Essex TV is a British IPTV channel based in Essex, England.^[1]

Essex TV launched at 9:30am on 28 April 2016.^[1]

Essex TV is owned by Viktor Tokarev, Tim Tiernan and Alin Stacescu.^{[2] [3]}

Their senior management team consists of CEO Tim Tiernan, Alin Stacescu (Creative Director) and James Hedley (Chief Technical Officer).^[4][5]

On 27 December 2016, an article on World News Network reported that the channel was up for sale, reportedly having being valued for £675,000.^[6] On 6 February 2017 an article in Harlow Star stated that the company had reported losses of £20,000 for their first year of operating, critics later added that the loss led to meltdown of takeover talks from a prospective buyer.^[7]

In the run up to the 2016 UK EU referendum. Essex TV produced a documentary named Is Essex IN or OUT released on 20 June, featuring Boris Johnson, local public figures and various members of the public from Essex.^[8]

In July 2016, it was revealed that Essex TV had become the first media organization to be granted permission to film King Kigeli V of Rwanda during a UK visit as part of a documentary that was being produced about his life by the channel.^[9][10]

In 2016, the channel commissioned a show hosted by former X Factor contestant Stevi Ritchie dubbed Stevi Ritchie Takes On Essex.^[11]

The channel has commissioned a number of shows such as Loose Lads,^[12] Up North,^[13] iCar Review and Stagey Live.

In December 2016, it was announced that the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, John Petre would deliver a Christmas message for the people of Essex. The message was initially broadcast on Christmas Eve.^[14]

On 27 October 2016, Essex TV announced the launch of Essex Magazine, a tabloid print publication which is a part-owned subsidiary, Essex Magazine adopted similar branding with Essex TV.^[15]

On 15 March 2017 Essex Magazine it was reported that Ed Sheeran's cousin had been probed by the police for threatening behavior towards magazine staff and managing editor Lorna Onabanjo.^[16][17]

The EssexTV Awards were launched in January 2017 with a view of celebrating the success of individuals, businesses and charities in Essex. ^{[18] [19] [20]}