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TSW

Television South West (TSW), also known as ‘Television Simply Wonderful’, emerged as the winning franchise in 1982, replacing Westward Television. TSW acquired Westward and officially went on air on August 11th, 1981, although they maintained the on-screen identity of Westward until they launched their own brand on New Year’s Day 1982.

In its early years, TSW differentiated itself from other regions by introducing unfamiliar shows, primarily sourced from the United States. One of its most memorable moments was on Christmas Day 1982, when TSW aired the movie ‘The In-Laws’ while the rest of the network showed ‘The Black Hole’ by Disney.

Unfortunately, TSW lost its franchise to Westcountry Television in 1991, due to their bid of £10 per viewer in the region, which was the highest per capita bid of any region in that round. TSW challenged the decision and the matter was taken to the House of Lords, where their appeal was ultimately defeated. The company subsequently sold its studios at Derry’s Cross and donated its entire back catalogue, including the Westward archive, to The South West Film and Television Archive.

In-Vision Continuity

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

13th May 1992

Views: 136

Likes: 1

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity

New, it's not

Quality: LQ

31st December 1992

Views: 520

Likes: 1

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – David Fitzgerald

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

Date unknown

Views: 118

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – David Fitzgerald

New, it's not

Quality: ST

25th December 1992

Views: 210

Likes: 1

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – David Fitzgerald

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

1987

Views: 111

Likes: 1

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – David Fitzgerald

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

1988

Views: 121

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – David Fitzgerald

New, it's not

Quality: ST

1988

Views: 112

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – David Fitzgerald

New, it's not

Quality: ST

1987

Views: 94

Likes: 1

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – David Fitzgerald

New, it's not

Quality: ST

1990

Views: 115

Likes: 1

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – David Fitzgerald

New, it's not

Quality: ST

1990

Views: 97

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – David Fitzgerald

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

23rd September 1991

Views: 127

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – David Fitzgerald

New, it's not

Quality: ST

18th July 1992

Views: 141

Likes: 1

Format: 4:3

In-vision Continuity – David Rogers

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

1982

Views: 178

Likes: 1

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Dinah Lawley

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

16th June 1992

Views: 138

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Dinah Lawley

New, it's not

Quality: ST

16th February 1991

Views: 123

Likes: 1

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Dinah Lawley

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

24th September 1991

Views: 118

Likes: 1

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Gillian Miles

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

1988

Views: 157

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-vision Continuity – Ian Stirling

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

Date unknown

Views: 218

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Ian Stirling

New, it's not

Quality: ST

1989

Views: 135

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Ian Stirling

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

Date unknown

Views: 129

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Ian Stirling

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

Date unknown

Views: 134

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Ian Stirling

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

14th October 1991

Views: 160

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Ian Stirling

New, it's not

Quality: LQ

22nd September 1992

Views: 110

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Ian Stirling

New, it's not

Quality: LQ

22nd September 1992

Views: 105

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Ian Stirling

New, it's not

Quality: LQ

1992

Views: 111

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Ian Stirling

New, it's not

Quality: LQ

1992

Views: 113

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-vision Continuity – Ian Stirling

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

1983

Views: 143

Likes: 1

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Ian Stirling

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

Date unknown

Views: 187

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-vision Continuity – Ian Stirling

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

Date unknown

Views: 132

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Ian Stirling

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

1987

Views: 130

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Ian Stirling

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

Date unknown

Views: 140

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Ian Stirling

New, it's not

Quality: ST

1987

Views: 182

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Ian Stirling

New, it's not

Quality: ST

1987

Views: 130

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Ian Stirling

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

Date unknown

Views: 148

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-vision Continuity – Jennifer Gavin

New, it's not

Quality: ST

1984

Views: 139

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-vision Continuity – Jennifer Gavin

New, it's not

Quality: ST

1984

Views: 126

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Jennifer Gavin

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

Date unknown

Views: 158

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Jennifer Gavin

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

Date unknown

Views: 139

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Jennifer Gavin

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

Date unknown

Views: 131

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Jennifer Gavin

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

1st September 1988

Views: 120

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Jennifer Gavin

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

1986

Views: 85

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Jennifer Gavin

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

Date unknown

Views: 114

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Jenny Hull

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

Date unknown

Views: 136

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Jenny Hull

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

Date unknown

Views: 121

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-vision Continuity – Jenny Hull

New, it's not

Quality: HQ

Date unknown

Views: 119

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Jenny Hull

New, it's not

Quality: ST

Date unknown

Views: 115

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-vision Continuity – Jenny Hull

New, it's not

Quality: ST

28th December 1987

Views: 102

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

In-Vision Continuity – Jeremy Curry

New, it's not

Quality: ST

1986

Views: 110

Likes: 0

Format: 4:3

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The information presented has been researched by members of the TVARK team and is offered in good faith, correct to the best of our knowledge. If any factual errors have appeared here inadvertently, then we would be delighted to hear from anyone wishing to offer corrections. All opinions expressed are not intended to cause offence. Should they be a cause of concern or distress to any readers, please contact us immediately so that we can remove or amend them accordingly.