Note: JTV is my fictional channel, 2004 idents: The "jtv" logo is formed in a optical illusion way, Examples: Diner: The JTV logo is briefly formed during the panning of an American diner/motel. This ident was often used to introduce the news.
Flats: The screen pans through the balcony of a dark and dreary apartment complex (usually referred to as 'flats' in the UK), with the JTV logo briefly forming from parts of the surrounding buildings. Hay Bales: The screen pans across a landscape of fields with hay bales dotted around, with the JTV logo forming from levitating hay bales, one of which is on fire.
Pigeon: There are some pigeons flying onto Trafalgar Square in London, the capital of the U.K., and walking on a large JTV logo on a plinth. The logo then squeezes itself and retracts, causing some of the pigeons to either fly away or die (not visibly).
Market: The camera walks through a busy street market, with the JTV logo briefly coming into view overhead formed from various market stands and carts.
Pylons: The camera is situated in a car driving down a country road surrounded by large electricity pylons when it pans to the back of the car to reveal the JTV logo briefly appearing from pieces of the pylons. 2018 idents (Origins): One of four different surreal footages (which are shown in different lengths). The JTV logo is not directly seen; instead, its parts/letters are seen scattered across the idents. Examples: Lab, Cave, Explosion, Waterfall. The surrounding presentation for this era has the "J" letter multipled and thrashing around the screen. 2020 idents (Emotions): After the origins set of idents went nowhere, JTV launched these idents suddenly on 17 January 2020, Initially the logo was replaced by 4 letter words, but this changed in early 2021

Current:

rush 17 January 2020- (17 January 2020-08 April 2021, original 01 January 2021-, amended)

live 17 January 2020- (17 January 2020-21 April 2021, original 01 January 2021-, amended)

fear 17 January 2020- (17 January 2020-30 May 2021, original 01 January 2021-, amended)

Gun 23 October 2020- (only used before crime dramas, nowadays only used before Prison Break)

Love 26 August 2021-

Joy 26 August 2021-

Pride 26 August 2021-

Embarrasment 04 September 2021-

Sadness 10 September 2021-

Suprise 10 September 2021-

Dissapointment 16 September 2021-

Happiness 16 September 2021-

Water 23 September 2021-

Light 23 September 2021-

Create 23 September 2021-

Write 01 October 2021-

Greeting 01 October 2021-

Gesture 01 January 2022-

Eat 01 January 2022-

Explore 01 January 2022-

Storm 01 January 2022-

Pier 24 May 2022-

Balloons 24 May 2022-

Chairs 24 May 2022-

Capes 18 November 2022-

Frisbees 01 January 2023-

Raindrops 01 May 2024-

Special idents

TV Christmas Tree 18 December 2019-01 January 2020 (used for Christmas 2019, served as teaser, This ident zooms out of a corner with a plug, We zoom to reveal a cluster of TV sets arranged into the shape of a Christmas tree)

give 12 December 2020-01 January 2021 (used for Christmas 2020, Pine trees and a post box and eventually an entire city light up with Christmas lights which urge you to give this Christmas. More interestingly, it also saw the return of the channel logo to the idents for the first time since 2018 when the origins set was released, The Christmas ident was the first signs of a change on this decision, with more to follow when the decorations were taken down in January 2021.)

Twinkle 06 December 2021-01 January 2022 (used for Christmas 2021)

Sprout Boy 11 December 2022-07 January 2023 (used for Christmas 2022)

Alien Love 04 December 2023-05 January 2024 (used for Christmas 2023, Features 2 alien blobs, a teal one named Gloopy and a fuschia sparkling, glittery one named Glitter falling in love)

TARDIS 23 November 2022- (used before Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adventures and Torchwood, uses the "Rush" ident music)

Peter Grifin arguing with Lois while Stewie is building a device 02 December 2022- (Used before Family Guy, uses the "Light" ident music)

