The Brummy bias on ATV drove me nuts as well.

For me, it was summed up in one moment. It might have been the year we were promoted, but does anyone remember an end of season awards show and Notts' only real mention was when a ****ty comedian ('Spud Lee' or something) just stood there and roasted Jimmy Sirrel (in a really insulting and personal way) who was clearly not amused. The camera kept cutting to a smirking Gary Newbon for some reason. Or did I dream that?