Why are the channels an hour behind called +1

Fanny Wank · 07-09-2017 11:23pm #1

RTE 1 channel, for example, which is an hour behind is actually called RTE 1+1

I'm sure there's a reasonable explanation that will make me look like an eejit (or "asshat") but I've often wondered......

RobbieTheRobber · 07-09-2017 11:26pm

Honestly why post that question when searching Google would give you the right answer and require you to type less?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeshift_channel

myshirt · 07-09-2017 11:28pm

I always thought these channels were for people who couldn't be arsed to adjust the clocks in October.

Fanny Wank · 07-09-2017 11:30pm

RobbieTheRobber wrote: »

Honestly why post that question when searching Google would give you the right answer and require you to type less?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeshift_channel

Far too much reading there

In any case I think I'll just start calling it RTE 1 -1

eeguy · 07-09-2017 11:31pm

Because something scheduled at 8pm plus 1 is 9pm?

If it was minus one it'd be an hour ahead.

Fanny Wank · 07-09-2017 11:31pm

myshirt wrote: »

I always thought these channels were for people who couldn't be arsed to adjust the clocks in October.

Wonder how many unsuspecting teenagers have been caught having a jimmy floyd based on the assumption "ma's never home until after neighbours"

prinzeugen · 07-09-2017 11:34pm

RobbieTheRobber wrote: »

Honestly why post that question when searching Google would give you the right answer and require you to type less?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeshift_channel

Because not everyone needs google to do everything for them.

Anyway that link does not explain why it is +1 and not -1.

+1 implies its is RTE etc one hour ahead of the regular RTE and not one hour behind.

For example, a RTE +1 should show the 18.01 news at 17.01 as it is +1.

RobbieTheRobber · 07-09-2017 11:37pm

prinzeugen wrote: »

Because not everyone needs google to do everything for them.

Anyway that link does not explain why it is +1 and not -1.

+1 implies its is RTE etc one hour ahead of the regular RTE and not one hour behind.

For example, a RTE +1 should show the 18.01 news at 17.01 as it is +1.

OK then use bing instead.

Sparks43 · 07-09-2017 11:37pm

eeguy wrote: »

Because something scheduled at 8pm plus 1 is 9pm?

If it was minus one it'd be an hour ahead.

You hit the nail bang on the head there

HeidiHeidi · 07-09-2017 11:39pm

prinzeugen wrote: »

Because not everyone needs google to do everything for them.

Anyway that link does not explain why it is +1 and not -1.

+1 implies its is RTE etc one hour ahead of the regular RTE and not one hour behind.

For example, a RTE +1 should show the 18.01 news at 17.01 as it is +1.

But it's an hour later, which is 19.01, which is 18.01+1

fryup · 07-09-2017 11:39pm

myshirt wrote: »

I always thought these channels were for people who couldn't be arsed to adjust the clocks in October.

no its for people who live in the past

btw - good question OP

GritBiscuit · 07-09-2017 11:40pm

+1 hour has passed since original show broadcast...

6pm broadcast advertised at -1 to the original but broadcast at 7pm makes no sense at all

eeguy · 07-09-2017 11:45pm

For example, a RTE +1 should show the 18.01 news at 17.01 as it is +1.

Read that again out loud to yourself good chap. I think its time for your bed

prinzeugen · 07-09-2017 11:45pm

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

But it's an hour later, which is 19.01, which is 18.01+1

+1 implies ahead or more.

-1 implies behind or less.

The six one news being shown at 19.01 is behind so it should be RTE-1.

E4 show Hollyoaks one day ahead of CH4 so E4 is in effect a +1day channel.

eeguy · 07-09-2017 11:49pm

prinzeugen wrote: »

+1 implies ahead or more.

-1 implies behind or less.

The six one news being shown at 19.01 is behind so it should be RTE-1.

E4 show Hollyoaks one day ahead of CH4 so E4 is in effect a +1day channel.

