Capital TV
| Capital TV | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Launched | 11 October 2012 |
| Owned by |
Global Television (Global Group) |
| Picture format | 16:9 576i (SDTV) |
| Audience share | 0.01% (September 2015, BARB) |
| Slogan | The UK's Hit Music Station |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Broadcast area |
United Kingdom Ireland |
| Sister channel(s) | Heart TV |
| Website | capitalfm.com/tv |
Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Freeview (Manchester) | Channel 56 |
| Satellite | |
| Freesat | Channel 507 |
| Sky | Channel 388 |
| Astra 2F | 12522 V 27500 2/3 |
| Streaming media | |
| Capital TV | Watch live |
| TVPlayer | Watch live (UK only) |
Capital TV is a British pop music television channel owned by Global Radio. The channel plays mainly contemporary hit music.
History
On 3 July 2012, Global Radio announced it would launch a TV channel of the same name, Capital.[1] The station launched on Sky and Freesat platforms on 11 October 2012 at 11:00 p.m., along with a TV channel of the same name for sister radio station Heart.[2] The channels can also be watched via dedicated iOS apps, as well as online. On 17 October 2012, Capital TV also launched on Freeview in Manchester. Both channels play non-stop music videos 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will also feature some exclusive content, such as the Jingle Bell Ball.[3] On 24 July 2012 it was confirmed BSkyB would be responsible for ad sales on both channels, likewise with the radio station, Capital TV is aimed at a younger target audience.[4]
The channel is not related to the former Restricted Service Licence television channel of the same name, which ran in Cardiff between 2002 and 2009.
References
- ↑ Laughlin, Andrew (14 July 2012). "Global to launch Heart TV". Digital Spy.
- ↑ "Heart and Capital TV have launched". a516digital. 11 October 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
- ↑ Laughlin, Andrew (12 October 2012). "Capital TV, Heart TV launched on Sky and Freesat". Digital Spy. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
- ↑ McCabe, Masie (24 July 2012). "Global appoints Sky Media for Heart and Capital TV ad sales". Media Week. Retrieved 24 July 2012.
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