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Al Jazeera goes UK-wide
Chris Forrester
Al Jazeera’s English-language service will offer a national digital channel for the UK. It starts transmission on the UK ‘Freeview’ digital network system on July 1 (on Ch 89), broadcasting from 6pm to 11pm. Al Jazeera English is already available on satellite and cable for 24-hours a day.
“This launch is significant for AJE, as it provides access to the channel to more than 80% of households in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland,” said an Al Jazeera statement.
The company continued: “The channel, which is available in more than 200 million households worldwide, will air live daily from 6pm – 11pm BST. During this time, viewers will be able to watch the News at 6pm, providing Al Jazeera’s award winning perspective on world events. The News will be preceded by Inside Story, which airs daily at 6:30pm.”
Chris Forrester
Al Jazeera’s English-language service will offer a national digital channel for the UK. It starts transmission on the UK ‘Freeview’ digital network system on July 1 (on Ch 89), broadcasting from 6pm to 11pm. Al Jazeera English is already available on satellite and cable for 24-hours a day.
“This launch is significant for AJE, as it provides access to the channel to more than 80% of households in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland,” said an Al Jazeera statement.
The company continued: “The channel, which is available in more than 200 million households worldwide, will air live daily from 6pm – 11pm BST. During this time, viewers will be able to watch the News at 6pm, providing Al Jazeera’s award winning perspective on world events. The News will be preceded by Inside Story, which airs daily at 6:30pm.”