Nope. Say a program is scheduled for 6pm, but they're going to show it one hour earlier. Would you say plus one hour or minus one hour.

If Hollyoaks is on a Wednesday then would you say that Tuesday is Wednesday plus one?

If the clocks are going forward an hour would you add (plus) an hour or minus an hour?

HeidiHeidi · 07-09-2017 11:51pm

prinzeugen wrote: »

+1 implies ahead or more.

-1 implies behind or less.

The six one news being shown at 19.01 is behind so it should be RTE-1.

E4 show Hollyoaks one day ahead of CH4 so E4 is in effect a +1day channel.

I repeat

18.01 + 1 = 19.01

Which is when the news (in this example) is shown on the +1 channel.

It's really that simple. You're overthinking it.

prinzeugen · 07-09-2017 11:56pm

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

I repeat

18.01 + 1 = 19.01

Which is when the news (in this example) is shown on the +1 channel.

It's really that simple. You're overthinking it.

Well maybe I, like the OP like to think about stuff.

Anyway I still say it should be -1 as it is a hour behind.

HeidiHeidi · 07-09-2017 11:57pm

prinzeugen wrote: »

Well maybe I, like the OP like to think about stuff.

Anyway I still say it should be -1 as it is a hour behind.

And I say it should be +1 as the numbers are greater.

eeguy · 07-09-2017 11:58pm

prinzeugen wrote: »

Well maybe I, like the OP like to think about stuff.

Anyway I still say it should be -1 as it is a hour behind.

Its not.

Its 1am in Germany. Are they an hour ahead or behind?

MadDog76 · 08-09-2017 12:11am

eeguy wrote: »

Because something scheduled at 8pm plus 1 is 9pm?

If it was minus one it'd be an hour ahead.

Post #5 with the full explanation .......... why did this thread continue after this post, that's the real question that needs answering!!!

08-09-2017 12:13am

'PLUS you get ONE more chance to watch, is surely what it means?

prinzeugen · 08-09-2017 12:15am

eeguy wrote: »

Its not.

Its 1am in Germany. Are they an hour ahead or behind?

Its +1, ie ahead.

So RTE +1 should be showing stuff a hour earlier than the regular RTE.

00:00 +1 = 01:00. The six one news would be on at 19:01 in Germany.

Thus the six one news being shown in Ireland at 19:01 is -1.

When you go to Germany do you + or - a hour?

Irish Guitarist · 08-09-2017 12:19am

It's to show they agree with RTE 1. You'd think a moderator would just tell them to use the thanks button instead of saying +1.

_Whimsical_ · 08-09-2017 1:17am

Live , real time, any of those would apply?

irishgeo · 08-09-2017 1:20am

Can't wait for the op to explain channel 5 + 24

andekwarhola · 08-09-2017 1:21am

RobbieTheRobber wrote: »

Honestly why post that question when searching Google would give you the right answer and require you to type less?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeshift_channel

Because if everybody cracked off on Google instead of posting on forums, forums like this would have about 5 people like you on it at any given time.

kneemos · 08-09-2017 5:59am

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

I repeat

18.01 + 1 = 19.01

Which is when the news (in this example) is shown on the +1 channel.

It's really that simple. You're overthinking it.

The news at six is an hour later at seven,so -1. If it was +1 it would be at five.

Donald Trump · 08-09-2017 6:00am

Jesus Christ

08-09-2017 6:20am

Donald Trump wrote: »

Jesus Christ

This whole thread is like being inside a stoner's mind.

Bobeagleburger · 08-09-2017 6:28am

Think my toddler even knows the answer to this

Donald Trump · 08-09-2017 7:00am

It's "plus one" as in it's enabling you to watch it with your missus.

Due to the fact that it'll take her an hour to get ready, and/or stop moaning and giving out about whatever random shite has deemed to be your fault today, they delay the programs for an hour so that you don't miss them

Why are the channels an hour behind called +1

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