Sigma TV
Sigma TV is a commercial network in Cyprus that commenced broadcasting on April 3, 1995. It is a private service and is currently the second-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. Sigma is a general entertainment station with programming that includes Children's shows, sports, news, movies, series and popular Telenovelas from Latin America.
Sigma TV has an affiliation agreement with Alpha TV[1] from Greece which features their morning show, gossip news programming, and reality shows. In the past, Sigma TV also had affiliations with Star Channel, and MAD TV. In addition, it has secured programming deals with major studios from the U.S. and around the world.
Programming
Sigma broadcasts hit series from Latin America, the U.S. and various own productions. In addition, it has sports programming, children's shows and current affairs programs. It holds the exclusive rights to broadcast first choice UEFA Champions League matches in Cyprus for 2009 -12.[2]
News & Information
- Tomes Sta Gegonota- Daily newcast with live reports and informative discussion with all the headlines from around the world.
- Me Agapi- Informative discussion on current affairs and key issues. From personal issues to problems affecting society as a whole.
- 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
Cypriot Serials
- Μίλα μου- Drama 2007-2009
- Βασιλική- Drama 2005-2006
- Σε Φόντο Κόκκινο- Soap Opera 2008-present
- Επιστροφή- Drama 2009
- Βουράτε Γειτόνοι - Comedy 2001-2005
- Εν Πάμε Καλά- Satyric 2006
- Ο Τέλειος Αντρας- Romantic comedy 2005
- Οι Αδιάφθοροι - Comedy 2000-2002
- Οι Τάκκοι - Comedy 2003-2006
- Όταν Μεγαλώσω- Comedy 2006
- Τα Κοπέλια- Comedy 2001-2003
- Τα Χρυσόψαρα- Comedy 2005-2006
- Ζωή Ποδήλατο- Comedy 2006-2008
- Βεντέτα- Comedy 2006-2008
- 30+Κάτι- Romantic comedy 2007
- Ακτή Ονείρων- Soap 1999 - 2001
- Στο Παρα Πέντε - Comedy 1998 - 2005
- Ούνα Ράτσα - Comedy 2002 - 2003
Foreign
Greece (From Alpha TV)
Other
Telenovelas
Entertainment
- ALIVE- Variety program with music, dancing, games and more. Hosted by Stefanos Constantinou, Eliana Aravi and George Georgiou, airs daily at 11:45am.
- 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 at 10:05am.
- 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
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:
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