ITV: The Franchise Affair - part 1: 1967

ITV have just turned 70. Someone should do a documentary about their history! Oh, wait, we did that already. Well, how about we do a deep-dive into the era when it was a collection of regional franchises. How were they awarded? Why were they rescinded? Was there any logic to it at all? Let's look at each round in turn (apart from the two where nothing happened) and find out! Part one: 1967. While London swings, Lord Hill of the ITA wields the axe. But who's for the chop? Chapters: 01:29 - Origin story 05:40 - Yorkshire 09:00 - Wales 18:30 - London 26:39 - Conclusion