# General Television Topics **URL:** https://forums.mediaspy.org/c/television/general-television-topics/19.md [Latest](https://forums.mediaspy.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.mediaspy.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.mediaspy.org/tags.md) --- ## [Master Antenna TV Systems (Hospitals, Hotels, etc)](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/master-antenna-tv-systems-hospitals-hotels-etc/3566)
**Author:** [@AlanCramer](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/AlanCramer)\ **Replies:** 524\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/master-antenna-tv-systems-hospitals-hotels-etc/3566 "2026-10-16T11:07:41Z")
Unsure what topic to put these in, so I created a new topic. Mods move if you feel. And as an added bonus, I have access to VIC TV again :stuck\_out\_tongue\_winking\_eye: --- ## [Broadcast Facilities](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/broadcast-facilities/4090)
**Author:** [@Sully](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Sully)\ **Replies:** 3174\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/broadcast-facilities/4090 "2026-10-16T10:55:25Z")
OP: Use this thread to discuss anything related to Australia’s broadcast facilities within the media. Such as TV, pay TV and telecomms. Also continue discussions here from other threads, when a significant broadcast t… --- ## [Children's television](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/childrens-television/2157)
**Author:** [@Sifon](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Sifon)\ **Replies:** 569\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/childrens-television/2157 "2026-10-15T21:41:12Z")
He is a real bean counter this Hugh Marks. I guess the other commercial channels will follow. Children aren't watching because the content is cheap rubbish, no promotion and out of the way on multichannels. --- ## [Mock Schedules](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mock-schedules/574)
**Author:** [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Replies:** 2884\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mock-schedules/574 "2026-10-15T11:51:46Z")
Post you mock TV schedules here. Continuation of the very popular Mock Schedule thread in the previous forum. --- ## [TV/Media Vehicles](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tv-media-vehicles/2818)
**Author:** [@AussieTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/AussieTV)\ **Replies:** 522\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tv-media-vehicles/2818 "2026-10-15T06:23:12Z")
I thought maybe we could have a topic relating to cars, utes, helicopters etc… --- ## [The Big Bang Theory / Young Sheldon](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-big-bang-theory-young-sheldon/464)
**Author:** [@RabbitEars](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/RabbitEars)\ **Replies:** 259\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-big-bang-theory-young-sheldon/464 "2026-10-14T11:51:00Z")
Apparently there is about to be a stink over “Soft Kitty.” The daughters of a New Hampshire poet say “The Big Bang Theory” stole their mother’s verses about a “soft kitty” for a lullaby that has become a staple of the t… --- ## [XMLEPG / Australian TV Channel List](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/xmlepg-australian-tv-channel-list/5887)
**Author:** [@WAtvVideos](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/WAtvVideos)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/xmlepg-australian-tv-channel-list/5887 "2026-10-14T05:53:03Z")
I’ve been working on an EPG database for a couple of years now (constant work in progress like most things that don’t provide an income lol). The EPG side of things is nowhere near ready but I have managed to provide a p… --- ## [Use of AI generated content in TV programming](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/use-of-ai-generated-content-in-tv-programming/28058)
**Author:** [@DangT\_st](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/DangT_st)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/use-of-ai-generated-content-in-tv-programming/28058 "2026-10-13T22:16:57Z")
Please call out or advise on AI generated content on Australian TV channels. With the AI generated content looking pretty convincing at times. It is important to be able to know what content created/televised, is real a… --- ## [Watermarks](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/watermarks/252)
**Author:** [@SydneyCityTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/SydneyCityTV)\ **Replies:** 8264\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/watermarks/252 "2026-10-13T12:14:41Z")
The thread to talk about what TV networks are putting in the corner of the screen... Old thread: http://www.mediaspy.org/forum/index.php?/topic/5249-watermarks/page-234? --- ## [TVSN](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tvsn/4096)
