BBC's "visualise your radio" trial - Radio

nikobatallones · 12-01-2009, 06:40

Testing it as Chris Moyles gets his show video streamed for a week. It's weird seeing them work - I'm used to it - but would we really need watching them?

In other words, your thoughts.

cubwolf · 12-01-2009, 06:56

Go it on now and the qualitys great.
The sound doesnt sound as proccessed as normal on air radio one though.

jgallen · 12-01-2009, 08:04

This is great, I've wanted to see this since I saw 606 on Five Live do the same time!

Could do with a full screen button on the player so I can sit in bed and watch :P

Eduards Ozolins · 12-01-2009, 08:48

Can't lunch that player. Tried with Firefox and Opera, but it says that I haven't got flash enabled (but I have).
Well, it seems that this is another "joy" to just to those who live in the UK.
But if it's so, why the BBC lies us and tell something about flash? If it's copyrights then it's copyrights, don't waste my time while I try to sort out my "flash problem".

MusicMad2008 · 12-01-2009, 08:53

I quite like it. The only thing I would say is Comedy Dave's log has just appeared, but showing things from 07:45.... It's now 08:53..., unless if that's what it's supposed to do, but I thought they would do it in time with the time...

nikobatallones · 12-01-2009, 08:58

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Originally Posted by Eduards Ozolins

Can't lunch that player. Tried with Firefox and Opera, but it says that I haven't got flash enabled (but I have).
Well, it seems that this is another "joy" to just to those who live in the UK.
But if it's so, why the BBC lies us and tell something about flash? If it's copyrights then it's copyrights, don't waste my time while I try to sort out my "flash problem".

I'm in Manila and I'm actually surprised that I can use it. I can't make it work on Firefox too, but I tried IE and it worked fine.

katrinap · 12-01-2009, 09:21

At work at the moment, and the site is blocked. Does anyone know whether you can see this on your TV through Sky / Freeview / Freesat etc, or is it only via a web browser on the PC?

pepstar · 12-01-2009, 09:32

'tis good!... great application

ABC Media · 12-01-2009, 09:41

It is for PC and Mac browsers with javascript and flash enabled.

katrinap · 12-01-2009, 09:54

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Originally Posted by ABC Media

It is for PC and Mac browsers with javascript and flash enabled.

Thanks. I guess the audio is available through the TV as normal then? Just no video.

ABC Media · 12-01-2009, 09:59

Yes, the visual radio trial only applies to the web and runs during Chris Moyles this week and Sunday night's Switch.

nikobatallones · 12-01-2009, 10:00

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Originally Posted by katrinap

Thanks. I guess the audio is available through the TV as normal then? Just no video.

Right. And besides, it's still a trial...

katrinap · 12-01-2009, 10:03

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Originally Posted by nikobatallones

Right. And besides, it's still a trial...

Sure. I'm not complaining, just clarifying, as I want to figure out what my options are for recording it as I can't access it at work. Thanks both.

Nick_Cardiff · 12-01-2009, 14:13

i thought it was great - although chris did seem a bit peaved that only 1000 odd people watching at 0730hrs, i guess its only something that you would watch during the day at work / home. Beats breakfast TV though.

franchise · 12-01-2009, 19:55

I don't know why I'm thinking this....but isn't radio supposed to be the medium without pictures? What is the point of this?

player1 · 12-01-2009, 20:50

I guess I'm a bit of an anorak but I always had a fascination with radio which stems back to a tour I had of the old Clyde Anderston studios when I was a kid.

I remember that Sky used to broadcast the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin and I recorded it faithfuly every day and watched in the evening. I always found it interesting to see how the shows were broadcast.

Didn't know about Chris Moyles, must find time to watch the stream...if its Chris Moyles I guess its in widescreen

MichaelH93 · 12-01-2009, 20:53

I agree with Franchise. Radio is supposed to be without pictures! Thats what makes it great.

Although seeing him press buttons and other stuff is good fun. Very geeky I know

nikobatallones · 13-01-2009, 00:28

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Originally Posted by MichaelH93

I agree with Franchise. Radio is supposed to be without pictures! Thats what makes it great.

Although seeing him press buttons and other stuff is good fun. Very geeky I know

That was the thrill of it for me, but after seeing it (and already knowing bits) I don't know if I'll use it again. Bandwidth considerations, of course, come in...

Maybe there can be other uses for this. Not for daytime, where they just press buttons (unless they're up to something). Maybe... what could it be?

GarethHarrison · 13-01-2009, 07:21

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Originally Posted by franchise

I don't know why I'm thinking this....but isn't radio supposed to be the medium without pictures? What is the point of this?

I guess maybe it might have something to do with the fact that their target audience, ie younger listeners, often aren't tuning into radio, but are more into iPods/downloading music etc... By offering these sort of extras, and with a lot of the other online stuff as well, they're using it to get them to listen to the core product.

emilyclare · 13-01-2009, 09:02

I had that Flash/Java problem yesterday too, but it's working fine today. I think my laptop installed some updates.

Been enjoying watching it this morning but it seems it's become overly popular and isn't working any more. Hah. The only downside is that the presenters seem to have become a little obsessed with people being able to see them. I was listening to it just on the radio this morning and felt as if I was missing out on a lot of jokes just because I couldn't see.

Does anyone know why they're not doing this for other shows?

Edit: ah, it's working now

augusta92 · 13-01-2009, 19:43

what is the point of live streaming on the radio?
Its like the daytime screening of bb. I spose if you are bored it is a lazy way to fill your time....
also surely the morning show is when most of the target audience are getting up or waking up...not sitting by the computer watching live streaming?
Why not try it out in the early evening or late evening when students are up and about?

