BBC 2W
Former digital-only television channel (2001–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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BBC 2W was a digital television channel run by the BBC in Wales until January 2009. It replaced the standard BBC Two broadcast on digital services in Wales – running on weekdays from 8.30pm to 10pm.[1] Launched on 5 November 2001, it had an initial reach of 1.1 million viewers.[2]
Quick Facts Country, Network ...
Country | Wales |
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Network | BBC Two |
Programming | |
Picture format | 576i (16:9 SDTV) |
Ownership | |
Owner | BBC Cymru Wales |
Sister channels | BBC One Wales BBC Two Wales |
History | |
Launched | 5 November 2001; 22 years ago (2001-11-05) |
Replaced | BBC Choice Wales |
Closed | 2 January 2009; 15 years ago (2009-01-02) |
Availability (at time of closure) | |
Terrestrial | |
Freeview | Channel 2 (Wales only) |
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