[Stooky Bill]

An example of something that was demanded by some in the political world for years, and then it turns out that no one actually wanted it.

As a news programme it's actually quite good, and it's on at a time when no-one else (apart from the rolling news channels) is doing news. Problem is that at 9pm the other channels have their big hitters on. At least this will let the channel compete for prime time viewers

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I imagine they will simply recycle “The Seven” branding for the new half-hour programme, and possibly could tie itself in closer with Reporting Scotland, as it'll be starting right as that programme finishes.

It says on the article that part of plan to make up for the loss of The Nine is to have occasional hour long Reporting Scotlands.... but that of course means clashing with the new The Seven. I wonder if they mean that there'll be half hour Reporting Scotland on BBC1 and then occasionally a second half on BBC Scotland?