topical inserts or re-writes?

[Vicky Ayech]

I think a number of actors will not go in in person now to do
recordings. Jill,Peggy, Oliver, Jenny, Brian, Lynda, Tony, Pat,
Christine, Carol, Bert are all in the age category that would be in
danger to go into the studios.Will recordings be able to continue
anyway? They've got ..what..6 weeks ahead done? They can do some
over the phone. While I know people are tired of hearing about corona
virus, it is going to impinge on TA. Unless broadcasting is added to
food production and food shops and surgeries and pharmacies as
essential places that can continue to work.

And I know they have planned months and years ahead but they will
have to include references to the Corona virus, won't they. And if, as
it seems likely, things are about to be very disrupted nationally,
they will have to start amending things already recorded, won't they?
Re-writing would be a big deal and don't writers have to get together
to plan?

[krw]

Post by Vicky Ayech
I think a number of actors will not go in in person now to do
recordings. Jill,Peggy, Oliver, Jenny, Brian, Lynda, Tony, Pat,
Christine, Carol, Bert are all in the age category that would be in
danger to go into the studios.Will recordings be able to continue
anyway? They've got ..what..6 weeks ahead done? They can do some
over the phone. While I know people are tired of hearing about corona
virus, it is going to impinge on TA. Unless broadcasting is added to
food production and food shops and surgeries and pharmacies as
essential places that can continue to work.
And I know they have planned months and years ahead but they will
have to include references to the Corona virus, won't they. And if, as
it seems likely, things are about to be very disrupted nationally,
they will have to start amending things already recorded, won't they?
Re-writing would be a big deal and don't writers have to get together
to plan?

Can they skype in their lines?

[Serena Blanchflower]

Post by krw

I  think a number of actors will not go in in person now to do
recordings. Jill,Peggy, Oliver, Jenny, Brian, Lynda, Tony, Pat,
Christine, Carol, Bert are all in the age category that would be in
danger to go into the studios.Will recordings be able to continue
anyway?   They've got ..what..6 weeks ahead done?  They can do some
over the phone.  While I know people are tired of hearing about corona
virus, it is going to impinge on TA. Unless broadcasting is added to
food production and food shops and surgeries and pharmacies as
essential places that can continue to work.
And I know they  have planned months and years ahead but they will
have to include references to the Corona virus, won't they. And if, as
it seems likely, things are about to be very disrupted nationally,
they will have to start amending things already recorded, won't they?
Re-writing would be a big deal and don't writers have to get together
to plan?

Can they skype in their lines?

In response to a similar thread, Keri Davies said:

Believe me, this has been exercising #TheArchers production team
mightily- both the appropriate content of episodes and the
practicalities of making the programme.

<https://twitter.com/keridavies/status/1238495751292026880?s=20>

[Mike]

Post by krw

Post by Vicky Ayech
I think a number of actors will not go in in person now to do
recordings. Jill,Peggy, Oliver, Jenny, Brian, Lynda, Tony, Pat,
Christine, Carol, Bert are all in the age category that would be in
danger to go into the studios.Will recordings be able to continue
anyway? They've got ..what..6 weeks ahead done? They can do some
over the phone. While I know people are tired of hearing about corona
virus, it is going to impinge on TA. Unless broadcasting is added to
food production and food shops and surgeries and pharmacies as
essential places that can continue to work.
And I know they have planned months and years ahead but they will
have to include references to the Corona virus, won't they. And if, as
it seems likely, things are about to be very disrupted nationally,
they will have to start amending things already recorded, won't they?
Re-writing would be a big deal and don't writers have to get together
to plan?

Can they skype in their lines?

Might be problematical as quality is so variable and I think the processing
used to reduce the bandwidth would have adverse effects on the overall
quality as further processing will only create more artifacts as the sound
or signal is processed for transmission in the myriad of formats. ISDN
lines have been used for remote sources but this requires permanent wiring
and extra hardware - would Aunty even consider sanctioning this? I would
say unlikely.

[Mike]

Post by Mike

Post by krw

Post by Vicky Ayech
I think a number of actors will not go in in person now to do
recordings. Jill,Peggy, Oliver, Jenny, Brian, Lynda, Tony, Pat,
Christine, Carol, Bert are all in the age category that would be in
danger to go into the studios.Will recordings be able to continue
anyway? They've got ..what..6 weeks ahead done? They can do some
over the phone. While I know people are tired of hearing about corona
virus, it is going to impinge on TA. Unless broadcasting is added to
food production and food shops and surgeries and pharmacies as
essential places that can continue to work.
And I know they have planned months and years ahead but they will
have to include references to the Corona virus, won't they. And if, as
it seems likely, things are about to be very disrupted nationally,
they will have to start amending things already recorded, won't they?
Re-writing would be a big deal and don't writers have to get together
to plan?

Can they skype in their lines?

Might be problematical as quality is so variable and I think the processing
used to reduce the bandwidth would have adverse effects on the overall
quality as further processing will only create more artifacts as the sound
or signal is processed for transmission in the myriad of formats. ISDN
lines have been used for remote sources but this requires permanent wiring
and extra hardware - would Aunty even consider sanctioning this? I would
say unlikely.

Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

[Vicky Ayech]

Post by Mike

Post by Mike

Post by krw

Post by Vicky Ayech
I think a number of actors will not go in in person now to do
recordings. Jill,Peggy, Oliver, Jenny, Brian, Lynda, Tony, Pat,
Christine, Carol, Bert are all in the age category that would be in
danger to go into the studios.Will recordings be able to continue
anyway? They've got ..what..6 weeks ahead done? They can do some
over the phone. While I know people are tired of hearing about corona
virus, it is going to impinge on TA. Unless broadcasting is added to
food production and food shops and surgeries and pharmacies as
essential places that can continue to work.
And I know they have planned months and years ahead but they will
have to include references to the Corona virus, won't they. And if, as
it seems likely, things are about to be very disrupted nationally,
they will have to start amending things already recorded, won't they?
Re-writing would be a big deal and don't writers have to get together
to plan?

Can they skype in their lines?

Might be problematical as quality is so variable and I think the processing
used to reduce the bandwidth would have adverse effects on the overall
quality as further processing will only create more artifacts as the sound
or signal is processed for transmission in the myriad of formats. ISDN
lines have been used for remote sources but this requires permanent wiring
and extra hardware - would Aunty even consider sanctioning this? I would
say unlikely.

Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

[Mike]

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike

Post by Mike

Post by krw

Post by Vicky Ayech
I think a number of actors will not go in in person now to do
recordings. Jill,Peggy, Oliver, Jenny, Brian, Lynda, Tony, Pat,
Christine, Carol, Bert are all in the age category that would be in
danger to go into the studios.Will recordings be able to continue
anyway? They've got ..what..6 weeks ahead done? They can do some
over the phone. While I know people are tired of hearing about corona
virus, it is going to impinge on TA. Unless broadcasting is added to
food production and food shops and surgeries and pharmacies as
essential places that can continue to work.
And I know they have planned months and years ahead but they will
have to include references to the Corona virus, won't they. And if, as
it seems likely, things are about to be very disrupted nationally,
they will have to start amending things already recorded, won't they?
Re-writing would be a big deal and don't writers have to get together
to plan?

Can they skype in their lines?

Might be problematical as quality is so variable and I think the processing
used to reduce the bandwidth would have adverse effects on the overall
quality as further processing will only create more artifacts as the sound
or signal is processed for transmission in the myriad of formats. ISDN
lines have been used for remote sources but this requires permanent wiring
and extra hardware - would Aunty even consider sanctioning this? I would
say unlikely.

Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

Children are often recorded in isolation then edited and mixed in, yes. I
assume that is what you were implying rather than contributions via Skype.

[Tony Smith Gloucestershire]

I keep reading this as"tropical insects".

[Mike]

Post by Tony Smith Gloucestershire
I keep reading this as"tropical insects".

What’s biting you Tony?!

[Clive Arthur]

Post by Tony Smith Gloucestershire
I keep reading this as"tropical insects".

I keep thinking of Mars bars.

[Mike]

Post by Clive Arthur

Post by Tony Smith Gloucestershire
I keep reading this as"tropical insects".

I keep thinking of Mars bars.

‘Helps you work, rest and post to UMRA.

[John Ashby]

Post by Clive Arthur

Post by Tony Smith Gloucestershire
I keep reading this as"tropical insects".

I keep thinking of Mars bars.

No, Topic were a different sort of chocol..., (what? <Mar...fa..ll>.
Really? Oh.)

As you were.

john

[BrritSki]

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike
Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

Dirty bastards.

[Nick Odell]

On Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:49:21 +0000, BrritSki

Post by BrritSki

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike
Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

Dirty bastards.

Sorry Brriters, I didn´t see you there

Nick

[BrritSki]

Post by Nick Odell
On Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:49:21 +0000, BrritSki

Post by BrritSki

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike
Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

Dirty bastards.

Sorry Brriters, I didn´t see you there

No worries, yours was better :)

And Sid got the BTN ! LOL

[Nick Odell]

On Sun, 15 Mar 2020 08:24:10 +0000, BrritSki

Post by BrritSki

Post by Nick Odell
On Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:49:21 +0000, BrritSki

Post by BrritSki

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike
Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

Dirty bastards.

Sorry Brriters, I didn´t see you there

No worries, yours was better :)

You are very kind. But I enjoyed yours and Sid´s too

Post by BrritSki
And Sid got the BTN ! LOL

I would mutter ¨fix¨ but there would be howls of indignation from some
quarters - and they´d be totally justified because in reality I have
complete confidence in the BTM.

Nick

[Sid Nuncius]

Post by Nick Odell
On Sun, 15 Mar 2020 08:24:10 +0000, BrritSki

Post by BrritSki
And Sid got the BTN ! LOL

I would mutter ¨fix¨ but there would be howls of indignation from some
quarters - and they´d be totally justified because in reality I have
complete confidence in the BTM.

Thank you, MOPMOB.

And may I just point out that my BTN was not accepted but Nick's was. :o)

[Nick Odell]

On Tue, 17 Mar 2020 06:54:36 +0000, Sid Nuncius

Post by Sid Nuncius

Post by Nick Odell
On Sun, 15 Mar 2020 08:24:10 +0000, BrritSki

Post by BrritSki
And Sid got the BTN ! LOL

I would mutter ¨fix¨ but there would be howls of indignation from some
quarters - and they´d be totally justified because in reality I have
complete confidence in the BTM.

Thank you, MOPMOB.
And may I just point out that my BTN was not accepted but Nick's was. :o)

Oh! Thank you! My lack of a) noticing that and b) acknowledging same
is not down to false modesty - just a case of not doing very well at
keeping up at the back.

