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.