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| parent = Living TV Group
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| defunct = January 1, 2011
| defunct = January 1, 2011
| fate = Closed by BSkyB.
| fate = Closed by BSkyB
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===Background===
===Background===
'''Bravo''' was a TV channel operating in the United Kingdom. When launched in 1985, it was only transmitted on cable TV. In 1993, it then progressed to the Astra Satellite. The programming of the channel started out as a vintage movie channel, before changing in 1997 to adult male-oriented shows. In 2010, Living TV Group was folded into [[Sky Channel/Sky One|BSkyB]]. As a result, Bravo closed down.
'''Bravo''' was a TV channel operating in the United Kingdom. When launched in 1985, it was only transmitted on cable TV. In 1993, it then progressed to the Astra Satellite. The programming of the channel started out as a vintage movie channel, before changing in 1997 to adult male-oriented shows. In 2010, Living TV Group was folded into [[Sky Channel/Sky One|BSkyB]]. As a result, Bravo closed down.


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=== 1st Logo (December 20, 1985-1991) ===
|A918e6c0bfd1987eba3b36f3ab33f647.png|1st Logo (1991-January 1997)
'''Logo:''' TBA.
|LelFmz_N4JCx5FcozHWt9w7055.jpeg.jpg|2nd Logo (January-February 3, 1997)
|SnapShot(0).jpg|3rd Logo (February 3, 1997-2000)
|SnapShot(8).jpg|4th Logo (2000-2004)
|SnapShot(11).jpg|5th Logo (2004-2005)
||6th Logo (2005-September 27, 2006)
||7th Logo (September 28, 2006-January 2010)
|BAMMA Variant.png|8th Logo (January-May 24, 2010)
||9th Logo (May 25, 2010-January 1, 2011)
}}


===1st Logo (1991-January 1997)===
'''Technique:''' TBA.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA.

'''Availability:''' Extinct.
===2nd Logo (1991-January 1997)===
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'''Logo:''' We zoom out of a building, and as we do so, radiowaves come out of a radio tower attached to the building, and we see two searchlights. When we stop, an oval zooms towards us, and some more radiowaves make the logo. When complete, we see the black text "'''BRAVO'''" inside a white oval.
'''Logo:''' We zoom out from the top of a building, and as we do so, radiowaves come out of a radio tower attached to the building, and we see two searchlights. When we stop, an oval zooms towards us, and some more radiowaves make the logo. When complete, we see the black text "'''BRAVO'''" inside a white oval.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* There is a bumper-length version situated either on a black background (for black-and-white films) or the sky background from the main ident.
*There is a shorter version.
** A variant of this was shown before airings of ''Twin Peaks'', where the oval fades mid-animation to the mountain scenery from the series and the ''Twin Peaks'' logo appears inside it.
*Sometimes, an even shorter version of the logo plays on a cloudy or black background (for black-and-white films).

'''Technique:''' A mix of detailed modeling work and 2D animation by Lambie-Nairn.


'''Music/Sounds:''' An orchestral fanfare that becomes more majestic as the logo appears, indicated by a thunderbolt.
'''Technique:''' The searchlights, the radiowaves, and the clouds, all done in 2D animation by Lambie-Nairn.


'''Music/Sounds:''' An orchestral fanfare that then becomes majestic. Usually, it would then end in an orchestral ditty.
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' The short version has a calmer horn rendition of the main fanfare, sometimes followed by a continuity announcer.


'''Availability:''' Extinct.
'''Availability:''' Extinct.


===2nd Logo (January-February 3, 1997)===
'''Legacy:''' The radiowaves may look like thunderbolts, and the searchlights may look primitive, but this was advanced animation for the mid 1990's. The short versions of the logo look much more outdated, but this was to indicate the vintage-based programming of the channel during the time.
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===3rd Logo (January-February 3, 1997)===
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{{YouTube|id=fpOJGX_wZ-U}}


'''Logo:''' We zoom through a time-warping background, which changes colors throughout. Then everything goes black. After a second, a black Bravo logo zooms towards us, and the background gently fades colors.
'''Logo:''' We zoom through a time-warping background, which changes colors throughout. Then everything goes black. After a second, a black Bravo logo zooms towards us, and the background gently fades colors.


