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RTP2 is the second television channel
of Rádio e Televisão de Portugal
, the Portuguese
public broadcasting
corporation. Commonly referred as the "Second Channel", or simply "Dois" (Portuguese for two), this historically state-run television channel started its regular broadcasting on December 25, 1968. Nowadays, RTP2 is a public service
, advertising-free channel that serves as an alternative to the mainstream channel of RTP
, RTP1.
Similar to BBC Two
, RTP2 aims at less mainstream and more intellectual content. RTP2 is presently the only of several Portuguese
and European national/international channels that has a strict cultural and educational programming (comparable to Arte
). RTP2 is the only broadcaster from Portugal
that broadcasts programming without interruptions, ad breaks or in line messaging. Together with sister channel RTP1, it became a 24-hours service in 2002.
RTP2's line-up is devoted to worldwide recognized quality television content, institutional EU
/national programming or advertising, television series, cinematography, documentary films, theatre and classical music. This channel gathers 5%-7% share of the national audience (2007).
was introduced. The logotype was a handwritten "2". Idents consisted mainly on several fruit chopped in the middle by the logotype, accompanied by synthesized pieces of music.
Later on 1992, RTP2 was renamed TV2, and the logotype was a yellow stripe forming a "2", and quartz
forming the word "TV". Idents at that time featured prominently yellow stripes.
TV2 was renamed RTP2 on April 29, 1996, and the new logotype consisted of a white "2" in a light orange background, with the letters "RTP" underneath in white, overlaid in a dark blue background. RTP2 idents consisted mainly on the logotype flashed on several themes such as typewriters, stripes (a reference to the previous identity), a group of people dancing, accompanied by an orchestral channel tune with prominent harp
, violin
and cello
arrangements. This ident collection and overall channel imagery continues to be, by far, one of the most original and creative ever made on Portuguese television.
RTP2 logo was changed again on January 28, 2002. Only one ident was used during the lifetime of this logotype, and consisted of a representation of the logo in white, with a dark orange background.
RTP2 identity and concept was replaced on January 5, 2004, 9 pm. "2:" was the name of the channel. 2:'s idents were CGI and accompanied by electronic and classical music, with prominent piano arrangements, as the channel's tune.
2: was again renamed RTP2 on March 2007, and the new idents continue to be CGI with vertical stripes as the main theme in various forms.
Television channel
A television channel is a physical or virtual channel over which a television station or television network is distributed. For example, in North America, "channel 2" refers to the broadcast or cable band of 54 to 60 MHz, with carrier frequencies of 55.25 MHz for NTSC analog video and...
of Rádio e Televisão de Portugal
Rádio e Televisão de Portugal
Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, S.A.,commonly known as RTP, is Portugal's public service broadcasting organization. It operates four terrestrial television channels and three national radio channels, as well as several satellite and cable offerings....
, the Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
public broadcasting
Public broadcasting
Public broadcasting includes radio, television and other electronic media outlets whose primary mission is public service. Public broadcasters receive funding from diverse sources including license fees, individual contributions, public financing and commercial financing.Public broadcasting may be...
corporation. Commonly referred as the "Second Channel", or simply "Dois" (Portuguese for two), this historically state-run television channel started its regular broadcasting on December 25, 1968. Nowadays, RTP2 is a public service
Public broadcasting
Public broadcasting includes radio, television and other electronic media outlets whose primary mission is public service. Public broadcasters receive funding from diverse sources including license fees, individual contributions, public financing and commercial financing.Public broadcasting may be...
, advertising-free channel that serves as an alternative to the mainstream channel of RTP
Rádio e Televisão de Portugal
Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, S.A.,commonly known as RTP, is Portugal's public service broadcasting organization. It operates four terrestrial television channels and three national radio channels, as well as several satellite and cable offerings....
, RTP1.
Similar to BBC Two
BBC Two
BBC Two is the second television channel operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It covers a wide range of subject matter, but tending towards more 'highbrow' programmes than the more mainstream and popular BBC One. Like the BBC's other domestic TV and radio...
, RTP2 aims at less mainstream and more intellectual content. RTP2 is presently the only of several Portuguese
Portuguese language
Portuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...
and European national/international channels that has a strict cultural and educational programming (comparable to Arte
Arte
Arte is a Franco-German TV network. It is a European culture channel and aims to promote quality programming especially in areas of culture and the arts...
). RTP2 is the only broadcaster from Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
that broadcasts programming without interruptions, ad breaks or in line messaging. Together with sister channel RTP1, it became a 24-hours service in 2002.
