CITV (standing for Children's ITV) was a British children's brand of ITV plc, a free-to-air television channel, and the name of programming blocks on the ITV network and ITV2.

Apr 5, 2026 · CITV began life as Watch IT, before being rebranded as Children’s ITV, commonly shortened to CITV. It aired on ITV late afternoons, timed for children arriving home from school.

Apr 5, 2026 · Launched on 29 December 1980, CITV, which stands for Children’s Independent Television, was originally introduced as Watch It! before being rebranded as Children’s ITV in 1983, …

The following is a list of programming, past and present, which have been carried by CITV, the former children's television strand of ITV in the United Kingdom, both in the form of the programming block …

Apr 6, 2026 · Children's channel CITV is being turned off for good, having launched in 1980. The channel was home to hit shows like Art Attack, My Parents Are Aliens, Tots TV, and Fraggle Rock.

Apr 7, 2026 · ITV has reportedly confirmed the definitive closure of its beloved CITV channel, marking the end of a 42-year era in British television. Fans have expressed heartbreak over the news, with …

Apr 4, 2026 · ITV 's children's channel CITV has officially closed after 40 years on air. The brand was originally launched back in 1983 as an afternoon segment on ITV, before being moved to its own …