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==Titles and Theme== | ==Titles and Theme== | ||
The title sequence remained unchanged throughout - scrolling TV screens showing recordings from Sky Digital one afternoon, produced by [[Dave Baker]] to a very hazy description of what was required from Jonathan. The theme tune was Mint Royale | The title sequence remained unchanged throughout - scrolling TV screens showing recordings from Sky Digital one afternoon, expertly produced by [[Dave Baker]] to a very hazy description of what was required from Jonathan. The theme tune was "Shake Me" by Mint Royale, chosen from a mini disc full of music beds Jonathan had assembled for his [[URY]] show. It was changed because of copyright worries concerning the online stream in February 2005 to some far inferior (but less recognisable) library music. The original theme returned for the final show (with the presenters announcing in the pre-titles sequence that they'd had enough and were bringing it back!), and the closing compilation of highlights was set the the "Vocal Edit" of the theme tune. This and the original theme are available on the album "On The Ropes" and greatest hits collection "Pop Is..." under the name Kenny's Last Stand (curiously with the "Shake Me" sample removed). "Shake Me" was even released as a single way back in 1999, and reached the giddy heighs of 154 in the charts/ | ||
Mint Royale's work continues to be very popular for backing music and theme tunes on television despite relatively minor success until summer 2008 when one of their tracks was used in ITV1's Britain's Got Talent and hit the number 1 spot in the charts as a result. "Shake Me" has also been used in an E4 promotion and as the theme to a Channel 4 "top 100" programme. | |||
==Award== | ==Award== | ||
Much to everyone's surprise the new show won Best Light Entertainment Programme at [[NaSTA]] 2004, judged by Nev Fountain, writer of "Dead Ringers". He said the hosts were "very knowledgable" and that he would like to see a show like this on proper telly. After this, every mention of Dead Ringers on the show was glowing. | Much to everyone's surprise the new show won Best Light Entertainment Programme at [[NaSTA]] 2004, judged by Nev Fountain, writer of "Dead Ringers". He said the hosts were "very knowledgable" and that he would like to see a show like this on proper telly. After this, every mention of Dead Ringers on the show was glowing. This win changed Jonathan's motivation to produce the show, as what had previously been somewhat of a chore produced to give the station something to transmit became something that was (apparently) not bad at all and worth spending more time putting together. Sadly despite (or because?) of a lot more production being put into the show throughout 2004 and 2005 the show didn't win the category the following year, but received praise from the judge (CBBC's Gemma Hunt) and based on points awarded came third, just missing out on a "Highly Commended" certificate. | ||
=="Lost" Episode== | =="Lost" Episode== | ||
The week 6 edition of the summer 2004 run of the show was cancelled due to the workload of the presenters and the lack of anything inspiring to review on TV. It was replaced by [[Matthew Platts]] reviewing clips from YSTV shows from the past in his unique style, sitting behind the [[YSTV Week]] desk, filmed by one static camera. The Small Screen opening titles were used but this programme was not regarded as part of the run of the show due to the wildly differing style and content, and was not often repeated. | The week 6 edition of the summer 2004 run of the show was cancelled due to the workload of the presenters and the lack of anything inspiring to review on TV. It was replaced by [[Matthew Platts]] gamely reviewing clips from YSTV shows from the past in his unique style, sitting behind the [[YSTV Week]] desk, filmed by one static camera. The Small Screen opening titles were used but this programme was not regarded as part of the run of the show due to the wildly differing style and content, and was not often repeated. It is thought to no longer exist - and this is certainly no bad thing. The idea of commenting on past YSTV output would however become part of the show from November 2004 in YSTV Gold. | ||
==Bye Bye Tom== | ==Bye Bye Tom== | ||
In October 2004 [[Tom Hughes]] left to devote more time to [[URY]] where he was now Programme Controller. After a rigorous, televised audition process he was replaced by [[Kate Rushworth]]. He did make a number of returns to the show however - firstly in the EastEnders spoof in the Spring 2005 Week 8 show, and then a number of times in the summer term including as a crew member, Eurovision correspondent and presenting again on the final show. | In October 2004 [[Tom Hughes]] left to devote more time to [[URY]] where he was now Programme Controller. After a rigorous, televised audition process he was replaced by [[Kate Rushworth]]. He did make a number of returns to the show however - firstly in the elbaorate EastEnders spoof in the Spring 2005 Week 8 show, and then a number of times in the summer term including as a crew member, Eurovision correspondent and presenting again on the final show. | ||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||