The Five Thirty Show

In May 2009, it was revealed that the programme would be axed and replaced by a new hour-long format entitled The Hour.

The last regular edition of the programme aired on Friday 15 May 2009 and concluded with co-host Rachel McTavish's departure from STV.

[1] The final live programme was followed by a week of compilation specials.

The show was originally intended to report on the top stories of the day from across STV's Northern and Central regions in a more relaxed style to its sister shows, Scotland Today and North Tonight (now known as STV News at Six).

Within a short time of launch, the format was changed to include more lifestyle & feature items and a greater focus on entertainment stories.