ATV Today

ATV Today was a local television news and current events show created by ATV, specifically for the Midlands region of England. It ran from October 5, 1964, until December 31, 1981, marking the last day of ATV's broadcasts before the company underwent restructuring and rebranded as Central Independent Television.

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S4C explore all things sex and sexuality

1 day ago | atvtoday.co.uk | Shaun Linden

Ar Led, a new series on S4C’s digital channel Hansh, will explore all things sex and sexuality. The series will be available as a boxset on S4C Clic, BBC iPlayer and Hansh’s YouTube channel from Friday 6 June. With frank conversations, funny sketches and personal stories, the series will entertain and educate viewers about everything from healthy relationships and sexual harassment to sex toys and sexting.
SkyShowtime presents Polish Original documentary ‘Krychowiak: One Step from the Top’

1 day ago | atvtoday.co.uk | Shaun Linden

SkyShowtime has announced its first Polish Original documentary production – Krychowiak: One Step from the Top – revealing the extraordinary life of one of the country’s most high-profile sport talents Grzegorz Krychowiak, known also for his entrepreneurial skills and passion for lifestyle, launching exclusively on the streaming service later this year.
Heineken 0.0 partners with F1 The Movie starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris

1 day ago | atvtoday.co.uk | Neil Lang

The project is a collaboration bought to life with a new campaign directed by the movie’s director/producer himself, Joseph Kosinski, and which features the film’s stars, Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. Nabil Nasser, Global Head of Heineken® Brand:“At Heineken®, we believe culture has the power to shape behaviour. By becoming part of F1® THE MOVIE, we’re taking the conversation around moderation into a space that’s global, influential, and emotionally engaging.
Silent movies mixed with rock songs in cinema experience ‘Silents Synced’

1 day ago | atvtoday.co.uk | Ian Westhead

The project pairs legendary silent films with era-defining albums by iconic rock artists, offering a bold reimagining of cinema and sound. Kicking off the programme is F.W. Murnau’s 1922 horror masterpiece Nosferatu, presented with the haunting textures of Radiohead’s Kid A and Amnesiac — the former marking its 25th anniversary this year. Screenings begin nationwide from 2 October 2025.
Bryan Burnett taking break from BBC Radio Scotland

1 day ago | atvtoday.co.uk | Neil Lang

BBC Radio Scotland broadcaster Bryan Burnett has announced that he will be taking a break from his early evening programme Get it On, to undergo treatment for appendiceal cancer. Bryan Burnett:“I’ve experienced the most incredible care and kindness from the NHS staff who have been looking after me. My surgeon is a Get it On listener so I know I’m in good hands.
Comedy script showcase launched for Edinburgh Fringe

2 days ago | atvtoday.co.uk | Ian Westhead

DLT Entertainment and Monkey Barrell Comedy to showcase scripts from emerging writing talent, performed by leading comedians and directed by Ed Bye…DLT Entertainment, co-sponsors of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, and Monkey Barrel Comedy, host of ‘Best Comedy Show’ and ‘Best Newcomer’ in 2024, have announced the launch of Table Reads: New Comedy Script Showcase.
Loose Women to lose studio audience

2 days ago | atvtoday.co.uk | Shaun Linden

Reports today suggest that as part of the ITV Daytime budget cuts Loose Women may be seeing its studio audience axed. The Mirror states, ‘ITV have decided to axe a huge part of Loose Women in a desperate bid to save money, it has been reported. It has been claimed that the show will be scrapping its live studio audience when it returns with a reduced schedule next year.’TV Critic Vivian Summers doesn’t think it’s such a bad move.
David Swindle brings ‘Murder A Search for the Truth’ to Glasgow

2 days ago | atvtoday.co.uk | Ian Westhead

International crime expert David Swindle brings his live show Murder: A Search for the Truth to Glasgow – famous for the murder crime series Taggart (STV) – on Sunday, 12th October at the city’s venue, Barras Art and Design from 1.30–3.30pm. Known for unmasking serial killer Peter Tobin and leading the now-infamous Operation Anagram, Swindle is a seasoned investigator who knows exactly how to hold a room. This isn’t a theatrical retelling — it’s the real story, stripped back.
BBC launch ‘dedicated parenting community’ with Cbeebies

2 days ago | atvtoday.co.uk | Lynn Swift

The BBC offering expands the corporation’s services to families with a universal offer to support parents during early years. The brand-new CBeebies Parenting aims to provide up to date expert advice, support and content on all things parenting, for parents-to-be right through to helping little ones grow up.
‘Lost’ Christopher Lee track ‘Elenore’ released

2 days ago | atvtoday.co.uk | Ian Westhead

In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the death of the legendary Sir Christopher Lee, Ireland based composer and producer Damien Cain has re-released a long-lost musical treasure: their powerful 2006 collaboration, Elenore. The track, originally recorded at the renowned Townhouse Studios in London, is a dramatic philharmonic crossover piece – combining classical orchestration with emotional resonance and cinematic intensity.