Nick

[BrritSki]

Post by Nick Odell
On Sun, 15 Mar 2020 08:24:10 +0000, BrritSki

Post by BrritSki
And Sid got the BTN ! LOL

I would mutter ¨fix¨ but there would be howls of indignation from some
quarters - and they´d be totally justified because in reality I have
complete confidence in the BTM.

<LW> :)

[Sid Nuncius]

Post by Nick Odell
On Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:49:21 +0000, BrritSki

Post by BrritSki

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike
Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

Dirty bastards.

Sorry Brriters, I didn´t see you there

Oh, hello you two - I didn't see you there either.

[Serena Blanchflower]

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike

Post by Mike

Post by krw

Post by Vicky Ayech
I think a number of actors will not go in in person now to do
recordings. Jill,Peggy, Oliver, Jenny, Brian, Lynda, Tony, Pat,
Christine, Carol, Bert are all in the age category that would be in
danger to go into the studios.Will recordings be able to continue
anyway? They've got ..what..6 weeks ahead done? They can do some
over the phone. While I know people are tired of hearing about corona
virus, it is going to impinge on TA. Unless broadcasting is added to
food production and food shops and surgeries and pharmacies as
essential places that can continue to work.
And I know they have planned months and years ahead but they will
have to include references to the Corona virus, won't they. And if, as
it seems likely, things are about to be very disrupted nationally,
they will have to start amending things already recorded, won't they?
Re-writing would be a big deal and don't writers have to get together
to plan?

Can they skype in their lines?

Might be problematical as quality is so variable and I think the processing
used to reduce the bandwidth would have adverse effects on the overall
quality as further processing will only create more artifacts as the sound
or signal is processed for transmission in the myriad of formats. ISDN
lines have been used for remote sources but this requires permanent wiring
and extra hardware - would Aunty even consider sanctioning this? I would
say unlikely.

Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

They've also done that with some of their oldest actors, when they
haven't been well enough to come into the studio.

[SODAM]

On Fri, 13 Mar 2020 17:53:21 GMT, Mike <***@ntlworld.com>
wrote:


Might be problematical as quality is so variable and I think the processing

Post by Mike

Post by Mike
used to reduce the bandwidth would have adverse effects on the overall
quality as further processing will only create more artifacts as the sound
or signal is processed for transmission in the myriad of formats. ISDN
lines have been used for remote sources but this requires permanent wiring
and extra hardware - would Aunty even consider sanctioning this? I would
say unlikely.

Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

.

Here’s an idea. I’m prepared to script it for them if they can’t manage.

Lilian is talking to Robert in the hospital corridor and it is just time to
move to the next scene when two staff go past, a doctor and nurse. We
overhear their conversation, but Lilian and Robert don’t. They say that a
resident of Borchester has just been admitted with COVID 19 and discuss
what facilities the hospital has, and the prognosis for the patient-good.
Than we go to the next, extant scene. Because no-one else has heard it,
there is no need for anyone from Ambridge to talk about it or panic.

[Sid Nuncius]

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike
Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

That used to happen sometimes in the 70s, which is why quite a few
people are now locked up...eh?

Oh - I see what you mean now. Sorry.

[Vicky Ayech]

On Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:04:36 +0000, Sid Nuncius

Post by Sid Nuncius

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike
Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

That used to happen sometimes in the 70s, which is why quite a few
people are now locked up...eh?

BTN

Post by Sid Nuncius
Oh - I see what you mean now. Sorry.

[Sid Nuncius]

Post by Vicky Ayech
On Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:04:36 +0000, Sid Nuncius

Post by Sid Nuncius

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike
Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

That used to happen sometimes in the 70s, which is why quite a few
people are now locked up...eh?

BTN

Post by Sid Nuncius
Oh - I see what you mean now. Sorry.

[Sid Nuncius]

Post by Vicky Ayech
On Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:04:36 +0000, Sid Nuncius

Post by Sid Nuncius

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike
Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

That used to happen sometimes in the 70s, which is why quite a few
people are now locked up...eh?

BTN

Post by Sid Nuncius
Oh - I see what you mean now. Sorry.

Thank you, but no. MV at best.

[Nick Odell]

On Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:04:36 +0000, Sid Nuncius

Post by Sid Nuncius

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike
Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

That used to happen sometimes in the 70s, which is why quite a few
people are now locked up...eh?
Oh - I see what you mean now. Sorry.

Sorry Sid, I see I´m late to the party again.

Nick

[Chris McMillan]

Post by Vicky Ayech
On Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:04:36 +0000, Sid Nuncius

Post by Sid Nuncius

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike
Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

That used to happen sometimes in the 70s, which is why quite a few
people are now locked up...eh?
Oh - I see what you mean now. Sorry.

Sorry Sid, I see I´m late to the party again.
Nick

It’s the time difference y’know

Sincerely Chris

[Nick Odell]

On Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:25:44 +0000, Vicky Ayech

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike

Post by Mike

Post by krw

Post by Vicky Ayech
I think a number of actors will not go in in person now to do
recordings. Jill,Peggy, Oliver, Jenny, Brian, Lynda, Tony, Pat,
Christine, Carol, Bert are all in the age category that would be in
danger to go into the studios.Will recordings be able to continue
anyway? They've got ..what..6 weeks ahead done? They can do some
over the phone. While I know people are tired of hearing about corona
virus, it is going to impinge on TA. Unless broadcasting is added to
food production and food shops and surgeries and pharmacies as
essential places that can continue to work.
And I know they have planned months and years ahead but they will
have to include references to the Corona virus, won't they. And if, as
it seems likely, things are about to be very disrupted nationally,
they will have to start amending things already recorded, won't they?
Re-writing would be a big deal and don't writers have to get together
to plan?

