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ITV at 70 Episode 1: Independent Minds - The Story of ITN
Host Rob Francis explores the 70-year history of ITN, revealing the pivotal moments, influential journalists, and groundbreaking innovations that transformed British news broadcasting in this interview episode.
14 Apr 2025
Episode 4: Granada
Granada didn’t just make great TV - it looked unforgettable doing it. In the latest episode of our #ITVat70 podcast, we chart the evolution of its iconic branding, from northern arrows to its final bow under the ITV banner.
5 Apr 2025
Episode 3: ATV
From its glitzy variety shows to its shaky business deals, ATV was a company that helped shape ITV and gave us some of the most iconic entertainment of the 20th century. But how did it go from a weekend London station to a full-blown Midlands empire—and why did it all come crashing down?
Join Rob Francis as we uncover the story of ATV, the showbiz, the scandals, and the legacy it left behind.
3 Apr 2025
PREVIEW: Episode 3: ATV
A preview of Episode 3 of the ITV at 70 podcast, going live on Saturday 5th April.
22 Mar 2025
Episode 2: ABC Weekend Television
TV Live is celebrating 70 years of ITV with a special series exploring every regional company that has shaped the network since 1955. From pioneering broadcasters to beloved local institutions, each company has played a unique role in the evolution of British television.
Among its early pioneers was ABC Weekend Television, a station that played a pivotal role in bringing entertainment to millions across the Midlands and the North. Though its era was relatively short-lived, its impact on the industry was anything but. Join us as we take a journey through ITV’s rich and diverse history, one region at a time.
CREDITS
Presenter: Robert Francis
The intro and outro music was composed by David Dundas.
17 Mar 2025
Episode 1: Associated Rediffusion
TV Live is celebrating 70 years of ITV with a special series exploring every regional company that has shaped the network since 1955. From pioneering broadcasters to beloved local institutions, each company has played a unique role in the evolution of British television. We begin with Associated-Rediffusion, the very first ITV franchise, which launched on September 22, 1955. As the company that introduced commercial television to the UK, it set the stage for a new era of broadcasting—one that would challenge the BBC’s monopoly and forever change the way Britain watched TV. Join us as we take a journey through ITV’s rich and diverse history, one region at a time.
CREDITS
Presenter: Robert Francis
The intro and outro music was composed by David Dundas.
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