Heard on AUS Commercial FM this morning that Peter Grace has his own show on Channel 31 and there will be something interesting involving Paul Hester Saturday night 28 October at 10:00 pm.

Historical on Peter Grace:

On July 11th 1980, Australia’s first commercial FM radio station, EON FM, began broadcasting on 92.3 MHz,[2] beating Fox FM to the title by two weeks.[3] Behind the microphone at the momentous occasion was ex-3XY (a popular radio station at the time; now defunct) DJ Peter Grace, who later said he was given that late night spot by default.[4] "It's one past midnight and this is 92.3, E-O-N FM, I'm Peter Grace and this is the beginning of a long, long time..." The first song was New Kid in Town by The Eagles.

10 pm is a show for 1/2 hour called "on the couch", before that is the concert programme that they feature each week from 8.30pm. This is in sydney.

Checked the Melbourne C31 program guide @ 10:00 the program is called 'Sorta Like A Show'
I'ld love to see it but have moved to Digital and forgot about 31 being Analogue. Will have to do some rewiring in the future.

Yep, having Foxtel makes this an impossibility for me.

Still I'm sure Gracie will do a fine job, and I'm also sure that someone around here will report back to those of us who are too technologically advanced for our own good.

tune your VCR/DVD player to pick it up on the rabbit ears.

No can do, it's all hooked up to Foxtel and I don't have rabbit ears. Will just have to sit this one out.

i am now avidly awaiting the show...

I'm not it's "on the couch" in sydney. with the Church band.

don't know about NSW but i just saw it and it was great! next gig i'm sooo wearing christmas lights as i'm drumming! one thing i have now learned about channel 31 are how weird the ads are on that channel...

Elwood, Hellwood, gigs plus a video?

That was simply AMAZING footage!

Wouldn't it be great if this got some sort of public release whether it be through the club or some other means?

It's definitely essential Hessie viewing....what a beautiful, lasting tribute.

Can anyone confirm if this was the footage shown at the Prince of Wales tribute last year?

Greatfox and Ash,
Can you describe a little more about the show?
Was Gracie a good host?
I'm extra annoyed I couldn't watch it given Ash's enthusiastic post.
I'll be contacting Channel 31 to see if a DVD can be arranged.
Cheers,
Phillo

Aaahhhhh, where to begin?

A brief, beautiful close up interview with Paul started things off. He was mainly talking about "Hellwood" - the TV show they had wanted to produce. It was followed by footage of him walking through his beloved Elwood and into local shops.

Highlights from a few acoustic gigs were also featured along with a Christmas(?) light adorned Hessie in a video for an unfamiliar song. They also showed some footage of Paul's involvement with 'Songlines' and parts of the live shows.

Peter Grace has done a great job - it seems this was put together last year so it may well have been the footage shown at the PoW tribute.

I think I might just have to join you in emailing Channel 31 phillo! Anyone else?

What a beautiful and poignant way that would be to commemorate the memory of such a talented and inspirational individual.

Dear Folks at Channel 31,

Like many people, I have moved to digital T.V. and lost C31 as a result.
I checked your web site and was surprised that most of your programs are already made in digital format and have
emailed the Communication Minister re: Digital transmission on Community Television, using your ‘example letter’ as a guide.

On Saturday evening, 28th October at 10:00 pm you aired a show call ‘ Sorta Like a Show’ hosted by Peter Grace.
Interestingly, I heard about this on commercial F.M. radio on Friday

Of interest was the content about musician, Paul Hester.

I’m a member of an Internet forum “ Frenz of the Enz “ and posted a thread to let Melbourne members know about the program.
The feedback today, from those that could receive C31 was that the show was excellent.
The forum is non profit and visited by music professionals and Spilt Enz / Crowded House fans and I’m hoping that you may be able to provide a copy of the show so that it may be shared with other members. It would be a wonderful if you could.

Q. How do I get a copy of, or more information about a show I saw on C31?
A. Some shows have contact details on the end that you can contact for more information. If not, you can always look on the website under Show Guide for the shows name and contact details. You can also call the office on (03) 9660 3131. Please take note of the shows name, or day and time that you saw it so we can help with your enquiry.

Thanks for your ongoing commitment to Community T.V. and I hope the transition to Digital is a quick one. Every email counts.

Best Regards,

I don't get C31 at the best of times!!! And that isn't cos of Foxtel either. It's cos my Analogue T.v reciever is programmed to the wrong signal. I think it's UHF and C31 comes on the VHF signal... I think. About time this station moved to digital. Then we might get it on Foxtel.
If I'd known about this sooner, I could've asked my Uncle to tape it for me. He can recieve C31.

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I think it must have been only on Melbourne Ch 31 - I get Ch 31 here in Adelaide but it wasn't programmed or on last night !! Shame, obviously each state has local shows only.

My email bounced. I'm working in town tomorrow and will call in to 501 Swanston st tomozz

Well, I've just sent off an email to them too....guess time will tell if they get it.

Let us know what happens please phillo!

Fingers crossed BIG TIME!

Well, I did hear back from Channel 31.

It sounds promising! Fingers crossed, further details will follow soon...

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Didn't get to C31 today but spoke with Gracie this arvo. He's happy to provide the program and sounded pleased when I told him I hoped to share it with 'Frenz of the Enz'. He's concerned about copywrite on some of the unreleased stuff ( apparently there was one full song ) and wants to talk further about it tonight.
Coincidently, he lives at the other end of my street