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Independent Television began as a network of independently-owned regional companies that were both broadcasters and programme makers, beginning with four companies operating six stations in three large regions in 1955–1956, and gradually expanding to 17 stations in 14 regions by 1962.
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Although the ITV network's history goes back to 1955, many regional franchisees changed over the years. Some of the most important names in the network's past – notably Thames, ABC and ATV – have no connection with the modern network.
This is a timeline of the history of the British television network ITV (originally known as Independent Television). 1950s. 1954. 30 July – The Television Act 1954 paves the way for the launch of commercial television in the UK and the first franchises are awarded by the newly formed Independent Television Authority (ITA).
Sep 10, 2024 · The ITV network was authorized by an act of Parliament in 1954, when the BBC’s monopoly over radio and television broadcasting was modified to permit a single channel to operate by selling airtime to advertisers.
Nov 27, 2017 · From 1936 to 1955 there was only one television channel in the UK (and nothing at all during World War 2), then the ITV (Independent Television) network came along which unlike the BBC was funded entirely using revenue from advertisements shown between programmes.
Apr 28, 2020 · Published on April 28th, 2020. Written by Laurence Marcus for Television Heaven. With the proposed launch of ITV in September 1955 and the franchises awarded it was London that would take to the air first. But at the last minute, major backers began to pull out...
Feb 5, 2020 · The History of ITV - The First Franchises, the Launch and Near Disaster. April 28th, 2020 With the proposed launch of ITV in September 1955 and the franchises awarded it was London that would take to the air first.