'''Technique:''' The time warping, which is done in 2D animation.
'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A rising dramatic crescendo that builds into a nice peaceful synth hum.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A rising dramatic crescendo that builds into a nice peaceful synth hum.
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'''Availability:''' Extinct. This was used to indicate the departure of the channel's original vintage movie programming to the more adult-oriented shows.
'''Availability:''' Extinct. This was used to indicate the departure of the channel's original vintage movie programming to the more adult-oriented shows.


===3rd Logo (February 3, 1997-2000)===
'''Legacy:''' The time-warping sequence may thrill some and would also surprise those who were expecting the normal 1991 idents at the time.

===4th Logo (February 3, 1997-2000)===
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File:SnapShot(0).jpg|Blue/orange generic
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File:SnapShot(3).jpg|Pink/orange generic
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File:SnapShot(2).jpg|Orange/teal generic
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File:SnapShot(1).jpg|Teal/orange generic
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{{YouTube|id=XxgIjzyq2fE}}


'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see fires originating from the center of the screen, progressively growing and then dimming. Afterward, many other fires start around the screen (in varying shades of {{color|red}}, {{color|blue}}, and {{color|orange}}), and at the same time, the outline of the Bravo "Horned O" appears. We then see a big {{color|blue}} fire shrinking in size (as if it were absorbed), and then an explosion occurs, with the entire Bravo "O" burning with alternating {{color|blue}} and {{color|red}}/{{color|orange}} colors. At the same time, we see the text "'''bravo'''" appearing as it gets filled up with fire, and the logo either fades out seconds later or ends instantly.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see fires originating from the center of the screen, progressively growing and then dimming. Afterward, many other fires start around the screen (in varying shades of {{color|red}}, {{color|blue}}, and {{color|orange}}), and at the same time, the outline of a horned "O" appears. We then see a big {{color|blue}} fire shrinking in size (as if it were absorbed), and then an explosion occurs, with the entire "O" burning with alternating {{color|blue}} and {{color|red}}/{{color|orange}} colors. At the same time, we see the text "'''bravo'''" appearing as it gets filled up with fire, and the logo either fades out seconds later or ends instantly.


