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Old 6th Jan 2014, 11:17 pm   #21
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Just seen a trailer on News at ten for John's appearance

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Old 6th Jan 2014, 11:32 pm   #22
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Well done John...good to see you raise the banner for the Monochromers!!

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Brief but to the point and considering it was in the human interest slot at the end the story came across far better than has often been the case previously. The reporter seemed to have grasped how things worked and this was clearly explained. Editing and presentation notwithstanding, it does help when the interviewee has credibilty on camera and this was the case. The only attempt at humour was the b+w fade at the end but that was amusing, appropriate and in context I thought. I wondered why they didn't mention you were a vintage enthusiast, as well as a b+w viewer John but perhaps they thought that was all too obvious in the footage? Excellent
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Yes that was great fun and the picture on the Ekco came over very well. [It is stunning live] Glad you liked the switch off! The EHT Metrosil discharges the EHT far too quickly for a really vintage effect. The 15" Triode CRM152B gives the twisting effect. The editing was quite slick and I'm glad they showed a full length shot of that console!
[Crazy old nutter living in a time warp back in 1952 with black and white television. At least the house didn't pong of cat wee..] Thanks for your comments guys! Regards, John.
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Hopefully recorded it on my (nasty modern) digibox contraption, too tired tonight!
Something to look forward to watching tomorrow!

Well done John!
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That was great to watch, well done! I bet alot of people are wondering just how it's possible, despite the explanation! Out of curiosity how many were on the crew and did you get makeup?!
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Old 7th Jan 2014, 12:23 am   #27
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I think it quite well done, they even mentioned the Freeview box and 'converter' needed to watch TV.
the Ekco looked great by the way!
I liked the comment from about the best way to watch a B&W movie, was on a B&W set. Very true as we all know.

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Well done John, just got in and watched it on ITV+1!

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Well done John. I missed the broadcast but will try and watch it on line later today.
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Just tried to find it in ITV player. News at Ten seems to be missing from the list of programs for last night.

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Out of curiosity how many were on the crew and did you get makeup?!
Just two, Cameraman and director. They brought the wrong shade of makeup dearie. I would not have been seen dead wearing Baird 30 line blue lips and black eyeshade, well not with that top and shoes anyway.....Ha! Ha!
Regards, John.
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Old 7th Jan 2014, 9:50 am   #32
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I will probably be on News at Ten tonight....I say probably....J.
Thanks for the heads up.

Managed to record it via FreeSat in Hi-Def on my Linux Box.

Now need to watch it on my 405 9-90UB!

A converter was mentioned on the show.

What converter do you use?
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Old 7th Jan 2014, 9:57 am   #33
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John,

Another 5 mins of fame

Watched it this morning before I went to work, was a little confused as I was expecting to see Jerry in his white coat. Interesting the way the picture collapsed at switch off....

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Does anyone have a current web link to John's new item? I can't find it.

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Was not shown in Scotland!
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Was not shown in Scotland!
Not even on the web?

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Old 7th Jan 2014, 12:05 pm   #37
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But at least if you had a Sky box you can get the not so local BBC channels in the upper 900's. I'm sure someone can youtube it for those that did not see it live. ( after confirming copyright etc.)

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Sorry it was ITV not BBC
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Old 7th Jan 2014, 12:12 pm   #38
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Good to see that you adhered to the advice Terry Wogan gave me many years ago "Look up at the camera TV puts a stone on you".Ekco looks great.Well done .Regards Steve.
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Old 7th Jan 2014, 12:16 pm   #39
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A quiet news day, maybe. Can't find an ITN link, but 'About Anglia' gave this story an Eastern Counties twist...

http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2014-...love-old-sets/

...bit upset about the VT4 with 'FST' Innards, although they still look like they were robbed from a Pye.
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They brought the wrong shade of makeup dearie. I would not have been seen dead wearing Baird 30 line blue lips and black eyeshade, well not with that top and shoes anyway.....Ha! Ha!
But they did manage to get you to take your hat off!!!
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