The channel first launched in 1980 under the name Watch IT before being rebranded as Children’s ITV and later shortened to CITV.

Known for hit shows Art Attack, Fraggle Rock, and Tots TV, the channel once brought in millions of viewers.

But on the morning of Friday, April 10, CITV officially ended its time on TV.

ITV shuts down CITV

In 2006, its late-afternoon slot on ITV1 was axed as it got its own channel on Freeview, but was still available on weekend mornings on ITV channels.

CITV Freeview was later shut down and replaced by the streaming service ITVX Kids Hub on ITVX in 2023, with the weekend showings moving to ITV2.

However, on April 10, the CITV block on ITV2 ended for good, cementing the closure of the channel.

The last moments were marked with the credits of the show, Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! followed by several adverts before the final logo clip of CITV was shown.

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Those who grew up watching CITV reacted to the channel’s closure on X, as one viewer wrote: “Can’t believe CITV has ended… I remember watching a lot of children’s TV on CITV. “

Another person said, “After 42 years #CITV has officially ended, marking the end of an era for Children’s TV as we know it.”

A third viewer wrote: “I absolutely loved CITV back in the day. Thank you for many years of fun, laughter and entertainment.”

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It was previously claimed by X account, Media Central UK, that CITV would be ending its time on TV for good, sharing: “In TV news, the CITV block on ITV2 is officially ending on 10th April.

“This really means the end of the iconic CITV brand that has been around for 42 years.

“Farewell CITV, this time for real.”

What was your favourite show on CITV? Let us know in the comments below.

The coming-of-age sitcom, starring Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, James Buckley and Blake Harrison, ended in 2010 but was followed by two spin-off films in 2011 and 2014.

Now it’s been reported that streaming giant Netflix has plans to relaunch The Inbetweeners in a multi-million-pound movie deal.

According to The Sun, the deal would see the new movie air on Netflix next year.

The Inbetweeners ‘to return’ to screens with Netflix movie

According to an insider, The Sun reports: “Inbetweeners fans will be thrilled and relieved because when talk of a reboot emerged last year, there were fears it might not turn out to be a telly project.

“But this deal will mean the comedy will be back on our television screens for the first time in 16 years, even though it won’t in its original home on Channel 4.”

Adding: “Netflix have been keen to make the project happen partly because it’s enjoyed a bit of a renaissance since old episodes aired on the streaming service and introduced a whole new generation to the show.

“Now The Inbetweeners is set to go international, with the streaming service taking the comedy to households around the globe.

“The deal is on the cusp of being fully rubber stamped, with discussions still happening about production timelines, storylines and cast.”

Previously star of the show, Joe Thomas, revealed that the creators of The Inbetweeners, Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, were “writing something” new.

Speaking at The Comedy Rooms, Thomas, who played Simon Cooper in the series, said: “What has happened is that the people who wrote The Inbetweeners a while ago sold the rights to a larger entity, and they recently bought them back so they can make some more.

“I’m really excited. I don’t know what they’re doing.

“I just know they’re writing something, and I would really love to do it. That’s pretty much it.

“I hope there’s more because I’ve not got that much else to do. I do like The Inbetweeners as well.”

Fans last saw the cast together in the 2019 special The Inbetweeners: Fwends Reunited.

Are you excited for the potential return of The Inbetweeners? Let us know in the comments.

The road was closed at the rail bridge on April 11, 2023, when Rishi Sunak was Prime Minister, Joe Biden was US President and the current War in Gaza had not yet begun.

On the other hand, similar to today, Arsenal were eight points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League, although in 2023 that lead was overturned.

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Initially the closure at Botley Road was only expected to last for months but several delays – including the discovery of a Victorian arch and complicated utility pipes – hindered the project.

Network Rail work in Frideswide Square (Image: Network Rail)

This latest three-year milestone means that the project has taken longer, and in some cases far longer, than some of the world’s most iconic landmarks and vessels, even if many cost more than the £237.4m spent on the Oxford scheme.

We’ve listed some of them here.

Mary Rose ship (1511) – around 18 months

King Henry’s favourite vessel was constructed between January 29, 1510 and July 1511 and served as the Tudor monarch’s flagship for 34 years.

In the 1970s, the 800-tonne behemoth which held a crew of around 500, was the subject of a major salvage mission near the Isle of Wight.

In addition, it’s worth noting that the Botley Road closure has also lasted longer than three of King Henry’s six marriages.

The Eiffel Tower (1889) – 2 years, 2 months and 5 days

The Eiffel Tower and the Seine river in Paris (Image: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire)

Completed in March 1889, the 330-metre tower was constructed as the centre piece of the 1889 World’s Fair and to crown the centennial anniversary of the French Revolution.

It is now the most visited monument with an entrance fee in the world.

The Titanic (1911) – 3 years, 2 days

Slightly cheating here, but in two days this will be true and the end of the Botley Road scheme will still take months.

The largest ship in the world, at 269.1m long and 46,328 GRT (gross register tonnage), sank on its maiden voyage after being completed in 1911.

RMS Titanic leaving Southampton. Colourised image. (Image: Archive)

The Empire State Building (1931) – 1 year and 45 days

The 1,454-foot building was constructed between 1930 and 1931 and was the world’s tallest building at the time.

Despite the Wall Street Crash in October 1929, the investors decided to plough ahead with the project because of how much progress had already been made.

It officially opened on May 1, 1931.

The Empire State Building. (Image: PR)

The Space Needle (1961) – 400 days

Another landmark raised for a World’s Fair, this 138-foot tower is built to withstand winds of up to 200mph and earthquakes of up to 9.0 magnitude.

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Construction began in April 1961 and the basic tower was finished by December 1961, after about eight months.

Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway (2011) – 3 years and 2 months

The high-speed railway connects the Bohai Economic Rim and the Yangtze River Delta, two major economic sites in China.

Construction began in April 2008 with the line opened to the public for commercial service in June 2011.

It remains the world’s longest high-speed line ever constructed in a single phase, at 1,318km.