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TVE Cancels 'La Garita' and Restores 'El Grand Prix' to 21:45

TVE is replacing the flopped format with an archival series, resuming its summer contest at its traditional 21:45 start.

Overview

  • La Garita was cancelled after two underperforming episodes, having debuted at a 9.6% share and plunged over two points in its second airing.
  • The program was pulled on Tuesday for a special report on the Torre Pacheco disturbances, which also failed to boost audience figures.
  • The vacated access prime time slot will be occupied immediately by 'Viaje al centro de la tele', an archival retrospective series.
  • El Grand Prix del Verano will return to its traditional 21:45 start time beginning July 21 to stabilize the early evening lineup.
  • The schedule overhaul responds to sustained viewer criticism and host Ramón García’s objections to the late-night airing of the contest.