VH1 UK
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- For VH1 in United States, see VH1.
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| Launched | 10 October 1994 |
| Owned by | MTV Networks Europe |
| Audience share | 0.0% (February 2008, [1]) |
| Sister channel(s) | VH1 Classic UK |
| Website | www.mtv.co.uk/vh1 |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Sky Digital | Channel 346 |
| Cable | |
| Virgin Media | Channel 320 |
| UPC Ireland | Channel 706 |
| IPTV over ADSL | |
| Tiscali TV | Channel 409 |
VH1 UK is a music television channel from MTV Networks Europe. VH1 (as it is usually known in the UK) is based on the American Channel of the same name. It was launched in 10 October 1994.
Targeting 25–44 year olds, VH1 UK aims to be "mature, sophisticated and totally stylish for viewers who still feel young and want to keep in-touch with what is happening on the music scene today." The music they play consists of music from the 70's right through to today. Much of their programming is taken from VH1 USA, and the channel has many 'Top 20' and 'Top 40' countdowns. Some programming from MTV One is also shown on VH1. Between it's UK launch, and the late 1990's the channel played many 80's videos including the present day at the time, while the logo was displayed in the top right hand corner with "MUSIC FIRST" displayed underneath it. The channel also at the time would dedicate particular days to an artist. Examples of these included "Jacksons Day", "Beautiful South Day" and "Elton John Day". A "Madonna Day" in 1998, featured a full length concert, alongside her music videos on the then daytime "Upbeat" programme. In July 1998, the channel ran a "Pop Up Video Marathon".
VH1 UK sister channel:
- VH1 Classic UK plays all time greats from the '60s to the '90s.
VH1 UK defunct channel:
- VH2 (launched 16 December 2003; closed 1 August 2006) showed mainly music videos and live concerts. It focused on Rock, Indie and Punk music and branded itself as 'the alternative to manufactured pop'.
[edit] See also
- List of Number 1 singles (UK)
- VH1 - the main American version of VH1
[edit] External links
- VH1 at MTV.co.uk
- VH1 - UK TV Listings and Schedules
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