Do you use the BBC red button?

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Have you used the BBC red button?

"BBC are turning off the news and sports services on the tv red button in 2020. It was launched in 1999 and was took over Ceefax which was being phased out".

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Link:https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/entertainment-arts-49715314

When was the last time you used it?
Do you think they should get rid of it? Why/why not?

(edited 4 years ago)

Reply 1

Anastasiadis

Original post by Chronoscope

"BBC are turning off the news and sports services on the tv red button in 2020. It was launched in 1999 and was took over Ceefax which was being phased out".

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Link:https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/entertainment-arts-49715314

When was the last time you used it?
Do you think they should get rid of it? Why/why not?
That’s a shame. I used it a lot last Christmas for tv series like war and peace that we’re very good and also for sport events like Wimbledon

Reply 2

Notnek

When I’ve used it in the past I feel like I’m using 20 year old technology. I have no need for it since I can get all the same information online.

The older generation who used Teletext/Ceefax and don’t use the Internet much/at all may miss it.

Reply 3

Notnek

Original post by Anastasiadis

That’s a shame. I used it a lot last Christmas for tv series like war and peace that we’re very good and also for sport events like Wimbledon

I may be wrong but I think it’s just the text services that are being switched off? I think the red button will remain so things like Wimbledon will stay.

Reply 4

Anastasiadis

Original post by Sir Cumference

I may be wrong but I think it’s just the text services that are being switched off? I think the red button will remain so things like Wimbledon will stay.

Oh ok sorry I misunderstood🙂

Reply 5

Chronoscope

Volunteer Section Leader

Original post by Anastasiadis

That’s a shame. I used it a lot last Christmas for

Original post by Sir Cumference

Same here to be honest :five:

Vaguely remember my Dad using teletex on our old tv back in 2005 :lol:

Reply 6

8472

I don't think I actually ever have :dontknow:

Reply 7

I AM GROOT 1

Entertainment Forum Helper

I forgot that existed :rofl:

Didnt really use it

Volunteer Section Leader

Original post by 8472

I don't think I actually ever have :dontknow:

How is that possible :dontknow:

Original post by I AM GROOT 1

I forgot that existed :rofl:

Reply 10

I AM GROOT 1

Entertainment Forum Helper

Original post by Chronoscope

How is that possible :dontknow:

at least I know now :wink:

Reply 11

swaters6761

Why would they do that

Reply 12

Surnia

Original post by swaters6761

Why would they do that

They are turning off the text service on cost grounds, saying people can go online, use apps or watch the News channel, and they can put resources into those. This is despite an in-home survey reported by the BBC that found almost 20% of Britons don't use the internet.