Withdrawn idents

hope 17 January 2020-06 December 2021 (Reinstated on 01 January 2024, but amended)

free 17 January 2020-05 May 2021

feel 17 January 2020-12 April 2021

play 17 January 2020-27 October 2021

risk 17 January 2020-06 August 2021 (Reinstated on 01 January 2024, but amended)

easy 17 January 2020-01 November 2021

fast 17 January 2020-06 December 2021

life 17 January 2020-04 September 2021 (Reinstated on 01 January 2024, but amended)

love (different ident, not to be confused with later addition) 17 January 2020-04 Febuary 2021

Descriptions of some of the normal idents:

Fast: - There is some grayhound dogs chasing after the word "Fast" on a track.
Fear: - Someone opens a door which has a long corridor drowning forward. The word "Fear" is formed by the spirits.
Free: - In the blue sky, several white balloons are released, some of them forming the word "Free".
Hope: - At a Casino, someone throws two dice onto the board, passing by and landing at the word "Hope". Casino Chips are placed down.
Life: - We are rising the horizon, and as the lights switch on, the word "Life" is formed through them.
Live - On a rainy day, lightning strikes up in the sky, with the word "Live" being formed in the lightning.
Rush - A skydiver launches himself down from a plane, falling down near a field spelling the word "Rush"
Easy - The logo zooms out of a ladybird to see a park scene where people are relaxing, and forming the word easy.
Feel - In a car, there is a family taking a drive down the countryside. One of the woman opens out their window to see the sky with the word "Feel" formed in the clouds.
Play - Someone dives into a pool and rise out of it as someone pushes another person off an inflatable with the word "Play" printed onto it.
Love 1 - A man and woman are walking holding hands, a billboard reads "love"
Risk - A person riding a horse bucks around the dirt, forming the word "Risk".
Pier: A night time scene of a pier that starts to light up.
Balloons: A mass of balloons crowd together under a bridge.
Buoys: Some buoys roll along a beach whilst the tide's out and attract to each other.
Chairs: Several chairs slide along a school sports hall. The camera then pans across to reveal that a big pile of chairs have already attracted to each other.
Frisbees: A series of frisbees congregate round a telegraph pole.
Love 2: In order, there is a mother holding her son, a woman taking some shoes out of a box, a man admiring himself in a mirror, and two people hugging a tree in a field.
Joy: There is a woman walking through a forest, a dog looking out of a car window, two people at the beach in the ocean, a woman opening a tent, and children playing in a field.
Pride: There is an old woman looking at a drawing, a boy walking upstairs with food for his mother, a man washing his car, a boy with his mouth open, and a man moving his bike out of a garage.
Embarrassment: There is a man with a towel wrapped around him, a woman with her dress in the wrong place, a boy getting the wrong haircut, and a woman on a train with a man trying to sleep on her.
Sadness: There are two people hugging, a girl looking sad in a school corridor, a woman in bed looking like she's crying, and a man sat in a cinema staring at a screen.
Surprise: There is a bucket of water being dumped on two women, two children popping out of a cardboard box, a man almost getting hit in the face by a newspaper, and some cows being scared away, Write a forum conversation June 24 2025, The programming is OK but I wish they'd refrain from constant Countdown

JTV Fans Forum – June 24, 2025
Topic: JTV's Programming – Loving the Variety But Can We Ease Up on Countdown?

BrightEyedTVWatcher
June 24, 2025, 10:12 AM
Hey everyone, just wanted to say that I really enjoy JTV's programming overall. There’s a good mix of dramas, documentaries, and occasional comedy that keeps things interesting throughout the week. I particularly appreciate how JTV handles its special idents too—Alien Love this past Christmas was such a cute and quirky touch!

That said, I have to admit I’m getting a little tired of seeing Countdown way too often. It feels like it’s on every day, sometimes multiple times, even during prime time slots. Don’t get me wrong, Countdown’s a solid and relaxing show, but there are so many other great programmes to showcase!

