Odds are you are correct about TVE1 not having broadcast rigths to the movies - that involves all sorts of residuals, etc. Be interesting to find out ....

Pedmar, I've read TVE and Canal 24 horas are changing from Hotbird 8º to Hotbird 13º. I think that satellite only broadcast to Europe. I guess in the USA you get TVE from different satellites.

As for the transmision going on and off, take into account that they just started a new service with good quality. Perhaps too many "MadridManiacs" trying to watch it at the same time :P

yes indeed Antonio, they announce it on the screen before the change, but apparently is not working as good as before. Anyway I still have TeleMadrid ::) and Canarias my two favorites places ::)