I posted about Scottish broadcasting not so long ago but it seems STV last week started a regular series of opt-outs from the ITV network and were delighted with the viewing figures.
Thursdays, between 9pm and 10pm have, for the next few weeks, been taken up by STV for locally made programmes, kicking off the week before last with Made in Scotland and last Thursday with The Scots Who Fought Franco, with which STV attracted a higher audience than for The Bill.
I did not see the Made in Scotland programme but I did record The Scots Who Fought Franco and watched it last night (after watching Andy Murray win in Montreal of course). Certainly it was a gripping documentary which I thoroughly enjoyed.
An STV spokesperson said: "STV is taking greater control of its schedule and Thursday evenings provides us with a high-profile and consistent slot to air some of our new, high quality and relevant home-grown productions'.
Is this the beginnings of Scotland receiving national broadcasting? Yes, I know it is only one hour a week and from an independent channel, but let us applaud their efforts. Thank you STV, I shall be tuning in every Thursday at 9pm.
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Don't listen to their spin! It's all to do with money. STV have fallen out with ITV over the price of some programmes.
I'm sure STV are stunned with their viewing figures though.
Ah I didn't know that Rab. Mind you, the programme on the Spanish Civil War was excellent. No wonder their figures rose.
"STV is taking greater control of its schedule and Thursday evenings provides us with a high-profile and consistent slot to air some of our new, high quality and relevant home-grown productions'.
About time too!
Good news indeed and one in the eye of the naysayers who claim that Scottish culture is not fit for us Scots to view lest it gives us ideas above our station. The usual unionist guff is deployed at these times. parochial, shortbread tin, Braveheart, Brigadoon, etc etc.
The simple fact is that STV have finally had the guts to give the public what they so obviously want.
If you look at the events that have happened in Scotland this year, and compare it to the TV coverage, the balance has swung to far to the Londoncentric cringing Britnat sychophants. Who snigger and roll their eyes when tartan or bagpipes are mentioned.
Look at the blanket coverage of Wimbeldon and test cricket, not forgetting the BBCs green wellyfest Glastonbury. There was scant coverage given to Andy Murrays great Canadian triumph, the airwaves have been dominated by athletics from Berlin.
The amount of money that has been scraped out of the BBC in Scotland over the years has left it as nothing more than a facilities clearing house, with a big fancy white shed on Pacific Quay, that dominates the skyline and looks like a dock yard shed.
I really enjoyed The Scots Who Fought Franco as I had an uncle who was there and did not realise what a serious conflict it was. Thanks STV. More please.
There was no live coverage of Andy Murray's achievement in Montreal LotF. The only channel which did show it was Sky Sports and if you don't have that, then tough.
Perhaps STV is wakening up to the fact there is an audience for home-made programmes after all.
Subrosa
The Made in Scotland series was very good. You may be able to watch it on the STV web site.
The viewing figures were very good, but this was quality TV. The big question is, will STV be able to keep up this standard, or will they now fall back on repeats.
Maybe, if the figures and good, and the resultant advertising revenues please the bosses, STV will see that more of this is what is needed. It's good news indeed.
So is Andy's win SR. World number 2now. Well done Andy!
Did you watch the match Tris? Was exciting stuff and many times I thought Andy wouldn't make it.
No SR, I missed it..... but it sounded like it was good. He's got some talent that lad.
Let's hope that 2010 is his year!
He's got me hooked anyway Tris. I think it's his attitude I admire most but of course his play too.
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