 All programming for the "ITV Thames Valley" region was produced from Meridian's Whiteley studios, with Central South's Abingdon base retained as a newsgathering centre only.ITV Thames Valley did not produce any non-news programming; the north of the region continued to receive Central's non-news regional programmes (as that was the ITV franchisee) and the south continued to receive Meridian's.Following a selection process involving Central South and Meridian West staff, Robin Britton was appointed Head of News for ITV Thames Valley.