ITVX is a brand new streaming service from British broadcaster ITV. The platform offers free access to old and new ITV content, live TV streaming and exclusive originals starring Damian Lewis and Helena Bonham Carter.
When will ITVX officially launch? What are the best ITVX shows to watch? And which devices support ITVX? Here’s everything you need to know…
What is ITVX?
ITVX is ITV’s new streaming platform. It replaces ITV Hub as the home for ITV content and channels.
There are two tiers: a free ad-supported tier that promises over 10,000 hours of programming in HD, plus a ‘Premium’ tier that removes the ads and bundles ITVX with Britbox.
In addition to the usual ITV fare, ITVX promises to launch a new original series every week, starting with six-part cold war drama A spy among friends with Damian Lewis and Guy Pearce.
ITVX will also offer “pop-up” themed channels including Hell’s Kitchen US, True Crime, The Oxford Detectives, Love Island International, 90s Favorites and The Chase.
ITVX release date
The official release date of ITVX is December 8, 2022that’s when the service will launch all features and content, including new and “streaming exclusive” titles.
However, if you’ve been watching the World Cup in Qatar, you’ll know that ITV has already started rolling out ITVX. This is “to ensure viewers have full access to all content” on launch day.
Is ITVX free?
Yes and no.
ITVX free – the ad-supported tier – is free for UK viewers with a valid TV license. Simply sign up with an email address and a UK postcode. The free version offers access to all new and original content, which is a nice touch.
ITVX premium – the ad-free tier – costs £5.99 per month or £5.99 per year (new users get a 7-day free trial). Premium also includes access to Britbox, ITV’s global streaming service, and the ability to download content for offline viewing.
ITVX free trial
Outside the UK? UK TV licensees can use a VPN to access their ITVX account when traveling abroad. We advise ExpressVPN (opens in new tab) because it is extremely reliable and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
How can I watch ITVX?
Navigate to ITVX. com in your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge) or download the ITVX app. ITVX is already available on the following platforms and devices:
Samsung Smart TVs (2016 and up), iOS/Android, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Freeview Play, Now, Sky Glass and Sky Stream, Apple TV, Huawei devices, Nvidia Shield and Xbox.
ITVX will also launch on YouView, Freesat (newer boxes only) and Virgin Media Stream. We expect ITVX to be available on Sky Q boxes, but ITV has yet to confirm.
What shows are on ITVX?
Fan of Love Island or Lewis? ITVX has you covered. The service launches with over 10,000 hours of free ITV programming plus 250+ films including the Back to the future trilogy, the Despicable Me trilogy and Wonderwoman.
The service also puts its reputation on a range of starred originals. Four new box sets will appear on launch day, followed by at least one new original each week:
A spy among friends (December 8)
Highly anticipated six-part Cold War thriller starring Damian Lewis and Guy Pearce.
The Confessions of Frannie Langton (December 8)
Four-part historical drama set in lavish Georgian London, starring Karla-Simone Spence and Sophie Cookson.
Tell me everything (December 8)
New teen drama about booze, drugs and social media.
Plebs: Soldiers of Rome (December 8)
Feature-length version of the historical comedy series.
Litvinenko (December 15)
The mysterious poisoning of one Russian mover and shaker. Starring David Tennant and Mark Bonnar.
Wealth (December 22)
High quality family drama starring Deborah Ayorinde and Hugh Quarshie.
Without sin (December 28)
New drama starring Duty lineby Vicky McClure.
Nolly (early 2023)
Russell T Davies’ upcoming drama based on Crossroads’ Noele Gordon, starring Helena Bonham-Carter.
ITVX will also make entire seasons of ITV shows available on their first day of broadcast, allowing viewers to binge at their leisure. These include upcoming political drama Stone house with Matthew Macfadyen and Keeley Hawes (due early 2023).
Last but not least, ITVX is launching with a host of documentaries, including the Stephen Fry narrated natural history documentary A year on planet Earth. ITVX is also broadcast Rolf Harris: Hidden in plain sight in 2023.
Can I watch a World Cup live stream on ITVX?
Yes. ITVX started rolling out just in time for the World Cup, allowing streamers to watch games online. Fans must login (or registry) to access ITVX.
ITV has the rights to live stream many of the last 16 matches. It also has the first pick of the quarter-finals, one of the semi-finals, plus the World Cup final itself on December 18. That’s in addition to highlights galore, of course.
How do I watch live TV on ITVX?
Want streaming access to ITV1, ITV2, ITVBe, ITV3, ITV4 and CITV, as well as the themed channels? No problem. On the ITVX website, click on ‘Live TV’ in the navigation bar or select a channel from the home page.
Are you using an iOS or Android device? Go to the ‘Live TV’ section in the app and swipe the screen to cycle through the channels.
The live TV feature is also available on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Now/Roku streaming players, Samsung Smart TVs, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puck and Xbox.
Fun fact: Some live TV broadcasts are not available to stream online due to rights issues.
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