Checked the TV guide earlier, on Tuesday from 7pm to midnight, there was a load of repeats as opposed to the usual Tuesday schedule. However, next Thursday has the usual live shows listed.
Does this mean that Tuesday's show has been cancelled too?
Bet those other site are having a PMSL moment with the amount of problems Sky Poker seem to be having. Would be interested if they wish to discuss these problems or just try and pull the wool over everyones eyes and brush it under the carpet.
Checked the TV guide earlier, on Tuesday from 7pm to midnight, there was a load of repeats as opposed to the usual Tuesday schedule. However, next Thursday has the usual live shows listed. Does this mean that Tuesday's show has been cancelled too? Posted by EvilPingu
Good morning Mr Pingu.
Tuesday's show cancelled?
No, not exactly. Well yes, sort of. Choose as appropriate.
We were never scheduled to go to air "Live" next Tuesday. Excessive staff costs on a Bank Holiday, I gather. (I can't ever recall having a Bank Holiday TUESDAY before!).
any1 have any ideas why the show wasnt on this evening as all ive heard is silly rumours Posted by chopos180
Yes, I saw some of the rumours on one or two different sites. Amazing imaginations some folks have!
The reason? We had not one, but two key, highly skilled staff - the Director, & the Vision Mixer, who both fell sick at short notice. There is a system where we tap into the "pool" of Sky Sports gallery personnel, but we could not replace both in time, so the Producer consulted with the Suits, & it was decided to cancel.
We did have the possibility of getting replacements for both, but we could not get a clear decision for that until 7pm, & we needed to press the "go" or "stop" button much earlier than that, as Sky Sports needed time to find a substitute programme for the planned simulcast.
So the answer is pretty boring, I'm afraid.
Incidentally, I'm replying on behalf of the Channel Head, Mother, as she is on holiday.
Bet those other site are having a PMSL moment with the amount of problems Sky Poker seem to be having. Would be interested if they wish to discuss these problems or just try and pull the wool over everyones eyes and brush it under the carpet. Posted by chopos180
Some folks just enjoy mocking the misfortune of others I'm afraid. Football supporters laugh when a footballer misses a penalty, what's that all about?!
When you say will "they" discuss, are you referring to Sky Poker? If so, I hope the underside of our carpet is free of deleterious matter, & our eyes are free of visual obstructions, to continue with your rather pleasing mixed analogies.
I don't think anyone wants to read a detailed account of the logistical issues which prevented last night's show going ahead. Ryan hit the nail on the head: it's very boring.
By the bye, we spent all evening in the Studio, recordimg Promos, & little videos for the "Sky Poker You Tube" channel, some of which, fingers crossed, will appear later today.
We used a fixed camera in all cases, hence we could cope - just about - with the absent techie staff. Not much vision mixing or Directing required with a single camera!
Ha, ha, ha - trust tikay to go into detail! :-) Posted by J-Hartigan
It's lose lose James, whatever we say, there will always be doubters.
As one of my (anonymous) serial abusers & flamers wrote to me this week, "the truth can run around naked". Not a pretty sight though. Take my word for that, it's best, trust me......
Bet those other site are having a PMSL moment with the amount of problems Sky Poker seem to be having. Would be interested if they wish to discuss these problems or just try and pull the wool over everyones eyes and brush it under the carpet. Posted by chopos180
Sky should be delighted if the other sites are laughing at a TV show being cancelled, proof that Sky have made it big.....jealously really is the green eyed monster
2 members of staff ill? How dare they be ill - serious carpet brushing and wool pulling making the staff sick
In Response to Re: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Tonight's (31/05/2012) live show cancelled : Yes, I saw some of the rumours on one or two different sites. Amazing imaginations some folks have! The reason? We had not one, but two key, highly skilled staff - the Director, & the Vision Mixer, who both fell sick at short notice. There is a system where we tap into the "pool" of Sky Sports gallery personnel, but we could not replace both in time, so the Producer consulted with the Suits, & it was decided to cancel. We did have the possibility of getting replacements for both, but we could not get a clear decision for that until 7pm, & we needed to press the "go" or "stop" button much earlier than that, as Sky Sports needed time to find a substitute programme for the planned simulcast. So the answer is pretty boring, I'm afraid. Incidentally, I'm replying on behalf of the Channel Head, Mother, as she is on holiday. Holidays, sickness, it happens. Posted by Tikay10
Pfft, I dont know......
Some people believe anything these days! Credulity is contagious
It's nice to know that is was something so simple and not an Illuminati style conspiracy.
I totally agree with Ryan... The Sky Poker Customers who make these rumours up have ZERO LIVES!
that's all very well tikay, james, but the rumours are true. this is the start of a closure programme. i know you're closing the channel. don't deny it either. i don't know where i heard it first but i've got a jingle in my head that goes something like, "865 was sky live, 861 will be fun." or something similar. proof positive.
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we are in a recession after all
problems Sky Poker seem to be having. Would be interested if they
wish to discuss these problems or just try and pull the wool over
everyones eyes and brush it under the carpet.
Tuesday's show cancelled?
No, not exactly. Well yes, sort of. Choose as appropriate.
We were never scheduled to go to air "Live" next Tuesday. Excessive staff costs on a Bank Holiday, I gather. (I can't ever recall having a Bank Holiday TUESDAY before!).
The reason? We had not one, but two key, highly skilled staff - the Director, & the Vision Mixer, who both fell sick at short notice. There is a system where we tap into the "pool" of Sky Sports gallery personnel, but we could not replace both in time, so the Producer consulted with the Suits, & it was decided to cancel.
We did have the possibility of getting replacements for both, but we could not get a clear decision for that until 7pm, & we needed to press the "go" or "stop" button much earlier than that, as Sky Sports needed time to find a substitute programme for the planned simulcast.
So the answer is pretty boring, I'm afraid.
Incidentally, I'm replying on behalf of the Channel Head, Mother, as she is on holiday.
Holidays, sickness, it happens.
When you say will "they" discuss, are you referring to Sky Poker? If so, I hope the underside of our carpet is free of deleterious matter, & our eyes are free of visual obstructions, to continue with your rather pleasing mixed analogies.
By the bye, we spent all evening in the Studio, recordimg Promos, & little videos for the "Sky Poker You Tube" channel, some of which, fingers crossed, will appear later today.
We used a fixed camera in all cases, hence we could cope - just about - with the absent techie staff. Not much vision mixing or Directing required with a single camera!
As one of my (anonymous) serial abusers & flamers wrote to me this week, "the truth can run around naked". Not a pretty sight though. Take my word for that, it's best, trust me......
2 members of staff ill? How dare they be ill - serious carpet brushing and wool pulling making the staff sick
Pfft, I dont know......
Some people believe anything these days! Credulity is contagious
It's nice to know that is was something so simple and not an Illuminati style conspiracy.
I totally agree with Ryan... The Sky Poker Customers who make these rumours up have ZERO LIVES!
that's all very well tikay, james, but the rumours are true. this is the start of a closure programme. i know you're closing the channel. don't deny it either. i don't know where i heard it first but i've got a jingle in my head that goes something like, "865 was sky live, 861 will be fun." or something similar. proof positive.
You got me Rob, you got me.
Tell you what - if that DID happen, it'd be epic.
"There, I told you so".