In the early 80s ITV launched a channel which became home to some of the most iconic children’s shows. Now, the channel has officially ended for good after 42 years on air. Originally called Watch It!

CITV first began as Watch IT, then was rebranded as Children's ITV and later shortened to CITV. In 2006, its late-afternoon slot on ITV1 was axed as it got its own channel on Freeview but was still ...