Britain's television landscape is facing its biggest shake-up in decades after Sky agreed a £1.6 billion deal to acquire ITV's Media & Entertainment division – but viewers will still be able to watch 'Love Island', 'Coronation Street' and other ITV favourites in the same way for now.
For millions of fans, the immediate concern is simple: will their favourite shows disappear behind a paywall? Sky has insisted its biggest programmes will remain free to watch, and the transition is expected to take time, meaning little will change in the short term.
