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by vampire-tigger
I bought the DVDs, big surprise that. Bet that C4 mke major cuts, probably lossing at least one third of the entire series (ie, going pan & scan as Angel is shot wide-screen)

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No, actually, the 2nd season is framed for 3:4 but protected for widescreen (unlike S3, which was broadcast letterboxed in the US, and is definitely meant to be seen that way). The extra picture on the widescreen DVDs is a bonus, but not essential, and there are apparently several errors in the sides of the picture (such as being able to see David Boreanaz in the mirror in 'Judgement', so I've heard).

On the subject of cuts, they kept the hanging scene in 'Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been?' intact, which Sky cut, so I'd be surprised if anything else goes. This is, after all, the channel which brings us 'The Sopranos' in a similar timeslot...

I know what I said before, but I do think rather than looking for things to complain about, we should be happy that the show is finally getting the treatment it deserves. And oh, that was a great episode wasn't it?

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by Sydney
Not a big Cordy fan but... HOW nice is her hair at the beginning of this season. Why get it cut at all when its that gorge?

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I KNOW!!! I still haven't forgiven her for that

Seems a bit late for them to start screening it now that its out on dvd and video! But still, better late than never!!

I think Channel 4 will show Angel in widescreen - it does try to show it properly. However, it still won't be the same as on the DVDs unless they increase the borders even more. Certainly, they show ER in widescreen, so I don't see why they wouldn't. As for the content of it and the timeslot... I believe the rule( for rated films at least) is that 18s must be shown after 10pm, and 15s after 9. Applying similar logic to the TV shows, anthing that made it onto video would be fine for 10.30. I've got to say, I'm really enjoying the short adverts. Also, the absence of a logo in the corner helps a lot. But do we still get blackouts and fade-ins onto the same scene(where an advert is meant) - yes! Please stop this!