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O’Shea appointed ITV Studios Technology Director

ITV has announced the appointment of Matthew O’Shea as Technology Director for ITV Studios. O’Shea has over 30 years of experience in technology and business transformation, and will report into Simon Farnsworth, ITV CTO, with an additional reporting line into David McGraynor, Chief Operating Officer, ITV Studios. He will lead a team responsible for the […]

August 26, 2025

Danny Dyer and Emily Atack front Nobody’s Fool for ITV

2026 will see ITV1 and ITVX launch a brand new strategic reality quiz as Emily Atack and Danny Dyer host a compelling new game show called Nobody’s Fool. A co-production between ITV Studios label Lifted Entertainment and US-based prodco Nobody’s Hero, Nobody’s Fool is a unique reality event packed full of drama and deception where […]

August 19, 2025

ITV to broadcast Lloyds Tour of Britain Men

Cycling fans can watch free-to-air live coverage of Britain’s biggest professional cycle race, the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men, on ITV. ITV4 and ITVX will broadcast live coverage of all six stages, along with daily highlights, from September 2nd to 7th, once again bringing the action to fans across Britain, presented by Ned Boulting. It […]

August 15, 2025

Record broadcasters for Sky Bet Ebor Festival

The Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York Racecourse will receive widespread global exposure from August 20th to 23rd, with a record 40 networks showcasing one of the highlights of the global racing calendar. Working with York Racecourse, Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and HBA Media (HBA) have secured the record coverage which will be available to […]

August 14, 2025

ITV commissions The Blame from Quay Street Productions

ITV’s Director of Drama, Polly Hill, has commissioned The Blame, a new series produced by acclaimed Quay Street Productions (part of ITV Studios) that is written, developed for television and executive produced by Megan Gallagher (All Her Fault, Wolf). The drama dives into secrets, suspicion and systemic corruption – all under the surface of this […]

August 13, 2025

ITV unveils 2025 Fresh Cuts

ITV has announced the six commissions which will form part of the 2025 Fresh Cuts series premiering on ITVX and YouTube later this year, commissioned as part of ITV’s £80 million Diversity Commissioning Spend. The line up will be produced by talent including acclaimed DJ, Ras Kwame, TV Collective Breakthrough leader Sebastian Whyte, the director […]

August 12, 2025

ITV greenlights Olivia & Alex Bowen reality series from Angel Eye Media

ITV2 and ITVX have commissioned a new six-part reality series from Angel Eye Media, following one of Love Island’s most iconic couples as they navigate the ultimate next chapter: Parenthood. Set to air later this year, Olivia & Alex: Parenthood offers intimate access to the couple’s real-life journey as they grow their young family from 3 […]

August 8, 2025

Mortimer stepping down at ITV

ITV’s Director of Reality and Acquisitions, Paul Mortimer, has decided to step down from his role at the end of the year, after 13 years with the broadcaster. Mortimer joined ITV as the Controller of Digital Channels in 2012. Under Paul’s leadership, ITV2 has become the market leader for young adults, with many of the […]

August 6, 2025

ITV announces first EFL, Carabao Cup fixtures

ITV has announced their first confirmed fixtures for the 2025/26 English Football League (EFL) season. As part of the continued deal between Sky Sports and ITV, the broadcaster will give UK football fans the chance to watch free-to-air coverage of select Carabao Cup and EFL matches. A total of 20 matches will be broadcast by ITV […]

August 1, 2025

ITV orders reality cooking series The Heat

ITV has announced a new reality format – The Heat – that follows a group of young chefs taking on the hottest job of their lives. Produced by Twofour (part of ITV Studios), a 10 x 60” series will air on ITV2 and ITVX in 2026. Hosted by broadcaster Olivia Attwood, The Heat sees ten […]

August 1, 2025