Dvber was a popular web-based service used to track and archive program schedules across UK Freeview channels, including ITV, ITV2, ITVBe, ITV3, and ITV4
Since the rebrand from ITV Hub to ITVX in late 2022, the broadcaster has promised a "digital-first" strategy. For a while, archivists feared that DVB-E exclusives would die.
| Feature | ITVX Streaming | ITV DVB-E Exclusive | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Video Bitrate | ~2-5 Mbps (Variable) | ~8-15 Mbps (Constant) | | Audio | AAC 128kbps (Stereo) | AC-3 / MP2 256kbps+ | | Frame Rate | 25fps (Often interpolated) | True 25fps (Native PAL) | | Logo | Static, modern DOG | Often no DOG or period-correct DOG | | Cut Content | Yes (For timing) | No (Broadcast length) | itv dvber exclusive
. As the broadcaster moves toward a "digital-first" model, many shows now premiere on the streaming platform weeks before they hit the linear TV schedules tracked by sites like Dvber. ITVX Premium
This piece is designated as a DVBER (Delayed Video Broadcast Exclusive Request) asset. It is not to be aired, streamed, or clipped for any digital-first platform prior to its primary linear broadcast window on ITV1 / ITVX (as specified). Any breach of this exclusive hold will result in immediate revocation of access. Dvber was a popular web-based service used to
Filter by Channel: Narrow your search to ITV1, ITV2, or even the lifestyle-focused ITVBe.
Search by Date: Use the Dvber archives to look up specific dates in television history. | Feature | ITVX Streaming | ITV DVB-E
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