Can they skype in their lines?

Might be problematical as quality is so variable and I think the processing
used to reduce the bandwidth would have adverse effects on the overall
quality as further processing will only create more artifacts as the sound
or signal is processed for transmission in the myriad of formats. ISDN
lines have been used for remote sources but this requires permanent wiring
and extra hardware - would Aunty even consider sanctioning this? I would
say unlikely.

Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

Now then... Now then... How about that then, Guys and Gals?

Nick

[Vicky Ayech]

On Sun, 15 Mar 2020 00:54:27 -0300, Nick Odell

Post by Nick Odell
On Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:25:44 +0000, Vicky Ayech

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike

Post by Mike

Post by krw

Post by Vicky Ayech
I think a number of actors will not go in in person now to do
recordings. Jill,Peggy, Oliver, Jenny, Brian, Lynda, Tony, Pat,
Christine, Carol, Bert are all in the age category that would be in
danger to go into the studios.Will recordings be able to continue
anyway? They've got ..what..6 weeks ahead done? They can do some
over the phone. While I know people are tired of hearing about corona
virus, it is going to impinge on TA. Unless broadcasting is added to
food production and food shops and surgeries and pharmacies as
essential places that can continue to work.
And I know they have planned months and years ahead but they will
have to include references to the Corona virus, won't they. And if, as
it seems likely, things are about to be very disrupted nationally,
they will have to start amending things already recorded, won't they?
Re-writing would be a big deal and don't writers have to get together
to plan?

Can they skype in their lines?

Might be problematical as quality is so variable and I think the processing
used to reduce the bandwidth would have adverse effects on the overall
quality as further processing will only create more artifacts as the sound
or signal is processed for transmission in the myriad of formats. ISDN
lines have been used for remote sources but this requires permanent wiring
and extra hardware - would Aunty even consider sanctioning this? I would
say unlikely.

Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

Now then... Now then... How about that then, Guys and Gals?
Nick

Sid, is this too close to the one you did that you din't allow?

[Mike]

Post by Vicky Ayech
On Sun, 15 Mar 2020 00:54:27 -0300, Nick Odell

Post by Nick Odell
On Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:25:44 +0000, Vicky Ayech

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike

Post by Mike

Post by krw

Post by Vicky Ayech
I think a number of actors will not go in in person now to do
recordings. Jill,Peggy, Oliver, Jenny, Brian, Lynda, Tony, Pat,
Christine, Carol, Bert are all in the age category that would be in
danger to go into the studios.Will recordings be able to continue
anyway? They've got ..what..6 weeks ahead done? They can do some
over the phone. While I know people are tired of hearing about corona
virus, it is going to impinge on TA. Unless broadcasting is added to
food production and food shops and surgeries and pharmacies as
essential places that can continue to work.
And I know they have planned months and years ahead but they will
have to include references to the Corona virus, won't they. And if, as
it seems likely, things are about to be very disrupted nationally,
they will have to start amending things already recorded, won't they?
Re-writing would be a big deal and don't writers have to get together
to plan?

Can they skype in their lines?

Might be problematical as quality is so variable and I think the processing
used to reduce the bandwidth would have adverse effects on the overall
quality as further processing will only create more artifacts as the sound
or signal is processed for transmission in the myriad of formats. ISDN
lines have been used for remote sources but this requires permanent wiring
and extra hardware - would Aunty even consider sanctioning this? I would
say unlikely.

Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

Now then... Now then... How about that then, Guys and Gals?
Nick

Sid, is this too close to the one you did that you din't allow?

Sid’s Savvy’ll decide on that in due course.

[Sid Nuncius]

Post by Vicky Ayech
On Sun, 15 Mar 2020 00:54:27 -0300, Nick Odell

Post by Nick Odell
On Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:25:44 +0000, Vicky Ayech

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike

Post by Mike

Post by krw

Post by Vicky Ayech
I think a number of actors will not go in in person now to do
recordings. Jill,Peggy, Oliver, Jenny, Brian, Lynda, Tony, Pat,
Christine, Carol, Bert are all in the age category that would be in
danger to go into the studios.Will recordings be able to continue
anyway? They've got ..what..6 weeks ahead done? They can do some
over the phone. While I know people are tired of hearing about corona
virus, it is going to impinge on TA. Unless broadcasting is added to
food production and food shops and surgeries and pharmacies as
essential places that can continue to work.
And I know they have planned months and years ahead but they will
have to include references to the Corona virus, won't they. And if, as
it seems likely, things are about to be very disrupted nationally,
they will have to start amending things already recorded, won't they?
Re-writing would be a big deal and don't writers have to get together
to plan?

Can they skype in their lines?

Might be problematical as quality is so variable and I think the processing
used to reduce the bandwidth would have adverse effects on the overall
quality as further processing will only create more artifacts as the sound
or signal is processed for transmission in the myriad of formats. ISDN
lines have been used for remote sources but this requires permanent wiring
and extra hardware - would Aunty even consider sanctioning this? I would
say unlikely.

Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

Now then... Now then... How about that then, Guys and Gals?

