30-06-2024, 10:25 AM
The News Show must be in the running for one of the shortest lived news bulletins on British television. At one point during the Iraq War it's ratings were practically at 0.
No doubt it's awkward timeslot (7.45) and 15 minute runtime was an issue, directly up against the last 15 minutes of whatever was on at 7.00 or 7.30, meaning it would be up against the likes of Corrie and EastEnders.
It lasted just a mere 6 months before being replaced by 'The 7 O'Clock News', although that was for all intents and purposes the same thing, at least until it had a mini revamp in 2004 when Liquid News went, doubling to half an hour, taking on a more relaxed/satirical style and bringing in Eddie Mair as the new presenter.
No doubt it's awkward timeslot (7.45) and 15 minute runtime was an issue, directly up against the last 15 minutes of whatever was on at 7.00 or 7.30, meaning it would be up against the likes of Corrie and EastEnders.
It lasted just a mere 6 months before being replaced by 'The 7 O'Clock News', although that was for all intents and purposes the same thing, at least until it had a mini revamp in 2004 when Liquid News went, doubling to half an hour, taking on a more relaxed/satirical style and bringing in Eddie Mair as the new presenter.
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