'''Trivia:''' These IDs won the Royal Television Society Craft & Design Award for Best Channel Idents in 1997.
'''Trivia:''' These IDs won the Royal Television Society Craft & Design Award for Best Channel Idents in 1997.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*During the 1997-1998 "horror channel" era, there were several variants to go along with the generic logo, most of which showed unsettling content (which may not be shown on this website). These live-action sequences would appear from a {{color|blue}} smoky transition from an opening iris transition, with a few expectations. The variants include:
* During the 1997-1998 "horror channel" era, there were several variants to go along with the generic logo, most of which showed unsettling content. These live-action sequences would appear from a {{color|blue}} smoky transition from an opening iris transition, with a few expectations. The variants include:
**''<u>Cat in Cage:</u>'' We see multiple shots of a cat shown inside of a cage, which is shaking.
** ''<u>Cat in Cage:</u>'' We see multiple shots of a cat shown inside of a cage, which is shaking.
**''<u>Cheese Grater:</u>'' The variant starts from underneath the grater. Through its holes, a girl can be seen briefly. The scene then cuts to the girl licking the cheese grater (albeit the footage is played backwards so it doesn't look like she's ''actually'' licking the cheese grater). The girl then widens her eyes a split second before the logo appears.
** ''<u>Cheese Grater:</u>'' The variant starts from underneath the grater. Through its holes, a girl can be seen briefly. The scene then cuts to the girl licking the cheese grater (albeit the footage is played backwards so it doesn't look like she's ''actually'' licking the cheese grater). The girl then widens her eyes a split second before the logo appears.
**''<u>Criminal:</u>'' A female criminal comes in from the right to take her standard mugshots. As she smiles, a closeup appears and her gnarly teeth are visible.
** ''<u>Criminal:</u>'' A female criminal comes in from the right to take her standard mugshots. As she smiles, a closeup appears and her gnarly teeth are visible.
**''<u>Enjoy Yourself:</u>'' A woman is seen sucking her big toe and is touching herself around. The camera pans back and the woman says "Enjoy Yourself." in a seductive tone.
** ''<u>Enjoy Yourself:</u>'' A woman is seen sucking her big toe and is touching herself around. The camera pans back and the woman says "Enjoy Yourself." in a seductive tone.
**<u>''Eyeballs:''</u> A closeup of eyeballs inside a {{color|gold}} liquid is shown. The shot then backs out to reveal a fork taking one out of the jar.
** <u>''Eyeballs:''</u> A closeup of eyeballs inside a {{color|gold}} liquid is shown. The shot then backs out to reveal a fork taking one out of the jar.
**''<u>Goldfish:</u>'' A goldfish is seen inside a blender. The blender is then heard whirring.*
** ''<u>Goldfish:</u>'' A goldfish is seen inside a blender. The blender is then heard whirring. *
**''<u>Maggots:</u>'' A closeup of maggots can be seen. The shot then backs out to reveal they are all inside of a bowl. A spoon is also shown, making it look like cereal.
** ''<u>Maggots:</u>'' A closeup of maggots can be seen. The shot then backs out to reveal they are all inside of a bowl. A spoon is also shown, making it look like cereal.
**''<u>Mental Asylum:</u>'' A guy is seen in a mental asylum chair and he starts shaking his head like crazy.
** ''<u>Mental Asylum:</u>'' A guy is seen in a mental asylum chair and he starts shaking his head like crazy.
**''<u>Piercing:</u>'' A close-up of a pierced belly button is shown.
** ''<u>Piercing:</u>'' A close-up of a pierced belly button is shown.
**<u>''Rabbit Farm:''</u> A group of rabbits is shown minding their own business until a grenade falls and explodes.*
** <u>''Rabbit Farm:''</u> A group of rabbits is shown minding their own business until a grenade falls and explodes. *
**''<u>Screwhead I:</u>'' A guy with screws on his head goes crazy as the screen flashes. A flathead screwdriver is also shown.
