Boing UK schedule (Note: This is my fictional feed of Boing) (April 2025)

00:00 - 01:00: Doctor Who
01:00 - 01:30: The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers
01:30 - 02:00: The Secret Show
02:00 - 02:30: SheZow
02:30 - 03:00: Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
03:00 - 03:30: Inspector Gadget (2015)
03:30 - 04:00: The Owl & Co
04:00 - 04:30: George of the Jungle
04:30 - 05:00: Doraemon
05:00 - 05:30: The Secret Show
05:30 - 06:00: The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers
06:00 - 06:30: Skatoony
06:30 - 07:00: Pokemon
07:00 - 07:30: Tom and Jerry
07:30 - 08:00: Looney Tunes
08:00 - 08:30: Chop Socky Chooks
08:30 - 09:00: Robotboy
09:00 - 09:30: Skatoony
09:30 - 10:00: KikoRiki
10:00 - 10:30: The Adventures of Kid Danger
10:30 - 11:00: Regular Show
11:00 - 11:30: Ben 10
11:30 - 12:00: Doraemon
12:00 - 12:30: KikoRiki
12:30 - 13:00: Adventure Time
13:00 - 13:30: KikoRiki
13:30 - 14:00: Pokemon XYZ
14:00 - 15:00: Cine Boing
15:00 - 15:30: Horrid Henry
15:30 - 16:00: KikoRiki
16:00 - 16:30: Doraemon
16:30 - 17:00: Pokemon Advanced Battle
17:00 - 17:30: Tom and Jerry
17:30 - 18:00: Doraemon
18:00 - 18:30: The Amazing World of Gumball
18:30 - 19:00: Blue Water High
19:00 - 20:00: Doctor Who
20:00 - 20:30: Pokemon Advanced
20:30 - 21:00: Inspector Gadget
21:00 - 22:00: Cine Boing
22:00 - 22:30: The Thundermans
22:30 - 23:00: The Thundermans
23:00 - 23:30: The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers
23:30 - 00:00: Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids

Current idents: (The idents usually follow live action kids doing stuff as ribbons swirl and form the Boing logo):

Cycling
Band
Drawing
Clothes Shopping
Write a forum conversation asking if those idents really fit?

Forum Thread: Do the Current Boing UK Idents Really Fit the Channel?

User1:
Hey everyone! Just noticed the current Boing UK idents — you know, the ones with live action kids cycling, playing in a band, drawing, clothes shopping, and writing on a forum? I’m wondering if these really fit the vibe of the channel. Boing’s mainly animated shows and some live action like The Thundermans, but these idents feel very… everyday life, kinda mellow and grounded. What do you all think?

User2:
Good point! Boing’s schedule is packed with fun, energetic cartoons like Pokemon, The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers, and Adventure Time — lots of high-energy, bright animation. These idents with kids doing normal day-to-day stuff seem a bit out of sync. I’d expect more colorful, zany animations or something quirky that matches the vibe of the shows.

User3:
Yeah, I agree. The idents might be aiming for a relatable, “real kid” feel, but it feels like they belong more on a channel targeted at older kids or teens, or even a general kids’ lifestyle channel rather than an animation-heavy one. Especially the clothes shopping and writing on a forum — doesn’t scream “Boing” to me.

User4:
Hmm, maybe the idea was to connect with the real lives of kids, blending live action with the animated content? But I do see how it could feel out of place. Boing feels like it should be more playful and imaginative rather than everyday slice-of-life.

User5:
I love the cycling one, though! It’s energetic and outdoorsy — maybe if all the idents captured that kind of fun, movement, and imagination, it would fit better. Clothes shopping feels totally wrong, honestly. Like, who really wants to watch that on a kids' cartoon channel?

User6:
Would be cool if Boing updated the idents to feature kids interacting with their favorite shows in some way — like kids watching The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers or playing with Pokémon toys. That could bridge the gap between the live action and animation worlds in a more channel-specific way.

User1:
Great ideas all around! Seems like the consensus is these idents don’t quite fit the energetic, fun, and animated spirit of Boing’s programming. Hopefully Boing considers refreshing them to better reflect what it offers. Anyone know if there’s any word on new idents coming soon?