Ambassador · 13-01-2009, 19:46

Didn't TalkSport or someone else do this years ago with resounding...failure

dsweetenham · 14-01-2009, 14:38

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Originally Posted by Ambassador

Didn't TalkSport or someone else do this years ago with resounding...failure

That was an entire TV channel on SKY I don't think they are going to go that far! Also a show like Chris Moyles has a lot more 'visual action' that a football phone-in.

I think a better comparison would be Howard Stern's show in the USA...

http://www.howard.tv/

MichaelH93 · 14-01-2009, 16:52

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Originally Posted by dsweetenham

That was an entire TV channel on SKY I don't think they are going to go that far! Also a show like Chris Moyles has a lot more 'visual action' that a football phone-in.

I think a better comparison would be Howard Stern's show in the USA...

http://www.howard.tv/

Yeah I remember it! It was really really daft!

Am I right (probably wrong) didn't James Whale do something similar like this as well?

12-01-2009, 06:40	#1
nikobatallones Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 302	BBC's "visualise your radio" trial Testing it as Chris Moyles gets his show video streamed for a week. It's weird seeing them work - I'm used to it - but would we really need watching them? In other words, your thoughts.

12-01-2009, 08:04	#3
jgallen Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Larne, Northern Ireland, UK Services: Wanadoo Broadband, Terrestrial TV (No Digital) Posts: 33	Moyles! This is great, I've wanted to see this since I saw 606 on Five Live do the same time! Could do with a full screen button on the player so I can sit in bed and watch :P

13-01-2009, 09:02	#20
emilyclare Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff Services: Sky+, Sky Broadband Posts: 111	I had that Flash/Java problem yesterday too, but it's working fine today. I think my laptop installed some updates. Been enjoying watching it this morning but it seems it's become overly popular and isn't working any more. Hah. The only downside is that the presenters seem to have become a little obsessed with people being able to see them. I was listening to it just on the radio this morning and felt as if I was missing out on a lot of jokes just because I couldn't see. Does anyone know why they're not doing this for other shows? Edit: ah, it's working now Last edited by emilyclare : 13-01-2009 at 09:03. Reason: spoke too soon

12-01-2009, 06:56	#2
cubwolf Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Loving life in Harborough Services: Sky+,Sky Max 10mb Posts: 251	Go it on now and the qualitys great. The sound doesnt sound as proccessed as normal on air radio one though.

12-01-2009, 08:48	#4
Eduards Ozolins Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 222	Can't lunch that player. Tried with Firefox and Opera, but it says that I haven't got flash enabled (but I have). Well, it seems that this is another "joy" to just to those who live in the UK. But if it's so, why the BBC lies us and tell something about flash? If it's copyrights then it's copyrights, don't waste my time while I try to sort out my "flash problem".

12-01-2009, 08:53	#5
MusicMad2008 Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 171	I quite like it. The only thing I would say is Comedy Dave's log has just appeared, but showing things from 07:45.... It's now 08:53..., unless if that's what it's supposed to do, but I thought they would do it in time with the time...

12-01-2009, 09:21	#7
katrinap Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,523	At work at the moment, and the site is blocked. Does anyone know whether you can see this on your TV through Sky / Freeview / Freesat etc, or is it only via a web browser on the PC?

12-01-2009, 09:32	#8
pepstar Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Shropshire Posts: 244	'tis good!... great application

12-01-2009, 09:41	#9
ABC Media Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East London Services: Sky+ HD, O2 Friends and Family Broadband Posts: 72	It is for PC and Mac browsers with javascript and flash enabled.

12-01-2009, 09:59	#11
ABC Media Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East London Services: Sky+ HD, O2 Friends and Family Broadband Posts: 72	Yes, the visual radio trial only applies to the web and runs during Chris Moyles this week and Sunday night's Switch.

12-01-2009, 14:13	#14
Nick_Cardiff Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 175	i thought it was great - although chris did seem a bit peaved that only 1000 odd people watching at 0730hrs, i guess its only something that you would watch during the day at work / home. Beats breakfast TV though.

12-01-2009, 19:55	#15
franchise Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Services: Sky Digital, Freeview, Setanta, DAB Posts: 311	I don't know why I'm thinking this....but isn't radio supposed to be the medium without pictures? What is the point of this?

12-01-2009, 20:50	#16
player1 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Gender: Male Location: Glasgow Services: every Sunday at 11:00 and 18:30 Posts: 1,541	I guess I'm a bit of an anorak but I always had a fascination with radio which stems back to a tour I had of the old Clyde Anderston studios when I was a kid. I remember that Sky used to broadcast the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin and I recorded it faithfuly every day and watched in the evening. I always found it interesting to see how the shows were broadcast. Didn't know about Chris Moyles, must find time to watch the stream...if its Chris Moyles I guess its in widescreen

12-01-2009, 20:53	#17
MichaelH93 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 107	I agree with Franchise. Radio is supposed to be without pictures! Thats what makes it great. Although seeing him press buttons and other stuff is good fun. Very geeky I know

13-01-2009, 19:43	#21
augusta92 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 204	what is the point of live streaming on the radio? Its like the daytime screening of bb. I spose if you are bored it is a lazy way to fill your time.... also surely the morning show is when most of the target audience are getting up or waking up...not sitting by the computer watching live streaming? Why not try it out in the early evening or late evening when students are up and about?

13-01-2009, 19:46	#22
Ambassador Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wooler, Northumb'land Republic Services: Sky +, Freeview, SkyTalk, SkyBroadband, BT HomeHub Posts: 10,181	Didn't TalkSport or someone else do this years ago with resounding...failure