Their main characters as presenters were: The pilot episode was broadcast on 12 May 1989, and a series of six programmes began on 3 May 1990.

KYTV combined irreverent sketches and variety elements (such as song-and-dance routines) with a broad-based satire of the public perception of UK satellite television – that of opportunistic entrepreneurs producing cheap, low-quality television in order to exploit viewers.

The third series featured parodies of the early idents and logo used by Carlton Television.

Each episode featured a central theme (for example, a terrorist siege, the Channel Tunnel, or a costume drama) around which sketches could revolve.

Comedic elements included: A regular feature was "Mike Flex's Master Quiz", in which contestants typically had to answer one question correctly to win 'a château in the Loire'.