What types of programmes would Channel 6 show and who would produce them?
8.1. The local programme schedule for Channel 6 licensees would be developed following local research. ULTV recognises that a typical viewer may not watch Channel 6 all evening – to do so would imply the abandonment of all other consumption. However, there is a wealth of evidence demonstrating the demand for local news, supplemented by current affairs, sport and information. ULTV envisages that a local news magazine would be one of the flagship programmes produced by Channel 6 licensees. It is possible that a local news programme would be shown several times during the course of the evening (rebroadcast and/or repackaged). 8.2. The nature of local TV is that it is not difficult to supplement local news with other programmes at marginal incremental cost. If suitable facilities are available then filming additional programmes, for example interviewing local politicians, sports personalities or other members of the community, becomes a possibility. A local TV station is therefore able to
