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Video blogs - go behind the scenes at STV

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   The Real MacKay - Tatty Shelf Update, January 13 2010

   Following on from overwhelming requests, The Real MacKay provides an update on the renowned Tatty Shelf of the STV Newsroom. Taste in abundance. ...

   • 3 mins 55 secs
2. 

   The Real MacKay - Brrrr..., January 7 2010

   As the River Clyde freezes over in the heart of Glasgow, The Real MacKay finds out how reporters deal with the cold when they're on the road. From inside, of course....

   • 4 mins 3 secs
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   The Real MacKay - All the Best for 2010, January 6 2010

   After a long festive hiatus, The Real MacKay eases back online....

   • 4 mins 3 secs
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   The Real MacKay - The Christmas Night Out, Dec 17 2009

   The STV News Christmas Night Out is looming. Karen Greenshields has taken on the role of organiser. The Real MacKay hears about her big plans. ...

   • 3 mins 44 secs
5. 

   The Real MacKay - The X-Factor Posse, December 14 2009

   It's all over. Joe won. An extra large X-Factor posse reflect on the series. ...

   • 8 mins 14 secs
6. 

   The Real MacKay - The STV News Guide to Christmas Tree Decor

   We have three Christmas trees in and around the STV Newsroom, all decorated by our style guru, Sean. The Real MacKay gets some lessons. ...

   • 7 mins 26 secs
7. 

   The Real MacKay - The X-Factor Posse, December 7 2009

   The X-Factor has reached its final three. Thank goodness, frankly, because the posse are showing signs of fatigue. ...

   • 3 mins 15 secs
8. 

   The Real MacKay - The Great T-Shirt Folding Debate, Dec 2 09

   Christmas is approaching. In the spirit of public information, The Real MacKay demonstrates a novel way of folding a T-shirt. But, of course, other smarty pants have to try to do better. ...

   • 4 mins 16 secs
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   The Real MacKay - Our Budding Stars, December 1 2009

   You've already seen, not one, but two budding movie stars in the STV News staff. People who've lit up the silver screen. Now, The Real MacKay has uncovered another. Big plans are being made,...

   • 5 mins 45 secs
10. 

    The Real MacKay - The X-Factor Posse, November 30 2009

    Lloyd has gone, but The Real MacKay finds a fading interest in the X-Factor. However, much excitement with Jedward in Scotland over the weekend. Watch The STV News at Six. ...

    • 4 mins 14 secs
11. 

    The Real MacKay - What's With All This Rain? Nov 25 2009

    The Real MacKay asks Sean the Weatherman what he's going to do about it? ...

    • 3 mins 3 secs
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    The Real MacKay - When Clair met Robert Pattinson, Nov 24 09

    Clair helped produce Grant's programme on the Twilight sensation and got to meet the star, Robert Pattinson. Did she drool? The Real MacKay finds out. ...

    • 5 mins 22 secs
13. 

    The Real MacKay - The X-Factor Club, November 23 2009

    Jedward have gone! Katie Price has gone! It's all happening. The Real MacKay assembles The X-Factor Posse to assess the weekend's events. ...

    • 4 mins 21 secs
14. 

    The Real MacKay - Romanian Weather Forecasts Nov 18 2009

    You'll remember last week how Romanian news used the STV News sig tune. The Real MacKay finds out that there are some aspects of Romanian television that we could import here. Weatherman Sean isn't...

    • 1 mins 55 secs
15. 

    The Real MacKay - The Glorious 500th!

    Yes indeed, thanks to Hugh Pugh's meticulous records, this is the 500th The Real MacKay blog. In a night of glitz and glamour, some of the stars share their memories. ...

    • 2 mins 59 secs
16. 

    The Real MacKay - The X-Factor/I'm A Celebrity Club, Nov 16

    The weekend reality programmes are reviewed and there is gossip aplenty. ...

    • 6 mins 54 secs
17. 

    The Real MacKay - The National Anthem Debate, Nov 11 2009

    Vote in the STV online poll for what should be Scotland's national anthem. The Real MacKay gets some suggestions for you....

    • 7 mins 15 secs
18. 

    The Real MacKay - A Familiar Sound, November 10 2009

    The Real MacKay discovers that the 'STV News' theme has an international appeal....

    • 2 mins 49 secs
19. 

    The Real MacKay - The Monday X-Factor Club

    The X-Factor posse gather to review the weekend's performances and result and they are not happy. ...

    • 7 mins 16 secs
20. 

    The Real MacKay - The Culture Secretary, Nov 5 2009

    The Real MacKay interviews the Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw about the Government proposals for the funding of regional news. ...

    • 3 mins 18 secs