** ''<u>Screwhead I:</u>'' A guy with screws on his head goes crazy as the screen flashes. A flathead screwdriver is also shown.
**''<u>Screwhead II:</u>'' The same screwhead appears once more to speak and shake his head around.
** ''<u>Screwhead II:</u>'' The same screwhead appears once more to speak and shake his head around.
**''<u>Shaving:</u>'' A woman is shown in a mirror humming to herself while shaving.
** ''<u>Shaving:</u>'' A woman is shown in a mirror humming to herself while shaving.
**''<u>Toilet:</u>'' A dirty bathroom is seen and a dirty toilet brush falls in its stand.
** ''<u>Toilet:</u>'' A dirty bathroom is seen and a dirty toilet brush falls in its stand.
**''<u>Stitches:</u>'' We see a woman with her mouth stitched shut, muffling as the screen flashes.
** ''<u>Stitches:</u>'' We see a woman with her mouth stitched shut, muffling as the screen flashes.
**Extra variations included a doctor (who wears a wrestler's costume and puts on {{color|gold}} gloves), a 3x3 grid blowtorch of different fire colors, a bobbing {{color|darkviolet|purple}} slime, and a man being revealed from the closet.
** Extra variations included a doctor (who wears a wrestler's costume and puts on {{color|gold}} gloves), a 3x3 grid blowtorch of different fire colors, a bobbing {{color|darkviolet|purple}} slime, and a man being revealed from the closet.
<nowiki>*</nowiki> The blue smoky transition appears after the live action, due to the violent nature implied in the subject matter.
<nowiki>*</nowiki> The blue smoky transition appears after the live action, due to the violent nature implied in the subject matter.
*Later during this era, the generic logos would either appear on a {{color|blue}}, {{color|green}}, or {{color|orange}} background.
* From 1998 onwards, the generic logos would either appear on a {{color|blue}}, {{color|green}}, or {{color|orange}} background.
*There were also short bumpers at the time that would appear during adverts. Instead of the generic Bravo logo appearing, it would appear within the bumper. These bumpers include:
* There were also short bumpers at the time that would appear during adverts. Instead of the generic Bravo logo appearing, it would appear within the bumper. These bumpers include:
**''<u>Alcohol:</u>'' A bartender brings out a bottle of alcohol in front of the camera. The camera then zooms in to reveal some sort of object inside the bottle, which then morphs into the Bravo "Horned O".
** ''<u>Alcohol:</u>'' A bartender brings out a bottle of alcohol in front of the camera. The camera then zooms in to reveal some sort of object inside the bottle, which then morphs into the Bravo "Horned O".
**''<u>Beermat:</u>'' A hand is shown taking a glass of beer off of a beermat, spilling some in the process. The camera then pans over to it as the horns appear on the beermat.
** ''<u>Beermat:</u>'' A hand is shown taking a glass of beer off of a beermat, spilling some in the process. The camera then pans over to it as the horns appear on the beermat.
**<u>''Fingerprint:''</u> A convict's hands are shown in handcuffs followed by a police cap are shown. A form is then shown as well and the Bravo "Horned O" logo is stamped onto the form in the style of a fingerprint.
** <u>''Fingerprint:''</u> A convict's hands are shown in handcuffs followed by a police cap are shown. A form is then shown as well and the Bravo "Horned O" logo is stamped onto the form in the style of a fingerprint.
**''<u>Sperm:</u>'' A bunch of sperm cells are seen squirming. The screen pans out to reveal several {{color|orange}} sperm cells forming the Bravo "Horned O" logo.
** ''<u>Sperm:</u>'' A bunch of sperm cells are seen squirming. The screen pans out to reveal several {{color|orange}} sperm cells forming the Bravo "Horned O" logo.
**''<u>Tattoo:</u>'' A muscular man takes his shirt off then turns around, then a circle tattoo is revealed on his right arm, which then turns into the "Horned O" logo.
** ''<u>Tattoo:</u>'' A muscular man takes his shirt off then turns around, then a circle tattoo is revealed on his right arm, which then turns into the "Horned O" logo.