**Author:** [@WAtvVideos](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/WAtvVideos)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tvsn/4096 "2026-10-13T01:08:46Z")
New logo for TVSN. Not sure when it launched - perhaps 1st Jan? Launched on 9th Jan. \[ts -\_00001\] \[26220088\_1972794186082828\_8972914148962846892\_n\] --- ## [Screen Australia](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/screen-australia/21384)
**Author:** [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/screen-australia/21384 "2026-10-12T22:25:43Z")
Discussion of Screen Australia projects and funding, especially not yet associated with a broadcaster. 2022 Year in Review --- ## [Australian TV industry - General Discussion](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/australian-tv-industry-general-discussion/5177)
**Author:** [@SydneyCityTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/SydneyCityTV)\ **Replies:** 365\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/australian-tv-industry-general-discussion/5177 "2026-10-12T11:24:31Z")
Hopefully this is the most relevant thread to discuss the future of TV on the Gold Coast. I highly doubt Gold Coast would become its own market, at least not yet. Maybe if it hits 1m (current population of Adelaide is … --- ## [Gambling advertising](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/gambling-advertising/4420)
**Author:** [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/gambling-advertising/4420 "2026-10-12T11:09:04Z")
New gambling ad rules introduced ACMA Information: Gambling advertisements will be banned during the broadcast of live sports between 5.00 am and 8.30 pm on commercial free-to-air TV, radio and pay TV. These new rules … --- ## [Movies on TV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/movies-on-tv/3789)
**Author:** [@Sully](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Sully)\ **Replies:** 2502\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/movies-on-tv/3789 "2026-10-11T20:29:38Z")
Under suggestion from Bort… Discuss everything related with films on television here. Programming, scheduling, presentation and everything in-between. Add comments about the film themselves, but I’d suggest keep it bri… --- ## [TV Show Companion Discussion Podcasts](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tv-show-companion-discussion-podcasts/31764)
**Author:** [@David](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/David)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tv-show-companion-discussion-podcasts/31764 "2026-10-11T10:25:04Z")
A discussion thread for video podcasts that air after each episode of a show. --- ## [AACTA Awards](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/aacta-awards/1275)
**Author:** [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Replies:** 476\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/aacta-awards/1275 "2026-10-11T01:28:07Z")
\###Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards are a continuum of the AFI Awards, which have honoured screen excellence in Australia since 1958… --- ## [66th TV Week Logie Awards 2026](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/66th-tv-week-logie-awards-2026/30853)
**Author:** [@Secretsquirrell](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Secretsquirrell)\ **Replies:** 617\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/66th-tv-week-logie-awards-2026/30853 "2026-10-10T23:59:24Z")
Keen to get thoughts on potential frontrunners to be nominated for Gold Logie this year? My initial thoughts Rob Irwin Todd Woodbridge Kitty Flanagan Sam Pang --- ## [Closed Captions](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/closed-captions/18335)
**Author:** [@Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Radiohead)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/closed-captions/18335 "2026-10-08T11:42:28Z")
I can’t see a thread for closed captions anywhere, mods feel free to merge. This article gave me a chuckle, but at the same time, it does highlight the issues of providing closed captions live in terms of ensuring accur… --- ## [Digital TV Technical Discussion](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/digital-tv-technical-discussion/273)
**Author:** [@SydneyCityTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/SydneyCityTV)\ **Replies:** 4422\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/digital-tv-technical-discussion/273 "2026-10-06T07:37:52Z")
The place to talk about the technical side of TV such as LCN changes, bitrate/bandwidth and similar topics not purely related to HD, new channels or distant reception. Old Digital TV thread: http://www.mediaspy.org/for… --- ## [Audience Reach, Ownership Control and Local Content](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/audience-reach-ownership-control-and-local-content/492)
**Author:** [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Replies:** 687\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/audience-reach-ownership-control-and-local-content/492 "2026-10-05T10:16:54Z")
Discussion of potential changes to the current statutes limiting regarding audience reach and media ownership. The two main rules that may see change are Licence area and audience reach A person must not be in a posi… --- ## [Test Cards and Other Internal Content](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/test-cards-and-other-internal-content/1460)
