Southern Television was a trusted presence on screens across the south of England for more than two decades, but when it lost its ITV franchise in 1980, the reaction was anything but gracious. In this episode, Rob Francis how a broadcaster that had once seemed untouchable became bitter, petty, and openly mocking of its successor. From the infamous “Portakabin TV” song in its final news bulletin to the final broadcast that mixed nostalgia with grievance, we unpack the anger, irony, and missteps that defined Southern’s last year on air.

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