidentally, the day before Channel 4's 10th birthday) as a joint venture between Thames Television and the BBC to show their 'classic' archive programming (see: rerun).
UKTV Gold is available on digital satellite and cable, and digital terrestrial television in the UK.
publicliterature.org.cob-web.org:8888 /en/wikipedia/u/uk/uktv_gold.html   (333 words)

  
 PRESS RELEASE UKTV Announces Exclusive Agreement With Ensequence to Offer Interactive TV Programming on Its 10 Channels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
UKTV plans to maintain a busy schedule of interactive TV applications built on Ensequence software this year, developed initially from 10 core templates that in turn can be re-versioned and reskinned easily into distinct applications.
UKTV is using Ensequence tools exclusively for the duration of the agreement.
UKTV is the independent commercial joint venture formed in 1997 between Flextech Television, the content division of NTL Inc., and BBC Worldwide.
www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=132466   (668 words)

  
 RealScreen - Unwind with some telly and tea
UKTV's tag describes the channels as "rooted in the people, the humor, the lifestyle and the history" of the U.K. "It's TV to enjoy with a nice cup of tea."
When it comes to UKTV Style, which has a commissioning budget of about £25,000 (US$46,000) per hour, Betts is looking for lifestyle programming with a contemporary feel.
He stresses UKTV is open to new ideas from the production community and is looking for concepts that will build the channels' brands.
www.realscreen.com /articles/magazine/20040901/ja20.html   (609 words)

  
 What has happened to UKTV Gold? - Digital Spy Forums
UKTV Gold was in my opinion a great channel that had carved itself a fantastic niche in classic British sitcoms, and general classic British television and, to a lesser extent, film.
Basically UKTV Gold is diversifying as a channel to incorporate contemporary shows as well as comedy new and old....
UKTV Gold has done some pretty amazing advertising with PB, cross channel and mainstream too, and think it can only be good for the channel LONG-TERM as I think we all know they won't have the rights to PB forever due to the Fox/Sky connection.
www.digitalspy.co.uk /forums/showthread.php?t=421252   (1428 words)

  
 BBC - About the BBC - UKTV
A joint venture between Flextech Television and BBC Worldwide, UKTV is the second largest multi-channel broadcaster in the UK.
With over 15 million viewers every week, UKTV's network of 10 channels offers British viewers pure entertainment and real choice between quality comedy, drama, lifestyle programmes, documentaries, history and more.
UKTV History - the home of compelling and challenging programming that helps us understand the world we live in today (launched 2002)
www.bbc.co.uk /info/channels/uktv.shtml   (197 words)

  
 Flextech Television :: Our Channels :: UKTV Channels
UKTV is a unique partnership between BBC Worldwide and Flextech.
The UKTV Network is the second largest multi-channel broadcaster, offering a vast array of quality programmes from highly successful original shows plus a strong line up of well-known acquisitions.
The UKTV portfolio includes great comedy and drama on UKTV Gold, UKTV Gold 2, UKTV Gold +1 and UKTV Drama, world-beating factual entertainment on UKTV Documentary, UKTV People, UKTV People + 1 and UKTV History; and lifestyle programming on UKTV Style, UKTV Style +1, UKTV Style Gardens, UKTV Food and UKTV Bright Ideas.
www.flextech.co.uk /our_channels/uktv/index.php   (100 words)

  
 British Cycling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Track Nationals On TV The cameras form UKTV were in Manchester last week to catch a slice of the action at the National Track Championships.
UKTV, who are behind channels such as UKTV Gold and UKTV History, were at the track filming on Wednesday 5th October.
They are also piloting a new channel, UKTV Sport, over the next 10 weeks, which will focus on one sport in each programme.
www.britishcycling.org.uk /news/2005/10_October/05_uktv.shtml   (208 words)

  
 ids - UKTV Gold
In 2006, UKTV Gold has some exciting developments in new programming.
UKTV Gold's Happy Hour brings you a double dose of Only Fools and Horses, My Family, Dinnerladies, Blackadder II and Dibley every weeknight from 9pm...
This December Gold brings you festive film treats to keep you and the family entertained over Christmas, including Meet the Parents, Wallace and Gromit Triple Bill: A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave and Billy Elliott.
www.idigitalsales.co.uk /uktvGold   (474 words)