'''Technique:''' The fire startups for the generic idents. The 1997 variants and the 1999 bumpers contain live-action. All of the idents were made by Red Pepper Film Company as an "alternative species of television".
'''Technique:''' Live-action with practical effects. All of the idents were made by Red Pepper Film Company as an "alternative species of television".


'''Music/Sounds:'''
'''Music/Sounds:''' When this came out in 1997, the sound effects started with a waving synth and fire sound effects, then an explosion sound ending with a waterphone effect (actually the very same sound effect used in ''Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen'' whenever tensions arise; this was probably a stock sound effect at the time). Starting in 1998, a clearer version of the beginning sound effects plays finally ending with two synth notes. The 1997 variants and the 1999 bumpers contain sounds that correspond to the subject matter.
* 1997-1998: A waving synth and fire sound effects, then an explosion sound ending with a waterphone effect (the very same sound effect used in ''Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen'' whenever tensions arise; this was probably a stock sound effect at the time).
* 1998-2000: A clearer version of the beginning sound effects, ending with two synth notes.
* The 1997 variants and the 1999 bumpers contain sounds that correspond to the subject matter.


'''Availability:''' Extinct.
'''Availability:''' Extinct.


===4th Logo (2000-2004)===
'''Legacy:''' The live-action startups will unnerve quite a lot of viewers who are unaware, and some may find the waterphone sound effect scary. The 1997 variants can range from mildly disturbing to extremely disturbing content to the point of being obscene. The rabbit farm and goldfish variants will almost certainly upset animal lovers. These idents are absolutely not appropriate to show on television and stand as some of the scariest idents of all time. The 1999 bumpers on the other hand are not that scary.
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'''Logo:''' On a dark-colored background (either {{color|darkblue|dark blue}}, {{color|darkgreen|dark green}}, or {{color|brown}}, the Bravo "Horned O" is seen on an {{color|orange}} block, and each piece moves to make the complete logo. The text "'''BRAVO'''" in a different font is seen below the square.
===5th Logo (2000-2004)===
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'''Logo:''' On a dark-colored background (either {{color|darkblue|dark blue}}, {{color|darkgreen|dark green}}, or {{color|brown}}, the Bravo "Horned O" is seen on an {{color|orange}} block, and each piece moves to make the complete logo. The text "'''BRAVO'''" is seen below the square.


'''Technique:''' Bold, blocky animations made to fit the "lads culture". Quite smooth animation, but much simpler than the last logo.
'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Some rhythmic music.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Some rhythmic music.


'''Availability:''' Extinct, like the other logos.
'''Availability:''' Extinct.

===6th Logo (2004-2005)===
===5th Logo (2004-2005)===
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'''Logo:''' A live-action city is seen either in an {{color|orange}} or {{color|blue}} shade. The Bravo "Horned O" is seen on the right side of the screen.
'''Logo:''' A live-action city is seen either in an {{color|orange}} or {{color|blue}} shade. The Bravo "Horned O" is seen on the right side of the screen.


'''Technique:''' Live-action and 2D animation. Simpler than the 4th logo.
'''Technique:''' Live-action and 2D animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Some different rhythmic music.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Some different rhythmic music.


'''Availability:''' Extinct.
'''Availability:''' Extinct.

=== 7th Logo (2005-September 27, 2006) ===
===6th Logo (2005-September 27, 2006)===
'''Logo:''' TBA.
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'''Logo:''' On an {{color|orange}} or {{color|blue}} background, we see the "'''BRAVO'''" wordmark. It then slides up to show the "Horned O" slowly zooming in on a dark background. After a while, the colored screen slides back in.


'''Technique:''' Simple 2D animation.
'''Technique:''' Simple 2D animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A continuity announcer.


'''Availability:''' Extinct.
'''Availability:''' Extinct.
=== 8th Logo (September 28, 2006-January 2010) ===


===7th Logo (September 28, 2006-January 2010)===
'''Logo:''' TBA.
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'''Logo:''' After a random line appears, always followed by the tag "Since 1985", the Bravo logo (with a different wordmark font this time) appears in place of the line. Sometimes, the wordmark and tagline appear together, then disappear and the "Horned O" forms in the center-right.
'''Technique:''' Simple 2D animation.


'''Technique:''' Simple 2D animation. Designed by Artillery Design and Spin.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.

'''Music/Sounds:''' None, or a man saying "Bravo".


'''Availability:''' Extinct.
'''Availability:''' Extinct.

=== 9th Logo (January-May 24, 2010) ===
===8th Logo (January-May 24, 2010)===
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File:BAMMA Variant.png|''BAMMA'' variant
File:Deadliest Man Variant.png|''Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men'' variant
BAMMA Variant.png|''BAMMA'' variant
File:Dog the Bounty Hunter Variant.png|''Dog the Bounty Hunter'' variant
Deadliest Man Variant.png|''Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men'' variant
File:Rally Variant.png|''King of Cars'' variant
Dog the Bounty Hunter Variant.png|''Dog the Bounty Hunter'' variant
File:Sons of Anarchy Variant.png|''Sons of Anarchy'' variant
Rally Variant.png|''King of Cars'' variant
File:The Unit.png|''The Unit'' variant
Sons of Anarchy Variant.png|''Sons of Anarchy'' variant
File:World's Strongest Men Variant.png|''World's Strongest Man'' variant
The Unit.png|''The Unit'' variant
World's Strongest Men Variant.png|''World's Strongest Man'' variant
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{{YouTube|id=4bqBVu6pnPk}}
'''Logo:''' Depends on the variants:


'''Logo:''' On a landscape or close-up background, the Bravo "Horned O" grows out of the center, with a scene from a Bravo show superimposed into it. "BRAVO" also appears smaller below the "O".
* ''BAMMA'': TBA.
* ''Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men'': TBA.
* ''Dog the Bounty Hunter'': TBA.
* ''King of Cars'': TBA.
* ''Sons of Anarchy'': TBA.
* ''The Unit'': TBA.
* ''World's Strongest Man'': TBA.


'''Technique:''' Live action and 2D animation.
'''Technique:''' Live-action and 2D animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A dim action-based sting.


'''Availability:''' Extinct.
'''Availability:''' Extinct.


=== 10th Logo (May 25, 2010-January 1, 2011) ===
===9th Logo (May 25, 2010-January 1, 2011)===
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'''Logo:''' The Bravo logo appears in 3D in front of live-action footage, reflecting the scenery like a glass mirror.
'''Logo:''' TBA.


'''Technique:''' Live-action and CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' Live-action and CGI animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A different action-based sting.


'''Availability:''' Extinct.
'''Availability:''' Extinct.

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[[Category:Logos with content warnings for graphic violence]]
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[[Category:United Kingdom]]

Revision as of 20:52, 30 June 2023


Credits
Descriptions by
Jcagraphiclibrary and Stevethemeave

Captures by
Prodigy012 and Stevethemeave

Editions by
Jcagraphiclibrary, BaldiBasicsFan, EliasTheLogoRemaker, PM pinter, Stevethemeave, AlmightyKingPrawn, Hb1290, TVB, TheRealMarcel2000, SuperMax124 and Luke2505



Background

Bravo was a TV channel operating in the United Kingdom. When launched in 1985, it was only transmitted on cable TV. In 1993, it then progressed to the Astra Satellite. The programming of the channel started out as a vintage movie channel, before changing in 1997 to adult male-oriented shows. In 2010, Living TV Group was folded into BSkyB. As a result, Bravo closed down.


Contents

1st Logo (1991-January 1997) 2nd Logo (January-February 3, 1997) 3rd Logo (February 3, 1997-2000) 4th Logo (2000-2004) 5th Logo (2004-2005)
1st Logo (1991-January 1997) 2nd Logo (January-February 3, 1997) 3rd Logo (February 3, 1997-2000) 4th Logo (2000-2004) 5th Logo (2004-2005)
 
6th Logo (2005-September 27, 2006) 7th Logo (September 28, 2006-January 2010) 8th Logo (January-May 24, 2010) 9th Logo (May 25, 2010-January 1, 2011)
6th Logo (2005-September 27, 2006) 7th Logo (September 28, 2006-January 2010) 8th Logo (January-May 24, 2010) 9th Logo (May 25, 2010-January 1, 2011)


1st Logo (1991-January 1997)


Logo: We zoom out from the top of a building, and as we do so, radiowaves come out of a radio tower attached to the building, and we see two searchlights. When we stop, an oval zooms towards us, and some more radiowaves make the logo. When complete, we see the black text "BRAVO" inside a white oval.

Variants:

  • There is a bumper-length version situated either on a black background (for black-and-white films) or the sky background from the main ident.
    • A variant of this was shown before airings of Twin Peaks, where the oval fades mid-animation to the mountain scenery from the series and the Twin Peaks logo appears inside it.

Technique: A mix of detailed modeling work and 2D animation by Lambie-Nairn.

Music/Sounds: An orchestral fanfare that becomes more majestic as the logo appears, indicated by a thunderbolt.

