How (TV series) How (TV series) How was a British educational television show created by Jack Hargreaves. It was produced from 1966 by Southern Television, for whom Hargreaves was a presenter and deputy programme controller. It lasted until 1981, when the company lost its franchise to TVS. "How" was originally devised by Hargreaves for an audience of adults returning from the pub. Its aim would be to give facts and demonstrations that could settle arguments or be used as pub tricks. A one-off pilot was broadcast at 11.15pm on 22 March 1966, to viewers in the Southern Television area only. Following the pilot,
The Hour (2009 TV programme) 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