Why are the channels an hour behind called +1

Fanny Wank · 07-09-2017 10:23pm #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 10:26pm

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 10:28pm

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

Fanny Wank · 07-09-2017 10:30pm

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 10:31pm

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 10:31pm

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 10:34pm

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 10:37pm

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 10:37pm

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 10:39pm

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 10:39pm

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 10:40pm

+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 10:45pm

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 10:45pm

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 10:49pm

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 10:51pm

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 10:56pm

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 10:57pm

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 10:58pm

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 · 07-09-2017 11:11pm

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!!!

07-09-2017 11:13pm

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

prinzeugen · 07-09-2017 11:15pm

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 · 07-09-2017 11:19pm

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 12:17am

Live , real time, any of those would apply?

irishgeo · 08-09-2017 12:20am

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

andekwarhola · 08-09-2017 12:21am

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 4:59am

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 5:00am

Jesus Christ

08-09-2017 5:20am

Donald Trump wrote: »

Jesus Christ

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

08-09-2017 5:28am

Think my toddler even knows the answer to this

Donald Trump · 08-09-2017 6:00am

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

LordSutch · 08-09-2017 6:06am

It's a shame the BBC don't do a BBC1+1 or BBC2 +1, although I'm told the the reason for this is that there are so many BBC regions, which for example would mean making ten or twelve BBC1 + 1 channels.

Would love to get the BBC iPlayer here, but we can't.

leggo · 08-09-2017 7:04am

If you bring a plus one to a wedding, should it be a plus one because there's one extra person there or a minus one because there's minus one meal out of your wallet?

OP might be onto something. Let's blow this thing wide open guys...

GerryDerpy · 08-09-2017 7:06am

You really couldn't figure this out yourself?

Cee-Jay-Cee · 08-09-2017 8:13am

This is the most stupid thread ever.

Cool Mo D · 09-09-2017 7:42am

Is this going to be boards.ie's version of the all time classic 'how many day's in a week' thread here?

McMurphy · 09-09-2017 9:10am

eeguy wrote: »

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

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

Be handy for the euro millions.

K.Flyer · 09-09-2017 9:22am

Jake1 wrote: »

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

This is actually the correct answer.
I think Channel 4 started it off long before we had smart boxes to record programmes
The idea behind it was to give people without a recording device of some sort a second chance to watch a particular program.
It's almost a redundant concept now with so many homes having sky or cable tv boxes.

Mint Sauce · 09-09-2017 9:33am

Bloody hell. ITV1-4, C4, More4, Film4, and even bloody Channel 5 have done this for years before RTE started doing it, and it has worked for them. They even do theirs near 24/7 compared to RTE, who just air their +1 for just 5 hours each day.

MilesMorales1 · 09-09-2017 9:47am

Dave's hour behind channel is called Dave Ja Vu, which I thought was funny.

frozenfrozen · 09-09-2017 9:50am

'Should people who can't understand +1 channels be allowed to vote?'

Big Bag of Chips · 09-09-2017 9:53am

prinzeugen wrote: »

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

How can 18.01 + 1 be 17.01?

Write it out, on a maths copy, using the squares so as not to get confused.

18.01
+1 _

Tzardine · 09-09-2017 10:04am

Cool Mo D wrote: »

Is this going to be boards.ie's version of the all time classic 'how many day's in a week' thread here?

Thats hilarious.

09-09-2017 10:15am

Yesterday +1 must be a completely head **** OP.

Lumen · 09-09-2017 10:45am

In the spirit of the moron on that bodybuilding thread, I'm with the -1 idea.

I interpret RTE+1 as "RTE as it would be broadcast in the +1 timezone". Like in France.

If I want to watch the 9 o'clock news* in France, I want a channel for my +1 timezone. I sit down at 9pm French time, turn on my RTE+1 TV channel and...oh wait, it's only 8pm in Ireland. I'm two hours early!

So what I really want is for the Irish people who were late home to be watching RTE - 1, and I want my RTE+1 channel to be showing the 9pm news at 8pm Irish time. That's OK right, you have a time machine?

* To be honest I don't know whether RTE has news at 9pm because I don't watch TV; it interferes with my hobby of arguing with people on the internet.

MadDog76 · 09-09-2017 11:22am

Cool Mo D wrote: »

Is this going to be boards.ie's version of the all time classic 'how many day's in a week' thread here?

Capt'n Midnight · 10-09-2017 1:11am

eeguy wrote: »

Its not.

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

It couldn't be clearer.

Here we'd say Half One , and in Germany Halb Eins.

HeidiHeidi · 10-09-2017 9:23am

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

It couldn't be clearer.

Here we'd say Half One , and in Germany Halb Eins.

In Germany, "half one" is actually "halb zwei".

So there.

Hector Bellend · 10-09-2017 10:22am

Fanny **** wrote: »

Far too much reading there

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

Not unless you plan on putting the six o'clock news on at 5 o'clock

Hector Bellend · 10-09-2017 10:23am

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

It couldn't be clearer.

Here we'd say Half One , and in Germany Halb Eins.

we should really be saying half past one

Mint Sauce · 10-09-2017 10:36am

frozenfrozen wrote: »

'Should people who can't understand +1 channels be allowed to vote?'

But what if they got 500+ Points on their Leaving Cert?

Why are the channels an hour behind called +1

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