Channel 5 (UK) Pre-Launch Promo [1997]

In the weeks leading up to the launch of Channel 5 in March 1997, a repeating test loop was played out on the frequencies to be used. First a test card, complete with voiceover gave details upon the major retuning programme for VCRs and Satellite Receivers that the new station were having to carry out. After that, this 3 minute loop of some of the best highlights of the new channel played out. In the last week or so pre-launch, a slightly truncated version of this continued to play instead. This promo features the Spice Girls

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[badbob1983]

I remember the first advert being for "Chanel No. 5" perfume

[ThePrinceDhani]

Why didn't they launch it at 5? Surly that makes more sense

[ACRetro]

I don't understand what's so politically incorrect about saying Easter Sunday...

...great upload all the same.

[shellyred1985]

hahaha Family Affairs I used to love that show. Awww memories.

[johnson9dantheman]

@TheChrisFrom1993 I suppose back in 1997, politcal correctness wasn't as much of a problem as it is now.

[nriab23]

I was 8 and I remember watching it all the time :P seems like a lifetime ago now :(

[TheChrisFrom1993]

They were allowed to say Easter Sunday! Surely that not politically correct?!?!?

[heathy2k6]

I used to watch this none stop when it was on I was only 6 at the time my Mam and Dad used to slag me of for watching it.....

I remember having a bad dream as well and my Mam and Dad let me sit in the living room for a bit and they where watching that Beyond Fear thing, it just made matters worse!

[HeyArnoldsspleen]

"giving you all the best sport...with dominic diamond"

...I'm sold

[stu3ufc]

lol channel 5 - they have gotton so much better over the years