ITV2 is a 24-hour free-to-air TV channel available in the United Kingdom. The channel is owned and operated by ITV Digital Channels, a division of ITV plc. It launched in 1998 and primarily airs a number of acquired US drama and comedy series. The channel is also known for airing spin-offs to popular ITV reality series and airing repeats of soaps 'Coronation Street' and 'Emmerdale'.