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Al Jazeera English going 24/7 on Freeview
Published Thursday, Sep 13 2012, 11:15 BST | By Andrew Laughlin
Al Jazeera English, the English-language news channel with headquarters in the Middle East, is to start broadcasting 24 hours a day on Freeview from later this month.
From September 19, millions of Freeview viewers will get round-the-clock access to the RTS News Channel of the Year when it expands from the current five hours per evening on the digital terrestrial platform.
Around 20 million homes with Freeview (including an estimated 11m on the main set) will be able to watch the full range of Al Jazeera's international live news, analysis, investigations and documentary programming throughout the day and night.
Al Jazeera English already broadcasts a 24/7 schedule to more than 12m UK homes on satellite.
"This is a major opportunity for many more viewers to experience our high-quality, in-depth coverage of events in the UK, in Europe, and around the globe," said Al Jazeera English managing director Al Anstey.
"No matter when or where stories are happening, we are uniquely placed to deliver fast, round-the-clock coverage, with quality, depth and integrity.
"As well as news, we're pleased more viewers will also have full access to our programmes and documentaries. They make up 40% of our output, giving us the ability to go deeper into global issues, as well as tell human stories that may not ordinarily make the headlines."
Freeview viewers will be able to watch Al Jazeera English 24 hours a day on Freeview channel 83 from September 19.
Published Thursday, Sep 13 2012, 11:15 BST | By Andrew Laughlin
Al Jazeera English, the English-language news channel with headquarters in the Middle East, is to start broadcasting 24 hours a day on Freeview from later this month.
From September 19, millions of Freeview viewers will get round-the-clock access to the RTS News Channel of the Year when it expands from the current five hours per evening on the digital terrestrial platform.
Around 20 million homes with Freeview (including an estimated 11m on the main set) will be able to watch the full range of Al Jazeera's international live news, analysis, investigations and documentary programming throughout the day and night.
Al Jazeera English already broadcasts a 24/7 schedule to more than 12m UK homes on satellite.
"This is a major opportunity for many more viewers to experience our high-quality, in-depth coverage of events in the UK, in Europe, and around the globe," said Al Jazeera English managing director Al Anstey.
"No matter when or where stories are happening, we are uniquely placed to deliver fast, round-the-clock coverage, with quality, depth and integrity.
"As well as news, we're pleased more viewers will also have full access to our programmes and documentaries. They make up 40% of our output, giving us the ability to go deeper into global issues, as well as tell human stories that may not ordinarily make the headlines."
Freeview viewers will be able to watch Al Jazeera English 24 hours a day on Freeview channel 83 from September 19.