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{{About|the 2009–2011 Scottish magazine programme that aired on STV|the 2011–2012 British drama series that aired on BBC|The Hour (2011 TV series)|other meanings|The Hour (disambiguation){{!}}The Hour}}
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| show_name = The Hour
| image = the hour.jpg
| image = the hour.jpg
| caption = ''The Hour'' logo, September–October 2011
| caption = ''The Hour'' logo, September–October 2011
| genre = [[lifestyle (sociology)|Lifestyle]], [[Feature story|Features]]
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| presenter = [[Michelle McManus]],<br />[[Stephen Jardine]],<br />[[Tam Cowan]]
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| presenter = [[Michelle McManus]],<br>[[Stephen Jardine]],<br>[[Tam Cowan]]
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| country = Scotland, United Kingdom
| language = English
| language = English
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| producer = Tom Cara
| producer = Tom Cara
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| location = STV Studios, [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]]
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| location = [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]], United Kingdom
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| camera = [[Multicamera setup|Multi-camera]]
| runtime = 60 minutes<br /><small>(includes commercials)</small>
| runtime = 60 minutes<br><small>(includes commercials)</small>
| company = [[STV Studios]]
| company = [[STV Productions]]
| channel = [[STV (TV channel)|STV]]
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| first_aired = {{start date|2009|5|26|df=yes}}
| channel = [[STV (TV channel)|STV]]
| last_aired = {{end date|2011|10|11|df=yes}}
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* ''[[The Five Thirty Show]]''
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* ''[[Live at Five (STV2)|Live at Five]]''
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| preceded_by = ''[[The Five Thirty Show]]''<br>(2008–2009)
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| followed_by = ''[[Live at Five (STV2)|Live at Five]]'' (2016–2018)
| related = ''[[The Five Thirty Show]]''<br>''[[Live at Five (STV2)|Live at Five]]''
| website = http://www.stv.tv/thehour
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'''''The Hour''''' was a lifestyle magazine programme broadcast on [[STV (TV channel)|STV]], the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] franchise in Northern and Central [[Scotland]]. Originally broadcast each weekday afternoon at 5pm, the programme was presented for much of its run by [[Michelle McManus]] and [[Stephen Jardine]] and broadcast from STV's [[Pacific Quay]] studios in [[Glasgow]]. The programme later moved to a weekly peak time slot but was cancelled in October 2011.
'''''The Hour''''' is<!-- should be "is" as per [[WP:TVNOW]] --> a lifestyle magazine programme that was broadcast on [[STV (TV channel)|STV]], the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] franchise in Northern and Central [[Scotland]], premiering on 26 May 2009. Originally broadcast each weekday afternoon at 5pm, the programme was presented for much of its run by [[Michelle McManus]] and [[Stephen Jardine]] and broadcast from STV's [[Pacific Quay]] studios in [[Glasgow]]. The programme moved to a weekly peak time slot in September 2011, but was cancelled in October 2011.


==History==
==History==
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Despite replacing ''The Five Thirty Show'','' The Hour's'' focus was more [[lifestyle (sociology)|lifestyle]]-orientated than its predecessor, which was originally intended to cover the main issues and news topics of the day. Features on ''The Hour'' included entertainment, TV, movies, cookery, health, gardening, fashion, celebrity guests and other topics.
Despite replacing ''The Five Thirty Show'','' The Hour's'' focus was more [[lifestyle (sociology)|lifestyle]]-orientated than its predecessor, which was originally intended to cover the main issues and news topics of the day. Features on ''The Hour'' included entertainment, TV, movies, cookery, health, gardening, fashion, celebrity guests and other topics.


In May 2011, Stephen Jardine announced he was leaving STV to form a PR company. McManus continued presenting the programme with various guest presenters until the end of the daytime version of ''The Hour'' on Friday 22 July 2011.<ref>{{cite news
In May 2011, Stephen Jardine announced he was leaving STV to form a PR company. McManus continued presenting the programme with various guest presenters until the end of the daytime version of ''The Hour'' on Friday 22 July 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedrum.com/news/2011/05/16/presenter-jardine-steps-down-hour-and-leaves-stv|title=Presenter Jardine steps down from The Hour and leaves STV|website=The Drum}}</ref>
| title = Stephen Jardine looks back on his career as he quits STV
| publisher = The Sun
| date = 17 May 2011
| url = http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/scotlandfeatures/3584903/Stephen-Jardine-looks-back-on-his-career-as-he-quits-STV.html
| accessdate = 2011-05-18}}</ref>


In June 2011, STV announced the programme would be cut from five days a week to once a week and moved to a [[prime time]] slot of Tuesdays at 8pm from 20 September 2011. McManus remained to present the relaunched programme, alongside [[Tam Cowan]].<ref>{{cite news
In June 2011, STV announced the programme would be cut from five days a week to once a week and moved to a [[prime time]] slot of Tuesdays at 8pm from 20 September 2011. McManus remained to present the relaunched programme, alongside [[Tam Cowan]].<ref>{{cite news
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| accessdate = 2011-06-23}}</ref>
| accessdate = 2011-06-23}}</ref>


Low ratings and criticism over the peak time version of the programme led to STV's decision to cancel the programme just 4 weeks after the relaunch. The last edition of the programme aired on 11 October 2011, two days before it was cancel.<ref>{{cite news
Low ratings and criticism over the peak time version of the programme led to STV's decision to cancel the programme just four weeks after the relaunch. The last edition of the programme aired on 11 October 2011, two days before it was cancelled.<ref>{{cite news
| title = STV confirms end of the road for ''The Hour''
| title = STV confirms end of the road for ''The Hour''
| publisher = stv.tv
| publisher = stv.tv
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Another segment of the show was ''Fashion Hijack'' (presented by Vicky Lee), where a team of style and beauty experts transformed the look of women across the country. A special Christmas edition was aired out-with ''The Hour'' on Wednesday, 23 December 2009.
Another segment of the show was ''Fashion Hijack'' (presented by Vicky Lee), where a team of style and beauty experts transformed the look of women across the country. A special Christmas edition was aired out-with ''The Hour'' on Wednesday, 23 December 2009.