Sid, is this too close to the one you did that you din't allow?

It's funnier and in significantly worse taste than mine. Accepted.

(Pedant's Note: "*How's* about that then..." shurey?

[steve hague]

Post by Vicky Ayech
On Sun, 15 Mar 2020 00:54:27 -0300, Nick Odell

Post by Nick Odell
On Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:25:44 +0000, Vicky Ayech

Post by Vicky Ayech

Post by Mike

Post by Mike

Post by krw

I  think a number of actors will not go in in person now to do
recordings. Jill,Peggy, Oliver, Jenny, Brian, Lynda, Tony, Pat,
Christine, Carol, Bert are all in the age category that would be in
danger to go into the studios.Will recordings be able to continue
anyway?   They've got ..what..6 weeks ahead done?  They can do some
over the phone.  While I know people are tired of hearing about
corona
virus, it is going to impinge on TA. Unless broadcasting is added to
food production and food shops and surgeries and pharmacies as
essential places that can continue to work.
And I know they  have planned months and years ahead but they will
have to include references to the Corona virus, won't they. And if, as
it seems likely, things are about to be very disrupted nationally,
they will have to start amending things already recorded, won't they?
Re-writing would be a big deal and don't writers have to get together
to plan?

Can they skype in their lines?

Might be problematical as quality is so variable and I think the processing
used to reduce the bandwidth would have adverse effects on the overall
quality as further processing will only create more artifacts as the sound
or signal is processed for transmission in the myriad of formats. ISDN
lines have been used for remote sources but this requires
permanent wiring
and extra hardware - would Aunty even consider sanctioning this? I would
say unlikely.

Having said that, it is possible to record voices independently but, this
takes longer and to be convincing requires additional skills of the
‘talent’ and the engineers to work well. I have had occasion to do this
when different voices could not appear in the studio in the same session;
using ‘cuing’, careful editing and mixing with effects, it can work well -
but it does take time!

They do it with children, don't they?

Now then... Now then... How about that then, Guys and Gals?

Sid, is this too close to the one you did that you din't allow?

It's funnier and in significantly worse taste than mine.  Accepted.
(Pedant's Note: "*How's* about that then..." shurey?

Correct, and more often than not followed by a strange gurgling noise IIRC.
Steve

[198kHz]

Post by Mike

Post by krw
Can they skype in their lines?

Might be problematical as quality is so variable and I think the processing
used to reduce the bandwidth would have adverse effects on the overall
quality as further processing will only create more artifacts as the sound
or signal is processed for transmission in the myriad of formats. ISDN
lines have been used for remote sources but this requires permanent wiring
and extra hardware - would Aunty even consider sanctioning this? I would
say unlikely.

There are 15k bandwidth links between BBC local radio stations and
regional centres.

[Mike]

Post by 198kHz

Post by Mike

Post by krw
Can they skype in their lines?

Might be problematical as quality is so variable and I think the processing
used to reduce the bandwidth would have adverse effects on the overall
quality as further processing will only create more artifacts as the sound
or signal is processed for transmission in the myriad of formats. ISDN
lines have been used for remote sources but this requires permanent wiring
and extra hardware - would Aunty even consider sanctioning this? I would
say unlikely.

There are 15k bandwidth links between BBC local radio stations and
regional centres.

Maybe travel to one of the radio stations and entry to a recording room
without going through the bowels of the buildings could be possible; my
experience is that the rooms suitable for this type of work are not
accessible without walking through many corridors that share access to many
other rooms though.

[Penny]

On Sat, 14 Mar 2020 16:45:51 GMT, Mike <***@ntlworld.com> scrawled
in the dust...

Post by Mike

Post by 198kHz
There are 15k bandwidth links between BBC local radio stations and
regional centres.

Maybe travel to one of the radio stations and entry to a recording room
without going through the bowels of the buildings could be possible; my
experience is that the rooms suitable for this type of work are not
accessible without walking through many corridors that share access to many
other rooms though.

Do they still have OB vans?

[Clive Arthur]

Post by krw

I  think a number of actors will not go in in person now to do
recordings. Jill,Peggy, Oliver, Jenny, Brian, Lynda, Tony, Pat,
Christine, Carol, Bert are all in the age category that would be in
danger to go into the studios.Will recordings be able to continue
anyway?   They've got ..what..6 weeks ahead done?  They can do some
over the phone.  While I know people are tired of hearing about corona
virus, it is going to impinge on TA. Unless broadcasting is added to
food production and food shops and surgeries and pharmacies as
essential places that can continue to work.
And I know they  have planned months and years ahead but they will
have to include references to the Corona virus, won't they. And if, as
it seems likely, things are about to be very disrupted nationally,
they will have to start amending things already recorded, won't they?
Re-writing would be a big deal and don't writers have to get together
to plan?

Can they skype in their lines?

Can't they just have the lines read by an actor?

[Mike]

Post by Clive Arthur

Post by krw

I  think a number of actors will not go in in person now to do
recordings. Jill,Peggy, Oliver, Jenny, Brian, Lynda, Tony, Pat,
Christine, Carol, Bert are all in the age category that would be in
danger to go into the studios.Will recordings be able to continue
anyway?   They've got ..what..6 weeks ahead done?  They can do some
over the phone.  While I know people are tired of hearing about corona
virus, it is going to impinge on TA. Unless broadcasting is added to
food production and food shops and surgeries and pharmacies as
essential places that can continue to work.
And I know they  have planned months and years ahead but they will
have to include references to the Corona virus, won't they. And if, as
it seems likely, things are about to be very disrupted nationally,
they will have to start amending things already recorded, won't they?
Re-writing would be a big deal and don't writers have to get together
to plan?

