Kanal 2

Kanal 2 is a privately owned Estonian television channel.[3] Its literal name in English is "Channel 2".

Kanal 2
CountryEstonia
Broadcast areaEstonia
HeadquartersTallinn, Estonia
Programming
Picture format1080i HDTV
Ownership
OwnerDuo Media Networks (Postimees Group)[1]
Sister channelsDuo 3
Duo 4
Duo 5
Duo 6
Kanal 7
Kino 7
MyHits
Eesti Kanal
SmartZone
KidZone Max
KidZone Mini
FilmZone
FilmZone Plus
History
Launched1 October 1993 (1993-10-01)
Links
Websitewww.kanal2.ee
www.duoplay.ee
Availability
Terrestrial
ElisaMultiplex 6[2]

The channel was established by Ilmar Taska. The channel began broadcasting on 1 October 1993.[3]

History

The channel started broadcasting on October 1, 1993, the first program seen on the new network being the Estonian animated film Kapsapea (Cabbage Head).[4] The channel in its initial phase broadcast on weekends, beginning December 17 that year, week-round broadcasts started.

On 1 August 2017, Kanal 2 left the free-to-air market and became encrypted. The decision was taken on the basis of optimizing its management based around local programming, as well as due to rising advertising costs.[5]

Programmes

The list might not reflect the current lineup of television shows.

Estonian

Children Shows

Telenovelas

Comedy

Animation

Soap Operas

Drama Series

Reality

References
  1. "Media company Eesti Meedia renamed Postimees Grupp". 9 February 2019.
  2. "Levira digital broadcasting programs" (PDF) (in Estonian). Levira. 5 May 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 March 2009. Retrieved 8 May 2009.
  3. EE, Eesti entsüklopeedia. [Encyclopedia of Estonia] A-Ü. Tallinn: Valgus. 2003. p. 196. ISBN 9985701410.
  4. "Cabbage Head (1993)". Eesti Filmi Anomebaas. 24 January 2018. Archived from the original on 24 January 2018. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
  5. Kanal 2 lahkub vabalevist Postimees, 21 June 2017 (accessed 21 June 2018)

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