Music/Sounds Variant: The short version has a calmer horn rendition of the main fanfare, sometimes followed by a continuity announcer.

Availability: Extinct.

2nd Logo (January-February 3, 1997)


Logo: We zoom through a time-warping background, which changes colors throughout. Then everything goes black. After a second, a black Bravo logo zooms towards us, and the background gently fades colors.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Music/Sounds: A rising dramatic crescendo that builds into a nice peaceful synth hum.

Availability: Extinct. This was used to indicate the departure of the channel's original vintage movie programming to the more adult-oriented shows.

3rd Logo (February 3, 1997-2000)

  • Blue transition that appears before (or sometimes after) the live-action sequence

    Blue transition that appears before (or sometimes after) the live-action sequence

  • Blue/orange generic

    Blue/orange generic

  • Pink/orange generic

    Pink/orange generic

  • Orange/teal generic

    Orange/teal generic

  • Teal/orange generic

    Teal/orange generic

  • Blue background

    Blue background

  • Green background

    Green background

  • Orange background

    Orange background


Logo: On a black background, we see fires originating from the center of the screen, progressively growing and then dimming. Afterward, many other fires start around the screen (in varying shades of red, blue, and orange), and at the same time, the outline of a horned "O" appears. We then see a big blue fire shrinking in size (as if it were absorbed), and then an explosion occurs, with the entire "O" burning with alternating blue and red/orange colors. At the same time, we see the text "bravo" appearing as it gets filled up with fire, and the logo either fades out seconds later or ends instantly.

Trivia: These IDs won the Royal Television Society Craft & Design Award for Best Channel Idents in 1997.

Variants:

  • During the 1997-1998 "horror channel" era, there were several variants to go along with the generic logo, most of which showed unsettling content. These live-action sequences would appear from a blue smoky transition from an opening iris transition, with a few expectations. The variants include:
    • Cat in Cage: We see multiple shots of a cat shown inside of a cage, which is shaking.
    • Cheese Grater: The variant starts from underneath the grater. Through its holes, a girl can be seen briefly. The scene then cuts to the girl licking the cheese grater (albeit the footage is played backwards so it doesn't look like she's actually licking the cheese grater). The girl then widens her eyes a split second before the logo appears.
    • Criminal: A female criminal comes in from the right to take her standard mugshots. As she smiles, a closeup appears and her gnarly teeth are visible.
    • Enjoy Yourself: A woman is seen sucking her big toe and is touching herself around. The camera pans back and the woman says "Enjoy Yourself." in a seductive tone.
    • Eyeballs: A closeup of eyeballs inside a gold liquid is shown. The shot then backs out to reveal a fork taking one out of the jar.
    • Goldfish: A goldfish is seen inside a blender. The blender is then heard whirring. *
    • Maggots: A closeup of maggots can be seen. The shot then backs out to reveal they are all inside of a bowl. A spoon is also shown, making it look like cereal.
    • Mental Asylum: A guy is seen in a mental asylum chair and he starts shaking his head like crazy.
    • Piercing: A close-up of a pierced belly button is shown.
    • Rabbit Farm: A group of rabbits is shown minding their own business until a grenade falls and explodes. *
    • Screwhead I: A guy with screws on his head goes crazy as the screen flashes. A flathead screwdriver is also shown.
    • Screwhead II: The same screwhead appears once more to speak and shake his head around.
    • Shaving: A woman is shown in a mirror humming to herself while shaving.
    • Toilet: A dirty bathroom is seen and a dirty toilet brush falls in its stand.
    • Stitches: We see a woman with her mouth stitched shut, muffling as the screen flashes.
    • Extra variations included a doctor (who wears a wrestler's costume and puts on gold gloves), a 3x3 grid blowtorch of different fire colors, a bobbing purple slime, and a man being revealed from the closet.

* The blue smoky transition appears after the live action, due to the violent nature implied in the subject matter.

