Little thing at the top of the screen

[Adrian_londo]

Hi all

Can someone please tell me what the little thing at the top right of the screen is actually for on ITV/Channel 4/Channel 5

I know it is on when the adverts are about to come on or when the programme is about to finish.

There must be a reason for it though. Is it anything to do with ratings?



Adrian

[The_Mac_Lad]

It's just to let you know it's ok to put the kettle on now!

[ermintrude35]

...it's a countdown marker for the adverts...

[tonymclark]

It is for the regions to prepare to broadcast their ads.

Adverts are sometimes different in the regions, whereas the programme is broadcast nationally.