Debbie Thrower

"Meridian - The First 10 Minutes" was a special program that launched the ITV franchise Meridian Broadcasting on January 1, 1993. It was a 10-minute preview of the station's programming, broadcast live from Winchester Cathedral. The show featured various celebrities wishing Meridian well, and introduced viewers to the new regional news service.

Fred Dinenage looks back at some of the highlights of Meridian's first year on air.