Can they skype in their lines?

Can't they just have the lines read by an actor?

How about feeding the scripts into a PC and taking the output from the
soundcard; of course most of the voices would inherit an American twang and
some pretty dodgy pronunciation. Works well in ISIHAC of course...
UMRAT’s suggestions for voicing various characters please, I believe this
idea has legs;-)

[Mike]

Post by Mike

Post by Clive Arthur

Post by krw

I  think a number of actors will not go in in person now to do
recordings. Jill,Peggy, Oliver, Jenny, Brian, Lynda, Tony, Pat,
Christine, Carol, Bert are all in the age category that would be in
danger to go into the studios.Will recordings be able to continue
anyway?   They've got ..what..6 weeks ahead done?  They can do some
over the phone.  While I know people are tired of hearing about corona
virus, it is going to impinge on TA. Unless broadcasting is added to
food production and food shops and surgeries and pharmacies as
essential places that can continue to work.
And I know they  have planned months and years ahead but they will
have to include references to the Corona virus, won't they. And if, as
it seems likely, things are about to be very disrupted nationally,
they will have to start amending things already recorded, won't they?
Re-writing would be a big deal and don't writers have to get together
to plan?

Can they skype in their lines?

Can't they just have the lines read by an actor?

How about feeding the scripts into a PC and taking the output from the
soundcard; of course most of the voices would inherit an American twang and
some pretty dodgy pronunciation. Works well in ISIHAC of course...
UMRAT’s suggestions for voicing various characters please, I believe this
idea has legs;-)

I hear the Spitting Images artists are returning; perhaps they could do The
Archers....

[Clive Arthur]

On 14/03/2020 16:56, Mike wrote:

<snip>

Post by Mike
How about feeding the scripts into a PC and taking the output from the
soundcard; of course most of the voices would inherit an American twang and
some pretty dodgy pronunciation. Works well in ISIHAC of course...
UMRAT’s suggestions for voicing various characters please, I believe this
idea has legs;-)

In olden days of yore I went on a tour of Pebble Mill where one of the
more interesting things was the Archers sound effects machine. It might
have been a Moog, not sure, anyway the SFX were on lots of retractable
tapes a bit like sewing tapes, and pressing a key caused a mechanism to
pull a tape over a tape head "Mooooo!" then it would retract into its
cartridge.

An updated version would include the many stock phrases. I'm guessing
you could get away with several episodes before someone twigged.

Oah Noah!

[Mike]

Post by Clive Arthur
<snip>

Post by Mike
How about feeding the scripts into a PC and taking the output from the
soundcard; of course most of the voices would inherit an American twang and
some pretty dodgy pronunciation. Works well in ISIHAC of course...
UMRAT’s suggestions for voicing various characters please, I believe this
idea has legs;-)

In olden days of yore I went on a tour of Pebble Mill where one of the
more interesting things was the Archers sound effects machine. It might
have been a Moog, not sure, anyway the SFX were on lots of retractable
tapes a bit like sewing tapes, and pressing a key caused a mechanism to
pull a tape over a tape head "Mooooo!" then it would retract into its
cartridge.
An updated version would include the many stock phrases. I'm guessing
you could get away with several episodes before someone twigged.
Oah Noah!

I recall seeing a feature about such a machine and suspect it might be
similar to:

https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/mellotron-fx-400s-sound-effects-machine

[Mike]

Post by Mike

Post by Clive Arthur
<snip>

Post by Mike
How about feeding the scripts into a PC and taking the output from the
soundcard; of course most of the voices would inherit an American twang and
some pretty dodgy pronunciation. Works well in ISIHAC of course...
UMRAT’s suggestions for voicing various characters please, I believe this
idea has legs;-)

In olden days of yore I went on a tour of Pebble Mill where one of the
more interesting things was the Archers sound effects machine. It might
have been a Moog, not sure, anyway the SFX were on lots of retractable
tapes a bit like sewing tapes, and pressing a key caused a mechanism to
pull a tape over a tape head "Mooooo!" then it would retract into its
cartridge.
An updated version would include the many stock phrases. I'm guessing
you could get away with several episodes before someone twigged.
Oah Noah!

I recall seeing a feature about such a machine and suspect it might be
https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/mellotron-fx-400s-sound-effects-machine

ISTR seeing a musical version of the Mellotron being demonstrated by Steve
Race in the ‘60s in ‘My Music’ I think.

[Mike]

Post by Mike

Post by Mike

Post by Clive Arthur
<snip>

Post by Mike
How about feeding the scripts into a PC and taking the output from the
soundcard; of course most of the voices would inherit an American twang and
some pretty dodgy pronunciation. Works well in ISIHAC of course...
UMRAT’s suggestions for voicing various characters please, I believe this
idea has legs;-)

In olden days of yore I went on a tour of Pebble Mill where one of the
more interesting things was the Archers sound effects machine. It might
have been a Moog, not sure, anyway the SFX were on lots of retractable
tapes a bit like sewing tapes, and pressing a key caused a mechanism to
pull a tape over a tape head "Mooooo!" then it would retract into its
cartridge.
An updated version would include the many stock phrases. I'm guessing
you could get away with several episodes before someone twigged.
Oah Noah!

