Yes, let's not make excuses. The important fact is that STV has not been broadcasting to Scotland for 50 years - it's been broadcasting to CENTRAL Scotland although, of course, the boundary of the area changed with the move from VHF to UHF.
Yes, in the late 50s and early 60s people in Dundee and North Fife with big aerials (and sets capable of receiving Channel 10 - some tvs then could only get the BBC) watched STV. But after Grampian went on the air from Angus that changed within months. And for most people north of Perth, ITV always meant Grampian.
STV should confine their celebrations to the Central Belt. They're acting as if Grampian never existed. And if they try arguing that viewers in the north have always enjoyed STV programmes, then by the same logic Scotland (and the rest of the network) should have joined in the party when LWT celebrated its 30th anniversary in 98!
Yes, let's not make excuses. The important fact is that STV has not been broadcasting to Scotland for 50 years - it's been broadcasting to CENTRAL Scotland although, of course, the boundary of the area changed with the move from VHF to UHF.
Yes, in the late 50s and early 60s people in Dundee and North Fife with big aerials (and sets capable of receiving Channel 10 - some tvs then could only get the BBC) watched STV. But after Grampian went on the air from Angus that changed within months. And for most people north of Perth, ITV always meant Grampian.
STV should confine their celebrations to the Central Belt. They're acting as if Grampian never existed. And if they try arguing that viewers in the north have always enjoyed STV programmes, then by the same logic Scotland (and the rest of the network) should have joined in the party when LWT celebrated its 30th anniversary in 98!
You are 100% right here!!
STV have no interest in the Grampian region or its legacy!! When the name went it never even got a mention up here - just how great it would be when it becomes STV.
I contacted the STV office when they were giving away £7000 on the "watch to win" crap! The question was about Glen Michael cartoon thing and what animal featured on his show? Now I have lived in Grampian land for 40 years and have NEVER seen this show.........STV tell me it was on but I challenge anyone staying up here to tell me they saw it??
I also told them that I would look forward to STV pulling out the stops in 4 years time when Grampian hits 50 but somehow would imagine that it will never be mentioned!!
