Essex TV

Essex TV
Launched 28 April 2016
Owned by Alin Stacescu & Viktor Tokarev
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 British IPTV channel in Essex, England, which launched at 9:30am on 28 April 2016. [1]


History

Essex TV is owned by Viktor Tokarev, Tim Tiernan and Alin Stacescu.[2] [3]

Their senior management team consists of Tim Tiernan the current Chief Executive Officer, Alin Stacescu (Creative Director) and James Hedley (Chief Technical Officer).[4][5]

Programmes

In the run up to the 2016 UK EU referendum. Essex TV produced a documentary named Is Essex IN or OUT released on 20 June, featuring Boris Johnson, local public figures and various members of the public from Essex.[6]

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.[7][8]

On 15 August 2016, the 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.[9]

Since the channel first launched, Essex TV has commissioned and shown a wide variety of shows which include Loose Lads,[10] Up North,[11] iCar Review and Stagey Live.

In December 2016, it was announced that the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, John Petre would deliver a Christmas message for the people of Essex. The message was initially broadcast on Christmas Eve.[12]

Other ventures

Essex Magazine

On 27 October 2016, Essex TV announced the launch of Essex Magazine, a tabloid print publication which is a part-owned subsidiary, Essex Magazine adopted similar branding with Essex TV.[13]

On 15 March 2017 Essex Magazine became the subject of a global breaking story after The Sun reported that Ed Sheeran's cousin had been probed by the police for threatening behavior towards magazine staff and managing editor Lorna Onabanjo.[14][15]

EssexTV Awards

The EssexTV Awards were launched in January 2017 with a view of celebrating the success of individuals, businesses and charities in Essex. [16] [17] [18]

References

  1. ↑ Great Baddow: Essex TV starts filming in Great Baddow Accessed on 9/6/2016
  2. ↑ Balls, Sam (2016-03-27). "Filming begins for TV channel based in Essex". Harlow Star. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
  3. ↑ https://www.essex-tv.co.uk/matthew-martino-and-essextv-part-ways/
  4. ↑ https://www.essex-tv.co.uk/board/ Accessed on 12/9/2016
  5. ↑ http://www.screenscene.co.uk/news/tv-news/2016/03/16/local-tv-channel-essex-launch-april/ Accessed on 9/6/2016
  6. ↑ 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
  7. ↑ "Essex TV get royal nod for documentary". Essex Lowdown. 2016-07-06. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
  8. ↑ 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
  9. ↑ Brading, Wendy (15 August 2016). "He's back: X Factor star Stevi set to return to our screens in new show about Essex". Essex County Standard. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  10. ↑ Cruse, Ellena. "Romford male chat show will use 'banter' to tackle issues". Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  11. ↑ ""Making films has now become my passion" admits Steve Call in exclusive interview – Essex Mag". www.essexmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  12. ↑ http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/14962712.TV_channel_appeals_for_festive_messages_from_Essex_businesses_and_residents/ Accessed on 29/12/2016
  13. ↑ "Essex Mag - Essex-TV". Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  14. ↑ Pattison, Rob (2017-03-14). "Ed Sheeran's rapper cousin probed by cops over 'threats to reviewers' after being compared to 'itch you can't shake off'". The Sun. Retrieved 2017-03-17.
  15. ↑ "Police investigate Ed Sheeran's rapper cousin over alleged threats". Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  16. ↑ "EssexTV Awards". EssexTV. 2017-01-29. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
  17. ↑ https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/5055061/danniella-westbrook-parties-with-former-big-brother-star-chelsea-singh-at-essex-tv-awards/
  18. ↑ https://london-post.co.uk/essex-tv-awards-red-carpet-arrivals/
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