HISTORICAL FACTS: Citv | History Defined

‘End of an era’: Beloved ITV strand ‘ending for good’ after 42 years

‘This channel was my childhood,’ one gutted fan said

The Independent UK · Apr 4

‘We were the original YouTubers’: Zippy, Dick and Dom, the Krankies and more on the death of kids’ telly

Kids’ TV legends open up about the golden age, how they’d get young people to tune in again – and why they couldn’t bear to chuck out the gunge tanks

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023

From Fun House to Mr Majeika: the best shows CITV ever made – before closing for ever

Magic hair! Dungeon masters! Melanie and Martina! ITV’s home of children’s programming made some amazing shows before shutting down. Here are the finest

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2023

Stephen Mulhern's whirlwind romance with EastEnders star and Holly Willoughby kiss

Stephen Mulhern is a TV favourite, known for popular shows such as In for a Penny, Catchphrase and Britain's Got More Talent. We've looked back at the presenter's past romance, including with a soap star

Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2023

Where Edinburgh's children's TV presenters are now from scandal to health tragedy

Edinburgh has produced many well-known children's television presenters down the decades, some of whom remain household names around the country to this day. We take a look at what they're up to now.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 29, 2023

My Parents are Aliens family reunite for first time in 17 years sending CITV fans wild

A reunion of children's television programme My Parent's are Aliens has caused fans to go wild as the cast members came together 17 years after the show ended

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023

My Parents are Aliens children reunite for grown-up photo that’ll make you feel very old

The CITV series suddenly feels like a very long time ago

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

From heavy metal bands to Tory MPS: What became of Liverpool's children's TV stars

Many famous faces from Liverpool had stints in kids' telly

Liverpool Echo · Mar 21, 2023

From Strictly to shelf stacking in Sainsbury's: What became of Greater Manchester's children's TV stars

Many famous faces from Greater Manchester started their careers in kids telly

Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2023

CITV channel to close as ITV makes most children’s shows online-only

Broadcaster says children’s TV audiences have largely moved to YouTube and other streaming services

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2023