Stephen, Michelle and the team pre-recorded a special programme, ''[[STV Hogmanay specials|The Midnight Hour]]'' for STV's Hogmanay line-up in 2010. The show took viewers into the New Year of 2011.


In January 2011, a short programme called ''New Year, New You'' was aired every evening at 5.55. This was shown as separate from ''The Hour'', but it took up the last five minutes normally occupied by the programme.
In January 2011, a short programme called ''New Year, New You'' was aired every evening at 5.55. This was shown as separate from ''The Hour'', but it took up the last five minutes normally occupied by the programme.
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* Nick Priestly – Floristry
* Nick Priestly – Floristry
* Dr. Debbie Wake – Health
* Dr. Debbie Wake – Health
* [[Lesley Smith]] – History
* [[Lesley Smith (historian)|Lesley Smith]] – History
* Rachel Henderson – Crafts
* Rachel Henderson – Crafts

== Guests ==
''For the full guest list, see [[List of guests on The Hour]]''


==Related shows==
==Related shows==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 21:46, 28 June 2024

This article is about the 2009–2011 Scottish magazine programme that aired on STV. For the 2011–2012 British drama series that aired on BBC, see The Hour (2011 TV series). For other meanings, see The Hour.

The Hour
The Hour logo, September–October 2011
GenreLifestyle, Features
Presented byMichelle McManus,
Stephen Jardine,
Tam Cowan
Country of originScotland
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerTom Cara
Production locationsSTV Studios, Glasgow, Scotland
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time60 minutes
(includes commercials)
Production companySTV Studios
Original release
NetworkSTV
Release26 May 2009 (2009-05-26) –
11 October 2011 (2011-10-11)
Related

The Hour is a lifestyle magazine programme that was broadcast on STV, the ITV franchise in Northern and Central Scotland, premiering on 26 May 2009. Originally broadcast each weekday afternoon at 5pm, the programme was presented for much of its run by Michelle McManus and Stephen Jardine and broadcast from STV's Pacific Quay studios in Glasgow. The programme moved to a weekly peak time slot in September 2011, but was cancelled in October 2011.

History

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The Hour began in May 2009 as an hour-long replacement for The Five Thirty Show, which had aired on weekdays since January 2008. Whilst its male presenter, Stephen Jardine, remained with the programme since its launch, his female co-host rotated between various personalities until October 2009, when it was announced that regular guest host Michelle McManus would become a main co-host.

Despite replacing The Five Thirty Show, The Hour's focus was more lifestyle-orientated than its predecessor, which was originally intended to cover the main issues and news topics of the day. Features on The Hour included entertainment, TV, movies, cookery, health, gardening, fashion, celebrity guests and other topics.

In May 2011, Stephen Jardine announced he was leaving STV to form a PR company. McManus continued presenting the programme with various guest presenters until the end of the daytime version of The Hour on Friday 22 July 2011.[1]

In June 2011, STV announced the programme would be cut from five days a week to once a week and moved to a prime time slot of Tuesdays at 8pm from 20 September 2011. McManus remained to present the relaunched programme, alongside Tam Cowan.[2][3]

Low ratings and criticism over the peak time version of the programme led to STV's decision to cancel the programme just four weeks after the relaunch. The last edition of the programme aired on 11 October 2011, two days before it was cancelled.[4]

Spin-offs

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The Hour spawned two spin-off programmes, usually as an extension to a segment of the main 5pm programme – The Chef's Apprentice was a special stand, looking for Scotland's best young chef. The judges were Sue Lawrence, Jeff Bland, Steven Doherty, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Steven Kitchen. The final was aired on Monday, 23 November 2009.

Another segment of the show was Fashion Hijack (presented by Vicky Lee), where a team of style and beauty experts transformed the look of women across the country. A special Christmas edition was aired out-with The Hour on Wednesday, 23 December 2009.

Stephen, Michelle and the team pre-recorded a special programme, The Midnight Hour for STV's Hogmanay line-up in 2010. The show took viewers into the New Year of 2011.

In January 2011, a short programme called New Year, New You was aired every evening at 5.55. This was shown as separate from The Hour, but it took up the last five minutes normally occupied by the programme.

On Saturday 20 August 2011, a special edition, The Hour Goes to the Races, aired live from Perth Races on Royal Charities Day, presented by Michelle McManus and STV News West anchor John MacKay.

The Team

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Main presenters

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Guest co-presenters

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Experts and correspondents

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  • Stella Bartram – Fitness
  • Tom Cannavan – Wine
  • Julie Hannah, Tori MacKenzie – Fashion
  • Pete Jackson – Gardening
  • Colin Kelly – Gadgets
  • Sue Lawrence – Cookery
  • Anita Manning – Antiques
  • Nick Priestly – Floristry
  • Dr. Debbie Wake – Health
  • Lesley Smith – History
  • Rachel Henderson – Crafts
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References

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  1. ^ "Presenter Jardine steps down from The Hour and leaves STV". The Drum.
  2. ^ "Michelle McManus will present revamped peak time show, The Hour". STV plc. 15 July 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
  3. ^ "The time is now: The Hour moves to a weekly primetime slot". stv.tv. 23 June 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
  4. ^ "STV confirms end of the road for The Hour". stv.tv. 13 October 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
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