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==History== ==History==
The ] launched Channel One in London on 30 November 1994, becoming the first local channel to start broadcasting at a local level. The network employed thirty street-based one-man journalist crews at launch. Breakfaset programming consisted of "fast coverage" of news and traffic, daytime programming consisting of rolling news and magazine programmes, and the late afternoon consisted of planning for the evening's travel and entertainment. Much of the coverage was live, in order to cover key local events. As a basic cable channel, it claimed a potential audience of 300,000 viewers, coupled with the London area having 40% of the cable network (being a heavily cabled city) at the time of its launch.<ref></ref> In June 1995, the channel gained the rights to air two-and-a-half hours of Wimbledon highlights during the run of that year's tournament, giving overall a three-year period of secondary rights.<ref></ref> It also announced that one of its programmes, ''Digital World'' became the first programme to be streamed online, limited to still pictures, with the hopes of adding audio.<ref></ref> Within less than a year from launch, Channel One London had gained high ratings, ahead of Sky News but behind the four terrestrial channels.<ref></ref> The ] launched Channel One in London on 30 November 1994, becoming the first local channel to start broadcasting at a local level. The network employed thirty street-based one-man journalist crews at launch. Breakfaset programming consisted of "fast coverage" of news and traffic, daytime programming consisting of rolling news and magazine programmes, and the late afternoon consisted of planning for the evening's travel and entertainment. Much of the coverage was live, in order to cover key local events. As a basic cable channel, it claimed a potential audience of 300,000 viewers, coupled with the London area having 40% of the cable network (being a heavily cabled city) at the time of its launch.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.themedialeader.com/channel-one-launches-today/|title=Channel One Launches Today |website=The Media Leader|date=November 30, 1994}}</ref> In June 1995, the channel gained the rights to air two-and-a-half hours of Wimbledon highlights during the run of that year's tournament, giving overall a three-year period of secondary rights.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.themedialeader.com/channel-one-wins-wimbledon-rights/|title=Channel One Wins Wimbledon Rights |website=The Media Leader|date=June 23, 1995}}</ref> It also announced that one of its programmes, ''Digital World'' became the first programme to be streamed online, limited to still pictures, with the hopes of adding audio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.themedialeader.com/channel-one-transmits-live-on-the-internet/|title=Channel One Transmits Live On The Internet |website=The Media Leader|date=June 23, 1995}}</ref> Within less than a year from launch, Channel One London had gained high ratings, ahead of Sky News but behind the four terrestrial channels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.themedialeader.com/channel-one-rates-highest-for-news/|title=Channel One Rates Highest For News |website=The Media Leader|date=October 9, 1995}}</ref>


In June 1995, Channel One announced the creation of its second outlet covering Bristol and Bath.<ref></ref> Associated Newspapers had interests in the region, owning two newspapers, the ] and ]. The channel launched on 1 February 1996, covering 50,000 households served by United Artists' cable TV service.<ref></ref> In June 1995, Channel One announced the creation of its second outlet covering Bristol and Bath.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.themedialeader.com/channel-one-expansion/|title=Channel One Expansion |website=The Media Leader|date=June 8, 1995}}</ref> Associated Newspapers had interests in the region, owning two newspapers, the ] and ]. The channel launched on 1 February 1996, covering 50,000 households served by United Artists' cable TV service.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.marketingweek.com/channel-one-launches-regional-roll-out-in-avon/|title=Channel One launches regional roll-out in Avon|first=Marketing|last=Week|date=February 2, 1996|website=Marketing Week}}</ref>


Although Channel One was doing well in its programming, its revenues did not increase by 1996, due to a lower-than-expected number of subscribers.<ref></ref> In September 1997, Channel One London teamed up with the Press Association to reformulate it as a "truly local" service, recruiting five of its journalists.<ref></ref> Although Channel One was doing well in its programming, its revenues did not increase by 1996, due to a lower-than-expected number of subscribers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.themedialeader.com/channel-one-revenues-disappointing/|title=Channel One Revenues Disappointing |website=The Media Leader|date=June 13, 1996}}</ref> In September 1997, Channel One London teamed up with the Press Association to reformulate it as a "truly local" service, recruiting five of its journalists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.themedialeader.com/relaunch-for-channel-one/|title=Relaunch For Channel One |website=The Media Leader|date=September 18, 1997}}</ref>