What do you think? Would you want Boing to switch to more animated or themed idents instead?

Write a reply saying the only live action are Thundermans, Doctor Who and Blue Water High

User7:
Just to add — actually, the only live action shows on Boing UK right now are The Thundermans, Doctor Who, and Blue Water High. Everything else is animated. So it feels even stranger that the idents focus on regular everyday live-action kids activities rather than tying into those few live-action shows or the mostly animated lineup. Maybe the idents should either lean fully into animation or feature scenes that connect more directly with what’s actually on the channel!

Yomiuri Telecasting Company: Background to the launch
In 1953 , prior to its launch in Tokyo, Nippon Television Network Corporation (hereafter referred to as "NTV") submitted an application for a broadcasting license in Osaka to the Radio Regulatory Commission . However, at the time, there were only two radio waves allocated to the Osaka area, and licenses were given to two stations, NHK Osaka Broadcasting Station and Osaka Television Broadcasting (OTV, now Asahi Television Broadcasting Corporation ), and the license for "NTV Osaka Broadcasting Station" was rejected.

The reason for the rejection was that "Nippon Television represents the Tokyo area, and broadcasting in Osaka would be 'crossing borders.'" [ note 2 ] Matsutaro Shoriki , head of the Yomiuri Shimbun and Nippon Television , applied to the Radio Regulatory Commission to establish regional broadcasting stations in Sapporo , Nagoya , and Fukuoka in addition to Osaka, but this was also rejected for the same reason . [ note 3 ]

At that time, the Yomiuri Shimbun had expanded into Osaka, and was competing fiercely with the Asahi Shimbun , the Mainichi Shimbun , and others in sales. Since Osaka Television Broadcasting was a television station established by the Asahi Shimbun, the Mainichi Shimbun, and the Asahi Broadcasting Corporation and New Japan Broadcasting (now the Mainichi Broadcasting System), Tsutomu Mitsuo , the president of the Osaka Yomiuri Shimbun (now the Yomiuri Shimbun Osaka Headquarters) at the time , was convinced that "in order to increase circulation against the two newspapers, we need to have our own affiliated television station," and the Yomiuri Shimbun also decided to create a television station with investment from the Kansai business community, centered around the Osaka Yomiuri Shimbun. Tsutomu was the representative promoter and gathered promoters from the business community.

The name of the broadcasting station was " Shin -Osaka Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd. " (abbreviated as NOTV = New Osaka Television . It was called " No-Tele "), and the founding general meeting was held in February 1957. The company building was constructed by borrowing most of the grounds of the Tenman Betsuin temple of the Otani-ha Shinshu sect in Iwai-cho , Kita-ku, Osaka (now Higashi-Tenma ) .

In October 1956, they submitted an application for a broadcasting license to the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications. In October 1957, a provisional license was issued to Shin-Osaka Television Broadcasting as a quasi-educational station (Channel 10, JOIX-TV). The company held its founding general meeting on February 12, 1958, and on August 1 of the same year, the company changed its name from "Shin-Osaka Television Broadcasting" to "Yomiuri Telecasting Co., Ltd." (abbreviated as YTV, nicknamed Yomiuri Television). On the 28th of the same month , it opened as the second commercial television station in the Kinki region, completely transferring all of the Nippon Television programs that had been networked with OTV.

The opening of Yomiuri Television resolved the dissatisfaction of sponsors of Nippon Television Network Corporation's programs, which had not been broadcast in the Kinki region due to OTV's cross-network policy. [ Note 4 ] This also contributed greatly to the increase in circulation of the Yomiuri Shimbun in western Japan .

