How ITV works

Back in the good old days before that awful ITV Centre, how did there conduct what went where in the network?

I know the BIG 5 had most control over the peak slots 7.30pm - 22.30, but out with those times well it was a pigs ear.

Also did some compaines make programmes with idea of getting them on the network? or where there just picked up by the network?

Grampian made a few home types shows such as : Do it herself, Simply sweing, Pin money
TT: Did Home, made for the home: http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/464681
STV made; Moneywise and Homework http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/235597

While Surprisingly; what got picked up:

* STV: Thingummyjig was networked 78-81, Allan Stewart tapes. 1980,. Hello Good evening and welcome. 1977- 80.

I cant seem to found other EG from other compaines

Probably better discussed in the existing 'Networked ITV - 1990s and Before' thread, or we'll end up duplicating discussions.

I wouldn't count on there being a modern equivalent. From what I've heard UTV still have a red phone, with a cassette recorder connected to it so that they can record and play back the calls.

The phone may be the same as the originals, but it now works on a VOIP system, transmitted up the ITV network.