TVI (Portugal)
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| TVI | |
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| Launched: | February 20, 1993 |
| Owned By: | Media Capital |
| Web Address: | [www.tvi.iol.pt] |
| Availability | |
| Channel Number: | 4 |
| Terrestrial Analogue: | PAL, in Portugal |
| Terrestrial Digital: | |
| Satellite: | Hispasat (encrypted in Nagravision 2) |
| Cable: | Yes |
History
TVI was the second private Portuguese TV channel to be launched, after SIC being launched five months before. Already under the name TVI, but marketed as 4, in which the 4 was the sole element of its logo, TVI was initially owned by some prominent Catholic Church institutions, including Rádio Renascença, Universidade Católica Portuguesa and União das Misericórdias; Antena 3 Televisión, Compagnie Luxembourgeoise de Télédiffusion and many other enterprises were minor stakeholders of TVI. This majority-Catholic ownership influenced TVI's programming according to Christian values. In the first years of its existence, TVI assumed the role of an 'alternative' television broadcaster, dedicating part of its airtime to distinct target audiences, with part of the morning dedicated to housekeepers and the elderly and part of the afternoon to the young.
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TVI was well known for its programming of American series and movies, like X-Files and Baywatch. TVI also brought in some prominent names in Portuguese television, including Manuel Luis Goucha and Arthur Albarran, but the viewing figures had were always lower than expected ones and it entered into deep financial crisis.
TVI's recovery happened when it was totally acquired by Media Capital in 1999, one of the most important media conglomerates in Portugal, and then it started broadcasting more Portuguese-produced programmes, like soap operas. This helped to build up its viewership significantly, but it was in September of 2000, when the Big Brother contest started, that TVI gained a boost in popularity.
Now one of the most watched networks in the country, TVI is known for having sensationalist content and a large number of reality shows. It has the longest commercial breaks in Portugal (up to twenty minutes). TVI broadcasts a mix of local productions, like soap operas and reality shows, information and TV dramas, as well as acquired ones. It is currently owned by Media Capital, which is owned by Grupo Prisa and RTL Group.
Unlike state broadcaster RTP and commercial rival SIC, TVI tried, without success the dubbing of foreign programmes into Portuguesein the US series Dawson's Creek and other shows directed to young audiences.
Programmes
National Fiction
Soap Operas
- Tempo de Viver (2006)
- Fala-me de Amor (2006)
- Dei-te Quase Tudo (2005)
- Mundo Meu (2005)
- Ninguém Como Tu (2005)
- Mistura Fina (2004)
- Baía das Mulheres (2004)
- Queridas Feras (2003)
- Coração Malandro (2003)
- O Teu Olhar (2003)
- Saber Amar (2003)
- Amanhecer (2002)
- Bons Vizinhos (2002)
- O Último Beijo (2002)
- Sonhos Traídos (2002)
- Tudo Por Amor (2002)
- Anjo Selvagem (2001)
- Filha do Mar (2001)
- Nunca Digas Adeus (2001)
- Olhos de Água (2001)
- Jardins Proibidos (2000)
- Todo o Tempo do Mundo (1999)
- Telhados de Vidro (1993)
Series
- O Clube das Chaves (2005)
- Os Serranos (2005)
- Inspector Max (2004/2005)
- Ana e os Sete (2003/2004)
- Morangos com Açúcar (2003/2004/2005/2006)
- Olá Pai (2003)
- A Jóia de África (2002)
- Super Pai (2001)
- Crianças SOS (2000)
- Trapos e Companhia (1994)
International Fiction
Series
Shows
| Talk Shows | Sketch Shows | Reality Shows |
|---|---|---|
| Olá Portugal | O Prédio do Vasco | 1.ª Companhia |
| Você na TV! | O Trio Maravilha | Academia de Estrelas |
| - | Os Batanetes | Big Brother |
| - | - | Big Brother Famosos |
| - | - | Circo das Celebridades |
| - | - | Novos Aventureiros |
| - | - | Quinta das Celebridades |
News
- Diário da Manhã
- Jornal da Uma
- Jornal Nacional
Children
- 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd
- Batatoon
- Rita Catita
- Mix Max
- The Powerpuff Girls
- Cow and Chicken
- Beyblade
- Astro Boy
- Yaiba
- Duel Masters
- Beyblade
- Battle B-Daman
- Sailor Moon
- Digimon
- Rocky and Bullwinkle
- Fairly OddParents
Other
- AB... Sexo
- Cartaz das Artes
- Cinebox
- deLUXe
- Fiel ou Infiel?
- Quem Quer Ganha
- Chiquititas
- Pérola Negra
External links
- [TVI - Official website]
- [Media Capital]
- [Rádio Renascença]
- [RTL Group]
- [PRISA]
- [Gooya (UK) directory of world TV channels]
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