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Teletext R Podcast, 31st December 2022 – Russty Russ...

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2022/12/30

Thirty measly years ago, a grand changing of the teletext guard took place. Piece by piece, ORACLE disappeared from our screens to be replaced by a new service from Teletext (Limited). Jokingly billed as a ‘nightmare’ by ORACLE’s TV listings, midnight on 1st January 1993 marked the end of a glorious era that encompassed legends […]

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The Max Headroom Incident: Television Sofa Club, 15th...

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2022/11/15

The Max Headroom Incident has been increasing in notoriety year upon year. Ever since pirates hijacked the signals of two Chicago television stations in November 1987, the Federal Communications Commission, and latterly the Internet, have been attempting to solve the mystery of who exactly was behind the stunt. In this podcast, Dan and Carl posit […]

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[Audio] In Conversation With Mort Smith – Teletext...

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2022/10/25

Carlos presents a conversation with teletext legend Mort Smith, formerly of Ceefax and Intelfax, from the Sunday of Block Party 2022. This was not a scheduled panel, rather a discussion that broke out regarding Intelfax’s bid for the ITV/Channel 4 teletext offer in 1993. Due to its impromptu nature, only the second half of this discussion was […]

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Teletext R Podcast, 23rd October 2022 – Jason...

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2022/10/22

It’s precisely ten years since the fateful day that Ceefax disappeared from its rightful home in the Beeb’s Vertical Blanking Interval once and for all. That’s a decade too long for our liking, so let’s relive those golden days with a fun chat with Grim Underscore Fandango himself, the Master of Astrophysics, Jason Robertson. The […]

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Teletext R Podcast, 18th August 2022 – Demoparties,...

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2022/08/28

Greetz to the t3l3t3xt crew! Orange roolz! Infinite lives? (Y/N) Itʼs festival season, and teletext has been appearing at demoparties and techie events the length and breadth of Britainʼs very own Silly-con Valley. Aided by the knowledgeable Teletext Discord, Dan and Carl investigate various communication methods that may be featured alongside teletext in a muddy […]

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[Audio] Teletext & Viewdata Block Party Afterparty...

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2022/05/19

Dan and Carl welcome a selection of Block Party panellists to the Teletext Sofa Club for a behind-the-scenes review of proceedings at 2022’s biggest teletext festival. This hour-long session also includes an interview with the internationally-renowned Nathan Dane – how has fame changed him? What’s the story behind his Ceefax Mission Control setup? Starring: Dan […]

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Teletext R Podcast, 2nd February 2022 – Bamber...

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2022/02/05

(Guest edited by Kyra Diamondine) Reckon you know all about Bamber Boozler? Think again, maaan! During the 1990s, Digitiser’s Mr Biffo took it upon himself to expand the Boozler family lore in a long-running series of pre-clickbait headlines. And considering he is a just a man made of yellow pixels, Bamber has led a rich […]

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Teletext R Podcast, 15th April 2021 – Ian Irving...

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2021/04/24

If you’ve ever seen a teletext animation, there’s a very good chance Ian Irving had something to do with it. Arguably the world’s first teletext art superstar, he pushed the boundaries of the medium’s artistic capabilities in its formative years. As a member of the original Ceefax team, Irving revolutionised the service with a variety […]

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Teletext R Podcast, 20th February 2021 – Roy...

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2021/02/19

NOTE: There is also an ‘Extra Time’ edition for football fans out there. It’s one of the most iconic moments in FA Cup history – Roy Essandoh leaping to score a last-minute goal against Leicester and earn Wycombe Wanderers a place in the Semi-Finals of England’s most prestigious cup competition. The ‘Ceefax Striker’, as he […]

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Teletext R Podcast, 20th February 2021 – [EXTRA TIME...

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2021/02/19

NOTE: There is also an abridged edition in case you are pressed for time. It’s one of the most iconic moments in FA Cup history – Roy Essandoh leaping to score a last-minute goal against Leicester and earn Wycombe Wanderers a place in the Semi-Finals of England’s most prestigious cup competition. The ‘Ceefax Striker’, as […]

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Teletext R Podcast, 24 December 2020 – Advent...

