In article <RT5Qj.34241$B83.14361@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>,
	Malcolm H wrote:

> BBC channels are broadcast quite independently of Sky. The only connection 
> is that BBC pays Sky to include their schedules in the Sky EPG. 

My suspicions are:

 * That transponder (on Astra 2A) is on its way out.

 * The BBC's uplink has a fault and is outputting a just-out-of-spec
   signal. (FEC problems?)

The problem only manifests itself on certain brands of equipment, which
probably use a common receiver chipset.

-- 
Paul Martin