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YorkshireTVstudiosLeedsJan07
The main studios in Leeds.
Calendar (News) Studios
Calendar's studio in Leeds.

Yorkshire Television is a TV company based in Leeds, England. It is part of the ITV network. This company broadcasts TV shows to people in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Yorkshire Television has created many popular programmes over the years.

What is Yorkshire Television?

Yorkshire Television is a big TV company. It is known for making many successful shows. Some of these shows include the long-running soap opera Emmerdale. Other popular shows were Heartbeat, a drama about the police, and comedies like Rising Damp. They also produce the local news programme called Calendar. This show keeps people in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire updated on local events.

Where is Yorkshire Television Located?

The main offices and studios for Yorkshire Television are in The Leeds Studios. These studios are located in the Burley area of Leeds. This is where many of their famous shows and news programmes are made.

Images for kids

  • Yorkshire Television Channel 3

    The Yorkshire Chevron logo used from 1996 to 1998.

  • Yorkshire ITV1

    An ITV ident from 2001-2002, showing the region's logo.

  • Arla foods site by Rich Tea

    A former food site in Kirkstall Road, sometimes used for YTV filming.

  • Emmerdale village by John Turner

    The Emmerdale village set, built by YTV in 1997 for filming.

See also

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