Thursday, October 11, 2007

Freeview update

From stuff.co.nz:

What you need to get Freeview
By WILL HARVIE - The Press | Tuesday, 2 October 2007

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And on TVNZ's new channel, TV6:

" Officially, it's branded TVNZ6, but even company executives call it TV6 in conversation. It is the new channel launched on Sunday and only available on Freeview.

TV6 does some "public-service television", which cynics will label as earnest and dull. "A lot of these shows nobody else will do.

"They're not commercially viable," says Eric Kearley, TVNZ's general manager of digital services.

But it will also import quality TV from overseas.

TV6 breaks the day into zones. Kidzone – children's programming mostly for pre-schoolers – runs from 6.30am to 4pm; Family – wholesome TV content suitable for all ages – runs from 4pm to 8.30pm; and Showcase – Kiwi and overseas shows for grown-ups – runs from 8.30pm to midnight. "
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