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Before rolling news, before 24-hour channels and endless scrolls, there was ITN - the independent newsroom that changed how Britain saw itself. In this episode, we trace the history of Independent Television News, from its 1955 launch as a bold challenge to the BBC’s monopoly to its evolution into one of the world’s most respected news brands. Featuring the voices, controversies, and innovations that shaped ITN - from the early days of News at Ten to the digital revolution - this is the story of how commercial television learned to do serious journalism, and how ITN’s legacy still echoes through every newsroom in Britain today.
By Rob FrancisBefore rolling news, before 24-hour channels and endless scrolls, there was ITN - the independent newsroom that changed how Britain saw itself. In this episode, we trace the history of Independent Television News, from its 1955 launch as a bold challenge to the BBC’s monopoly to its evolution into one of the world’s most respected news brands. Featuring the voices, controversies, and innovations that shaped ITN - from the early days of News at Ten to the digital revolution - this is the story of how commercial television learned to do serious journalism, and how ITN’s legacy still echoes through every newsroom in Britain today.