TVM2

TVM2
Launched 8 March 2012 (2012-03-08) (As TVM2)
Owned by Public Broadcasting Services
(Government of Malta)
Country Malta
Language Maltese, Maltese Sign Language
Headquarters Gwardamanġa, Malta
Formerly called Education 22
Sister channel(s) TVM
Website tvm.com.mt/tvm2
Availability
Terrestrial
Free-to-air 66 (UHF)
GO 104
Cable
Melita 104

TVM2 (sometimes written as TVM 2) is a terrestrial television network in Malta, operated by national broadcaster Public Broadcasting Services. Unlike the more wide-ranging TVM network, TVM2 focuses primarily on cultural and education programming.

History

The network was originally launched as Education 22, an educational television service operated by the Maltese government's Ministry of Education, Employment and the Family.[1] In March 2012 responsibility for the channel was shifted from the Ministry to the national broadcaster, Public Broadcasting Services, and the network began broadcasting as TVM2 on 8 March 2012.[2]

Programming

TVM2 primarily airs educational and cultural programming, including direct learning programmes on Maltese history and culture as well as coverage of current events.[2] It also airs a nightly newscast in Maltese Sign Language for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Education 22 Goes digital". The Malta Independent. 6 July 2011. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Education 22 television station becomes TVM2". Times of Malta. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  3. ↑ Vella, Matthew (5 March 2012). "PBS takes Education 22 in cultural revamp of station". MaltaToday. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
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