Channel 4 showing Widescreen 2.35:1 films?

[Quiller]

Just checked a DVD recording of a film that was on this afternoon: I COULD GO ON SINGING - Judy Garland, Dirk Bogarde, sixties drama musical Britflick - off of Channel 4 - and my jaw hit the floor in shock/surprise/pleasure... they broadcast it in glorious 2.35:1 widescreen, instead of their usual cropped 1.85:1.



Did anyone else notice? :eek: (stupid question)



Was it a one-off?

Was it a mistake?

Will Channel 4 do it again?



I hope so. Anyone know anything about this?



Ste

[Quiller]

Well, anyone?



I'll guess I'll find out on Monday. They're showing The Quiller Memorandum, and I'm pretty sure that was shot in 2.35:1. Can't wait to see whether they show it like that.

[Geoffers]

Well, anyone?



I'll guess I'll find out on Monday. They're showing The Quiller Memorandum, and I'm pretty sure that was shot in 2.35:1. Can't wait to see whether they show it like that.

And was it?



Like you, I saw "I could go on singing" - I could hardly believe my eyes!!

[Quiller]

Well, I recorded The Quiller Memorandum. Usually when a film changes from proper widescreen, it's the first shot/edit, after the director's name.



The first show was 2.35:1.



The second shot was 2.35:1... then it changed to 1.85:1!



Gutted. But I've ordered the DVD in 2.35, so I'm happy lol.