TVB

TVB was the Border franchise holder between 2004 - 2005 and early 2006 - March 2009, owned by CoastPark plc. It was replaced by Biom in the Network Six 2009 franchise round.

History
TVB was formed in February 2004 by Park Television and applied for Borders franchise, temporary served by Frontier Television. Later on, there was a bid from dMGw Worldwide. The companies decided to split broadcasting time, thus making TVB a weekday broadcaster.

In early 2005, TVSolway bid from dMGw Worldwide was accepted, but the Border region was hit by floods which ruined TVSolway's studios. TVB became a temporary franchise. Later on, dMGw decided to give the broadcast rights to TVB.

In 2005, TVB had made a bid in 6-Net franchise round, but it was unaccepted. Thus, there was estabilished a generic 6-Net service.

In 2006, the newly-formed CoastPark plc had reached a deal with Emoa to purchase the broadcasing rights. Thus, TVB returned to the Border region.

Comedy

 * Weird at West Park - a comedy drama series about a group of kids and teachers in an unusual school in the Borders. Duration: 1hr


 * It's Not Always the Same - a comedy about a thick and unlucky 40 year old. Duration: 30 mins


 * The New Saint - the big return of The Saint, with Jamie Theakston. Duration: 1 hr

Gameshows

 * In the Closet Duration: 30 mins


 * 3-2-1 - the return of the famous gameshow. Duration: 1hr

Children's

 * Playhouse Kids - the programme for the 3 to 5-year-olds. Duration: 30 mins


 * Nursery Rhymes - the kids programme for the 1 to 3-year-olds. Duration: 15 mins

News/Current Affairs

 * TVB Live - main news programme in the TVB region. Duration: 30 mins


 * Borders' Morning - the morning news magazine show for the Borders region. Duration: 2hrs

Other

 * Guide: Borders - the sister show to Guide: North West, showing the most beautiful places in the region. Duration: 30 mins

Talkshows

 * Ash & Dan Today - the fantastic daytime talkshow with Ashley Little and Daniel Perkins, talking about anything from Food to TV. Duration: 1 hr