UTV : 2016 Idents
In early 2016 UTV became part of ITV plc, and, on Monday 17th October 2016 at 6am, the channel's branding was brought into line with that of the parent company.
The first set of idents introduced at the launch.
Rhythmic Gymnastics ident. Consistently used to introduce the news on UTV.
Second set introduced in January 2017, replacing the first set - except for Rhythmic Gymnastics retained for use into news programmes.
Swimmers ident.
At 6am on Thursday 2nd April 2020, the UTV ident carried the announcement that for the duration of the Covid-19 health crisis, continuity would be handled by ITV. Julian and Gillian will be back...
At 6am on Thursday 2nd April 2020, the UTV ident carried the announcement that for the duration of the Covid-19 health crisis, continuity would be handled by ITV. Julian and Gillian will be back...
Third set for Spring 2017
This Florist ident made an appearance on Tuesday 14th February 2017 - St Valentine's Day.
On 27th February, the Pigeons ident arrived on UTV but with a very different soundtrack to ITV's original.
Summer 2017
Saturday 1st June 2017, and the summer begins on UTV with the Amazing Hats ident.
