When did Granada Reports begin broadcasting?
Granada Reports began as Northern Newscast in May 1956 when the station first started broadcasting.
Questions about Granada Reports
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What was the original name of Granada Reports before it became known by its current brand?
The programme evolved through several name changes including People and Places, Scene at 6.30, Six-O-One, and Newsday before settling on its current brand in 1973.
Which early television appearances were featured in the People and Places show?
People and Places appeared within a year of the station's launch and became notable for featuring some of the earliest television appearances by The Beatles.
How did Granada Reports break news of John F. Kennedy's assassination?
Scene at 6.30 replaced People and Places in January 1963 and broke news of John F. Kennedy's assassination following a tip-off from CBS News.
When did Granada Tonight replace the flagship evening programme?
The flagship evening programme relaunched as Granada Tonight in January 1990 before returning to Manchester headquarters in 1992.