ITV 'secures first Freeview slot'

ITV has been successful with its bid to secure the vacant channel space on Freeview, according to The Guardian today.

The broadcaster is intending to use the 18-hour slot, which becomes available on April 1, for its upcoming male-targetted channel ITV4.

However, as previously reported, transmission company Crown Castle is now believed to be offering up a second channel space to the highest bidder.

Channel 4 is widely expected to take the contract for the second slot, which it is planning to use for a new gaming channel.