RÚV (TV channel)
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RÚV is the main television channel of RÚV, the Icelandic public broadcaster, launched in 1966. The free-to-air channel broadcasts primarily news, sports, entertainment, cultural programs, children's material, original Icelandic programming as well as American, British and Nordic content. Among its highest-rated programs are the comedy sketch show Spaugstofan, mystery drama Ófærð (Trapped) and Fréttir (News).
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Country | Iceland |
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Broadcast area | Iceland and Worldwide (through webcast and Thor 5 Satellite) |
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Language(s) | Icelandic |
Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
Ownership | |
Owner | RÚV |
Sister channels | RÚV 2 |
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Launched | 30 September 1966; 57 years ago (30 September 1966) |
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Webcast | www |
Website | www |
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It is the Icelandic Olympic Broadcaster and has also usually holds rights to the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro competitions. It is a member of the European Broadcasting Union and is responsible for selecting Iceland's entries to the Eurovision Song Contest.