On ITV News Calendar at 6 I’m visiting the ITV Archive in Leeds as ITV prepares to celebrate 70 years of broadcasting this year.

As ITV celebrates its 70th year, we were delighted to see our archive featured on ITV News Calendar, highlighting the meticulous work that goes into preserving and digitising our vast collection. 📽️🎞️📼#FilmPreservation #DigitalArchives #ITV70 #ITVCalendar Ian White

Happy April Fools! 😂 We're celebrating with a throwback clip featuring ITV’s master prankster, Jeremy Beadle, in action! #AprilFoolsDay #JeremyBeadle #ITV 🤪🤡 📽️ Beadle’s About / TX: 03/10/1987

From chipping golf balls into his mum's washing machine to conquering Augusta! HUGE congrats to 2025 Masters champion Rory McIlroy! 🏆 We rewind to '99 and his appearance on UTV 's The Kelly Show at just 9 years old! 🤯 ⛳️🏌️‍♀️ #RoryMcIlroy 📽️ The Kelly Show / TX: 08/01/1999

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the #AlfredHitchcock thriller The 39 Steps. In this iconic scene, Richard Hannay, wrongly accused of murder and with the police hot on his heels, finds himself trapped on a speeding train, desperate to escape.🚂😲 📽️The 39 Steps (1935)

The summer vibes are strong this week! ☀️ And with a bank holiday just around the corner; a trip to the coast is calling! #Seaside holidays are a cherished British tradition, captured perfectly in this delightful Look at Life clip from 1960s #Blackpool. 🌊 📽️ Look At Life (1964)

Did you catch the fantastic trip down memory lane on ITV News Calendar this week? 🤩 In honour of ITV's 70th year, Ian White brought us a brilliant look back at the iconic history of Yorkshire Television, complete with a peek behind-the-scenes!🎥#YorkshireTelevision #ITVCalendar

Today, on the 80th anniversary of V.E. Day, we step back in time with this ITV News Central news clip from the 40th anniversary in 1985. A V.E. Day banquet featured a fascinating demonstration of wartime rationing – a stark contrast to the celebratory spread! #VEDay80 🎥TX: 08/05/85

The Muppets turn 70! ✨ #OnThisDay in 1955, Jim Henson's 'Sam and Friends' debuted on NBC, introducing his wacky characters to the world. They went on to star in their own ATV series in 1976. Here’s a throwback to Kermit & Fozzie's antics from 1977.🐸🐻 🎥Russell Harty/TX: 8/5/77

#OnThisDay in 1929, the first #AcademyAwards ceremony was held at Hollywood's Roosevelt Hotel. For nearly 100 years, Oscars have been awarded to some incredible talents, including the brilliant Robin Williams in 1998!✨ Catch his reaction in this GMTV clip. 🎥 GMTV /TX: 24/3/1998

#OnThisDay in 1969, #TheWho unveiled their groundbreaking rock opera, #Tommy to UK audiences! In this clip, members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend look back at the band's early days and reflect on the power and importance of performing live.🎸🎶 🎥 Alright Now / TX: 02/11/1979

On ITV News Calendar at six I catch up with YTV’s very first early riser… Bob Warman as we look back on the very first breakfast tv show Good Morning Calendar! #ITV70 Join Victoria Whittam and me

Happy International Day of the Potato! 🥔 From fries to mash, roasted to chips, the humble potato is the vegetable of a million uses! Even in science experiments! Check out this clip from 1997, where a potato demonstrates its pendulum power! 🎥 Big Bang / TX: 19/05/1997

Happy Pride Month! 🎉🌈As we celebrate LGBTQ+ joy and progress worldwide, we're also taking a look back at it’s history. ✨ Like in this clip from 1998, when 30,000 people brought a carnival atmosphere to Brighton for its biggest Pride event to date! 🎥 Meridian News /TX: 8/8/98

June 13th marks National Sewing Machine Day, celebrating the invention that revolutionised the fashion industries. 🧵🪡 Here, we take a peek into the 1960s factories producing cutting-edge fashion for London's iconic Carnaby Street. 🎥 A Tale of Two Streets / TX: 16/11/66

Happy 58th Birthday to the phenomenal Nicole Kidman! 🥳🎉 We’re celebrating with this throwback interview, where she talks about her Golden Globe-winning performance in the brilliant black comedy, "To Die For." 🎥 GMTV / 27/10/95 #NicoleKidman #ToDieFor #BlackComedy #FilmHistory

It's National Cream Tea Day!🍓☀️ With the arrival of Wimbledon and this glorious sunshine, it's the perfect excuse to indulge. For an extra treat, why not make your own clotted cream, as demonstrated by Mary Berry in this throwback clip from 1971! 🎥Farmhouse Kitchen/TX: 18/04/71

Look who's joining the #PrideMonth celebrations! 🌈🎉 ITV legend, Dusty Bin, is here to spread the love! As we mark 70 years of ITV , one of our most iconic and longest-serving "employees," couldn't miss out on the Pride action. Do you have a favourite #DustyBin memory?🗑️😁

As the US celebrates Independence Day, we revisit a pivotal moment in its history: Richard Nixon’s 1968 presidential campaign. With a controversial career even before Watergate, this clip offers a chance to glimpse a defining moment in history. 🇺🇸 🎥 World In Action/TX: 11/03/68

Happy Friday, everyone! Even our favourite colleague Dusty Bin is feeling the heat today! 🔥 Luckily, he knows how to make the most of it!😎🏖️ What are your best tips for staying cool in this scorching weather? #HeatwaveTips #StayCool #ITVArchive #DustyBin