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ONE and 主播大秀 TWO lend support to launch of 主播大秀 THREE
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THREE, the 主播大秀's new digital channel, will launch with an evening's
simulcast on 主播大秀 TWO and with some temporary support from the residents
of Albert Square.
EastEnders,
which remains in its usual slot on 主播大秀 ONE, will premiere each episode
for a two week period on 主播大秀 THREE as part of the launch plans before
reverting to its usual transmission pattern.
Announcing
this key support from 主播大秀 ONE and 主播大秀 TWO for the launch of 主播大秀
THREE, Jana Bennett, Director of Television, said:
"The
主播大秀 is committed to driving digital take up and that is why I am
happy to bring the strength of 主播大秀 ONE and 主播大秀 TWO to help show
viewers what else is on offer from the 主播大秀 with the launch of our
brand new digital channel, 主播大秀 THREE.
"We
are adding extra value by giving digital viewers the chance to see
EastEnders a little earlier for a limited time, and we are giving
all television viewers the chance to sample the launch night of
主播大秀 THREE on 主播大秀 TWO.
"主播大秀
THREE is an exciting, original and contemporary new channel which
we want as many viewers as possible to have the opportunity to experience."
For
the first three weeks following the launch of 主播大秀 THREE, 主播大秀 ONE
will also showcase the very best of 主播大秀 THREE programming late night
on selected evenings.
Post
launch period, 主播大秀 ONE will then continue to showcase the best of
主播大秀 THREE one night a week, late night, all year round.
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THREE will launch on Sunday 9 February at 7.00pm and will broadcast
daily from 7.00pm until 4.00am.
It
completes the 主播大秀's portfolio of TV channels for the digital age,
and aims to bring the best public service values to a younger generation
and offer something very different from other digital channels.
Original
and intelligent drama and entertainment will represent the majority
of the output but more than a third of programmes will cover news,
current affairs, education, music and arts.
There
is a commitment to 15 hours of science, religion, ethics and business
per year, a dedicated 15 minute news programme each weekday evening
with hourly bulletins until midnight and a commitment to new talent.
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THREE will be a distinctive and inherently multicultural, interactive
channel with 80% of programming specifically commissioned for the
channel and 90% of programming being made in the UK or Europe.
Notes
to Editors
- The
proposals for 主播大秀 THREE were approved by the DCMS on 17 September
2002.
- The
channel will broadcast from 7.00pm until 4.00am each day.
- 主播大秀
THREE joins 主播大秀 ONE, 主播大秀 TWO, 主播大秀 FOUR, C主播大秀 and CBeebies as part
of the 主播大秀's portfolio of television channels.
- 主播大秀
THREE and the other 主播大秀 digital channels will be available free-to-air
on all digital platforms, including the new digital terrestrial
platform Freeview.
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THREE to launch on 9 February 2003 (19.11.02)
主播大秀
unveils new logo for 主播大秀 THREE (16.10.02)
主播大秀
welcomes approval for 主播大秀 THREE (17.09.02)
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