List of programmes broadcast by MediaCorp Channel U

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Infomation of this channel

This is a list of programmes broadcast by MediaCorp Channel U.

News and Current Affairs

Programme Title Telecast slot Description
English Chinese Day Time
News Club 周末新闻俱乐部 Weekends 1900 Viewers can unwind on the weekends with NEWS CLUB, a vibrant half-hour news programme that features infotainment and lifestyle news in addition to local and international news updates. This programme ended its broadcast on 28 March 2010.
News Jab @ 9 9点新闻 Weekdays 2100 NEWS JAB @ 9 provides a focus on the local news and rounds up the world happenings in 30 minutes. This programme ended its broadcast on 26 March 2010.
News World @ 11 11点新闻 Daily 2300 A comprehensive half-hour news programme, NEWS WORLD @ 11 provides viewers with important local, international and financial developments for the day. This programme ended its broadcast on 28 March 2010.
News Tonight 晚间新闻 Daily 2300 A half-hour news programme which is first telecasted on MediaCorp Channel 8 at 2200hrs daily.
World This Week 世界一周 Sundays 1900 Every week all around the world, there are lots of queer and amusing happenings. Check them out on World This Week and be amazed without leaving your comfortable couch!
Money Week 财经追击 Saturdays 1900 Tung Soo Hua hosts Money Week, the Mandarin Business Current Affairs Programme, that provides comprehensive insights and analysis of the business world.
100% Entertainment 娱乐百分百 Weekdays 1700/0230 Hosts Xiao Zhu and Xiao Gui bring you the latest entertainment fodder in this popular entertainment news programme. From the juiciest celebrity gossip to the latest album releases, this is a one stop entertainment centre for all interested in television, fashion and music. Telecasted first on GTV the day before.

Dramas

Local Drama

Each local drama is 13 episodes long.

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Air Time: 2000 - 2100 Air Time: 2200 - 2300
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2006 Dream Chasers 梦.拼图 Hong Jun Yang, Kelly Poon, Kelvin Tan, Chew Sin Huey Thursdays, 30 minutes long, 2030-2100.
2008 Perfect Cut Season 1 一切完美 Thomas Ong, Michelle Chia
2009 Perfect Cut Season 2 一切完美2 Thomas Ong, Michelle Chia, Edmund Chen
2010 13 Mar The Illusionist 魔幻视界 Thomas Ong, Quan Yi Fong, Mei Xin, Ann Kok, Jerry Yeo
2011 29 Dec 2010 Secret Garden 秘密花园 Tender Huang, Yvonne Lim, Paige Chua Wednesdays
2011 14 Mar Secrets For Sale 拍卖 Christopher Lee, Jesseca Liu

Hong Kong Drama

TVB Dramas

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Air Time: Weekdays 1900 - 2000 Air Time: Weekdays 2200 - 2300 Air Time: Weekends 1930 - 2130
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English Title Chinese Title Number of Episodes Main cast Avg Ratings Genre Notes Official website

aTV Dramas

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English Title Chinese Title Number of Episodes Main cast Avg Ratings Genre Notes Official website
2011
12 May - 29 Jun The Men of Justice 法网群英 35 Lawrence Ng, Amy Chen, Kenneth Chan, Pinky Cheung, Jacky Lui, William So PG - Law Enforcement Remake of The Family Court.
6 Oct - 16 Nov Who's the Hero 勝者為王 30 PG13 - Gambling Scenes Remake of The Ultimatum.
Some scenes were shot in Macau.

Taiwan Drama

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Air Time: Weekdays 1900 - 2000 Air Time: Weekdays 2200 - 2300 Air Time: Saturdays 2130 - 2230 Air Time: Other Air Timings
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English Title Chinese Title Number of Episodes Main cast Avg Ratings Genre Notes Official website

Korean Drama

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Air Time: Weekdays 1900 - 2000 Air Time: Weekdays 2200 - 2300 Air Time: Saturdays 2130 - 2230 Air Time: Other Air Timings
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English Title Chinese Title Korean Title Number of Episodes Main cast Avg Ratings Genre Notes Official website

China Drama

Legend
Air Time: Weekdays 1900 - 2000 Air Time: Weekends 1930 - 2130 Air Time: Saturdays 2100 - 2300
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English Title Chinese Title Number of Episodes Main cast Avg Ratings Genre Notes Official website

Japanese Drama

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Air Time: Weekdays Air Time: Weekends
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English Title Chinese Title Number of Episodes Main cast Avg Ratings Genre Notes Official website

Varieties

Other Country Varieties

Programme Title Telecast slot Description
English Chinese Day Time
100% Entertainment 娱乐百分百 Weekdays 1700
0230
Hosts Xiao Zhu and Xiao Gui bring you the latest entertainment fodder in this popular entertainment news programme. From the juiciest celebrity gossip to the latest album releases, this is a one stop entertainment centre for all interested in television, fashion and music. Telecasted first on GTV the day before.
Guess 我猜我猜我猜猜猜 Saturdays 2330 Hosted by wacky Jacky Wu and later Harlem Yu, this rip-roaring Taiwanese variety show entertains viewers with weekly competitions which select the best performer among five contestants, for instance the most flexible dancer or the hottest hunk. This show ended on 12 March 2011.
Variety Big Brother 综艺大哥大 Sundays 2115 Hosted by Zhang Fei, Huang Pin Yuan and Hong Du La Si, this highly popular Taiwan variety show brings you excellent home entertainment provided by top-notch artistes from all over the world.
Million Singer 百万大歌星 Saturdays 2330 "Million Singer" is currently one of the top variety shows in Taiwan. Hosted by Harlem Yu, the programme invites famous singers to take part in "Remember the Song Lyrics Contest" every week. Winners stand to win the grand prize of NT$300,000.
Diamond Club 钻石夜总会 Fridays 2000 An all new version Diamond Club is now hosted by the famous Regine and also hosted by Huang Guo Lun, together with co-hosts. Watch two teams of the same theme, just like unique talents from all walks of life - magic show, street dance, dog talent performance all battle it out for NT$10,000! Like the old version, the contestants are judged by a panel of "Shrewd tongue" guest artistes.
All Pass 百万小学堂 Wednesdays 2000
0030
Primary school students face-off with Taiwan celebrities in this variety show, hosted by Zhang Xiao Yan. This show ended in 13 October and is scheduled to be back in 2011.
Power Sunday POWER SUNDAY Saturdays 2130 This show is a sequel to Fun Club, hosted by Jacky Wu. Taiwan celebrities will do some logics in celebrity quizzes and also in a TV edition of 'Crime Scene: Hide-and-Seek'.
Taiwan Come Come Come 台湾真好康 Saturdays 2130 Hosted by Kang Kang and Tuo Zongkang, this fun-filled programme invites Taiwan celebrities to test their wits in 'Come if you Dare' and in search for food in the food edition of word relay 'Food Junction'.
Guess 你猜你猜你猜猜猜 Mondays 2000
0030
Jacky Wu returns to Guess after 8 months with a brand new Chinese name, and with a co-host Petty Hou. Just like the last 'Guess', this rip-roaring Taiwanese variety show entertains viewers with weekly competitions which select the best performer among five contestants.
Happy Camp 快乐大本营 Wednesdays 2000
0030
Happy Camp is a Chinese variety show produced by Hunan Broadcasting System. The series debuted in 1997, and remained in production for thirteen years due to its popularity. The show was hosted by the Happy Family: He Jiong, Li Weijia, Xie Na, Du Haitao, and Wu Xin. "Happy Camp" is one of China's most popular shows.

Local Varieties

See also