Flipside TV

A new TV format in the UK takes the distinctly unorthodox approach of trying to persuade viewers to switch to different channels, according to The Guardian.

"The programme, Flipside TV, will feature an hour of chat and comment about TV between a presenter, three guests and viewers who can join in by phoning and texting the show.

"Two contributors will roam around channels and the other will focus entirely on one big programme each night. We will also have graphics rolling across the screen telling you what's on now on different channels and what's coming up later, so people can plan their evening's viewing," he said.

"It's part radio talk show, with people encouraged to phone in to talk about telly or rant about telly, and it's part fanzine," he added.

Flipside TV began broadcasting on Nation277 last night and will be broadcast each weekday evening from 7pm, with a repeat at 9.30pm".

emily | 4:57 PM | SMS, Television and Radio |
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