Monday 31 March 2008

Monday March 31 2008

The Real MacKay video blog catches up with a very special guest, former Scotland Today presenter Sarah Heaney. She returns for a quick visit after being away for nearly two years and lets us know what she has been up to since.

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Thursday 27 March 2008

Thursday March 27 2008


As part of a new strand, The Real MacKay strives to learn some lessons for life. Today, a dilemma posed by Sharyn. What do you do with spare buttons?
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Wednesday March 26 2008



Following some research into what names are 'successful', 'lucky' etc, The Real MacKay trawls the newsroom for the views of the Scotland Today staffers on their own names.




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Wednesday 26 March 2008

Tuesday March 25 2008


The Real MacKay reaches Brazil. Karen sambas sensationally in celebration. Thanks again to the sterling efforts of BBC World. Also, Robyn in Boston is now a fan, having seen us on You Tube. And the mystery of the Honkin Socks is resurrected.


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Friday 14 March 2008

Friday March 14 2008




Louise White takes an in-depth look at the stv weather centre.
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Thursday 13 March 2008

Thursday March 13 2008

Sickness in the newsroom has left The Real MacKay with little time for the blog. However, there is always time for a pin ceremony charting our global expansion.
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Wednesday 12 March 2008

Wednesday March 12 2008

Thanks to the sterling efforts of stv forumer, BBC World, The Real MacKay has spread through the sub continent. This is the commitment we need.

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Tuesday 11 March 2008

Tuesday March 11 2008


There was much discussion about last night's lead story, both in news and sport. Today, The Real MacKay rakes over the coals.


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Monday 10 March 2008

Monday March 10 2008


The Real MacKay takes offence to accusations that our global map is not politically correct.


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Friday 7 March 2008

Friday March seventh 2008


Louise White takes control of the blog and explains how you can send in stories for the programme and takes a look at one of our archive promos.

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Thursday 6 March 2008

Thursday March sixth 2008


On his return from Barcelona, Raman tells The Real Mackay about the tat he bought for the newsroom tacky shelf, places a pin on The Real MacKay global map and talks us through how editing on site and sending via broadband makes life so much easier. Also, well done to Laura Miller for winning an award for her student documentary.


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Wednesday March fifth 2008


The Real MacKay speaks to reporters immediately after the morning editorial meeting to find out about the stories they've been allocated and how they plan to take them on. Also, remarkably, more on Little John. Yes, he's still there!


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Tuesday march fourth 2008


An update on Little John the snowman and a special launch parade of the new STV jackets as displayed by Mike Edwards, Sean Batty, Joanne Bonnar and Sharon Frew. News editor Howard Simpson voices his opinion on the new fashions.


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Monday 3 March 2008

Monday March third 2008


The Real MacKay hears from the News Operations Manager, Bob Rae, about the BGAN. This kit allows Raman to record and edit his reports from location, then send them back via broadband. Like Peter Kay's garlic bread, it's the future.


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