Among the commercial television stations headquartered in Osaka (Osaka-based television stations), it is the only one that does not have capital from a Kansai private railway , and its capital is composed of Yomiuri Shimbun Group and Nomura Securities affiliates . [ Note 5 ]

Network transition
August 28, 1958 - Launched. As the first station in the Nippon Television Network, it declared itself a "station network station." Since then, Nippon Television has consistently been the main broadcaster of all programs.
April 1, 1966 -News network NNN was launched and the station joined.
June 14, 1972 - Joined the NNS, which was launched on this day.
chronology
The original company building (part of it) was demolished around 1990, and the site is currently used as a parking lot as of 2021 (October 1989, Higashitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka City)
The original company building (part of it) was demolished around 1990, and the site is currently used as a parking lot as of 2021 (October 1989, Higashitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka City)

The second-generation company building before the logo change (March 2006)
The second-generation company building before the logo change (March 2006)

The second-generation company building after the logo change (from autumn 2007 to 2019. The black building is the Osaka Tokio Marine & Nichido Building)
The second-generation company building after the logo change (from autumn 2007 to 2019. The black building is the Osaka Tokio Marine & Nichido Building )

Yomiuri Television's broadcasting equipment transport vehicle (Hino Profia) with the new "ytv" logo painted on it
Yomiuri Television's broadcasting equipment transport vehicle ( Hino Profia ) with the new "ytv" logo painted on it
November 26, 1956 - Application for a 10 kW television broadcasting license [ 7 ] .
1957 (Showa 32)
January 14 - The founding office is opened within the Osaka Yomiuri Shimbun (now the Yomiuri Shimbun Osaka Headquarters) . [ 7 ]
October 22 - Preliminary license issued.
1958 (Showa 33)
February 12 - Shin-Osaka Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd. inaugural general meeting [ 7 ] .
February 13 - With investment from the Osaka Yomiuri Shimbun and others, the company is established as a quasi-educational station , the Shin-Osaka Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (NOTV). Registration completed . [ 7 ]
August 1 - Company name changed to "Yomiuri Television Broadcasting Corporation" (YTV).
August 3 - Test radio signal transmission from 12:17 p.m. [ 7 ]
August 16 -Test broadcasts begin [ 7 ] .
August 20 - Full license issued (call sign: JOIX-TV, call name: Yomiuri Television) [ 7 ] .
On August 28th, at 9:00am , the station started broadcasting from 2-36 Iwai-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka (later changed to "1-8-11 Higashitenma" due to a change in the name of the town in response to the implementation of the residential address system ) ( Osaka's second station). The station was launched by transferring Nippon Television (NTV) programs that had been networked with Osaka Television Broadcasting (OTV, now Asahi Television Broadcasting Corporation ). As the first Nippon Television affiliate, it announced that it would become a "station network station" (the forerunner of full network stations) . [ Note 6 ]
January 8, 1959 (Showa 34) - Early morning broadcast begins (from 8:00 a.m. [ note 7 ] [ 7 ] )
1960 (Showa 35)
January 20 -Application for an experimental color television station license [ 7 ] .
February 15 - A 2-inch color VTR manufactured by RCA is introduced . [ 8 ] [ 9 ]
March 31 - Three color video cameras are installed. A full-scale system is in place to prepare for the start of color broadcasting. [ 9 ]
September 2 - At 2:20 p.m., a color broadcast test signal was transmitted. [ 7 ] [ 10 ]
September 10 - After passing the inspection by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications Kinki Radio Regulatory Bureau, regular color television broadcasting begins at 1:15 p.m. [ 7 ] (the first in the Osaka area, along with NHK Osaka Broadcasting Station and Asahi Television Broadcasting Corporation) . [ Footnotes 8 ] [ 11 ] In addition, the first color spot broadcasting in Japan also begins. [ 10 ]
October 21 - RCA color television cameras are installed. In-house production of color programs begins. [ 10 ]
November 21 - RCA studio color cameras are introduced. [ 12 ]
November 30 - The company completes the conversion of its Studio 3 broadcasting equipment to color. [ 12 ]
December 4 - The color broadcast vehicle is completed. [ 12 ]
December 13 - Broadcast of "Your Color Show", the first music program in Western Japan to be shot with a studio color camera. [ Notes 9 ] [ 11 ] [ 12 ]
June 10, 1962 – Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation's microwave simultaneous television network line becomes the first to be colorized (high-standard) on the Hokuriku down route (Tokyo → Hokuriku → Osaka). This allows Nippon Television to broadcast color simultaneously. [ 13 ] [ 14 ]
1963 (Showa 37)
April 1 - The Tokaido route (Osaka → Nagoya → Shizuoka → Tokyo) of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation's microwave simultaneous television network line is converted to high-standard color . [ 15 ] This makes it possible to simultaneously broadcast in color to Nippon Television.
December 1 - The Tokaido down route of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation's microwave simultaneous television network is converted to color (high standard). [ 16 ]
1964 (Showa 39)
February 2 - A color camera is brought to the Takarazuka Revue and the "Takarazuka Revue 50th Anniversary Performance - Invitation to the Review" is broadcast in color. [ 17 ]
March 8 - The Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament is broadcast in color for the first time. [ 16 ]
