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Entertainment · 5 April 2026

Children's TV block CITV ending after 42 years

Children's TV block CITV ending after 42 years

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Millions of people who grew up watching children's shows will lose access to CITV programming. The beloved channel's block on ITV2 closes on April 10, marking the end of a 42-year run that began in 1984. Some content moves to CBBC and ITVX Kids, but the iconic CITV brand disappears entirely.

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