As for the terrestrial channel discussion: I think I really depends what category KM-VR will be attributed. For instance, if the idea was set for it to remain predominantly a children's show, then it is difficult to argue against grouping it into the standard chilldren's prime-time slots, on the likes of CBBC and CiTV - let's fact it - it certainly found its appeal for the original K.M. If it is to move up a notch, into that young adult/adolescent category that seems to have been the scapegoat excuse as to the original being axed, then I really don't know. I'm just glad that BVA knows the business and has plenty of knowledge about the industry & will hold faith that the best deal for this will be settled.

I think it's more likely that a BBC channel will pick up KM-VR.

Maybe.

ITV have lost their chance, for a start, and they're the worst channel (I agree with Thanatos here - C5 are a lot better, they often show a movie at night which can often be classic, and they have Monkey Magic!). To C5's credit, I doubt they'd have anything against showing KM-VR, but they have basically no market for children's programmes and I think they'll stay that way.

That leaves Channel 4, which is (IMO) the best channel for KM-VR, as it caters for minority groups and slightly 'unusual' programmes, plus it's done children a great service in the past by showing some excellent kids' shows (Earthworm Jim!). Plus, it showed the 100 Greatest, which contained Knightmare.

But I don't think that C4 could really show KM-VR. They don't have a perfect slot to put it in, to be perfectly honest. And there are adverts.

Which is probably why I think BBC will snap it up as part of their kids' slot (maybe on a Saturday morning, maybe as part of afternoon/evening CBBC).

Of course, if it's put on a cable/digital channel, then I'll be really pissed off.

Agreed. If Challenge were to pick it up, KM-VR would be taken off before it had been given a chance. Or indeed any digital channel. The fact is, not everyone has digital TV at the moment for one reason or another.

Mind you, I can't see Tim Child approaching Challenge or most other digital channels anyway, they are hardly going to be able to pay Televirtual the amount they would be expecting for such a production; success or not.

I think, definately, BBC2 would be the best, and it seems that many people agree

Maybe.

ITV have lost their chance, for a start, and they're the worst channel (I agree with Thanatos here - C5 are a lot better, they often show a movie at night which can often be classic, and they have Monkey Magic!). To C5's credit, I doubt they'd have anything against showing KM-VR, but they have basically no market for children's programmes and I think they'll stay that way.

That leaves Channel 4, which is (IMO) the best channel for KM-VR, as it caters for minority groups and slightly 'unusual' programmes, plus it's done children a great service in the past by showing some excellent kids' shows (Earthworm Jim!). Plus, it showed the 100 Greatest, which contained Knightmare.

But I don't think that C4 could really show KM-VR. They don't have a perfect slot to put it in, to be perfectly honest. And there are adverts.

Which is probably why I think BBC will snap it up as part of their kids' slot (maybe on a Saturday morning, maybe as part of afternoon/evening CBBC).

Of course, if it's put on a cable/digital channel, then I'll be really pissed off.

Therefore, if we get ahead of ourselves, and assume TV bosses unanimously loooovve KM VR (they should, of course, but some of them are stupid), BBC 2 would be a knice home.

Was that a reference to Michael Grade?

No, just an acknowledgement to the people who think 2 hours of 'Simply the best' (surely the most ironic title ever for a tv show) on a Saturday is great.

Therefore, if we get ahead of ourselves, and assume TV bosses unanimously loooovve KM VR (they should, of course, but some of them are stupid), BBC 2 would be a knice home.

Was that a reference to Michael Grade?

I think if Channel Five picked KM up, it would certainly be a record breaking show then... The only good show in the history of the channel

Surely you forget The Mole, and possably Fort Boyard, although the Challenge version's better. Channel 5 - the only channel to axe the shows that are good and keep the ones that are bad. Well, the keeping the bad isn't that unusual, I suppose.

It all depends on whether the BBC are actually interested in a show like this. But at the end of the day, what channel wouldn't be? It has a fantastic, futuristic look - and a proven history of success. Surely any sane person would see this as the Holy Grail of television programmes.

Just to be slightly picky, because I'm in a picky mood tonight. I think this thread should be moved to the BBK board. As I've said I'm in a real picky mood tonight.

They lost the Simpsons, Star Trek and Robot Wars and have yet to fill the vale and Knightmare could be just what the director general ordered...

(Do we know if Micheal Grade watches Knightmare?)

They have made some attempts to fill the slot with that battle recreation thing but Kinghtmare on Friday Knights on the run up to Christmas is what we all want; isn't it?

And besides, if showing Knightmare dosen't get the BBC back into the Governments good books then nothing will!

Therefore, if we get ahead of ourselves, and assume TV bosses unanimously loooovve KM VR (they should, of course, but some of them are stupid), BBC 2 would be a knice home.

Although ITV at 7:30pm, replacing some soap called Carnation Sweet (or whatever it's called) would be a great idea too.

Or replacing 'Simply the Best'. Honestly, TWO HOURS of It's a Knockout done poorly?! Oh no. No no no.