In 1982, ITN exclusively broke the news of the discovery of Barnsley.

5 News: 2026- 5 News underwent a makeover on Monday 13th April 2026.

5 News underwent a makeover on Monday 13th April 2026.

TV Live Podcast - YouTube This is your seat in the front row of television’s past and present. Each episode looks at the craft of presentation: the junctions, the branding, the faces,...

NEW PODCAST EPISODE:

A BID TOO FAR

In this episode of the TV Live Podcast, Rob Francis takes a look at the fall of TVS - the company that bid the most money, had the experience… and still lost its licence.

Was it really pushed out by a broken system?

LINKS TO DOWNLOAD: www.tvlive.site/podcast

ITV News West Country: 2026- ITV News West Country launched a new studio design on Sunday April 12th 2026.

ITV News West Country launched a new studio design on Sunday April 12th 2026.

Episode 14: A Bid Too Far YouTube video by TV Live

New podcast episode:

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TV Live Podcast - YouTube This is your seat in the front row of television’s past and present. Each episode looks at the craft of presentation: the junctions, the branding, the faces,...

NEW PODCAST EPISODE:

A BID TOO FAR

In this episode of the TV Live Podcast, Rob Francis takes a look at the fall of TVS - the company that bid the most money, had the experience… and still lost its licence.

Was it really pushed out by a broken system?

LINKS TO DOWNLOAD: www.tvlive.site/podcast

ITV News West Country unveiled a new studio design last night, which is expected to be rolled out across the regions over the coming months.

The next episode of the TV Live Podcast, "A Bid Too Far" goes live at 9am tomorrow morning.

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Thanks Robin, glad you enjoyed it! :)

The next episode of the TV Live Podcast, "A Bid Too Far" goes live at 9am tomorrow morning.

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Convicted paedophile and former BBC presenter sent back to prison Peter Rowell, 67, failed to comply with sex offender notification requirements.

Paedophile and ex-BBC and HTV presenter Peter Rowell sent back to prison

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Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke The 66-year-old broadcaster is

Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke

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New @tvlive.site podcast episode coming on Monday, focusing on the fall of TVS.

Two months after launch, Westcountry Television - much maligned for usupring TSW, goes head to head with...The Viewers Association Against Westcountry Television.

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There's a new podcast episode ready to record, once I've got my voice back. :)

Footage from UTV Christmas day 1993. Including news and adverts. YouTube video by Who's Georgia Drew?

And a glimpse at Christmas Day on UTV in 1993 (with very sparkly Gillian Porter)

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Ulster News Report - IRA Weapons, Sinn Féin parade in Belfast, Maze Hunger Strike Anniversary | 1987 YouTube video by 80s, 90s, 00s TV from VHS

@thetvroom.com @ukpres1.bsky.social @tvlive.site A young Frank Mitchell reading a brief Ulster News bulletin in 1987.

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21st Century TV with Lucy Owen - Series 1: 2. 2001 BBC Wales’s Lucy Owen looks back at the year that Pavarotti invited Tom Jones to sing with him in Italy.

Memories of 2W in a Lucy Owen’s new archive show for BBC Wales.

Features at least five seconds of Pub Quiz with Frank Hovis.

Yes, this went out at tea time.

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What’s The View on Channel 5? Channel 5 is the first commercial terrestrial TV channel to be launched for 15 years, and it will broadcast for the first time at 6pm on Sunday March 30. More than 30 channels are available on satellite and cable, and there are dozens more on their way. So how will Channel 5 attract those viewers who do not seem to want for great choice and those who do not seem to want to watch at all?

From 1997:

Channel 5 is the first commercial terrestrial TV channel to be launched for 15 years, and it will broadcast for the first time at 6pm on Sunday March 30. More than 30 channels are available on satellite and cable, and there are dozens more on their way.

Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 over 'personal conduct' Mills took over the breakfast show from Zoe Ball in 2025.

Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC over 'personal conduct'

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The Rise and Fall of TV Live Forum Five years ago, I launched TV Live Forum, at a time when something quite important to a lot of people had just disappeared.

Five years ago, I launched TV Live Forum, at a time when something quite important to a lot of people had just disappeared.

5 years ago today, we launched TV Live Forum, a replacement for the popular TV Forum.

Sadly, it only lasted 16 months, but it's still online in archive form at www.tvliveforum.com

Conversation now continues at the excellent Pres Cafe (www.pres.cafe)

Matt Brittin: Ex-Google boss confirmed as new BBC director general Matt Brittin says he's taking the top job at

Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been confirmed as the BBC's new director general.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Dame Jenni Murray dies aged 75 after long radio career Dame Jenni Murray, who presented Woman’s Hour for over 30 years, has died aged 75.

Dame Jenni Murray, who presented Woman’s Hour for over 30 years, has died aged 75.

Dave was also a former head of presentation at Central, overseeing the much loved 'Cake' brand and the slick image-driven continuity operation.

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HD, SD… and Completely the Wrong Region A quiet night in Weymouth turns into a broadcasting head-scratcher when ITV1 HD serves up the wrong regional news entirely.

A quiet night in Weymouth turns into a broadcasting head-scratcher when ITV1 HD serves up the wrong regional news entirely...

Mike Neville's 'Gotcha' with Noel Edmonds YouTube video by Bits N Bobs

At last - the full version of the Mike Neville Gotcha.

Or as it was originally known, the Gotcha Oscar until the Academy took issue (hence the curious blurring out)

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Episode 13: Zoom Out

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: ZOOM OUT

This is the story of how one of ITV’s founding giants lost its way, why the Midlands demanded something better, and how Central emerged from the ashes of ATV with a promise to finally put the region first.

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Bill Cotton on 50 Years of Television Bill Cotton, Managing Director of BBC Television, began his TV career in 1956. Here he chronicles the changes over the past 50 years.

From 1986:

Bill Cotton, Managing Director of BBC Television, began his TV career in 1956. Here he chronicles the changes over the past 50 years.