What is the scrolling black and white icon which appears near the end of some TV shows?

There is a small icon which sometimes appears in the the top right of a TV screen near the end of some programmes. I’ve always wondered what it is, and what the purpose of it is – other than showing the programme is near ending.

It appears to scroll a black and white pattern which can give the illusion that its circular. In fact it’s just like some chequered tape which scrolls right to left.

This may only apply to the UK – I really don’t know.

Yes it does only apply to the UK. It means that there are 30 seconds of the program left.

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July 12 2009 03:50 pm | Icon

One Response to “What is the scrolling black and white icon which appears near the end of some TV shows?”

  1. Ripper on 12 Jul 2009 at 9:32 pm #

    Yes it does only apply to the UK. It means that there are 30 seconds of the program left.
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