  • From 1998 onwards, the generic logos would either appear on a blue, green, or orange background.
  • There were also short bumpers at the time that would appear during adverts. Instead of the generic Bravo logo appearing, it would appear within the bumper. These bumpers include:
    • Alcohol: A bartender brings out a bottle of alcohol in front of the camera. The camera then zooms in to reveal some sort of object inside the bottle, which then morphs into the Bravo "Horned O".
    • Beermat: A hand is shown taking a glass of beer off of a beermat, spilling some in the process. The camera then pans over to it as the horns appear on the beermat.
    • Fingerprint: A convict's hands are shown in handcuffs followed by a police cap are shown. A form is then shown as well and the Bravo "Horned O" logo is stamped onto the form in the style of a fingerprint.
    • Sperm: A bunch of sperm cells are seen squirming. The screen pans out to reveal several orange sperm cells forming the Bravo "Horned O" logo.
    • Tattoo: A muscular man takes his shirt off then turns around, then a circle tattoo is revealed on his right arm, which then turns into the "Horned O" logo.

Technique: Live-action with practical effects. All of the idents were made by Red Pepper Film Company as an "alternative species of television".

Music/Sounds:

  • 1997-1998: A waving synth and fire sound effects, then an explosion sound ending with a waterphone effect (the very same sound effect used in Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen whenever tensions arise; this was probably a stock sound effect at the time).
  • 1998-2000: A clearer version of the beginning sound effects, ending with two synth notes.
  • The 1997 variants and the 1999 bumpers contain sounds that correspond to the subject matter.

Availability: Extinct.

4th Logo (2000-2004)


Logo: On a dark-colored background (either dark blue, dark green, or brown, the Bravo "Horned O" is seen on an orange block, and each piece moves to make the complete logo. The text "BRAVO" in a different font is seen below the square.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Music/Sounds: Some rhythmic music.

Availability: Extinct.

5th Logo (2004-2005)


Logo: A live-action city is seen either in an orange or blue shade. The Bravo "Horned O" is seen on the right side of the screen.

Technique: Live-action and 2D animation.

Music/Sounds: Some different rhythmic music.

Availability: Extinct.

6th Logo (2005-September 27, 2006)


Logo: On an orange or blue background, we see the "BRAVO" wordmark. It then slides up to show the "Horned O" slowly zooming in on a dark background. After a while, the colored screen slides back in.

Technique: Simple 2D animation.

Music/Sounds: A continuity announcer.

Availability: Extinct.

7th Logo (September 28, 2006-January 2010)


Logo: After a random line appears, always followed by the tag "Since 1985", the Bravo logo (with a different wordmark font this time) appears in place of the line. Sometimes, the wordmark and tagline appear together, then disappear and the "Horned O" forms in the center-right.

Technique: Simple 2D animation. Designed by Artillery Design and Spin.

Music/Sounds: None, or a man saying "Bravo".

Availability: Extinct.

8th Logo (January-May 24, 2010)

  • BAMMA variant

    BAMMA variant

  • Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men variant

    Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men variant

  • Dog the Bounty Hunter variant

    Dog the Bounty Hunter variant

  • King of Cars variant

    King of Cars variant

  • Sons of Anarchy variant

    Sons of Anarchy variant

  • The Unit variant

    The Unit variant

  • World's Strongest Man variant

    World's Strongest Man variant


Logo: On a landscape or close-up background, the Bravo "Horned O" grows out of the center, with a scene from a Bravo show superimposed into it. "BRAVO" also appears smaller below the "O".

Technique: Live-action and 2D animation.

Music/Sounds: A dim action-based sting.

Availability: Extinct.

9th Logo (May 25, 2010-January 1, 2011)


Logo: The Bravo logo appears in 3D in front of live-action footage, reflecting the scenery like a glass mirror.

Technique: Live-action and CGI animation.

Music/Sounds: A different action-based sting.

Availability: Extinct.

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