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Whataday
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I know there is discussion on this in the ITV Play thread, but I think it deserves its own thread. So there.
Basically, on Sunday 14th January, Quizmania will end forever.
It's not sure what has caused this decision but it does seem that ITV wanted rid but couldn't scrap a popular slot, so shunted it around the schedules until now... the end of an era.
I know there are people who hate these quiz shows with a passion, but Quizmania provided me with genuine entertainment when it was on every night on ITV1. I started watching it because I was having trouble sleeping.
Then when it moved to ITV2 there was an outcry but it still remained popular and in the public consciousness. A petition was started. This was also the time I got through to the big QM myself, where I provided the following exchange:
Greg Scott: Hello, who's there?
Me: It's Matt from Newport.
GS: Matt, what you doing up at this time?
Me: Can't sleep...
GS: Awww,
Me: That, and because QM is so unmissable.
<SFX of applause and cheering>
GS: Aw thanks Matt
Me: And it should be back on ITV1 where it belongs.
GS: Err... (awkward moment) we're just as happy on ITV2 though...
Me: Err, yeah of course.
GS: Matt don't ever put me in that position again, you'll get me in trouble...
Then back to ITV1 weekends, the 'prime time' quiz slot... and then relegated to ITV Play, the 'not so prime time' slot.
I have to say I've not watched much of it since it has been on ITV Play. Better things to do and all... But I know that people involved with Quizmania read this forum and I'd like to thank them for all the entertainment they provided me in 2006.
Basically, on Sunday 14th January, Quizmania will end forever.
It's not sure what has caused this decision but it does seem that ITV wanted rid but couldn't scrap a popular slot, so shunted it around the schedules until now... the end of an era.
I know there are people who hate these quiz shows with a passion, but Quizmania provided me with genuine entertainment when it was on every night on ITV1. I started watching it because I was having trouble sleeping.
Then when it moved to ITV2 there was an outcry but it still remained popular and in the public consciousness. A petition was started. This was also the time I got through to the big QM myself, where I provided the following exchange:
Greg Scott: Hello, who's there?
Me: It's Matt from Newport.
GS: Matt, what you doing up at this time?
Me: Can't sleep...
GS: Awww,
Me: That, and because QM is so unmissable.
<SFX of applause and cheering>
GS: Aw thanks Matt
Me: And it should be back on ITV1 where it belongs.
GS: Err... (awkward moment) we're just as happy on ITV2 though...
Me: Err, yeah of course.
GS: Matt don't ever put me in that position again, you'll get me in trouble...
Then back to ITV1 weekends, the 'prime time' quiz slot... and then relegated to ITV Play, the 'not so prime time' slot.
I have to say I've not watched much of it since it has been on ITV Play. Better things to do and all... But I know that people involved with Quizmania read this forum and I'd like to thank them for all the entertainment they provided me in 2006.