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travelsafar Sun 08-Sept-24 19:37:58

Anyone else get annoyed at the amount of ads on this service. They have some excellent dramas and films that are throughly spoilt by ads every 5mins!!! I know they offer a premium service but at a cost, even on there I've been told they still have certain ads!!!!

Astitchintime Fri 13-Sept-24 11:20:44

I used to subscribe to BritBox which has now been taken over by ITVX so the subscription membership just followed on although I did have the option to cancel.

I much prefer watching ITV programmes on ITVX and have to say that I haven't noticed any ads. Those 2 hour crime dramas are lots shorter with no ads to interrupt them.

Mollygo Fri 13-Sept-24 13:52:47

Yes about ITVX. The ads are just irritating, but a good opportunity for an loo break or a puzzle fill in.
Anyone buying a CUPRA?

SkippyO Fri 13-Sept-24 19:04:04

If you watch ITVX via a browser on a tablet/laptop, install an adblocker such as uBlock Origin and recordings will then play back, skipping over the irritating ad breaks.

Doesn't work for live-streaming (obvs) and I don't think there's a way to use adblocking if viewing on a smart TV.

Ilovedogs22 Fri 13-Sept-24 19:32:48

Hi Mollygo, but what is a Cupra please???smile

yggdrasil Sat 14-Sept-24 08:23:30

easiest way is to record any programmes with ads. Then you can fast forward when you watch

keepingquiet Sat 14-Sept-24 08:48:49

Watch iplayer- no adds there.

petra Sat 14-Sept-24 08:54:20

keepingquiet

Watch iplayer- no adds there.

A bit difficult if the program you want to watch is on ITVX.

Witzend Sat 14-Sept-24 09:02:09

If I’m knitting in the afternoon, I quite often have the TV on, something undemanding if I need any degree of concentration on the pattern.

So I’m not surprised at so many ads evidently aimed at oldies - they’re awash with funeral plans, mobility aids, riser recliner chairs, walk in showers etc. - but do they need to come across as if we all have an IQ of about three and a half?

Elless Sat 14-Sept-24 10:59:13

Ilovedogs22

Hi Mollygo, but what is a Cupra please???smile

😂 Cupra is a car designed by Seat - they seem to sponsor all the dramas lately.

Mollygo Sat 14-Sept-24 14:30:47

Thanks Elless
Sorry Ilovedogs22
I had to go out and promenade the pooch before the rain came, so I missed your question.

keepingquiet Sat 14-Sept-24 14:32:15

petra

keepingquiet

Watch iplayer- no adds there.

A bit difficult if the program you want to watch is on ITVX.

It's a choice then, adds or no adds.

Ilovedogs22 Sun 22-Sept-24 15:36:01

Thanks, I now know what a Cupra is, every day is a s school day.😊