Deal or No Deal

[sir.prize]

Any followers of the show know why they have introduced a commentary to the show? Watch the first few minutes here

http://www.channel4.c...s/deal-or-no-deal/4od

A voice-over is really unnecessary - we can see what is happening. This is TV not radio.

[factor-fiction]

I'll be back in 5 minutes unless you know a way of skipping all the ads

[factor-fiction]

Sorry, I did watch it but Answerbank went down before I could reply.
It seemed very odd. Does it happen every time now? I assume it's for the benefit of those who are visually impaired and want to know what images are being shown. It does seem to get in the way though for everyone else.

[EvianBaby]

It's not commentry, it's Audio Descripton. A facility for the hearing impaired.

[EvianBaby]

Duh! I meant visually.

[factor-fiction]

I assumed there is a button on the remote for it and/or it's an optional addition service, but from sir.prize's post and the youtube link it seems it was on like this.
Maybe sir.prize can clarify

[sir.prize]

factor - I watched it on Channel 4's 4oD during the evening. I don't know if the TV version is the same. The Audio Description only occurred about five times during the whole programme. Not much help to anyone really.