| Industry | Broadcasting |
|---|---|
| Founded | 13 October 1984 |
| Headquarters | Copenhagen, Denmark, Denmark |
| Area served | Scandinavia |
| Key people | Jimmy Rehak |
| Services | Television, [http://www.kanalkobenhavn.dk |
| Owner(s) | Mediehuset København |
| Website | kanalkobenhavn.dk |
Kanal København (Channel Copenhagen) is a Danish commercial television channel, which can be seen in most parts of Denmark. It is Pay-TV and Cable TV delivered by providers like Stofa, Waoo!, Dansk Bredbaand and others. It is quite unique in the sense that a very high percentage of the programs shown, are produced in Denmark and in the Danish language.
History of Kanal København
Kanal København started in 1990 as a replacement for the existing Kanal 23. It gained popularity with a mixture of programs ranging from entertainment, news, music and eroticism to consumer issues. A turning point was reached in 2004 when the channel reached even more viewers. The broadcast and production company Mediehuset København became responsible of the prime time program schedule and a new air look and graphical design was introduced.
Programs themes
The program schedule of Kanal København can roughly be divided into the following blocks:
5 pm - 6 pm: Debate and documentaries 6 pm – 8 pm: Entertainment 8 pm – 10 pm: Cultural programs 10 pm – midnight: Entertainment for youths After midnight: Erotic films
Examples of programs