Reflections on the 1991 ITV franchise auction
Today is the 30th anniversary of the outcome of the ITV franchise auction. The auction saw Thames, …
Signs that ITV playout was in disaster recovery mode this afternoon
Regional identification text appeared on screen in some ITV regions this afternoon, suggesting that …
Unwind with ITV launches
ITV’s modern day equivalent to the test card – Unwind with ITV – launched in the …
ITV Nightscreen bows out after more than 23-and-a-half years
Today marks the end of the road for the overnight “filler” programme, ITV Nightscreen.
“No-one watches linear TV anymore”
There is something very dreary about the predictions of the end of linear television. Last night an …
Channel 4 privatisation on the cards – for real this time?
Yet again there is debate about the possibility of privatising Channel 4. As one newspaper …
The mystery of the UTV break bumper and the latest ITV transponder changes
A couple of little mysteries for Pres fans. A fortnight ago a UTV break bumper suddenly appeared. It …
ITV reportedly warns that its future as a PSB can’t be taken for granted
The current Channel 3 licences run out in just over two-and-a-half years time. In return for its …
Mini resurgence of UTV brand
Just when you think a story is over, an unexpected twist in the plot suddenly takes you by surprise. …
ITV DSAT services in a game of musical transponders
A little mystery is unfolding thousands of miles above the equator. ITV is in the process of …
Closure of Wales and NI ITV+1 services
One of ITV’s main public service responsibilities is regional broadcasting. The volume may …
ITV’s ident during Friday’s Prince Philip coverage: sombre or stupid?
They really should’ve gone to SpecSavers, shouldn’t they!