I have just retuned my partner’s TV so I can watch the new local TV channel on freeview channel 8.

Just prior to the launch on August 28, I popped into the Brighton studio and was lucky enough to be allowed a quick tour of the Latest TV studio thanks to the good grace and generous spirit of CEO Bill Smith.

I saw Tim Ridgway, who was busy preparing a news bulletin in another room.

Mr Smith watched with enthusiasm a performance being recorded on the set until “the wrap”.

I heard Bill say quietly: “That’s how you make television.” His pride was obvious.

Clearly setting up Latest TV has been a long project for Bill – a venture not without risk.

Hence, I feel the premature criticism from Marc Castro (Argus Letters, September 2) is unjustified.

Hopefully, Latest TV, which is produced from the quirky bohemian city of Brighton, will never resemble the BBC.

Let us remember that media presenters today, for example Jonathan Ross, started out in children’s TV for a couple of years.

The young crew at Latest TV have not had this advantage, nor does Latest TV have any revenue from TV Licensing.

I wish I was still in my 30s – what an opportunity for graduates to make short films; a chance for up-and-coming comedians to showcase their talents. A super platform for aspiring musicians and artists.

Would an ordinary Joe get much of a look in at the BBC? Sure, presenters have been polite when I have communicated with them.

However, when writing to executives at the BBC I have found their replies somewhat arrogant.

S Zapello, Portslade