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!
Prince Philip coverage: damned if you do – damned if you don’t
The BBC was in a no-win situation on Friday after the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. The …
Local TV presenters are part of the channel brand
This week was a big week for UTV. Popular weather presenter Frank Mitchell and distinguished …
UTV or ITV: that is the question
What is the name of the Channel 3 service in Northern Ireland? No, it’s not some banal …
Centralised ITV continuity showing its flaws
The downside of UTV’s move to network continuity was exposed embarrassingly and painfully on Monday …
The demise of BBC Schools and Colleges branding
The return of a form of schools broadcasting next week has provoked inevitable nostalgia – and …
The end of an era – a time to take stock
The official end of UTV continuity marks the end of regional announcers at ITV plc – only STV, …
ITV confirms no return to UTV branding in Northern Ireland
There was an inevitability about today’s news that ITV branding on UTV is to become permanent.
Impact of new lockdown measures on broadcasting
It’s the last thing anybody would have wanted. Circuit breakers in Wales, Northern Ireland and parts …
BBC TV announcer also on ‘the other side’?
We can’t think of another example of a current BBC One announcer also providing voiceovers on …
ITV OSP used for rugby team lists
ITV’s on-screen presentation graphics were put to a rather unusual use this evening – …