Strong start for revamped 'Film4' channel - Techwatch Support Forums: Digital & Satellite TV, FTA, Cable, Computers, Mobile Phones, Apple and General Tech Forums

BGonaSTICK · 25-07-06, 02:21 PM

The relaunch of FilmFour as 'Film4', a free-to-air movies channel, made a strong ratings debut on Sunday night.

According to early figures, an audience of 735,000 tuned in for the launch film - Oscar-winner Lost In Translation - at 9pm, peaking with 875,000 and a 5.2% share.

"It’s a testament to the channel brand we’ve built over almost eight years that such large audiences visited the channel at the first opportunity to view our films for free," said Tom Sykes, head of Film4. "I am delighted that we’ve been able to make this much-loved channel available at no extra cost to everyone in digital homes.”

diapason · 25-07-06, 09:47 PM

Yes, I now have it tuned in - it's at 10729V, 22000, 5/6 and you get Film4, Film4+1 and third one with just a number but which turns out to Film4 again - never had time to watch a film yet as it's been a busy week.

25-07-06, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Strong start for revamped 'Film4' channel The relaunch of FilmFour as 'Film4', a free-to-air movies channel, made a strong ratings debut on Sunday night. According to early figures, an audience of 735,000 tuned in for the launch film - Oscar-winner Lost In Translation - at 9pm, peaking with 875,000 and a 5.2% share. "It’s a testament to the channel brand we’ve built over almost eight years that such large audiences visited the channel at the first opportunity to view our films for free," said Tom Sykes, head of Film4. "I am delighted that we’ve been able to make this much-loved channel available at no extra cost to everyone in digital homes.” __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

25-07-06, 09:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
diapason Resident Organgrinder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Paisley, Scotland Posts: 526 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Strong start for revamped 'Film4' channel Yes, I now have it tuned in - it's at 10729V, 22000, 5/6 and you get Film4, Film4+1 and third one with just a number but which turns out to Film4 again - never had time to watch a film yet as it's been a busy week. __________________ An eight foot long diapason sounds bottom C Technomate 1000D Super, Two dishes receiving three satellites