Rai 5 is an Italian television channel owned by RAI

RAI

RAI — Radiotelevisione italiana S.p.A. known until 1954 as Radio Audizioni Italiane, is the Italian state owned public service broadcaster controlled by the Ministry of Economic Development. Rai is the biggest television company in Italy...

 and broadcast on Digital terrestrial television in Italy. The channel replaced Rai Extra. It broadcasts programs about art, fashion, dance, opera, theatre, cuisine, travel, and documentary films.

Eurovision Song Contest 2011

Rai 5 broadcast Semi-Final 2 of the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision Song Contest 2011

The Eurovision Song Contest 2011 was the 56th annual Eurovision Song Contest and was won by Eldar & Nigar performing "Running Scared" for Azerbaijan. The event took place in the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, following Germany's win in the previous year...

. The ratings were a bit over the average.