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From its glitzy variety shows to its shaky business deals, ATV was a company that helped shape ITV and gave us some of the most iconic entertainment of the 20th century. But how did it go from a weekend London station to a full-blown Midlands empire—and why did it all come crashing down?
Join Rob Francis as we uncover the story of ATV, the showbiz, the scandals, and the legacy it left behind.
By Rob FrancisFrom its glitzy variety shows to its shaky business deals, ATV was a company that helped shape ITV and gave us some of the most iconic entertainment of the 20th century. But how did it go from a weekend London station to a full-blown Midlands empire—and why did it all come crashing down?
Join Rob Francis as we uncover the story of ATV, the showbiz, the scandals, and the legacy it left behind.