Once CBBC’s edgier and more chaotic cousin, CITV took a less educational tone than its cleaner counterpart, combatting charity driven shows like Blue Peter with sketch comedy shows like SM:TV Live.
Although many of CITV's most popular shows will remain available to watch on its new designated corner of ITVX, let us take a look back on the most iconic shows from their 40 years of programming...
The new series has taken the classic show and adapted it for a new digital generation aimed at the 6-10-year-old age group.
TV and radio presenter Vick Hope has made a name for herself as a backstage presenter for X Factor in 2019 and is a former Capital Breakfast presenter, she has also presented Crufts, The Voice UK, Trending Live and FYI Daily. Hope was also a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018 and is also a published author and journalist.
RTS Cymru Wales Chair Judith Winnan made the award at the end of a sold-out event at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama to mark the RTS Centre’s 60th anniversary.
The multi-award-winning writer and regenerator of Doctor Who had been discussing his career with Gethin Jones. The TV presenter met Davies when he was working on Blue Peter 15 years ago – and went on to appear in Doctor Who, albeit as a Dalek and Cyberman.
In March 2018, CBeebies pulled off a spectacular staging of The Tempest, a pacy version that preserved all the best “O brave new world” lines, while gripping its audience of under-sevens.