August 28 – On this day, which marks the sixth anniversary of the station's launch, the station will broadcast six and a half hours of color programming as "Color Campaign Day." [ 17 ]
August 28, 1965 – On this day, the seventh anniversary of the station's launch, the station broadcast seven hours of color programming a day, including the in-house produced "Victor Kayo Show," as "Color Campaign Day. " [ 18 ]
1967 (Showa 42)
April 1 - Programming and production agreement (NY Agreement) signed with Nippon Television Network Corporation.
October 11 - A Toshiba Ampex 2-inch high-band VTR (VR-2000) is purchased and installed. [ 19 ]
November 1 - The Bureau is changed from a quasi-educational bureau to a general bureau . [ 20 ]
1970 (Showa 45)
March 14 - In commemoration of the Osaka Expo , which had its opening ceremony on this day, the station became the host and broadcasting station for " The Japan World Expo Begins, " the first joint production and simultaneous broadcast by all commercial television stations affiliated with the Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association at the time. [ Footnote 10 ] [ 21 ]
October 4 - " I Want to Go Far Away " begins broadcasting.
1978 (Showa 53)
September 20 - 1-inch VTR is introduced. [ 22 ]
September 22 - The company obtains a preliminary license for practical test broadcasting of audio multiplex broadcasting . [ 22 ] [ 23 ]
September 30 - The company obtains a full license for the practical test broadcasting of audio multiplex broadcasting . [ 23 ] [ 24 ]
October 1 - Test broadcasting of audio multiplex broadcasting begins (second after Nippon Television Network Corporation. However, initially, only bilingual broadcasts were available via the Internet, and stereo was only available through the company's own transmission, including video feed). [ Note 11 ] [ 22 ] [ 23 ] [ 25 ]
November 11 - The first stereo broadcast of a self-produced program on this day was the live broadcast of "Game 10 of the Japan-US Baseball Series" from Nishinomiya Stadium . [ 23 ] [ 26 ]
December 31 - On this day, the show " Pink Lady Sweat and Tears of New Year's Eve 150 Minutes!! " aired nationwide on Nippon Television , and was the first to be broadcast in stereo via the Internet. [ 22 ] [ 27 ]
1979 (Showa 54)
March 19 - Starting from this day, the live Nippon Television program " NTV Kohaku Uta no Best Ten ," which is broadcast every Monday, becomes the only regular simultaneous internet program to begin broadcasting in stereo (the other programs began broadcasting in stereo on August 8 of the same year). [ 28 ]
August 1 - The company began broadcasting its self-produced nationwide program " 2-ji no Wide Show " in stereo over simultaneous internet lines on the same day. [ Footnote 12 ] [ 29 ]
August 8 - Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation (now NTT ) completes construction to convert television relay lines in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Hokuriku (Kanazawa) to stereo. [ 30 ] [ 31 ] As a result, the company begins full-scale stereo broadcasting via its own Internet lines.
In the early 1980s, Sanrio appointed "Toppy and Cuppy" as mascot characters, designed by Shinichi Emura, and these characters were used for about 10 years . [ 32 ] [ 33 ]
1988 (Showa 63)
August 1 - The head office building is moved from Higashitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka to Osaka Business Park (OBP) at 2-2-33 Shiromi, Higashi-ku (now Chuo-ku), Osaka . The 10 mark begins full-scale use.
April 1, 1989 ( Heisei 1) - Clear Vision broadcasting begins.
1993 (Heisei 5)
June 6 - " Osaka Honwaka TV " begins broadcasting.
October 21 - " Downtown DX " begins broadcasting.
January 8, 1996 - Detective Conan begins broadcasting.
1998 (Heisei 10): Appointed "I Need-kun" as a pet character. (At that time, there was a slogan called "I Need 10").
July 1, 2000 - The mascot character "TV Yan" (a character based on a television cathode ray tube. The design was later slightly changed in 2002) was unveiled. The character is a blue TV with a yellow screen. The character appears on screen and on the network's website. In 2002 he got a dog-like sidekick known as Telepochi
2003 (Heisei 15)
July 13 - " Takaji's Sokomade Itte Iinkai " begins broadcasting.
December 1st -Yomiuri Digital Television (JOIX-DTV, 14ch) begins broadcasting on terrestrial digital broadcasting . At the same time as the start of regular broadcasting, the operation of an analog/digital integrated master is also started (the master manufacturer is also changed from NEC to Toshiba ). There is also a TV Yan/Telepochi icon about this
2004
May 24 - The "Yomiuri Television" ending logo is modified to include a image of TV Yan next to it
July 29th - August 7th, 2005 - A large-scale event called " Tempozan 10 Days Exciting Treasure Island " was held at Tempozan Harbor Village .
July 31, 2006 - " Information Live Miyaneya " begins broadcasting. Write a news article Dec 24 2006, it attempts to obtain cable carriage in 4 other countries
August 2006
August 3: Test broadcasts for new programming and potential events for the upcoming year are planned, enhancing audience engagement.
December 2006
December 1-25: Christmas Fair in Osaka
A festive event hosted by Yomiuri Television's mascots, "TV Yan" and "Telepochi," takes place at various locations in Osaka, featuring activities, entertainment, and special programming related to the holiday season.
January 2007
January 1: New Year programming begins, featuring specials and highlights from the previous year.
March 2007
March 31: Concludes the fiscal year with a review of key programming success, ratings, and audience engagement metrics. Future programming strategies are discussed for the upcoming year, focusing on improving viewer involvement and expanding broadcast offerings.