  
 Prison Break on UKTV Gold? - Digital Spy Forums
In case anyone is wondering, the start date for Prison Break Season 1 on UKTV Gold is 15th July at 9pm.
If that is the case, and im not saying it isn't, then Five sold the rights to UKTV Gold immediately, as the announcement that UKTV Gold had the rights was made at the same time as the one that said Five had the rights.
Five and UKTV have acquired the hotly-anticipated drama, Prison Break from Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution, it was announced today.
www.digitalspy.co.uk /forums/showthread.php?t=413081   (1299 words)

  
 Sky.com - Products and Services>Packages>Variety (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
UKTV G2 UKTV G2 is specifically created for those who like their TV with a bit more bite.
UKTV G2 brings together an exciting mix of comedy and drama that has a uniquely sardonic view of the world.
UKTV Gold delivers quality programming that you simply can’t afford to miss.
www.sky.com.cob-web.org:8888 /portal/site/skycom/products/packages/variety   (1514 words)

  
 The Mine
Gina is the tough-talking no-nonsense boss of 'A' Relief and the station hasn't been the same since her arrival.
I set this MSN Community up as a temporary measure until I complete the Gold Diggers' Website so that members of the fangroup have a place to meet up and discuss Gina Gold to their heart's content.
I've been watching all the old episodes on UKtv gold when certain characters are in their prime.
groups.msn.com /TheMine   (388 words)

  
 uktv
Recently crowned World Champion, Craig Fallon will feature on UKTV Sport, a new sports show on UKTV Gold (channel 110 on Sky) this Sunday, 20th November at 9am.
UKTV Sport is a brand new and exclusive show to UKTV.
Designed to inspire complete novices and future Olympic stars alike, UKTV Sport is packed with practical and motivational tips on how to get involved.
www.britishjudo.org.uk /home/uktv.php   (272 words)

  
 UKTV Food: Register   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Please take a moment to register so you can join in on our message boards, enter competitions and access all the interactive features on this or any other UKTV website.
UKTV Gold – Would you be interested in a monthly newsletter from UKTV Gold?
Yes, please contact me from time to time about news, events and special offers by UKTV, associated companies and third parties, either by post or email.
www.uktvfood.co.uk /index.cfm?uktv=register.index   (162 words)

  
 ids - Interactive Digital Sales
The countdown is fronted by Sue Holderness and John Challis (aka Marlene and Boycie) and is the second UKTV Gold Only Fools and Horses special that now puts the onus on viewers to reveal their best ever moment from a quarter century of classic clips.
Maybe it’s the scene where Rodney and Del Boy are renovating a house and with Grandad's 'assistance', cause a priceless crystal chandelier to smash to smithereens on the floor below.
Viewers can enjoy the second series of Doctor Who as the Cybermen march back onto UKTV Gold, battling the latest Doctor (David Tennant), with sidekick Rose (Billie Piper) at the helm of the tardis.
www.idigitalsales.co.uk /tvchannels/channelnews.cfm?sectionid=9   (1565 words)

  
 Neighbours: The Perfect Blend | News: May 2004
British cable and satellite channel, UKTV Gold are bringing back the double showings of classic episodes of Neighbours, which were aired in a test run back in December last year.
We do hope that, even though the show is on earlier in the morning, the double episodes will make it a more worthwhile watch for our viewers, especially for those who choose to record the programme to watch at a more convenient time.
UKTV Gold are currently screening the 1998 season at 6am weekdays.
www.perfectblend.net /news/05-04.htm   (1098 words)

  
 TV Forum - View topic - UK Horizons to Close
UKTV Documentary will showcase factual programming and the best of British documentary while UKTV People will feature popular factual and factual entertainment programming.
It's not enough that they close down UK Horizons, they are going to replace it with TWO channels, which sound like they are going to carry much the same material as UK Horizons, but spread even more thinly.
This is just an excuse to rack the tally up even further, and every time they do it UKTV as a whole gets weaker.
www.tvforum.co.uk /forum/viewtopic.php?t=8633   (465 words)

  
 TV Forum - View topic - The UKTV discussion thread
UKTV Style has two I think, one with a spoon and yellow ribbon, and I have seen 2 UKTV Food Idents...
Well this morning UKTV Bright Ideas had the Garden ident and now has the yellow ident so that’s 2.
Also interesting it see at 5am, UK Gold +1 had a new dog while UK Gold kept the old dog until 6am then changed to the new dog.
www.tvforum.co.uk /forum/viewtopic.php?t=9209   (358 words)