I recall seeing a feature about such a machine and suspect it might be
https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/mellotron-fx-400s-sound-effects-machine

ISTR seeing a musical version of the Mellotron being demonstrated by Steve
Race in the ‘60s in ‘My Music’ I think.

I’m sure I saw, rather than just heard Steve Race demo the Mellotron but:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Music_(radio_programme)

[steveski]

Post by Mike

Post by Clive Arthur
<snip>

Post by Mike
How about feeding the scripts into a PC and taking the output from
the soundcard; of course most of the voices would inherit an
American twang and some pretty dodgy pronunciation. Works well in
ISIHAC of course... UMRAT’s suggestions for voicing various
characters please, I believe this idea has legs;-)

In olden days of yore I went on a tour of Pebble Mill where one of
the more interesting things was the Archers sound effects machine.
It might have been a Moog, not sure, anyway the SFX were on lots of
retractable tapes a bit like sewing tapes, and pressing a key caused
a mechanism to pull a tape over a tape head "Mooooo!" then it would
retract into its cartridge.
An updated version would include the many stock phrases. I'm
guessing you could get away with several episodes before someone
twigged.
Oah Noah!

I recall seeing a feature about such a machine and suspect it might be
https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/mellotron-fx-400s-sound-

effects-machine

I was setting up (we were the support band) at the Marquee and two of the
roadies dropped Dave Greenslade's Mellotron with the hilarious consquence
that all of the tapes fell out. It took a very long time to put them back
into the right slots.

[Clive Arthur]

Post by Mike

Post by Clive Arthur
<snip>

Post by Mike
How about feeding the scripts into a PC and taking the output from the
soundcard; of course most of the voices would inherit an American twang and
some pretty dodgy pronunciation. Works well in ISIHAC of course...
UMRAT’s suggestions for voicing various characters please, I believe this
idea has legs;-)

In olden days of yore I went on a tour of Pebble Mill where one of the
more interesting things was the Archers sound effects machine. It might
have been a Moog, not sure, anyway the SFX were on lots of retractable
tapes a bit like sewing tapes, and pressing a key caused a mechanism to
pull a tape over a tape head "Mooooo!" then it would retract into its
cartridge.
An updated version would include the many stock phrases. I'm guessing
you could get away with several episodes before someone twigged.
Oah Noah!

I recall seeing a feature about such a machine and suspect it might be
https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/mellotron-fx-400s-sound-effects-machine

Yes! That was it, a Mellotron...


http://www.pebblemill.org/blog/recording-the-archers-fx-on-a-mellatron/

[Mike]

Post by Clive Arthur

Post by krw

I  think a number of actors will not go in in person now to do
recordings. Jill,Peggy, Oliver, Jenny, Brian, Lynda, Tony, Pat,
Christine, Carol, Bert are all in the age category that would be in
danger to go into the studios.Will recordings be able to continue
anyway?   They've got ..what..6 weeks ahead done?  They can do some
over the phone.  While I know people are tired of hearing about corona
virus, it is going to impinge on TA. Unless broadcasting is added to
food production and food shops and surgeries and pharmacies as
essential places that can continue to work.
And I know they  have planned months and years ahead but they will
have to include references to the Corona virus, won't they. And if, as
it seems likely, things are about to be very disrupted nationally,
they will have to start amending things already recorded, won't they?
Re-writing would be a big deal and don't writers have to get together
to plan?

Can they skype in their lines?

Can't they just have the lines read by an actor?

By an *ACTOR*?! Wash your mouth out Clive! You wouldn’t be suggesting that
TA is not a real FOTWD would you???!!!

[OzTony]

On the subject of topical inserts, wasn't Ruth's dad a toilet paper magnate? A quick reminiscence of the great shortage of 19xx and how she didn't see him for three weeks perhaps?

[Sam Plusnet]

Post by OzTony
On the subject of topical inserts, wasn't Ruth's dad a toilet paper magnate? A quick reminiscence of the great shortage of 19xx and how she didn't see him for three weeks perhaps?

An important and timely point.
Would that he were here in our hour of greatest need - and all that.

This is a time when dead tree newspapers are far more useful than
on-line sources.

[Rosalind Mitchell]

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by OzTony
On the subject of topical inserts, wasn't Ruth's dad a toilet paper
magnate? A quick reminiscence of the great shortage of 19xx and how she
didn't see him for three weeks perhaps?

An important and timely point.
Would that he were here in our hour of greatest need - and all that.
This is a time when dead tree newspapers are far more useful than
on-line sources.

But the most intellectually stimulating ones aren't usually the most
absorbent.

R

[steveski]

Post by Rosalind Mitchell

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by OzTony
On the subject of topical inserts, wasn't Ruth's dad a toilet paper
magnate? A quick reminiscence of the great shortage of 19xx and how
she didn't see him for three weeks perhaps?

An important and timely point.
Would that he were here in our hour of greatest need - and all that.
This is a time when dead tree newspapers are far more useful than
on-line sources.

But the most intellectually stimulating ones aren't usually the most
absorbent.

You need Old Woddely's Almanac for that - ask Granny Weatherwax.

[Mike]

Post by Rosalind Mitchell

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by OzTony
On the subject of topical inserts, wasn't Ruth's dad a toilet paper
magnate? A quick reminiscence of the great shortage of 19xx and how she
didn't see him for three weeks perhaps?

An important and timely point.
Would that he were here in our hour of greatest need - and all that.
This is a time when dead tree newspapers are far more useful than
on-line sources.

But the most intellectually stimulating ones aren't usually the most
absorbent.
R

‘The Izal Times’

[krw]

Post by Rosalind Mitchell

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by OzTony
On the subject of topical inserts, wasn't Ruth's dad a toilet paper
magnate? A quick reminiscence of the great shortage of 19xx and how she
didn't see him for three weeks perhaps?

An important and timely point.
Would that he were here in our hour of greatest need - and all that.
This is a time when dead tree newspapers are far more useful than
on-line sources.

But the most intellectually stimulating ones aren't usually the most
absorbent.
R

See cover of Private Eye

https://www.private-eye.co.uk/current-issue

[BrritSki]

Post by krw

Post by Rosalind Mitchell

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by OzTony
On the subject of topical inserts, wasn't Ruth's dad a toilet paper
magnate? A quick reminiscence of the great shortage of 19xx and how she
didn't see him for three weeks perhaps?

An important and timely point.
Would that he were here in our hour of greatest need - and all that.
This is a time when dead tree newspapers are far more useful than
on-line sources.

But the most intellectually stimulating ones aren't usually the most
absorbent.
R

See cover of Private Eye
https://www.private-eye.co.uk/current-issue

All it's been any good for since Hislop got BDS.

[Nick Odell]

On Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:56:47 +0000, BrritSki

Post by BrritSki

Post by krw

Post by Rosalind Mitchell

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by OzTony
On the subject of topical inserts, wasn't Ruth's dad a toilet paper
magnate? A quick reminiscence of the great shortage of 19xx and how she
didn't see him for three weeks perhaps?

An important and timely point.
Would that he were here in our hour of greatest need - and all that.
This is a time when dead tree newspapers are far more useful than
on-line sources.

But the most intellectually stimulating ones aren't usually the most
absorbent.
R

See cover of Private Eye
https://www.private-eye.co.uk/current-issue

All it's been any good for since Hislop got BDS.

I guess then that you´ve been boycotting, disinvesting and sanctioning
since then.

Nick

[BrritSki]

Post by Nick Odell
On Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:56:47 +0000, BrritSki

Post by BrritSki

Post by krw

Post by Rosalind Mitchell

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by OzTony
On the subject of topical inserts, wasn't Ruth's dad a toilet paper
magnate? A quick reminiscence of the great shortage of 19xx and how she
didn't see him for three weeks perhaps?

An important and timely point.
Would that he were here in our hour of greatest need - and all that.
This is a time when dead tree newspapers are far more useful than
on-line sources.

But the most intellectually stimulating ones aren't usually the most
absorbent.
R

See cover of Private Eye
https://www.private-eye.co.uk/current-issue

All it's been any good for since Hislop got BDS.

I guess then that you´ve been boycotting, disinvesting and sanctioning
since then.

Yep. PE and HIGNFY

[Rosalind Mitchell]

Post by BrritSki

Post by krw

Post by Rosalind Mitchell

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by OzTony
On the subject of topical inserts, wasn't Ruth's dad a toilet paper
magnate? A quick reminiscence of the great shortage of 19xx and how
she didn't see him for three weeks perhaps?

An important and timely point.
Would that he were here in our hour of greatest need - and all that.
This is a time when dead tree newspapers are far more useful than
on-line sources.

But the most intellectually stimulating ones aren't usually the most
absorbent.
R

See cover of Private Eye
https://www.private-eye.co.uk/current-issue

All it's been any good for since Hislop got BDS.

BDS? He's qualified as a dentist?

R

[Sam Plusnet]

Post by Rosalind Mitchell

Post by BrritSki

Post by krw

Post by Rosalind Mitchell

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by OzTony
On the subject of topical inserts, wasn't Ruth's dad a toilet paper
magnate? A quick reminiscence of the great shortage of 19xx and how
she didn't see him for three weeks perhaps?

An important and timely point.
Would that he were here in our hour of greatest need - and all that.
This is a time when dead tree newspapers are far more useful than
on-line sources.

But the most intellectually stimulating ones aren't usually the most
absorbent.
R

See cover of Private Eye
https://www.private-eye.co.uk/current-issue

All it's been any good for since Hislop got BDS.

BDS? He's qualified as a dentist?

Nah! Pull the other one.

[Rosalind Mitchell]

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Rosalind Mitchell

Post by BrritSki

Post by krw

Post by Rosalind Mitchell

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by OzTony
On the subject of topical inserts, wasn't Ruth's dad a toilet
paper magnate? A quick reminiscence of the great shortage of 19xx
and how she didn't see him for three weeks perhaps?

An important and timely point.
Would that he were here in our hour of greatest need - and all that.
This is a time when dead tree newspapers are far more useful than
on-line sources.

But the most intellectually stimulating ones aren't usually the most
absorbent.
R

See cover of Private Eye
https://www.private-eye.co.uk/current-issue

All it's been any good for since Hislop got BDS.

BDS? He's qualified as a dentist?

Nah! Pull the other one.

I'm just filling time.

R

[Chris McMillan]

Post by OzTony
On the subject of topical inserts, wasn't Ruth's dad a toilet paper
magnate? A quick reminiscence of the great shortage of 19xx and how she
didn't see him for three weeks perhaps?

Oh yes, from Prudhoe.

Sincerely Chris