ITV is a British free-to-air television network and the oldest commercial television network in the UK. The company operates a family of channels including ITV, ITV2, ITVBe, ITV3, ITV4 and CITV. ITV produces a variety of content including drama, entertainment, news, sport and live events. ITV is available to watch both live and on-demand through its ITV Hub platform.
ITV was launched on 22 September 1955, making it the first commercial TV network in the UK.
ITV has gone through many changes since its launch, including mergers and acquisitions.
ITV was initially owned by Associated Rediffusion and ABC TV, but over the years has been owned by a variety of companies, including Granada and Carlton Communications.
In 2004, ITV plc was formed as a result of a merger between Granada plc and Carlton Communications.
ITV has produced many popular TV shows over the years, including Coronation Street, Downton Abbey, and The X Factor.
In recent years, ITV has expanded its online presence with the launch of the ITV Hub platform.
ITV has also expanded its production and distribution arms through acquisitions and investment.
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a public broadcaster in the UK. It operates a range of TV channels and radio stations and produces a variety of content, both informative and entertaining. Unlike ITV, the BBC is publicly funded and does not rely on advertising revenue.
Channel 4 is a UK free-to-air TV network that primarily focuses on entertainment and edgy programming. It produces a range of content including documentaries, drama, and reality TV.
Sky is a British broadcaster that offers a range of TV channels and produces a variety of content, including sports, movies, and TV shows. It operates both free-to-air and pay TV channels.
ITV Hub is ITV's online on-demand video service. It allows users to watch TV shows, movies, and live events from ITV's family of channels, both live and on-demand.
ITV News is the news division of ITV. It produces both national and regional news programming and covers a range of issues from politics to entertainment.
ITV Studios is the production and distribution arm of ITV. It produces TV shows and formats for both ITV's family of channels and other broadcasters around the world.
No, ITV is a free-to-air TV network in the UK. You can watch ITV channels for free with a TV antenna or through a digital TV service provider.
ITV produces a wide range of TV shows including drama, entertainment, reality TV, and news programming. Some of its most popular shows include Coronation Street, Downton Abbey, and Britain's Got Talent.
Yes, you can watch ITV shows online through the ITV Hub platform. You can watch both live and on-demand content from the ITV family of channels.
Yes, ITV offers a streaming service through its ITV Hub platform. You can watch TV shows, movies, and live events from ITV channels on-demand or live through the ITV Hub.
ITV programming is available in some countries outside of the UK, but availability varies by region. ITV also distributes some of its content internationally through its production and distribution arm, ITV Studios.