The commercial UK channel ITV stands for "International Television".

The story behind the answer

False. ITV stands for Independent Television, not International Television. Launched in 1955, ITV was the UK’s first commercial network, created as an alternative to the BBC and funded by advertising. “Independent” referred to its independence from the state-funded broadcaster and its structure as a network of regional companies (like Granada, Thames, and ATV) that produced and aired programs locally. Over time, many regions consolidated under ITV plc, but the name’s origin remains.

Memory tip: Think “I = Independent from the BBC,” and “TV” is just television—so ITV = Independent Television.