RTP2's line-up is devoted to worldwide recognized quality television content, institutional EU
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
/national programming or advertising, television series, cinematography, documentary films, theatre and classical music. This channel gathers 5%-7% share of the national audience (2007).
Identity
RTP2's logotype and overall identity has changed various times over the years. In 1990 a permanent, white and opaque DOGDigital on-screen graphic
A digital on-screen graphic is a watermark-like station logo that many television broadcasters overlay over a portion of the screen-area of their programs to identify the channel...
was introduced. The logotype was a handwritten "
Later on 1992, RTP2 was renamed TV2, and the logotype was a yellow stripe forming a "2", and quartz
Quartz
Quartz is the second-most-abundant mineral in the Earth's continental crust, after feldspar. It is made up of a continuous framework of SiO4 silicon–oxygen tetrahedra, with each oxygen being shared between two tetrahedra, giving an overall formula SiO2. There are many different varieties of quartz,...
forming the word "TV". Idents at that time featured prominently yellow stripes.
TV2 was renamed RTP2 on April 29, 1996, and the new logotype consisted of a white "2" in a light orange background, with the letters "RTP" underneath in white, overlaid in a dark blue background. RTP2 idents consisted mainly on the logotype flashed on several themes such as typewriters, stripes (a reference to the previous identity), a group of people dancing, accompanied by an orchestral channel tune with prominent harp
Harp
The harp is a multi-stringed instrument which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicularly to the soundboard. Organologically, it is in the general category of chordophones and has its own sub category . All harps have a neck, resonator and strings...
, violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
and cello
Cello
The cello is a bowed string instrument with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is a member of the violin family of musical instruments, which also includes the violin, viola, and double bass. Old forms of the instrument in the Baroque era are baryton and viol .A person who plays a cello is...
arrangements. This ident collection and overall channel imagery continues to be, by far, one of the most original and creative ever made on Portuguese television.
RTP2 logo was changed again on January 28, 2002. Only one ident was used during the lifetime of this logotype, and consisted of a representation of the logo in white, with a dark orange background.
RTP2 identity and concept was replaced on January 5, 2004, 9 pm. "2:" was the name of the channel. 2:'s idents were CGI and accompanied by electronic and classical music, with prominent piano arrangements, as the channel's tune.
2: was again renamed RTP2 on March 2007, and the new idents continue to be CGI with vertical stripes as the main theme in various forms.
Talk-Shows
- 5 Para A Meia-Noite (late night comedy talk-show)
- 70x7 (religious talk-show)
- A Fé dos Homens (religious talk-show)
- Bairro Alto (arts talk-show)
- Sociedade Civil (different areas debate talk-show)
Magazines
- Arquitectarte (architecture magazine)
- Artes de Rua (street arts, magazine)
- Bastidores (cinema magazine)
- Biosfera (environment and ecology magazine)
- Câmara Clara (arts magazine)
- Couto & Coutadas (hunt magazine)
- Da Terra ao Mar (agriculture magazine)
- Iniciativa (business development magazine)
- Universidades (universities magazine)
- Vida por Vida (fire fighters magazine)
Debate
- Clube de Jornalistas (journalism debate)
- Diga lá Excelência (debate)
- Eurodeputados (eurodeputy's debate)
- Olhar o Mundo (international news debate)
- Parlamento (deputy's debate)
Others
- Consigo (program)
- Nós (immigration program)
- Hoje (News)
- Café Central
- A Noite do Óscar
Sports
- Desporto 2:
- 1ª Divisão de FutsalPortuguese Futsal First DivisionPortuguese Futsal First Division or "1ª Divisão de Futsal" is the premier professional futsal league in Portugal.-Teams 2008/2009:* CF Belenenses* FJ Antunes* SL Benfica* AR Freixieiro* AD Fundão* Instituto D...
- Liga Portuguesa de AndebolLiga Portuguesa de AndebolLiga Portuguesa de Andebol, also known as the Liga Halcon due to sponsorship, is the premier professional handball league in Portugal, consisting of 12 teams...
- 1ª Divisão de Futsal
- 2012 Olympic Games
Blocks
- Zig Zag (children, teens' and young people's block broadcast on weekdays from 07:00 to 14:00, 17:00 to 18:30 and 19:30 to 20:30 and Saturday from 08:00 to 14:00.)
- Britcom (British comedy time slot)
TV Series
- 24
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- Brothers & Sisters (Irmãos e Irmãs)
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(Dois Homens e Meio) - Mad Men
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(O Mentalista) - Private Practice (Clinica Privada)