That's 60s
That's 60s is a British
Format
The channel is headed by Kris Vaiksalu. It was launched on 6 January 2023, and replaced the earlier channel Smithsonian which was running on the same frequencies. Vaiksalu decided to launch the channel after he found playing 1960s pop music on the parent That's TV channel created favourable ratings, and wanted to put out a wider variety of music compared to other networks that played more recent material.[2] The channel is free-to-air and funded by advertising, shown in breaks approximately every three-to-four songs.[3]
History
The channel began with veteran disk jockey
Content
The channel's range of content is restricted because of the limited amount of video material still available from the 1960s that has not been
Reviewing the channel, Sean Ross criticised the choice of material, thinking it might be too obscure, and also the lack of regular presenters. A specific concern for a 1960s music channel was the lack of any videos by the Beatles, and limited coverage of Cliff Richard.[3]
References
- ^ "DJ Tony Blackburn to front new 1960s-themed TV channel". The Daily Telegraph. 6 January 2023. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Tony Blackburn debuts new That's 60s music channel for UK". Digital TV Europe. 6 January 2023. Archived from the original on 2 February 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ a b c d "First Watch: Tony Blackburn's That's 60s". Radio Insight. 2 February 2023. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Legendary DJ Tony Blackburn on new music channel That's 60s". freesat.co.uk. 20 January 2023. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Tony Blackburn to launch new 60s music TV channel for the UK". Radio Today. 6 January 2023. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ @WhisperingBob (17 February 2023). "My first-ever show for @Thats60s TV goes out tonight at 6pm" (Tweet) – via Twitter.