Information TV
Encyclopedia
Information TV is a television
organisation which broadcasts three free-to-air
channels on Sky and Freesat
in the United Kingdom
.
licence in November 2003. It began broadcasting at 10am on Monday, 19 January 2004 on Sky EPG channel 692. On 7 June 2004 the channel moved EPG to channel 588, in the News and Documentaries section of Sky. On 8 October 2004 the channel launched a broadband simulcast via the company website. On 26 May 2005 the channel moved to channel 277. On 28 February 2006 the channel moved to channel 181. Its second channel, Information TV 2 later launched on channel 182. On 18 June 2007, Information TV and Information TV 2 moved to channel 167 and channel 168. On 1 September 2008, Information TV and Information TV 2 moved to channel 166 and channel 167.
Information TV 1 started broadcasting on from Friday 8 August on Freesat
channel 406. It moved to channel 402 on 24 March 2009.
On 30 September 2010, Information TV +1 launched on 189 in the Sky EPG. The EPG slot was purchased from the Open Access Group
.
On 1 November 2011, Information TV moved from channel 166 to 231, replacing the PBS UK owned channel Rosa and allowing PBS UK
to launch on channel 166.
.
As of 21 April 2010 Showcase was moved to channel 201 and Showcase 2 was launched on channel 216 replacing the Unexplained Channel. On 5 July 2010, Showcase was launched on Freesat channel 403.
As of 1 September 2010 Showcase 2 was moved to channel 203, with channel 216 becoming a 1 hour time shift channel for Showcase (Showcase +1).
Showcase was formerly Information TV 2 on channel 167. On the 1 October 2009, Information TV 2 ceased broadcasting after Quest
acquired the EPG slot on Sky. On 23 November 2010, WTF
acquired the Sky EPG slot for Showcase +1. On 1 December 2011, Showcase +1 relaunched on Sky channel 235.
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
organisation which broadcasts three free-to-air
Free-to-air
Free-to-air describes television and radio services broadcast in clear form, allowing any person with the appropriate receiving equipment to receive the signal and view or listen to the content without requiring a subscription or one-off fee...
channels on Sky and Freesat
Freesat
Freesat is a free-to-air digital satellite television joint venture between the BBC and ITV plc, serving the United Kingdom. The service was formed as a memorandum in 2007 and has been marketed since 6 May 2008...
in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
History
Information TV came into existence in April 2003, and received its ITCIndependent Television Commission
The Independent Television Commission licensed and regulated commercial television services in the United Kingdom between 1 January 1991 and 28 December 2003....
licence in November 2003. It began broadcasting at 10am on Monday, 19 January 2004 on Sky EPG channel 692. On 7 June 2004 the channel moved EPG to channel 588, in the News and Documentaries section of Sky. On 8 October 2004 the channel launched a broadband simulcast via the company website. On 26 May 2005 the channel moved to channel 277. On 28 February 2006 the channel moved to channel 181. Its second channel, Information TV 2 later launched on channel 182. On 18 June 2007, Information TV and Information TV 2 moved to channel 167 and channel 168. On 1 September 2008, Information TV and Information TV 2 moved to channel 166 and channel 167.
Information TV 1 started broadcasting on from Friday 8 August on Freesat
Freesat
Freesat is a free-to-air digital satellite television joint venture between the BBC and ITV plc, serving the United Kingdom. The service was formed as a memorandum in 2007 and has been marketed since 6 May 2008...
channel 406. It moved to channel 402 on 24 March 2009.
On 30 September 2010, Information TV +1 launched on 189 in the Sky EPG. The EPG slot was purchased from the Open Access Group
Open Access (UK television)
Open Access, Open Access 2 and Open Access 3 were a set of television channels based in the United Kingdom and broadcast on the Sky Digital satellite platform...
.
On 1 November 2011, Information TV moved from channel 166 to 231, replacing the PBS UK owned channel Rosa and allowing PBS UK
PBS UK
PBS UK is a British pay-TV version of the American non-profit television network PBS. It is a joint venture between entrepreneur David Lyons and PBS Distribution, which owns the international rights to the bulk of PBS's output...
to launch on channel 166.
Information TV
Information TV broadcasts programmes from government departments, public bodies and other public institutions. The channel's stated aim is to provide UK citizens with access to valuable information and allow their clients to reach their target audiences effectively. The channel also helps start-up TV operations launch, by providing them slices of the schedule to facilitate proving their concepts and getting on air quickly as 'Micro Channels'. The British presenter Bronia West currently appears.Showcase TV
Although it appears with the name "Showcase TV" on the Information TV official website, the channel launched as "Showcase" on the Sky platform on channel 216 in the UK on 8 February 2010, perhaps to avoid confusion with defunct CSC Media Group channel Showcase TVShowcase TV
Showcase TV was a television channel in the United Kingdom that replaced AnimeCentral on 27 August 2008. It showed a mixture of different content from other CSC Media Group channels such as Pop Girl, Chart Show TV, True Movies 2 and had retained some AnimeCentral programming, in its own block...