As of March 25, 2007, the official website of Yomiuri Television (YTV) would likely contain a variety of features and information aimed at its viewers. Below is a representation of what the website might have included:

Yomiuri Television Co., Ltd. (YTV) Official Website

Welcome to the Yomiuri Television, your source for the latest news, entertainment, and special programming in the Kinki region and beyond!

Home

Featured Programs:
“Information Live Miyaneya”: Stay updated with the latest news, live broadcasts, and intriguing segments.
“Detective Conan”: Don’t miss the latest episodes of Japan’s favorite detective series!
“Downtown DX”: Join us for an exciting variety show packed with entertainment and fun.
Special Events:
Christmas Fair in Osaka: A festive celebration featuring our beloved mascots, "TV Yan" and "Telepochi." Join us for activities and special programming!
Upcoming Test Broadcasts: Get involved with our new programming initiatives aimed at expanding viewer engagement.
About Us

Our Mission: Yomiuri Television is dedicated to providing high-quality programming that informs, entertains, and engages our audience.
History: Learn more about our foundation in 1958 and our evolution into one of Osaka’s leading broadcasters.
News

Latest Updates:
YTV secures cable carriage agreements in four additional countries, expanding our reach to international viewers!
A review of our successful fiscal year, with highlights from viewer engagement metrics and upcoming programming strategies.
Programming Schedule

Daily Schedule: View our comprehensive programming guide to find your favorite shows and times.
Special Broadcasts: Don’t miss out on our seasonal specials and events throughout the year.
Contact Us

Viewer Feedback: We value your input! Share your thoughts about our programs or suggest new ideas.
Advertisement Inquiries: Information on how to partner with YTV for advertising opportunities.
Social Media Links

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest updates, contests, and behind-the-scenes content!
Mascots Section

Meet our mascots: TV Yan and Telepochi. Learn more about their fun adventures and upcoming appearances!
Thank you for visiting Yomiuri Television’s official website! We look forward to bringing you exciting content and keeping you entertained every day!

