Essex TV

Essex TV
Launched 28 April 2016
Owned by (B.E Group)
Slogan Bringing Essex Together
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Website www.essex-tv.co.uk
Streaming media
Essex TV www.essex-tv.co.uk/on-demand

Essex TV is a local IPTV channel in Essex, England, which launched at 9:30am on the 28th April 2016.[1] The channel transmits local news, current affairs, sports, arts, events and entertainment.[2]

The channel is set to move onto Sky in early 2018 under a reported £1.2million re-launch budget, an EPG slot has been purchased to this end.[3]

History

Essex TV is owned by Essex TV Ltd. Essex TV Ltd is owned by B.E Group .[4]

Their senior management team consists of Mark Watson-Gandy who is the current Chairman and Jay Connor the current Chief Executive.[5] Other current company directors include Tim Tiernan (Operations Director), Alin Stacescu (Creative Director) and Matteo Zambelli (Company Director).[6]

Programmes

In the run up to the 2016 UK EU referendum. Essex TV produced a documentary named 'Is Essex IN or OUT' released on the 20th of June, featuring Boris Johnson, local public figures and various members of the public from Essex.[7]

In July 2016 it was revealed that Essex TV had become the first media organization to be granted permission to film King Kigeli V of Rwanda during a UK visit as part of a documentary that was being produced about his life by the channel.[8][9]

On the 15th of August 2016 Essex County Standard reported that the channel had commissioned a show hosted by former X Factor contestant Stevi Ritchie dubbed 'Stevi Ritchie Takes On Essex.'[10]

Since the channel first launched, Essex TV has commissioned and shown a wide variety of shows which include Loose Lads,[11] Up North,[12] iCar Review and Stagey Live .

References

  1. ↑ Chronicle, Essex (2016-03-20). "New channel dubbed Essex TV starts filming". Essex Chronicle. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
  2. ↑ Chronicle, Essex (2016-03-04). "Essex TV to be recorded in Chelmsford". Essex Chronicle. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
  3. ↑ http://greatbaddow.org.uk/baddow-blog/essex-tv-starts-filming-in-great-baddow Great Baddow: Essex TV starts filming in great baddow : Accessed on 9/6/2016
  4. ↑ Balls, Sam (2016-03-27). "Filming begins for TV channel based in Essex". Harlow Star. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
  5. ↑ https://www.essex-tv.co.uk/board/ Accessed on 12/9/2016
  6. ↑ http://www.screenscene.co.uk/news/tv-news/2016/03/16/local-tv-channel-essex-launch-april/ Accessed on 9/6/2016
  7. ↑ http://www.brentwoodweeklynews.co.uk/news/14544153.TV_station_makes_show_on_EU_referendum/, TV station makes show on EU referendum Accessed on 10/7/2016
  8. ↑ Lowdown, Essex (2016-07-06). "Essex TV get royal nod for documentary". Essex Lowdown. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
  9. ↑ http://www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk/home/post_people_essex_tv_lad_from_dagenham_let_loose_with_own_show_1_4609123 Accessed on 10/07/2016
  10. ↑ Standard, Essex County (2016-08-15). Essex County Standard http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/14679817.He_s_back__X_Factor_star_Stevi_set_to_return_to_our_screens_in_new_show_about_Essex/. Retrieved 2016-08-18. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ↑ http://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/romford_male_chat_show_will_use_banter_to_tackle_issues_1_4715617
  12. ↑ http://www.essexmagazine.co.uk/2016/11/making-films-now-become-passion-admits-steve-call-exclusive-interview/


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