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Scottish Referendum news thread

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RI
Rijowhi
Brekkie posted:
Considering Alex Salmond lives in his own independent land of one lunatic I doubt this has been addressed, but has anything been said about the future of commercial TV should Scotland vote yes. We've seen a bit about their plans for an SBC but anything about STV. If they owned the whole C3 franchise it would presumably be quite straight forward but ITV having Border Scotland somewhat complicates things, and I suspect that's the way ITV like it. If the franchise was reissued and STV won it I suspect ITV would launch an ITV Scotland with all their hit shows but none of the regulatory requirements.


I'm not sure ITV could launch an 'ITV Scotland' as all their hit (some people may add a S to this word) shows would be connected to the Channel 3/ITV Network. Though I am aware the situation has changed slightly in recent years.

To answer the original question, ITV Border's franchise is guaranteed until 2024 I believe. After that who knows...

As for the debate - ITV were never going to show the debate before News At Ten, shame an agreement couldn't be made for after the News. A bit strange how the BBC Parliament channel got the first chance to rescreen the programme, with ITV being a fellow Channel 3 franchise holder.
Last edited by Rijowhi on 7 August 2014 9:50pm - 3 times in total
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A former member
https://www.facebook.com/WeAreSTV Third post down, very bad!
PE
Pete Founding member
Question time isn't live but it's broadcast all at once. It's a bit poor when you see a repeat of something you've already seen the reportage on the previous night. Not comparable imo.
BA
bilky asko
623058 posted:
https://www.facebook.com/WeAreSTV Third post down, very bad!


I presume you mean the post concerning the audience make-up.

see here ……..

WEARESTV on FACEBOOK.COM
08-Aug-2014 @ 08:02

Ipsos MORI are pretty well respected (they're no YouGov). I wouldn't worry about the conspiracy theorists who have commented on it.

Is there even a documented connection between Ben Page and David Cameron in any case?
TV
TV Archive
Just received this email from STV regarding the stream.

Quote:
Salmond & Darling - The Debate and your online experience
We are aware that your viewing of the STV debate between Alex Salmond and Alastair Darling, via our streaming service STV Live on the STV Player, was unsatisfactory. We apologise for the frustration caused by the interruption to our service.

Our technology partners, Brightcove, who are responsible for providing our live stream, have also apologised unreservedly for the inconvenience caused to you.

Should you wish to watch the debate in full, the programme is now available worldwide via this link on our catch-up service, STV Player.

We do hope you will come back to STV and join us on 18 September 2014, on STV Live and STV, for comprehensive results coverage of the Referendum
BR
Brekkie
Rijowhi posted:
Brekkie posted:
Considering Alex Salmond lives in his own independent land of one lunatic I doubt this has been addressed, but has anything been said about the future of commercial TV should Scotland vote yes. We've seen a bit about their plans for an SBC but anything about STV. If they owned the whole C3 franchise it would presumably be quite straight forward but ITV having Border Scotland somewhat complicates things, and I suspect that's the way ITV like it. If the franchise was reissued and STV won it I suspect ITV would launch an ITV Scotland with all their hit shows but none of the regulatory requirements.


I'm not sure ITV could launch an 'ITV Scotland' as all their hit (some people may add a S to this word) shows would be connected to the Channel 3/ITV Network. Though I am aware the situation has changed slightly in recent years.

To answer the original question, ITV Border's franchise is guaranteed until 2024 I believe. After that who knows...

Surely though any change in the status of Scotland deems any contracts with the UK regulator null and void. STV would no longer be part of the Channel 3 network, so the future of ITV programming in Scotland would depend on the wording of their recent deal.
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A former member
YET, TV3 in ireland has no trouble, ITV just has to think would it be worth it?
CH
chinamug
623058 posted:
YET, TV3 in ireland has no trouble, ITV just has to think would it be worth it?


TV3 in Ireland has a whole world of trouble, with the announcement that UTV Ireland is to start in the south. However, it does prove a point that STV in an independent Scotland can easily work with only minor changes to the current set up. UTV Ireland has been given an Irish licence and will basically broadcast the ITV schedule (with a few exceptions, X factor, Britains Got talent and Downton abbey)
PE
Pete Founding member
bilky asko posted:
623058 posted:
https://www.facebook.com/WeAreSTV Third post down, very bad!


I presume you mean the post concerning the audience make-up.

see here ……..

WEARESTV on FACEBOOK.COM
08-Aug-2014 @ 08:02

Ipsos MORI are pretty well respected (they're no YouGov). I wouldn't worry about the conspiracy theorists who have commented on it.

Is there even a documented connection between Ben Page and David Cameron in any case?





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They had ppl in from south of the border who don't even have a vote in the audience.. You can't even trust your local tv company..


So apparently everyone in the audience with an English accent was a stooge.

morons.
RI
Richard
Brekkie posted:

Surely though any change in the status of Scotland deems any contracts with the UK regulator null and void. STV would no longer be part of the Channel 3 network, so the future of ITV programming in Scotland would depend on the wording of their recent deal.


I doubt it, unless the contracts specifically state that they would lapse in the event of separation.

Of course the status of STV would change and the ITV Border anomaly would need to be dealt with but these would presumably happen through negotiations post-September.
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A former member
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-28780811



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Other broadcasters
Audience members will be selected by polling and research consultancy ComRes to reflect a broad balance of views and their questions will feature prominently in the Scotland Decides: Salmond versus Darling programme.

The programme will also be shared as a simulcast with other broadcasters and media outlets, including newspapers.

It will be broadcast from 20:30 until 22:00 on BBC One Scotland and across the rest of the UK on BBC Two, including HD channels. At midnight, it will also be shown across the UK on BBC One.

The programme will air on the BBC News Channel and BBC World News which is available in over 100 countries.

Radio Scotland and Radio Nan Gaidheal will also simulcast the debate.


Why is it getting a repeat on BBC one just 2 hours later?
DV
DVB Cornwall
........... Maybe signed.

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