Jonathan Ross is all set to bring the glitz and glamour of the Oscars to U.K. viewers in an exciting collaboration with ITV. For the first time in twenty years, audiences will be able to watch the ceremony live on free-to-air TV. But that’s not all! Ross will also be hosting “the ultimate Oscars party” as part of ITV’s coverage.
A Night to Remember
Starting at 10.30pm GMT, Jonathan Ross will take the stage on both ITV1 and ITVX to guide U.K. viewers through the Oscars extravaganza. He won’t be alone, though. A panel of special guests, including familiar faces and film buffs, will join him to share their insights and excitement.
Red Carpet Extravaganza
ITV is pulling out all the stops to make sure audiences don’t miss a single moment of the Oscars magic. From 9.30pm GMT, the channel will be streaming the ceremony’s red carpet on ITVX. Ross King will be reporting live from L.A.’s Dolby Theatre, giving viewers a front-row seat to all the glitz and glamour. Plus, there will be exclusive behind-the-scenes content throughout the event.
Highlights and More
If you can’t catch the live coverage, don’t worry! The following day, ITV1 will broadcast a 90-minute highlights package of the ceremony. And for those who prefer streaming, the highlights will also be available on ITVX. So you won’t miss any of the memorable moments from Hollywood’s biggest night.
Oscars Preparations
To build excitement leading up to the Oscars, ITV has scheduled a range of Oscars-related content. On January 23, they will livestream the nominations on ITVX. Broadcasting duo Charlene White and arts editor Nina Nannar will guide viewers through the nominees, snubs, and surprises. And if you want to catch up on previous Oscar-nominated films, ITVX will launch nominee packages and a FAST channel featuring films like “Winter’s Bone” and “Black Narcissus.”
All-Around Coverage
ITV’s prominent news and current affairs programming, including “Good Morning Britain,” “Lorraine,” “The Morning,” and ITV News, will keep audiences updated with the latest Oscar news. So no matter what your favorite ITV show is, you won’t miss out on the buzz leading up to the biggest showbiz ceremony of the year.
Available in Scotland
For viewers in Scotland, all ITV1 content will be accessible through STV and STV Player. So everyone across the U.K. can tune in and join the Oscars celebration.