where is ABC1 gone???

[emma2290]

channel170... ABC1 on sky has gone!!
vanished. does anyone know where or why?
x

[Willow Tree]

this is from wikipedia:

"It was announced that on 7 September 2007, ABC1 will cease broadcasting on all UK TV platforms, due to a failure of agreement for increasing its broadcasting hours on Freeview. ABC1 closed down on all UK TV platforms at midday, September 26, 2007,[1] eventhough it was scheduled to cease transmition on October 1, 2007.

Its unknown yet what channel will replace its current 12 hour slot on Freeview. UKTV History is changing its broadcasting hours on Freeview from 15 October, and there is some speculation that it may use the old ABC1 space.

ABC1 was removed from the Sky EPG slot channel 170 at 12:04PM. The channel was also removed from the Freeview platform minutes later. On Virgin Media a screen informing of the close down is showing on the old abc1 channel 161.

The ABC1 website, has the following quote:
� We regretfully announce that Walt Disney Television will no longer be transmitting abc1 on any of the UK TV platforms (Freeview, cable or satellite) after September 2007. Walt Disney Television would like to thank its viewers for watching the channel and interacting with the website. It's been a great few years and we appreciate your viewership. "

i was gutted too!!

[emma2290]

NOOOOOO

aww man i loved abc1

[spaced]

it sucked, unless you were jobless