[WillPS]

Yes, and to give them some credit where it’s due, at least they have made all their channels available as HD streams for free on ITVX; it’s not like HD is behind a paywall.

However, if you are having to watch the programmes on ITV 2 due to either very poor internet access or otherwise limited digital access (due to cost) then the ITVX stream (whether it’s ITV 2, the FAST channel, or the programmes played individually) is useless to you anyway!

If you are on the poverty line then I don't think having to accept ITV Breakfast childrens programming in SD is really going to be quite the hardship you imply, all things considered.