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NHK World TV to launch on Freesat

steveon · 2009-04-22 09:14:59

NHK World TV has now launched on Freesat's electronic programme guide The Japanese broadcaster's English-language international news service will appear on channel 209, and will automatically appear on set top boxes and integrated digital TVs without the need for further action. "Freesat is committed to expanding our…

22-04-2009 9:14am

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NHK World TV has now launched on Freesat's electronic programme guide

The Japanese broadcaster's English-language international news service will appear on channel 209, and will automatically appear on set top boxes and integrated digital TVs without the need for further action.

"Freesat is committed to expanding our international news and current affairs offering and NHK World TV represents yet another high quality channel, which provides viewers with access to a high quality news service from an interesting new viewpoint," said Freesat managing director Emma Scott.

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#2 22-04-2009 10:10am

Fat_Fingers

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Another rubbish channel IMO. Man, i tried it a few times.. wow.. its as good as some of the shopping channels....

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#3 22-04-2009 10:52am

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It kind of rubbishes that story that Sky News had a placeholder at 209.

I for one wont be tuning into NHK World

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#4 22-04-2009 11:58am

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I saw a quiz program on it last week,

sounded like an episode of badly dubbed porn!

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