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My first thought was that the viewers would have frozen to death by the time Ideal World got off their backsides and despatched the blooming things. (Tbh, I used a slightly stronger word.)

They've probably decided that as there's no live Freeview shows after midnight it's not worth spending money on live broadcasts? Are they short of cash?

Obviously if they can get everyone to phone up [NB on their premium rate phoneline] for an out of stock product it will help their bottom line no end. The absence of a working website will increase their profits in this regard.

I've noticed Ideal World is showing only repeats this morning, some of which are for products that are out of stock and their website is down. Does anyone know what's going on?

They've already started with the buy this for valentines lark

IW did exactly the same to me last week. I posted that the Peterborough staff were very helpful. Well, they appeared to be, but over a week later Shelley has failed make the promised return phone call despite 2 reminders. They need to remember what happens to companies when customers stop...

not just a bit!

The channels' marketing people will have chosen the charities very carefully. GOSH is probably intended to reinforce IW's stated commitment to "family", and Breast cancer is a subject dear to the yummy mummies that buy the makeup and fashion that QVC now concentrate on. One of their presenters...

If IW are anxious to give to charity, they should start by donating the profits from their premium rate phone numbers.

I'm sure there's one somewhere, probably sectioned for their own safety.

I can't speak for the Loves of course, but there are many people who are unhappy with the amount of publicity given to GOSH. It is only one of many children's hospitals in the UK. Because they've chosen to use professional fundraisers (at a not inconsiderable cost), they get all the funding and...

Agreed, I've just used the 01733 number and they were helpful.

It could either have been a genuine ex-IW employee, They gave enough info to have been identified and it's entirely possible that they were threatened with breaching confidentiality clauses of their contract. Alternatively it was a troll? who knows? At first I thought it was IW themselves, but...

I noticed Loen being particularly friendly with Paul last night as well.

You have to remember that this is an open forum, anyone can register and post, within reason and the law. Many companies use forums such as this to disseminate inaccuracies or promote themselves. You mustn't get offended if people wonder about what you say and it's provenance. Your own posts...

The producer may be telling jacqui to enthuse about a product, but no way are they telling them to repeat wow time after time.

Surely a non-disclosure agreement is standard within that industry? As such, talking so candidly about a former employer is not career-enhancing.

I'm pretty certain it's not the producer's instructions that cause Jacqui Joseph to say wow at least every 30 seconds

That always comes over when she's on screen. She must be one of their key assets.

If Ideal World can point to other outlets selling it at £79.99 it provides justification for them claiming price reductions. Yes, I know it's cynical, but I bet I'm correct!