The BBC has today confirmed plans to launch a +1 channel for BBC One.
Speaking at a BBC conference today, BBC Director General, Tony Hall said:
“Any plan for channels starts with BBC One. Above all, BBC One needs to be on top form. It has to be the nation’s favourite channel, but also its bravest. We’ll also look to launch a BBC One +1 channel, too – it’s what audiences expect, especially younger ones, and it means people can get more of what they’ve already paid for.”
Charlotte Moore, Controller of BBC One, added:
"This is brilliant news for BBC One viewers, it means the content we pay for delivers even more value for audiences. In a world of increased choice, +1 will enable licence fee payers to have even more access to our broad range of programmes every day."
This is good news for Doctor Who as not only will episodes be available to watch for those who may miss the original time slot airing, but the ratings of the +1 channel will count towards the ratings totals for the week - as is currently the case with ITV1. The decision means there will be an even playing field as far as ratings go, and we should once more see Doctor Who at the very top of the weekly programming figures.
[Source: BBC Media Centre]
Ex-Doctor Who actor and friend to DWO, Colin Baker, has been confirmed as a contestant on this years 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' reality TV show.
Colin is already in Australia and ready to enter the jungle when the popular reality show hits our screens this Sunday (11th November).
Famed for playing The 6th Doctor, Colin has expressed his excitement at entering the jungle and facing whatever challenges come his way. The 6th Doctor was renowned for hating carrot juice, but it seems 'old sixie' will be facing far worse than that downunder...
DWO have started the #ColinToWin hashtag on Twitter and encourage all our visitors to use it and help Colin win the coveted title of 'King of the Jungle'.
Baker recorded an intro video for the I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here website, which can be viewed below:
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+ I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here begins on Sunday 11th November at 9pm on ITV1.
[Source: ITV1]
