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ITV commissions Talking Royals visual podcast

Charlene White is fronting a new ITV commission, Talking Royals, for ITV and ITVX, taking viewers behind the royal headlines with discussions and expert analysis. Every Sunday, White will be joined by ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship, ITV News royal expert Lizzie Robinson and a host of guests. Chris Ship and Lizzie Robinson have […]

September 8, 2025

ITV Studios launching label for entertainment/competitive formats

ITV Studios has revealed it will launch a new label in January 2026 focused on scalable entertainment and competitive formats. Tim Carter, MD Unscripted UK at ITV Studios, has named Lily Wilson as its new Managing Director and Tom Williams as Creative Director. The name of the label will be unveiled in January 2026 when the […]

September 3, 2025

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