Anyone else feel the same? Would love JTV to rotate in some fresh content instead.

OldSkoolJTVFan
June 24, 2025, 10:47 AM
@BrightEyedTVWatcher totally agree. Countdown’s a classic, but it’s been dominating the schedule for a while now. I understand it pulls in decent ratings, but I’d rather see more variety. There are great newer shows and even some classic reruns that don’t get nearly enough airtime these days. We miss the diversity of the 2018 Origins era idents too—those felt so artistic and different!

PigeonIdentLover
June 24, 2025, 11:10 AM
Interesting you mention idents — I still love when JTV brings back those early 2000s optical illusion style ones like “Pigeon” or “Hay Bales.” So creative compared to the constant “Rush” and “Live” idents they keep cycling through.

About Countdown, I find it relaxing and a nice palate cleanser, so I don’t mind those frequent slots BUT I do wish they’d put it in a less repetitive spot. Like spread it throughout the day rather than back-to-back evenings.

JTV_SeriousViewer
June 24, 2025, 12:03 PM
Countdown is fine, but honestly I watch JTV more for their emotionally-driven idents these days. The “Joy” and “Pride” idents have a certain warmth and humanity I don’t often see elsewhere.

That said, programming-wise, they could definitely reduce the frequency of Countdown. Yes it’s consistent, but I miss seeing some more drama reruns or even bringing back some of those special event promos from the 2020 Emotions era.

KurtsCar
June 24, 2025, 12:30 PM
I’d add that JTV’s late night scheduling sometimes crams in several Countdown episodes when there could be more diversity fitting that time slot. Something niche, experimental, or foreign maybe.

They do well on weekends and holidays to mix it up — remember the Christmas idents like “Sprout Boy” and “Alien Love”? Those always brighten the mood. A little more of that vibe in programming might alleviate Countdown fatigue.

JTV_ChannelBuff
June 24, 2025, 1:45 PM
Provides a little context—Countdown’s been a cornerstone of JTV’s daytime lineup since before 2020, partly as a ratings-safe staple. However, with the recent reintroduction of amended idents like “Hope” and “Risk” in 2024, it does feel like the channel’s trying to regain some identity.

Almost feels like JTV is hedging their bets by keeping Countdown frequent while progressively adding newer, more creative shows around it.

My two cents: JTV could benefit from trimming Countdown slots just enough to invite more variety without losing their loyal daytime audience.

AlienGloopyFan42
June 24, 2025, 2:10 PM
I swear the aliens from the 2023 Christmas ident are still my favorite mascots JTV’s had in recent years. Would love if they used Gloopy & Glitter in a short series or some fun bumpers, that would break countdown monotony perfectly.

BrightEyedTVWatcher
June 24, 2025, 2:55 PM
Thanks for all the replies! It’s comforting to know I’m not alone in feeling this way.

JTV's programming slate is solid, but I hope they continue to experiment more with variety and maybe bring back some of those imaginative 2018-2021 idents more often to match the shows’ moods.

Countdown is great, but let’s save some room for more surprises!

Moderator_JTVFanZone
June 24, 2025, 3:00 PM
Great discussion, everyone! We love hearing your insights on how JTV can evolve. I’ll be forwarding your feedback about Countdown to the programming team. Keep sharing your thoughts and stay tuned for upcoming channel updates!

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Write a conversation saying the idents suit the programmes well, especially since show specific ones have begun popping up, Also they air Simpsons a lot

JTV Fans Forum – June 24, 2025
Topic: Thoughts on JTV’s Idents and Programming Choices

SimpsonsLover85
June 24, 2025, 4:15 PM
I just wanted to say that I really like how JTV’s idents suit the programmes nowadays. Especially since they started introducing those show-specific idents like the TARDIS one before Doctor Who or the Peter Griffin arguing one before Family Guy. It makes the whole viewing experience feel more connected and tailored rather than generic bumpers all the time.

