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Published 5 October 2022
A tiny company serves the largest area thanks to modern technology
Published 19 April 2021
Rediffusion’s last-minute attempt to get up close and personal with its region
Published 9 August 2014
The UK’s new local TV network is shaping up well. Honest.
Published 16 February 2011
Every time I hear anything about Jeremy Hunt’s plans for a new local TV network, I have this tendency to roll my eyes and sigh. His dream of a network of local TV stations, broadcasting to cities and regions sounds all very grand and good – and desirable. Yet Mr Hunt seems oblivious to the fact that it almost inevitably seems dooned to faliure. Local TV has never worked in Britain.
Published 28 April 2009
Local TV hasn’t exactly had a particularly good start in the UK. Failed station followed failed station. Small scale ventures have risen in high profile, only to shatter not long after. Ofcom has a list of the stations, however several have never even launched.