Major Benest and Me - The making of the Benests of Millbrook adverts ITV Channel Television 2017-11-26 | REMEMBER THE NAMES! He had the voice of an Army Major that boomed its way across Channel Island living rooms for the best part of two decades. Yes, when the legendary Stuart Benest (of Benest's of Millbrook) told you Quencher Lemonade was on special offer in one of his adverts, you blooming well listened!But what were these commercials like to make? Well, we don't know, but we know a man who does. We've roped in Channel TV's Dubbing Guru and owner of a tremendous beard, Michael Tostevin, to tell us all about them, as we take an affectionate look behind the scenes of these well remembered adverts.
Channel News | 27 October 2022 ITV Channel Television 2022-10-27 | Watch tonight's ITV News for the Channel Islands online: đ¨ Jersey and Guernsey are working together to create an offshore wind farm đ¨ Plans to convert a Jersey hotel into a luxury home have been approved đŠī¸ Alderney's runway re-opens after emergency repairs
ITV Channel Television | Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II ITV Channel Television 2022-09-19 | It's been an emotional few days that none of us will soon forget. Here is ITV Channel's final tribute reflecting on the last 10 days of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II, in which we enlisted the help of local poet, Traci O'Dea.
Channel Television at 60: Special Programme ITV Channel Television 2022-09-02 | The team at ITV Channel has delved into the archive to celebrate 60 years of broadcasting to the Channel Islands.
Channel Television at 60: Puffins Pla(i)ce Reunion ITV Channel Television 2022-09-02 | A decade on, Oscar Puffin reunites with his old pal, Jenny Mullin, to look back on their time together on Channel Television.
Channel Television at 60: Adverts ITV Channel Television 2022-09-01 | As Channel Television celebrates 60 years of broadcasting to the Channel Islands, we take a look back at some of the most memorable adverts shown over the years.
Channel Television launches in colour (1976) ITV Channel Television 2022-09-01 | On Monday 26 July 1976, Channel Television made the move to colour for the first time. Here is the late Jane Bayer's report on the switchover from Jersey's IBA transmitter at Fremont Point.
Senator George Troy launches Channel Television (1962) ITV Channel Television 2022-09-01 | Jersey Senator George Troy speaks as Channel Television begins broadcasting to the islands in September 1962.
Remembering Gary Burgess ITV Channel Television 2022-01-06 | ITV Channel Television's special tribute programme celebrating the life and career of journalist Gary Burgess.
Channel Strikes Back - The story of the 1979 ITV strike ITV Channel Television 2020-08-31 | The story of how Channel Television, the smallest ITV region, survived the national ITV strike of 1979.
Bertie the Bat - Episode 5 ITV Channel Television 2020-06-25 | Bertie, Water Lily, Monsoon and the Dirty Sky
Bertie the Bat - Episode 7 ITV Channel Television 2020-06-25 | Humble Bumble and the Purple Sky Mystery
Eric Spear - Coronation Street theme composer - 1965 ITV Channel Television 2020-02-08 | Eric Spear wrote arguably the most famous British TV theme tune ever - Coronation Street. A year before he died in 1966, he gave us this interview from his home in Guernsey and explained how he composed it.
States of Jersey CEO Charlie Parker talks to ITV Channels Political Correspondent Clare Burton ITV Channel Television 2019-02-01 | After a year as the Chief Executive of the States of Jersey Charlie Parker spoke to ITV Channel's Political Correspondent Clare Burton about his progress in the role.
Sophias Windy Weather ITV Channel Television 2018-10-06 | On Liberation Day 2013, ITV Channel TV's weather presenter Sophia Bird left the studio door open while presenting her forecast. Sadly, it was a windy evening! Poor Soph.
Quayside Advert - 1998 ITV Channel Television 2018-10-06 | 25 islanders will lose their jobs as Quayside in Guernsey shuts up shop. The store will close at the end of January 2015. It has been trading on the North Side of St Sampson's harbour since 1985.The company are blaming the cost of renovating the building they are in.
Lord Nelson arriving in Jersey ITV Channel Television 2018-10-06 | A beautiful sunny and calm day, the ship glided towards the Channel Islands, and was met by the Coastguard pilot.
The Big Move - 1988 ITV Channel Television 2018-10-06 | Channel moves from its original Jersey premises in Rouge Boullion to La Pouquelaye.
Channel Have A Go - 1979 ITV Channel Television 2018-10-06 | The team descend on Fort Regent in Jersey to learn the art of fencing. Made during the ITV strike of 1979.
CTV Awards - 1991 ITV Channel Television 2018-10-06 | Channel wins some gongs at the annual Worldfest Awards in Houston
Island Farmer - 1965 ITV Channel Television 2018-10-06 | A look at farming in the Channel Island community.
Stuart Gillies - Amanda ITV Channel Television 2018-09-08 | For our series, 'Memories from the Channel Archive', we made a music video with singing legend Stuart Gillies, who revisited his 1973 hit Amanda. The full telefilm can be found here - youtube.com/watch?v=QrU_N33WlH4
Eric Morecambe Interview - 27th November 1980 ITV Channel Television 2018-01-13 | Recently recovered from an old videotape! Here's an interview with one half of arguably Britain's best ever double act, Eric Morecambe. He was in Jersey looking for Ernie, apparently...
Benests of Millbrook - Chipsteaks 1977 ITV Channel Television 2017-11-26 | Chipsteaks - Unique and delicious, with tremendous protein value!From 1977, here's a very special Benest's of Millbrook advert. What makes it special and different to the rest? Well, the owner of arguably the most famous Channel Island voice ever, makes an in-vision appearance.So spend the next minute in the company of Major Benest and his dulcet tones, as he gleefully showcases the type of grub you could have enjoyed on a Channel Island table in 1977. All made under relentless supervision...** Remastered for the 'Major Benest an Me' telefilm. Which can be viewed here - youtube.com/watch?v=Y50ia97DopU
Sir Bruce Forsyth in Jersey - 1979 ITV Channel Television 2017-08-18 | We were incredibly sad to learn of the death of showbiz legend Sir Bruce Forsyth earlier today. Jersey was lucky enough to have him for several weeks in 1979, when he performed his one-man broadway show at Fort Regent. It went down a storm!Our cameras were there for the rehearsals, and later, he gave us this interview at the Water's Edge Hotel...
Falklands 35 - Remembrance ITV Channel Television 2017-08-03 | In the third and final report in our Falklands series, we follow Dave as he takes part in a special Liberation Day service to mark the 35th anniversary of the war. #Falklands35
Falklands 35 - Reunion ITV Channel Television 2017-08-02 | Jerseyman, Dave Baker, received a very special 'Welcome Back' surprise by Falklanders he helped to liberate 35 years ago.
Reasons To Be Cheerful - Part 3 ITV Channel Television 2017-07-31 | Thousands of islanders descended on Coronation Park for Reasons To Be Cheerful - Part 3 over the weekend. Here's our report...
The NatWest Island Games 2017 - ITV Channel Televisions Highlights ITV Channel Television 2017-07-28 | Highlights of our coverage of the 2017 NatWest Island Games in Gotland.
