It was supposed to be Scotlands answer to Richard and Judys popular television chat show formula with a heady mix of celebrity interviews, music, fashion and tips on food and drink that would send ratings skyward. However, viewer numbers plunged for The Hour, which began life as The Five Thirty Show in 2008, since it moved to a new evening time slot. Last night the broadcaster announced Tuesdays episode of the daily magazine show was the last barely a month after it had been shifted from its traditional 5pm slot to 8pm due to falling ratings. The decision was so sudden the shows presenters, Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus and Tam Cowan, did not even get the chance to say goodbye to their dwindling band of viewers, which had fallen by 30,000 to only 120,000 per edition since the move to the 8pm slot far short of the 200,000 STV had hoped for. It also caught the shows Twitter page by surprise. A tweet yesterday morning asked people: Any plans for the day ahead let us know! Elizabeth
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