Also, can we talk about how often The Simpsons airs on JTV? Not that I’m complaining – it’s great to catch multiple episodes daily! I think The Simpsons fits well with the channel’s vibe, and the idents helping to transition into shows adds a nice touch.

IdentsAreArt
June 24, 2025, 4:40 PM
Absolutely agree! The show-specific idents add so much personality. Like the TARDIS ident before Doctor Who — it immediately sets the mood and gets me in the right frame of mind to watch. The same with the Family Guy one; it’s hilarious and perfectly fitting.

It’s a nice evolution from the older generic “Emotion” idents to something that feels more integrated with the programming. Makes the branding feel more alive.

CartoonFanaticJTV
June 24, 2025, 5:05 PM
I love that JTV gives The Simpsons such regular airtime too — there aren’t many places where I can tune in almost anytime and catch it. It’s practically a staple now. The show-specific idents before episodes really elevate the experience. It’s like a little ‘warm-up’ bumper that fits the show’s tone perfectly.

Would be cool if they did more show-specific idents for other popular shows as well.

TVMoodSetter
June 24, 2025, 5:30 PM
Yeah, the idents definitely reflect the programmes’ moods better now. Like the “Rush” ident before fast-paced dramas or “Light” before comedies feels spot on. Show-specific idents take that idea even further.

And the frequent Simpsons airings feel like a nice anchor for the schedule, giving viewers a reliable go-to for a laugh or some nostalgia. JTV really balances unique branding with popular content well in this era.

SimpsonsLover85
June 24, 2025, 6:00 PM
Right? It feels like JTV truly understands its audience now. The way idents match the shows, the steady flow of The Simpsons, even the timing of other programmes — it all just fits nicely together.

Looking forward to seeing if they add more show-specific idents in the future, maybe even for drama or documentary slots.

Moderator_JTVFanZone
June 24, 2025, 6:15 PM
Thanks for the feedback! We love hearing how much the community enjoys the show-specific idents and the variety in programming. Keep an eye out — there might be some new themed idents coming soon! And yes, The Simpsons is definitely a firm favourite here. :)

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Write a conversation asking what ident package did the current surrounding pres launch with

JTV Fans Forum – June 24, 2025
Topic: Which Ident Package Launched the Current Surrounding Presentation?

CuriousViewer92
June 24, 2025, 7:10 PM
Hey all, quick question for the JTV idents and branding experts out there — does anyone know which ident package was used to launch the current surrounding presentation that we see on screen now? I mean the one with all the “J” letters thrashing around the screen and the scattered letter parts, but without the full logo showing up directly.

I know it’s been part of the channel’s look since before the 2020 "Emotions" idents, but I’m not sure if it actually started with that Origins package or came earlier or later. I’ve always been a bit confused about when exactly that surrounding presentation started.

Anyone got details on this?

IdentsHistorian
June 24, 2025, 7:35 PM
@CuriousViewer92 Hey! The surrounding presentation you’re describing actually launched along with the 2018 Origins ident package. The Origins idents never showed the full JTV logo directly, just pieces of the letters scattered or animated separately, with the “J” multiplied and thrashing around the screen as you mentioned.

That animation style formed the base of the on-screen presentation for several years. It was quite an experimental and surreal approach compared to the more straightforward 2004 and 2020 idents.

BrandFanatic
June 24, 2025, 7:50 PM
Yeah, IdentsHistorian is spot on. The Origins package was released in 2018 and introduced that fragmented logo style and the surrounding “J” chaos on screen, which was part of the broader channel look for a while.

The 2020 Emotions idents kept the surround concept but added actual words and themes instead of just abstract letter parts.

CuriousViewer92
June 24, 2025, 8:10 PM
Thanks, that clears it up! So basically the surround presentation started with the 2018 Origins set and then evolved with the 2020 Emotions idents.

