Smithsonian Channel (UK)

Carruthers · 02-12-2019, 09:39 AM

The Smithsonian Channel started broadcasting in the UK at about midday today.
I've had a quick look and it seems to offer a promising line up for anyone who enjoys factual programming, modern history, science, wildlife documentaries, etc.
Ad breaks seem rather lengthy so record and fast forward is probably best.

Available as follows:

Freeview Ch 99 (SD)

Freesat Ch 175 (HD)

Virgin Media Ch 295

Sky Ch 195

Gravdigr · 02-12-2019, 09:36 PM

What is this 'factual programming' you speak of?

fargon · 02-12-2019, 09:38 PM

We don't have cable.

Gravdigr · 02-12-2019, 09:46 PM

On the bright side, you got no cable bill, either.

fargon · 02-12-2019, 09:51 PM

That's why we have no cable. We were watching Fox News with the sound muted and WPR on the radio. And paying $120.00 a month, th have it go out 4 times a week.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-13-2019, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Carruthers

I've had a quick look and it seems to offer a promising line up for anyone who enjoys factual programming, modern history, science, wildlife documentaries, etc.

They have a hell of a library of good material to keep you happy for awhile, they've been doing TV for a long time.

Carruthers · 02-13-2019, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Gravdigr

What is this 'factual programming' you speak of?

Yes, I wasn't particularly happy with that sentence when I wrote it.

However, the usual domestic pressures were present and I just hit the post button.

Perhaps it would have been better phrased thus:

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...factual programming such as modern history, science, wildlife documentaries, etc.

Carruthers · 02-13-2019, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by fargon

We don't have cable.

Neither do we. Cable and satellite TV in the UK always seems to be very expensive and there's plenty of free content anyway.

The terrestrial TV system (Freeview) provides about eighty public service and commercial channels and its satellite counterpart (Freesat) nearly two hundred the last time I looked.

The main BBC and commercial channels are obliged to be carried by terrestrial, satellite and cable systems.

You then have the odd situation that those free main channels are provided alongside the paid for content on Sky or Virgin Media.

Whether subscribers think that, by paying for this convenience, they are getting a good deal, I don't know.

Because we rely on the TV so much I bought a new one a couple of years ago with an integrated satellite system.

I watched Bloomberg the other evening. Didn't understand a word.

Gravdigr · 02-13-2019, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Carruthers

Yes, I wasn't particularly happy with that sentence when I wrote it.

However, the usual domestic pressures were present and I just hit the post button.

Perhaps it would have been better phrased thus:

Facts, actual factual info, presented on television???

Now there's a concept.

It'll never catch on.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-13-2019, 12:38 PM

National Geographic, Frontline, Walter Cronkite, Mr Rogers...

02-12-2019, 09:39 AM	#1
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	Smithsonian Channel (UK) The Smithsonian Channel started broadcasting in the UK at about midday today. I've had a quick look and it seems to offer a promising line up for anyone who enjoys factual programming, modern history, science, wildlife documentaries, etc. Ad breaks seem rather lengthy so record and fast forward is probably best. Available as follows: Freeview Ch 99 (SD) Freesat Ch 175 (HD) Virgin Media Ch 295 Sky Ch 195 __________________

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fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	We don't have cable. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

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Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	On the bright side, you got no cable bill, either. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

02-12-2019, 09:51 PM	#5
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	That's why we have no cable. We were watching Fox News with the sound muted and WPR on the radio. And paying $120.00 a month, th have it go out 4 times a week. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

02-13-2019, 12:38 PM	#10
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	National Geographic, Frontline, Walter Cronkite, Mr Rogers... __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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