Note: This representation aims to capture the essence and structure of a typical television station's website during that period, highlighting its programming, initiatives, and viewer engagement strategies.

Write a tweet describing the homepage visually

📺✨ Welcome to the vibrant homepage of Yomiuri Television! 🌟

At the top, a dynamic banner showcases the latest hit shows like "Information Live Miyaneya" & "Detective Conan." 🕵️‍♂️🎉 Below, a colorful grid highlights special events, exciting programming schedules, and our adorable mascots "TV Yan" & "Telepochi."

Catch breaking news, engage with us, and join our festive community celebrations! 🎄💖 #YTV #Osaka #Television #TVYan
Write a conversation April 5 2025, I just saw Yanpochi on the new Boing UK website, Might or might not mean rebrand (they are still using the current pres on screen)

User:
Hey, I just saw Yanpochi on the new Boing UK website today (April 5, 2025). Do you think this means Boing might be gearing up for a rebrand soon? They’re still using the current on-screen presentation though, so it’s a bit confusing.

Friend1:
Oh cool, I hadn’t noticed that yet! Yanpochi is a pretty fun mascot to bring in. Maybe Boing is testing the waters? Could mean a rebrand is coming, or maybe just a seasonal promo?

Friend2:
Yeah, it could be either. Sometimes channels tease new branding by putting mascots on their website before changing the on-screen idents or graphics. Since the current presentation is still up, I’d guess it’s not immediate but maybe in the pipeline.

User:
Makes sense. Hopefully if they do a rebrand, they update those idents too. The current ones feel kinda dull compared to the energy of their shows.

Friend1:
Definitely! Boing’s schedule is so bright and animated; the idents should match that vibe. Yanpochi as a mascot could be a good way to tie in something fresh and fun!

Friend2:
Agreed. Let’s keep an eye on it — maybe by summer we’ll see some real changes. Fingers crossed for colorful, zany new idents that fit the channel's spirit better!

Write a reply saying Yanpochi is actually 2 characters

User7:
Just to add—Yanpochi is actually two characters, not just one! It’s a duo with TV Yan (the blue TV) and Telepochi (the dog-like sidekick). So if Boing is featuring them, it’s cool because they have a fun dynamic together that could bring some lively energy to the channel’s branding. Hopefully they showcase both in whatever new look they’re planning!

Write a conversation saying boing.co.uk/yanpochivillage is already up and running, And we get a answer, Campaign or full on rebrand

User:
Hey, did you guys know that boing.co.uk/yanpochivillage is already live? I just checked it out today. Pretty neat area with TV Yan and Telepochi stuff. What do you think — is this just a campaign tease, or are we looking at a full-on Boing rebrand?

Friend1:
Wow, no way! I hadn’t seen that yet. If the whole microsite’s up, that feels more serious than a quick promo. Could be a big campaign leading up to a rebrand though, testing the waters with the audience first.

Friend2:
Yeah, I agree. Usually channels launch these kinds of interactive sites to gauge interest before doing a full rebrand. But with the mascot-focused content, it might be a sign they want to make Yanpochi central to their identity moving forward.

User:
Makes sense! I’m hoping it’s more than just a campaign — Boing could definitely use a fresh, mascot-led look. The current idents and on-screen look feel out of place for their programming.

Friend1:
Totally. Plus the site looks packed with engaging stuff, which means they’re investing some serious effort. My bet is a full rebrand is coming, probably phased in over the next few months.

Friend2:
Let’s keep an eye on the channel and the website. If the on-screen graphics start incorporating Yanpochi soon, that’ll probably seal the deal for a full rebrand. Either way, excited to see what’s next!

Write a follow up with thr answer

User:
Just got some info — it looks like the Yanpochi Village site and mascot push are part of a major upcoming rebrand for Boing UK! So it’s not just a campaign teaser after all. They’re planning to gradually roll out new idents, on-screen graphics, and branding featuring Yan and Telepochi starting later this spring. Finally some fresh energy to match their lineup!

Write a reply saying the rebrand hits on April 26, at this time