Makes sense now — I always wondered why they kept those thrashing “J”s around the screen for so long without the full logo. It was definitely a distinctive style.

IdentCollector
June 24, 2025, 8:35 PM
Just to add, the choice to not display the full logo directly in the Origins idents was quite unusual but artistic. A big shift from the optical illusion idents of the early 2000s! The presentation definitely evolved to be more abstract and emotive during that period.

CuriousViewer92
June 24, 2025, 9:00 PM
Appreciate all the info! Loving the evolution of JTV’s branding through the years.

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Write a conversation where the channel is getting a new look on July 1, coinciding with a Simpsons VS Family Guy marathon

JTV Fans Forum – June 25, 2025
Topic: New JTV Look Coming July 1 + Simpsons vs Family Guy Marathon!

CartoonFanaticJTV
June 25, 2025, 9:45 AM
Hey everyone! Just saw a teaser on JTV’s social media that there’s a brand new channel look launching on July 1! Anyone else excited? They also announced a huge Simpsons vs Family Guy marathon to celebrate the relaunch.

I’m super hyped for this — both shows are comedy staples and the idea of a marathon leading into a new look feels like a perfect combo. Wonder what kind of new idents or presentation style we’ll be getting?

IdentsAreArt
June 25, 2025, 10:15 AM
Definitely excited! JTV’s branding has been pretty strong in recent years, but they could push it even further. I’m hoping for some fresh, creative idents that tie into the Simpsons vs Family Guy theme or just something bold and colorful.

Also curious if they’ll keep the show-specific idents like the TARDIS or Peter Griffin arguing bumpers or overhaul them completely.

SimpsonsLover85
June 25, 2025, 10:40 AM
The marathon sounds amazing! I practically live for Simpsons episodes, but Family Guy has its moments too. I wonder if during the marathon they’ll alternate between episodes of each or pit them head-to-head somehow.

Plus, new idents are always a treat. Fingers crossed for some crossover-themed bumpers or special Simpsons and Family Guy inspired animations!

TVMoodSetter
June 25, 2025, 11:05 AM
I think July 1 couldn’t come soon enough. The timing with a Simpsons vs Family Guy marathon is brilliant marketing. Really sets the mood for a fresh start.

Would be great if the new look incorporates more dynamic visuals and maybe some interactive elements, like updated graphics during programming breaks.

Moderator_JTVFanZone
June 25, 2025, 11:45 AM
Hey all! We can confirm the new JTV look will launch on July 1, 2025, and yes, it will kick off with a Simpsons vs Family Guy marathon — a week-long event celebrating both shows with specials and fan favorites.

Expect new idents and a revamped on-air presentation that modernizes the channel’s look while keeping the fun spirit intact. Stay tuned for more official promos coming soon!

CuriousViewer92
June 25, 2025, 12:10 PM
Thanks for the info, mods! Any hints on what the new idents will be like? More abstract like the Emotions era or something more literal and thematic for the marathon?

Moderator_JTVFanZone
June 25, 2025, 12:30 PM
No spoilers yet, but the new idents will blend thematic elements with bold visual styles — expect some playful nods to fan-favorite shows, including Simpsons and Family Guy humor, plus fresh original animations.

CartoonFanaticJTV
June 25, 2025, 1:00 PM
Sounds like July 1 might be the best day to tune in all year! Can’t wait to see how JTV evolves — and of course to binge as many Simpsons and Family Guy episodes as possible!

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Write a conversation, New mascot: Polpol, a whimsical yellow creature. Startup: A bird wakes up Polpol as he sleeps in a world (Savanna) inside of a television set and begins to play with him. The camera later fades to a shot of a tree where the word HOME appears while the camera zooms back. Then the camera later fades to Polpol sitting around some birds. The camera later fades to a shot of him running alongside a bunny. After that, Polpol appears outside of the television set, strikes a pose. Write a conversation saying what this is the first full rebrand since