  
 ¤ c i r c l e m a k e r s ¤
We knew that after we created a cereal portrait of UK television presenters Richard and Judy that it would not be too long before we were asked to create other large scale portraits.
So, on the 13th June 2004 we headed for the beach at Saunton Sands in North Devon to create a sand drawing of three of UK television's best loved comedy characters, Del Boy, The Vicar of Dibley and Alan Partrige to promote UKTV's 'Summer nights of comedy' season.
Above: The UKTV crew was our biggest crew to date, every one of them experienced circlemakers.
www.circlemakers.org /uktv.html   (186 words)

  
 UKTV Gold - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Initially broadcast on an analogue transponder from a SES Astra satellite at 19.2°E which was not primarily intended for UK reception, the channel used to be notorious for being marred with 'sparklies' in large parts of the UK.
These included UK Style (home and lifestyle), UK Drama, UK Play/PlayUK (closed down), UK Horizons and UK History, as well as the time-shifted UK Gold +1, and UK Gold Classics, soon renamed to UK Gold 2.
Most half-hour BBC sitcoms are shown in 40-minute slots.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/UKTV_Gold   (505 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Emin stitches tribute to The Bill
Bosses at UKTV Gold asked Emin to make a piece after hearing The Bill was her favourite programme.
The artwork will go on display in the canteen or reception area of the studio in south London where the ITV1 drama series is filmed.
A UKTV spokeswoman said: "Most people are struck by The Bill's uniforms or helmets but Tracey has come at it from a left-field perspective.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/entertainment/3561744.stm   (255 words)

  
 Wogan Dallas stars reunite UK Gold TV
Larry Hagman, scheming oil tycoon JR Ewing and Linda Gray, his boozy on-screen wife Sue Ellen, were two of the world's most recognized stars in the Texas oil family drama's heyday.
They were joined by Patrick Duffy, nice guy brother Bobby, on Wogan's UKTV series.
An insider said: "The trio are proud of their worldwide fame in the 80s and are delighted to be back together in Wogan's seventh episode of his retrospective series.
www.ultimatedallas.com /news/wogan.html   (449 words)

  
 Neighbours: The Perfect Blend | News: March 2004
In other scheduling news, tomorrow's Neighbours on UKTV Gold will broadcast at the earlier time of 6.35am, returning to 7.20am for Thursday and Friday's episodes.
Following our recent news that UKTV Gold are to move the 1997 Neighbours repeats to an even earlier timeslot, the channel have told us that it's purely down to the low ratings.
British cable and satellite channel, UKTV Gold are once again moving the Neighbours repeats to an even earlier slot.
www.perfectblend.net /news/03-04.htm   (1193 words)

  
 TheSpoof.com : UKTV Gold In Shock New Move Del Boy & Co Ditched! funny satire story
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UKTV Gold In Shock New Move Del Boy & Co Ditched!
Satellite broadcaster UKTV Gold has stunned the media world by broadcasting for 24 hours and not showing an episode of "Only Fools and Horses"
www.thespoof.com /news/spoof.cfm?headline=s1i12466   (313 words)

  
 intellagencia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Flextech, Telewest Broadband's content division and co-owner of UKTV, claims this is the first time a UK broadcaster has created a dedicated advertiser-funded programming role and follows UKTV’s work with Almay, Ikea and Renault.
Heys said: “There is a lot of talk about advertiser-funded programming and I am delighted that Flextech/UKTV have demonstrated their commitment to making it a reality.
The UKTV portfolio includes fictional entertainment on UKTV Gold, UKTV Gold 2, UKTV Gold +1 and UKTV Drama; factual entertainment on UKTV Documentary, UKTV People, and UKTV History; and lifestyle programming on UKTV Style, UKTV Style +, UKTV Food and UKTV Bright Ideas.
www.intellagencia.com /news.asp?id=63379   (302 words)

  
 TV.com Forums - Classic WHO returns to UKTV Gold
I've only ever seen one Classic Who on the BBC - and that was the classic Pertwee story with the tacky large maggots - in BBC Four's 1973 (I think it was that year) Week.
UK Gold used to show full Dr Who serials every Saturday and Sunday morning (usually about 6 am or something silly).
At least UKTV Gold are airing old ones and that's good.
www.tv.com /doctor-who-2005/show/34391/classic-who-returns-to-uktv-gold/topic/15268-548496/msgs.html   (502 words)

  
 UKTV Australia - Programmes
UKTV is the home of absolutely fabulous British comedy!
See the outstanding drama that the Brits are renowned for.
UKTV screens some of the UK's most popular and well scripted mini-series.
www.uktv.com.au /programme.asp   (54 words)

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