**Author:** [@tvcl](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/tvcl)\ **Replies:** 1100\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/test-cards-and-other-internal-content/1460 "2026-10-04T11:18:58Z")
I often see graphics meant for internal use on the satellite feeds. I thought I’d post them here, if people are interested in them. Others monitoring satellite feeds, feel free to post as well. Here are a few recent one… --- ## [TV Commercials](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tv-commercials/3400)
**Author:** [@mubd](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/mubd)\ **Replies:** 472\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tv-commercials/3400 "2026-10-01T11:41:11Z")
I remember there used to be a topic on TV commercials in the old forum (maybe there was one on the Discourse forum but I can’t find it), so I’ve created one here to deal with the subject. I’ve been browsing the Advertis… --- ## [The Future of TV - Linear vs. Streaming and beyond](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-future-of-tv-linear-vs-streaming-and-beyond/2596)
**Author:** [@Sully](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Sully)\ **Replies:** 657\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-future-of-tv-linear-vs-streaming-and-beyond/2596 "2026-09-30T22:21:39Z")
Tom Elliott on 3AW radio drive was discussing the fall of FTA TV just before & thinks it’ll be gone within 5-10 years (which I think is ridiculous) :tv: PODCAST: http://www.3aw.com.au/news/3aw-drive-tom-elliott-podcast… --- ## [Free TV Australia](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/free-tv-australia/650)
**Author:** [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Replies:** 341\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 2:06am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/free-tv-australia/650 "2026-09-16T02:06:00Z")
Free TV Australia Free TV Australia is an industry body which represents all of Australia's commercial free-to-air television licencees. Some of it functions and interest include Development of the Commercial Telev… --- ## [Satellite TV Observations](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/satellite-tv-observations/2971)
**Author:** [@melbournefan](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/melbournefan)\ **Replies:** 179\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/satellite-tv-observations/2971 "2026-07-23T02:02:34Z")
\[image\]\[image\] I'm back, at around 7:30 tonight, the channel name for ABN Uplink 1 become ABA Uplink 1. Does anyone know what the ABA callsign is assigned to? I also have a cap of ABC News Canberra coming via Optus… --- ## [Hamish and Andy](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/hamish-and-andy/31337)
**Author:** [@Secretsquirrell](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Secretsquirrell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/hamish-and-andy/31337 "2026-07-19T02:30:41Z")
Discussion around television projects for Hamish and Andy --- ## [How do you watch TV?](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/how-do-you-watch-tv/29358)
**Author:** [@David](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/David)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/how-do-you-watch-tv/29358 "2026-06-25T05:45:51Z")
How do you watch TV? Do you watch using the apps on the TV itself? Google TV/ Streamer? Apple TV? Firestick? Hubbl? Other? --- ## [Classification](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/classification/348)
**Author:** [@Sifon](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Sifon)\ **Replies:** 907\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/classification/348 "2026-06-17T04:08:26Z")
Continues from http://www.mediaspy.org/forum/index.php?/topic/14779-classification/page-17 Commercial television code of practice ABC SBS Foxtel To start off - Nice to see the correct colours used for P and C … --- ## [Religious Television](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/religious-television/30652)
**Author:** [@mikealsan](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/mikealsan)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/religious-television/30652 "2026-05-08T07:22:20Z")
A look at the current state of Religious broadcasting and religious affairs on free-to-air television. Sunday is usually when networks air some religious programming, and I wanted to see what is currently airing on the … --- ## [Freeview FV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/freeview-fv/1951)
**Author:** [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 5:16am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/freeview-fv/1951 "2026-05-03T05:16:16Z")
Freeview today announced that its world-first mobile app, delivering FTA TV channels with just one click, will launch in November. The new live streaming service is branded Freeview FV and will deliver TV into viewers’ h… [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/c/television/general-television-topics/19.md?page=1)