Independent Television

The second main broadcasting authority in the United Kingdom. ITV began broadcasting in 19?? after the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) had already been formed. Unlike the BBC which raises it funds from a licence fee, ITV finances its broadcasting from revenue raised through advertisements. In addition to reporting the news from Northern Ireland ITV has also been producing current affairs programmes and documentaries about the conflict in the region. Ulster Television (UTV) is the regional broadcasting authority in Northern Ireland. (See also: Independent Television News.)