The Five Thirty Show

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The Five Thirty Show
Genre lifestyle, Current affairs
Presented by Stephen Jardine (Jan 2008 – May 2009);
Debi Edward (Jan–Apr 2008);
Rachel McTavish (Apr 2008 – May 2009)
Country of originScotland
Original languageEnglish
Production
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time30 minutes
(including adverts)
Production company STV News
Original release
Network STV
Release28 January 2008 (2008-01-28) 
23 May 2009 (2009-05-23)
Related
STV News at Six
The Hour
Live at Five

The Five Thirty Show is a Scottish topical magazine show, which began broadcasting in Northern and Central Scotland on STV on Monday 28 January 2008. The programme was aired live from STV's Pacific Quay studios in Glasgow, with live link-ups to other parts of Scotland often featuring.

Contents

In May 2009, it was revealed that the programme would be axed and replaced by a new hour-long format entitled The Hour . The last regular edition of the programme aired on Friday 15 May 2009 and concluded with co-host Rachel McTavish's departure from STV. [1] The final live programme was followed by a week of compilation specials.

Format

The show was originally intended to report on the top stories of the day from across STV's Northern and Central regions in a more relaxed style to its sister shows, Scotland Today and North Tonight (now known as STV News at Six ). Within a short time of launch, the format was changed to include more lifestyle & feature items and a greater focus on entertainment stories.

Presenters

The programme team since launch;

Main Presenters
Roving Reporters
Entertainment Correspondent
Weatherman

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References

  1. "STV axe ratings winner Five Thirty Show". Daily Record. 6 May 2009. Retrieved 6 May 2009.