TV began in Iceland on 30 September 1966. Most people are familiar with the clock that counts down to the news bulletin, which has remained through the decades but changed from an analogue to a digital clock. The first theme was used in a news programme that was on from the start of broadcasting until daily news began in 1967. At first there were broadcasts only twice a week before they were increased to six days. Likewise there were no broadcasts in June. Thursdays were TV-free days until Stöð