When did British TV stop signing off at midnight?

By the start of September 1988 the last regions – Tyne Tees, Border, TSW and Grampian went 24 hours although Ulster didn’t start round-the-clock broadcasting until 3 October 1988.

When did Australian TV go 24 hours?

1993
Broadcast times were gradually increased over succeeding decades, although the ABC did not commence 24-hour broadcasting until 1993.

When did 24-hour TV start in UK?

Early experiments. On 9 August 1986, Yorkshire Television became the first ITV company and the first British terrestrial television station to offer 24-hour broadcasting. This was achieved by simulcasting the satellite station Music Box for a three-month trial, as permitted by the IBA.

When did Channel 0 start?

In 1964, a third licence was granted in major cities, which became Channel 0 in Melbourne and Channel 10 in Sydney. These were followed by other capitals and regional cities over the next few years and by the late Sixties these stations joined forces to create Australia’s third commercial network now called Network 10.

Why did the first TV station only show Felix the cat for two hours a day?

Answer: Why did the first TV station only show Felix the Cat for two hours a day? They were running tests.

When did the BBC stop playing the national anthem at close down?

October 1997
After BBC1 ceased its closedown tradition in October 1997 and continued on a 24-hour basis (with programming from BBC News 24 filling in overnight) the anthem ceased to be played at the conclusion of its daily content.

Why do radio stations play the national anthem?

It’s a tribute to every American, every family, every first responder, and every frontline health professional who is risking their life to keep us safe. We want to encourage the millions who listen to our radio stations every day to join together virtually, in song.