On 2 September 1998, DMGT announced the closure of its two operations owned entirely by the conglomerate, in London and Bristol, while the station in Liverpool, partially owned by the Trinity Group, continued operations. DMGT announced that the number of cable subscribers wasn't scheduled to break even by the end of the 10-year period in its licence (which was scheduled to end in 2004).<ref></ref> The news came after the death of ], the owner's chairman, the day prior.<ref></ref> The final news bulletin on Channel One London aired at 5pm on 25 September 1998, followed at 5:30pm by a compilation of footage aired by the channel.<ref></ref> On 2 September 1998, DMGT announced the closure of its two operations owned entirely by the conglomerate, in London and Bristol, while the station in Liverpool, partially owned by the Trinity Group, continued operations. DMGT announced that the number of cable subscribers wasn't scheduled to break even by the end of the 10-year period in its licence (which was scheduled to end in 2004).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/1998/tv/news/channel-one-unplugs-2-sites-1117480156/|title=Channel One unplugs 2 sites|first=Erich|last=Boehm|date=September 4, 1998|website=Variety}}</ref> The news came after the death of ], the owner's chairman, the day prior.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/channel-one-closes-day-viscount-rothermere-dies/41018|title=Channel One closes a day after Viscount Rothermere dies|website=www.campaignlive.co.uk}}</ref> The final news bulletin on Channel One London aired at 5pm on 25 September 1998, followed at 5:30pm by a compilation of footage aired by the channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3512ujFzCY|title=The last hour of Channel One London (25th September 1998)|date=October 2, 2017|via=YouTube}}</ref>


Channel One Liverpool, which started in 1996, shut down at 12pm on 30 October 2002, bringing a definitive end to the network. Its 22 staff were searching for new jobs at the company's newspaper division. There was a plan to save the channel but Telewest halted its annual payments to Channel One.<ref name="Channel One Liverpool"> Channel One Liverpool, which started in 1996, shut down at 12pm on 30 October 2002, bringing a definitive end to the network. Its 22 staff were searching for new jobs at the company's newspaper division. There was a plan to save the channel but Telewest halted its annual payments to Channel One.<ref name="Channel One Liverpool">

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Channel One was a network of local cable news channels owned by Daily Mail and General Trust, a press conglomerate. Starting in London on 30 November 1994, the channel later started separate channels for Bristol and Liverpool. In 1998 DMGT shut down two of its channels while selling the Liverpool channel, which remained on air under new ownership until 2002.

History

The Associated Newspapers launched Channel One in London on 30 November 1994, becoming the first local channel to start broadcasting at a local level. The network employed thirty street-based one-man journalist crews at launch. Breakfaset programming consisted of "fast coverage" of news and traffic, daytime programming consisting of rolling news and magazine programmes, and the late afternoon consisted of planning for the evening's travel and entertainment. Much of the coverage was live, in order to cover key local events. As a basic cable channel, it claimed a potential audience of 300,000 viewers, coupled with the London area having 40% of the cable network (being a heavily cabled city) at the time of its launch. In June 1995, the channel gained the rights to air two-and-a-half hours of Wimbledon highlights during the run of that year's tournament, giving overall a three-year period of secondary rights. It also announced that one of its programmes, Digital World became the first programme to be streamed online, limited to still pictures, with the hopes of adding audio. Within less than a year from launch, Channel One London had gained high ratings, ahead of Sky News but behind the four terrestrial channels.

In June 1995, Channel One announced the creation of its second outlet covering Bristol and Bath. Associated Newspapers had interests in the region, owning two newspapers, the Western Morning News and Bristol Evening Post. The channel launched on 1 February 1996, covering 50,000 households served by United Artists' cable TV service.

Although Channel One was doing well in its programming, its revenues did not increase by 1996, due to a lower-than-expected number of subscribers. In September 1997, Channel One London teamed up with the Press Association to reformulate it as a "truly local" service, recruiting five of its journalists.

On 2 September 1998, DMGT announced the closure of its two operations owned entirely by the conglomerate, in London and Bristol, while the station in Liverpool, partially owned by the Trinity Group, continued operations. DMGT announced that the number of cable subscribers wasn't scheduled to break even by the end of the 10-year period in its licence (which was scheduled to end in 2004). The news came after the death of Viscount Rothermere, the owner's chairman, the day prior. The final news bulletin on Channel One London aired at 5pm on 25 September 1998, followed at 5:30pm by a compilation of footage aired by the channel.

Channel One Liverpool, which started in 1996, shut down at 12pm on 30 October 2002, bringing a definitive end to the network. Its 22 staff were searching for new jobs at the company's newspaper division. There was a plan to save the channel but Telewest halted its annual payments to Channel One.

References

  1. "Channel One Launches Today". The Media Leader. November 30, 1994.
  2. "Channel One Wins Wimbledon Rights". The Media Leader. June 23, 1995.
  3. "Channel One Transmits Live On The Internet". The Media Leader. June 23, 1995.
  4. "Channel One Rates Highest For News". The Media Leader. October 9, 1995.
  5. "Channel One Expansion". The Media Leader. June 8, 1995.
  6. Week, Marketing (February 2, 1996). "Channel One launches regional roll-out in Avon". Marketing Week.
  7. "Channel One Revenues Disappointing". The Media Leader. June 13, 1996.
  8. "Relaunch For Channel One". The Media Leader. September 18, 1997.
  9. Boehm, Erich (September 4, 1998). "Channel One unplugs 2 sites". Variety.
  10. "Channel One closes a day after Viscount Rothermere dies". www.campaignlive.co.uk.
  11. "The last hour of Channel One London (25th September 1998)". October 2, 2017 – via YouTube.
  12. "Channel One closes after six years". Liverpool Echo. 30 October 2002.
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