ITV Kids and ITV Little Kids - linear channel free-to-air tv return comeback 2026

[PrincessElla]

On April 4, 2026, it was announced that the remaining CITV programming block on ITV2 will be permanently removed on April 10, 2026. This ends the CITV brand's 42-year presence on linear broadcast television.

[Dylan46]

ITV Kids and ITV Little Kids are expected to feature a variety of programming aimed at different age groups. Here’s an overview of what you might find on each channel:

ITV Kids

• Target Audience: Generally for children aged 6-12 years.
• Programming Highlights:
  • Animated Series: Popular shows like Agent 203, The Coop Troop, Fairyteens, Deep in the Bowl, Lloyd of the Flies, Pinata Smashlings, The Guava Juice Show, Hero Inside, Goat Girl, Iyanu, Megamind Rules!, Mr. Bean: The Animated Series, Totally Spies!, Tara Duncan, Badjelly, Spellbound and Ninjago.
  • Live Action Series: Engaging shows that may include adventure and comedy, appealing to older kids.
  • Educational Content: Programs that focus on learning and development, such as science and nature shows.

ITV Little Kids

• Target Audience: Aimed at preschoolers and children aged 2-5 years.
• Programming Highlights:
  • Animated Favorites: Shows like Blippi Wonders, Riley Rocket, Baby Born, Momolu and Friends, Bob the Builder, Claude, Booba, The Sound Collector, Mumfie, Builder Brothers Dream Factory, Happy the Hoglet, Metazells, Pocoyo, Teletubbies Let's Go!, Interstellar Ella, Batwheels, Bugs Bunny Builders, Masha and the Bear, Pingu in the City, Super Wings, Sooty, Tiny Buds, Robocar Poli and Postman Pat.
  • Interactive Content: Programs that encourage participation and learning through songs and stories.
  • Early Learning Shows: Focused on basic skills, such as counting, colors, and social skills.

[MarkGoldsmith]

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@Dylan46 wrote:

ITV Kids and ITV Little Kids are expected to feature a variety of programming aimed at different age groups. Here’s an overview of what you might find on each channel:

ITV Kids

• Target Audience: Generally for children aged 6-12 years.
• Programming Highlights:
  • Animated Series: Popular shows like Agent 203, The Coop Troop, Fairyteens, Deep in the Bowl, Lloyd of the Flies, Pinata Smashlings, The Guava Juice Show, Hero Inside, Goat Girl, Iyanu, Megamind Rules!, Mr. Bean: The Animated Series, Totally Spies!, Tara Duncan, Badjelly, Spellbound and Ninjago.
  • Live Action Series: Engaging shows that may include adventure and comedy, appealing to older kids.
  • Educational Content: Programs that focus on learning and development, such as science and nature shows.

ITV Little Kids

• Target Audience: Aimed at preschoolers and children aged 2-5 years.
• Programming Highlights:
  • Animated Favorites: Shows like Blippi Wonders, Riley Rocket, Baby Born, Momolu and Friends, Bob the Builder, Claude, Booba, The Sound Collector, Mumfie, Builder Brothers Dream Factory, Happy the Hoglet, Metazells, Pocoyo, Teletubbies Let's Go!, Interstellar Ella, Batwheels, Bugs Bunny Builders, Masha and the Bear, Pingu in the City, Super Wings, Sooty, Tiny Buds, Robocar Poli and Postman Pat.
  • Interactive Content: Programs that encourage participation and learning through songs and stories.
  • Early Learning Shows: Focused on basic skills, such as counting, colors, and social skills.

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ITV Kids and ITV Little Kids is just the labelling they are using on ITV X for the children's shows they are retaining, and the FAST channel available on ITV X.

Apparently a number of the shows that were broadcasting during the CITV blocks on linear TV are being snapped up by the BBC and will be available on iplayer and the CBBC channel.