Who's missing British TV - I have a plan.
Jun 22nd 2003, 3:34 am
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Who's missing British TV - I have a plan.
Hello to all you Brits in Australia or those of you are about to
take the big step.
We moved over a couple of months back and everything is going well, well except for the TV. I don't really watch much TV myself but my girlfriend is having Eastenders withdrawal symptoms.
I am aware that UKTV is broadcast in Australia, however episodes of Eastenders with Frank Butcher still on the scene are simply to far back for my girlfriend to stomach.
I have a plan to set up a broadband connection in the UK and Australia, and then remotely configure the UK computer (with a TV card) to record the soaps onto DVD. I would then ship the DVD's over to OZ. Obviosly this method incurs several substanial and also ongoing costs. Therefore I would need some help.
If there are enough avid soap fans out there who are willing to share the cost of this project, then I am willing to arrange and maintain the setup. I am not looking to make money, I am simply trying to spread the cost. I would ask for a contributory cost per DVD which would be payable once you had received and enjoyed the DVD's.
I would initally be looking at getting DVD's shipped on a monthly basis, mainly soaps etc. So if this sounds interesting to you then please email me ([email protected]) so I can see if this whole thing is viable.
Thank you for your time.
Glenn
take the big step.
We moved over a couple of months back and everything is going well, well except for the TV. I don't really watch much TV myself but my girlfriend is having Eastenders withdrawal symptoms.
I am aware that UKTV is broadcast in Australia, however episodes of Eastenders with Frank Butcher still on the scene are simply to far back for my girlfriend to stomach.
I have a plan to set up a broadband connection in the UK and Australia, and then remotely configure the UK computer (with a TV card) to record the soaps onto DVD. I would then ship the DVD's over to OZ. Obviosly this method incurs several substanial and also ongoing costs. Therefore I would need some help.
If there are enough avid soap fans out there who are willing to share the cost of this project, then I am willing to arrange and maintain the setup. I am not looking to make money, I am simply trying to spread the cost. I would ask for a contributory cost per DVD which would be payable once you had received and enjoyed the DVD's.
I would initally be looking at getting DVD's shipped on a monthly basis, mainly soaps etc. So if this sounds interesting to you then please email me ([email protected]) so I can see if this whole thing is viable.
Thank you for your time.
Glenn
Jun 22nd 2003, 6:12 am
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Sad, very, very sad.
Why the hell did you bother going ?
Why the hell did you bother going ?
Jun 22nd 2003, 7:42 am
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Eastenders
Hi Glenn
I'm also a HUGE Eastenders fan so I can sympathise fully with your girlfriend. (My boyfriend has been known to leave the house and go to the pub when he hears the theme tune!)
I was under the impression that I could get some sort of satellite package to watch it in real time in Oz - guess you looked into that first and had no luck!
Your idea sounds interesting but money is tight this end for such luxuries - probably be reduced to catching up on the BBC website 'episode update' from time to time.
Good idea though, please don't be put off by the 'very sad' comments.
I'm also a HUGE Eastenders fan so I can sympathise fully with your girlfriend. (My boyfriend has been known to leave the house and go to the pub when he hears the theme tune!)
I was under the impression that I could get some sort of satellite package to watch it in real time in Oz - guess you looked into that first and had no luck!
Your idea sounds interesting but money is tight this end for such luxuries - probably be reduced to catching up on the BBC website 'episode update' from time to time.
Good idea though, please don't be put off by the 'very sad' comments.
Jun 22nd 2003, 7:51 am
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Hmmmm, I smell a pound note here, tell me more.
Jun 22nd 2003, 7:54 am
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Why not record them and then transfer by peer to peer, you could have them the same day, and Then burn em onto disk in Oz.
Cuts the cost down loads.
Cuts the cost down loads.
Last edited by paulf; Jun 22nd 2003 at 8:11 am.
Jun 22nd 2003, 7:59 am
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Originally posted by SteveBannister
Sad, very, very sad.
Why the hell did you bother going ?
Sad, very, very sad.
Why the hell did you bother going ?
Jun 22nd 2003, 8:18 am
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Personally I can't stand Eastenders or Coronation St. etc. I can't think why anyone would pay good money to have it shipped on DVD.
Why not try a little socialising with locals
Karl.
Why not try a little socialising with locals
Karl.
Jun 22nd 2003, 8:22 am
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I don't watch em either BUT the missus does, so why not keep the addicts happy.
Jun 22nd 2003, 9:46 am
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Originally posted by SteveBannister
Oh, come on. Travelling 10,000 miles to get away from the UK, starting a new life and broadening your horizons and all he's worried about is what's happening on Eastenders? They're only actors you know, or have I just spoilt the illusion?
Chippy, I've amired your latest posts, we agree on somethings. I see you've made your views clear, please let someone else. Remember this:
Oh, come on. Travelling 10,000 miles to get away from the UK, starting a new life and broadening your horizons and all he's worried about is what's happening on Eastenders? They're only actors you know, or have I just spoilt the illusion?
Chippy, I've amired your latest posts, we agree on somethings. I see you've made your views clear, please let someone else. Remember this:
Jun 22nd 2003, 9:50 am
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Originally posted by chippy
SteveBannister I agree with you, hence the 'well done mate'. Yes I do actually mean that.
SteveBannister I agree with you, hence the 'well done mate'. Yes I do actually mean that.
Steve.
Jun 22nd 2003, 9:57 am
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Originally posted by SteveBannister
Sorry, Chippy. I don't mind a bit of sarcasm but please use a smilie next time, as it doesn't come across well when you type.
Steve.
Sorry, Chippy. I don't mind a bit of sarcasm but please use a smilie next time, as it doesn't come across well when you type.
Steve.
Jun 22nd 2003, 9:57 am
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Originally posted by SteveBannister
Sorry, Chippy. I don't mind a bit of sarcasm but please use a smilie next time, as it doesn't come across well when you type.
Steve.
Sorry, Chippy. I don't mind a bit of sarcasm but please use a smilie next time, as it doesn't come across well when you type.
Steve.
I hope i can find more to do than veg on the sofa
Jun 22nd 2003, 10:00 am
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Originally posted by CROSSY
I'm with you guys on this one, bloody sad day when you travel to the other side of the planet to escape dear old blighty........ only to start missing the soddin telly
I hope i can find more to do than veg on the sofa
I'm with you guys on this one, bloody sad day when you travel to the other side of the planet to escape dear old blighty........ only to start missing the soddin telly
I hope i can find more to do than veg on the sofa
Jun 22nd 2003, 10:18 am
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Originally posted by SteveBannister
Look after Adelaide for me if you get there first, I'll be there soon!
Look after Adelaide for me if you get there first, I'll be there soon!
Jun 22nd 2003, 12:46 pm
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Best plan of all is to burn your TV once you get to OZ. I have never seen such total out of date, misinformed rubbish in my life. Plus the Australian misconception that the UK is similar to "On the Buses and Love they Neighbour" because they are still shown here.
Plus the world only has one team, Australia.
Is it also necessary to have 20 minutes per hour of people who make their own TV ads with a videocam and their own children wearing sailor suits or similar.
Buy The Australian or The Age for the news and save on power.
Plus the world only has one team, Australia.
Is it also necessary to have 20 minutes per hour of people who make their own TV ads with a videocam and their own children wearing sailor suits or similar.
Buy The Australian or The Age for the news and save on power.
