Pre-launch Promotions
1992
Late in 1992 these special promotions for Meridian were aired during breaks in programmes on TVS. Nice weathervein!
These promotions also feature the slogan 'Spirit of the South' which would go on to be used for years as the station's slogan.
Pre-launch Promotion
1992
This second promotion shows some of the exisiting drama highlights from the ITV schedule to get the message accross that Meridian will be the new name of ITV in the South.
Meridian Tonight Pre-launch Promotion
1992
A promotion for the new local evening news service.
Good Luck Meridian
1st January 1993
The cast of The Upper Hand give a quick good luck to Meridian.
Good Luck Meridian
1st January 1993
Sean Connery congratulates Meridian on their first day of broadcasting.
Trailers
1st January 1993
Two promotions from the first day of broadcasting. Both feature a special-mix of the new station ident signature tune.
I Can Do That Trailer
1993
Andy Craig appeals for people to get involved with his new series.
Spirit of the South
1993
Meridian continue the Spirit of the South theme with this promotion.
Movies Trailer
1993
Some movies coming soon on Meridian.
Des O'Connor Trailer
1993
London's Burning Trailer
1993
Trailer/Continuity
1993
Great Country House Cookery Trailer
1993
Movie Trailers
1994
A couple of movie trailers from 1994 with a nice abstract rendition of the Meridian logo.
Trail/Continuity Announcement
1994
Drama on Meridian
1994
Sting used before Dramas.. on Meridian.
Trail/Continuity Announcement
1994
Trailer
1994
This trailer features the Meridian break-bumper animation.
Menu
1998
Due to the Grand Prix running over-time programmes have been adjusted.
Trailers
2000
A couple of regional trailers from 2000.
Technical Problem
2001
Meridian are a bit late getting to CITV.
Focus Trailer
2002
Official Website
www.itvlocal.com/meridian