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2020/12/23

Who ever thought that opening teletext doors could be so much fun? Yes, on today’s episode of Teletext R, Dan and Carl revisit that childhood thrill, the teletext Advent calendar. Prising open those doors is a simple case of pressing the REVEAL button on your remote, or even just waiting for your page to load […]

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Teletext R Podcast, 12 December 2020 – Behind...

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2020/12/11

Recently, Spanish prisoners have hit the international headlines for their use of teletext to communicate with the outside world. But, as Dan and Carl find out, this certainly isn’t the first time this sort of thing has happened. In a Teletext R Podcast special feature, teletext fan Thomas Boevith presents his enlightening research into Copenhagen […]

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Teletext R Podcast, 22 November 2020 – We’re all...

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2020/11/21

As soon as the medium of teletext started offering package vacations in the 1980s, the Ceefax Holidays legend was born. ‘Ceefax Holidays’ soon became a generic term for holidays advertised on any teletext service. Package holidays to Magaluf, weekend breaks on the English Riviera, cruises around the Mediterranean… wherever you wanted to go, Ceefax Hols […]

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Teletext R Podcast, 19 September 2020 – Save the BBC...

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2020/09/18

Earlier this year, we reported on the BBC Red Button teletext service, which has unfortunately been threatened with switch-off. Since then, it has stayed on the air – albeit temporarily – due to the current global situation. In this episode of Teletext R, Sarah Gayton of the National Federation of the Blind UK provides an […]

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Teletext R Podcast, 31 August 2020 – Sara...

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2020/08/30

In her glittering career, Sara Scott-Rivers worked extensively with both Viewdata and teletext. Following designer-editor roles with Prestel in the 1980s, she joined Teletext Ltd prior to its launch in 1993. However, she is perhaps best known for her unique fashion sensibilities, which might be described as ‘teletext goth geek-chic’. Bonus: This interview also includes […]

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Teletext R Podcast, 17 August 2020 – Chris Bell of...

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2020/08/16

If you had to make a list of memorable teletext sections, you’d probably have Digitiser somewhere in your top 5. Today’s guest is, outside of Mr Biffo, perhaps the world’s most knowledgeable person on the subject of Digitiser. And today on this interview special of Teletext R, his specialist subject is Reversible Sedgewicks. Owner of […]

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Teletext R Podcast, 5 May 2020 – In conversation with...

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2020/05/05

Digital artist Jarkko Räsänen is a member of the FixC artists co-operative, who have been organising teletext festivals since 2012. Their most recent teletext project, TART2020 (Teletext Art 2020), proved so popular that it has been extended for another month (until 25/5) on YLE Text. Note: this episode was recorded before the extension was announced. […]

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Blockdown Party, 25 April 2020 – Morning Session...

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2020/04/29

On Saturday 25th April 2020, teletexters from around the universe gathered in the Teletext Discord to make beautiful data together. Dozens of artists collaborated using browser-based teletext software to submit over 100 pages to the dedicated Chunkytext server. Teletext archaeologist Tom begins this handy highlights package with a few of his favourite recoveries, before artist […]

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Teletext R Podcast, 14 April 2020 – Teletext In A...

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2020/04/14

In these testing times, teletext is needed more than ever. Could this signal a revival for the BBC Red Button? Also in this episode, we discuss how teletext artists are documenting the lockdown, and Teletext R superfan Wayne Dearden performs some excellent teletext covers of popular musical tracks. Show thumbnail is part of ‘Inattention‘ by […]

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Teletext R Podcast, 1 April 2020 – Teletext Mythbusters

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2020/03/31

In honour of All Fools’ Day Version 20.20, we look back at some popular legends surrounding teletext in this myth-busting special. Separating fact from fiction, we offer our verdict on these folk teletext tales. This episode was guest edited by Kyra.

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