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The YSTV clock was introduced in around {{unsure|1998}} as a way of identifying the station before live programmes begin, and making it easier for the director to count down a production to it's on air point. The software was written by [[Matt Hammond]] and it runs on an Acorn A3010 computer. Later modifications were made to the software to keep the machine in sync with the correct time. | The YSTV clock was introduced in around {{unsure|1998}} as a way of identifying the station before live programmes begin, and making it easier for the director to count down a production to it's on air point. The software was written by [[Matt Hammond]] and it runs on an Acorn A3010 computer. Later modifications were made to the software to keep the machine in sync with the correct time. | ||
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Now S4C, BBC One, C4 and all ITV regions have dropped their on-screen clocks, YSTV may be the {{unsure|only UK broadcaster}} left to use one. | Now S4C, BBC One, C4 and all ITV regions have dropped their on-screen clocks, YSTV may be the {{unsure|only UK broadcaster}} left to use one. | ||
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{{YSTV Productions}} | {{YSTV Productions}} | ||
[[Category:Productions]] | [[Category:Productions]] | ||