.
As of 21 April 2010 Showcase was moved to channel 201 and Showcase 2 was launched on channel 216 replacing the Unexplained Channel. On 5 July 2010, Showcase was launched on Freesat channel 403.
As of 1 September 2010 Showcase 2 was moved to channel 203, with channel 216 becoming a 1 hour time shift channel for Showcase (Showcase +1).
Showcase was formerly Information TV 2 on channel 167. On the 1 October 2009, Information TV 2 ceased broadcasting after Quest
Quest (TV channel)
Quest is a TV channel in the United Kingdom. Quest provides factual, lifestyle, entertainment programmes and other imported material. The channel is operated by Discovery Networks Western Europe.-History:...
acquired the EPG slot on Sky. On 23 November 2010, WTF
WTF (TV channel)
Massive R&B is a British music television channel, which launched on 23 November 2010 as WTF on Sky channel 385. WTF used a video jukebox format, which allowed viewers to select videos by texting the video selection number to the number on screen. There were different selection playlists during...
acquired the Sky EPG slot for Showcase +1. On 1 December 2011, Showcase +1 relaunched on Sky channel 235.
Showcase 2
Launched on the Sky platform channel 216 in the UK on 21 April 2010. Replacing the Unexplained Channel, some of the public domain films previously shown on the Unexplained Channel are shown on Showcase & Showcase 2.Content
- Alan King: Inside the Comedy MindAlan King: Inside the Comedy MindAlan King: Inside the Comedy Mind was an interview program hosted and produced by comedian Alan King for the American cable channel Comedy Central. As opposed to a humorous talk show focused on entertainment value, King limited his interviewee pool to standup comics, and kept the focus of the...
, US comedian interview series from 1990-1991 on Information TV & Showcase 2. - PlayrPlayrPlayr is a TV show about video gaming that airs weekly in a number of locations around the world, including the UK, Canada, South America, Spain, South Africa and across Asia. The show mixes in-depth previews, news, reviews and features on video games and is notable for its entertaining approach to...
& Playr Guides, UK video games review & walkthrough show, on Information TV, Showcase & Showcase 2. - Pwned, news, previews and trailers of the latest EA video games with Matt Cuttle and Sian Welby on Information TV, Showcase & Showcase 2.
- Words of Peace, 30 minute tv series featuring clips from speeches by Prem RawatPrem RawatPrem Pal Singh Rawat , also known as Maharaji and formerly known as Guru Maharaj Ji and Balyogeshwar, teaches a meditation practice he calls Knowledge....
. - The Caravan Channel, UK caravanningTravel trailerA travel trailer or caravan is towed behind a road vehicle to provide a place to sleep which is more comfortable and protected than a tent . It provides the means for people to have their own home on a journey or a vacation, without relying on a motel or hotel, and enables them to stay in places...
enthusiast channel, on Information TV. - Caravan Finder TV, from the Caravan Finder website team, on purchasing & owning caravans or motorhomes, on Information TV.
- The Landscape ChannelThe Landscape ChannelThe Landscape Channel, is a British television channel which was set up by Nick Austin, co-founder of the Beggars Banquet record label, to showcase the classical and instrumental music genres. The channel began airing as an overnight programming block on Sky Channel in 1988 and ran until 1989...
, UK channel showing classical & instrumental music to video & images of landscapes, on Showcase & Showcase 2. - Ireland West Music TV, Irish country and folk music channel, with reports on various events around the West of Ireland, on Showcase.
- Phil Mack Country Show, Country and Irish music featuring established and up and coming artists in the country music scene in Ireland, the UK, Australia and America, on Showcase.
- Hot Country, the best in country music with artists from Ireland, the UK and the USA, on Showcase.
- Autism File, UK channel aiming to support, educate and work towards a better life for those with autism, on Information TV, Showcase & Showcase 2.
- MyDeafLife.com, UK show covering the deaf community, on Information TV.
- Gambling, including, The Poker Channel, PokerHeaven.com TV, World Series of Poker, High Stakes Poker, PokerHeaven Freeroll Series, European Blackjack Open, PKR Tournament TV, WinnerHeavenLive.com.
- Russian Hour, a weekly series, aiming to help increase mutual understanding between Russia & the UK on Information TV & Showcase 2.