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.

However, it has now been reported that CITV will be closed for good on April 10.

ITV is closing down CITV

CITV first began as Watch IT, then was rebranded as Children’s ITV and later shortened to 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.

The 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.

It has now been claimed by a media account that the ITV2 showings will now be ending, marking the end to CITV after 42 years on air.

Reporting the claims, X account, Media Central UK, wrote: “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.

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’s been around for 42 years.

Farewell CITV, this time for real. CBBC will have some of CITV’s programming while the rest will be under ITVX Kids pic.twitter.com/IFlNQx81D7

— Media Central UK (@MCUK_Official) April 3, 2026

“CBBC will have some of CITV’s programming, while the rest will be under ITVX Kids.”

Those who grew up with CITV have begun reminiscing on the TV channel and the shows it brought to audiences.

As one X user said, “Grizzly Tales for gruesome kids was awesome on CITV when I was a kid.”

Another former CITV watcher wrote: “End of an era …. I remember watching the Pokémon movies on this channel.”

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A third person said, “I feel bad for CITV’s closure as shows such as Horrid Henry, Rosie and Jim, Art Attack and Sooty (of course) put a smile on my face in my childhood and I had said goodbye to its TV channel too.”

ITV has been contacted for a comment.

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The Oxford Playhouse in Beaumont Street, Oxford, was set to host two shows of The Little Red Riding Hood, a reimagined version of the ballet for children by production company Northern Ballet.

Coming to the Oxford stage for just two days this week, performers and audiences were disappointed today, Tuesday, April 7, when two of the shows were cancelled.

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Performances at both 2pm and 4pm were called off by the theatre due to a power cut, with the schedule change announced at about 11.30am on Tuesday morning.

A spokesperson for the theatre said: “Unfortunately, due to a power cut, the performances of Little Red Riding Hood for today, Tuesday, April 7 at 2pm and 4pm, have been cancelled.

“Our Box Office team is reaching out to ticket holders of these performances, and we appreciate your patience at this time.

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“We know this news will be disappointing, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

“At present, all other performances on Wednesday, April 8 are scheduled to go ahead as planned.”

The Little Red Riding Hood ballet, choreographed and directed by Mariana Rodrigues, s billed as a family-friendly performance featuring ‘colourful costumes, lively characters and playful storytelling’.

Suzi van der Mark of Celebrations by Suzi, based in Nettlebed near Henley-on-Thames, was named as the best celebrant at The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA) regional final last year.

More recently, she secured a place in the final of the Guides for Brides Customer Service Awards for a second year, picking up her award at Oxford Town Hall on March 18.

The accolade celebrates those who have gone the extra mile to provide outstanding customer care to couples throughout the year.

Suzi van der Mark, an independent celebrant from Nettlebed, near Henley-on-Thames (Image: Mark Rock)

She said: “After being named best newcomer at the previous TWIA, it is a huge vote of confidence and I’m absolutely blown away. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for my clients’ generous feedback and for trusting me on the most special of days.”

“It really is the icing on the cake”, she said, “Taking the time to get to know my couples to create a truly bespoke wedding ceremony that’s full of memorable moments and personal touches without any rules of restrictions is a total pleasure and a real privilege.”

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She says her 25 years in corporate communications as a professional writer and storyteller for brands and businesses has proven invaluable in her role to deliver memorable ceremonies from scratch.

She said: “The Statutory Ceremony at the Register Office is a great option and ensures that my couples can have a one-of-a-kind ceremony on their wedding day in front of all their guests with me without any rules or restrictions on music, readings, rituals, faith, vows or promises.

“This allows for a truly celebratory ceremony that reflects them and their wishes entirely because the legalities have already taken place.”

Couples described her story telling as “magical”. One said: “Her amazing story telling was just magical and she got us and the mood spot on”. Another said: “Suzi is a beautiful creative writer. How she transformed our love story into our ceremony was quite amazing – pure genius.”

She only books one wedding a day, allowing for limited time constraints on the couple. She said: “If a guest of bride is running late or we want to wait for the weather to pass, we can. Unlike a council registrar, I’ll have no time constraints or other weddings to rush off to, so I can help with alleviating stress levels and any other unforeseen circumstances.”

Bespoke barn ceremonies have proved a particular hit, including Stratton Court Ban in Bicester, Notley Tythe Barn near Aylesbury and Old Luxters Barn near Henley-on-Thames.