ITV

ITV is a British free-to-air television network and media company that operates the main ITV channel and a group of digital channels, together with the production arm ITV Studios. It is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange and is one of the United Kingdom's largest commercial broadcasters. ITV's programming covers news, entertainment, drama, and sports, and is funded largely by advertising revenue.

ITV traces its origins to 1955, when the Independent Television network was created to deliver commercial television in competition with the BBC. The network consisted of regional franchises. In the 2000s the group reorganized, and Granada plc and Carlton Communications merged to form ITV plc, centralizing ownership of most of the network. ITV continues to operate as a national channel with regional opt-outs and has expanded its digital presence in recent years.

ITV's portfolio includes the flagship ITV channel, plus ITV2, ITV3, ITV4 and ITVBe, as well as the streaming service ITVX, launched to offer on-demand and catch-up viewing. ITV Studios produces and distributes content for the UK and international markets. The company operates under Ofcom regulation and maintains public service broadcasting obligations, including regional and national news and current affairs, in addition to entertainment and factual programming.