History
Scottish Television was founded by Canadian businessman Roy Thomson (later Lord Thomson) in association with the Theatre Royal's owners Howard & Wyndham Ltd. Thomson invited Canadian television producer Rai Purdy to become the station's first head of programming. In the months leading up to opening night, Purdy pledged that the new channel would provide first class entertainment and as much cultural programming as possible as well as allowing Scottish talent every opportunity to develop and be seen on STV.
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