A great channel for classic drama (ITV 3)

Member Name: tomo359

Product:	ITV 3
Date:	04/09/09 (30 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: A good selection of classic drama with a selection of films

Disadvantages: Very little new production

ITV3 is ITVs second digital only channel available on all digital tv platforms including Freeview, Sky and Virgin.

The channel mainly consists of drama, mostly repeats of old classics. Some of the more popular shows include Heartbeat, Poirot, Wycliffe, Upstairs Downstairs and On The Buses.
ITV3 also has the UK rights to the popular american drama Life and the channel also commisioned its first program in 2008 called Ladies of Letters which is based on a radio series. This show proved popular and is coming back for a second season.
The channel also hosted its own special awards show as part of the 'Crime Thriller Award Season' which invited viewers to vote for their favourite crime thriller and favourite crime drama author on itv.com and the the winner was announced in a tv awards show.

Some people complain that ITV3 is nearly all repeats, but many people like to be able to watch classic drama again and ITV3 is the perfect way to do this. The channel also repeats some ITV1 shows now including The Bill.
They also sometimes air classic films and documentaries.

If you like dramas then give ITV3 a try and see if you like what they offer.

Summary: If you like drama, then head over to ITV3