Sigma TV

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Sigma TV Τηλεόραση Σίγμα

Type	Broadcast television
Country	Cyprus
Availability	National
Launch date	1995
Website	http://www.sigmatv.com

Sigma TV is a commercial network in Cyprus that first hit the air on April 3, 1995. It is a private service and is currently the top-rated channel in Cyprus. Sigma TV is geared at a younger audience, with the focus on the 18-45 age group. It broadcasts a mix of original programmes as well as popular foreign programming. The current programming breakdown is as follows: Local- 40%, US- 25%, Greece- 15% and Other- 20%. Sigma is a general entertainment station with a mix of programming including Children's shows, sports, news, movies, series and popular Telenovelas from Latin America.

Sigma TV has affiliation agreements with two networks from Greece- Star Channel, which features mainly foreign programming and MAD TV, the leading Music station in Greece. In addition, it has secured programming deals with major studios from the U.S. and around the world.

Sigma TV has recently launched Sigma International, an international service that broadcasts 'the best of Sigma' to audiences abroad. It is currently available in Asia, Africa and Australia on UBI World TV.

1 Programming
2 External link

[edit] Programming

Sigma TV is the top rated network in Cyprus with hit series from Greece, the U.S. and a wide array of original programming. In addition, it has sports programming, children's shows and various current affairs programs.

[edit] News & Information

Tomes Sta Gegonota- Daily newcast with live reports and informative discussion with all the headlines from around the world.

Tolmo- Informative discussion on current affairs and key issues. From personal issues to problems affecting society as a whole.

Kalo Mesimeri- Informative program with Dimitri Sougli, afternoons at 1:30pm

Etsi Apla... me tin Mairi Haritonos- Talkshow that examines economic issues affecting everyday life; unemployment, inequality, taxes- how people deal with these problems. Also a look at Cyprus' role in the Global economy. Hosted by Μary Haritonos, Tuesdays at 11:10pm

[edit] Cypriot Serials

Βασιλική- Drama
Βουράτε Γειτόνοι (Δ Κύκλος)- Comedy
Εν Πάμε Καλά-
Ο Τέλειος Αντρας- Romantic comedy
Οι Αδιάφθοροι (Α Κύκλος)- Comedy
Οι Τάκκοι (Γ Κύκλος)- Comedy
Όταν Μεγαλώσω- Comedy
Τα Κοπέλια- Comedy
Τα Χρυσόψαρα- Comedy

[edit] Foreign

Greece (From Star Channel)

Fort Boyard- gameshow
Super Star- reality show

Other

Telenovelas

Pasión de gavilanes (Erotic Passions)
Verano del 98 (Butterflies)
Gypsies
PrisioneraRoxanne
La heredera The Heiress

[edit] Entertainment

ALIVE- Variety program with music, dancing, games and more. Hosted by Αndreas Aristotelous, Christina Dimitriou, Marinos Konstantinidis & Doxia Moutsouri, airs daily at 11:15am.

Cocktail- News and events from the world of showbiz, featuring gossip about the stars, info from the world of television, music and modelling. A look at the local entertainment scene in Cyprus as well as abroad. Hosted by Marcia Thracivoulou.

MAD TV- Music and entertainment program featuring the 'best of MAD TV', Greece's premier music channel.

Αόρατος Φακός- Hidden camera comedy show similar to Candid Camera

Κόντρα πλάκες- Gameshow similar to Family Feud

Πού Πάμε;... Sketch comedy show

Στην Υγειά μας- Imported from NET in Greece, Variety program that focuses on entertaining viewers with music, featuring live performances by in-studio performers. Hosted by Spiro Papadopoulo

[edit] Children's

Sigma TV featuring an extensive block of Children's programming including two of its own productions- ΑΒ Αlafavita and Μe to Ni kai me to Sigma. Through a partnership with Buena Vista International, Sigma has the rights to the Jetix library of shows which include: