CITV Presenters (1983-2005) Then and Now | Classic Children’s ITV

CITV launched in January 1983 and quickly became a staple of British childhood, bringing humour, energy and unforgettable characters to weekday afternoons. From early continuity hosts like Matthew Kelly and Isla St. Clair to later favourites including Stephen Mulhern, Danielle Nicholls, Holly Willoughby and Michael Underwood, each presenter shaped a different era of Children’s ITV.

This looks looks back at CITV’s presenters from 1983 to 2005, charting their careers from the moment they appeared on the strand through to what they are doing today. Whether they were actors appearing in character, comedians brought in for special runs, or long-term in-vision hosts, this video offers a full “then and now” account of everyone who defined CITV’s on-screen identity.

If you grew up watching CITV after school and remember these iconic faces, this video brings their stories together in one complete timeline.

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🟧 CITV Presenters Featured (1983–2005)

A full chronological list of presenters and special continuity hosts included in this video:
• Matthew Kelly
• Isla St. Clair
• Derek Griffiths
• Charlotte Coleman (as Marmalade Atkins)
• Mick Robertson
• Bob Carolgees
• Pat Coombs
• Tommy Boyd
• Mike Reid
• David Rappaport
• Bill Oddie
• The Krankies (Janette & Ian Tough)
• Christopher Biggins
• Carol Lee Scott (Grotbags)
• Sandi Toksvig (as Ethel from No. 73)
• Rod Hull & Emu
• Bonnie Langford
• Cheryl Baker
• Whistle Willie (Behind the Bike Sheds)
• Gudrun Ure (Supergran)
• Timmy Mallett
• Nick Staverson (Harry from No. 73)
• Andrea Arnold (Dawn from No. 73)
• Jimmy Cricket
• Stu Francis
• Gary Wilmot
• Bernie Winters & Schnorbitz
• Nino Firetto
• David Jensen
• Elizabeth Estensen (T-Bag)
• John Hasler (T-Shirt)
• Gaz Top
• Andi Peters
• Jerry Foulkes
• Jeanne Downs
• Pat Sharp
• Stephen Mulhern
• Danielle Nicholls
• Arthur Darvill
• Andrea Green
• Holly Willoughby
• Leah Charles-King
• David Leon
• Fearne Cotton
• Michael Underwood
• Anna Williamson
• Andy Jaye
• Tony Gardner (as Brian)

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🔎 About This Video

This “then and now” retrospective covers more than two decades of CITV history, presenting:
• Early Children’s ITV continuity (1983–1986)
• The late-80s transition to in-vision presenters
• The 90s relaunch and puppet-assisted era
• The 1998–2005 studio presenter format

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