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German TV was a special television channel. It was made for people in the USA and Canada who spoke German. It was like a bridge connecting them to news and shows from Germany.

What Was German TV?

This channel broadcasted programs 24 hours a day. It offered a mix of news, sports, and fun shows. There were also children's programs and movies. The main offices were in Berlin, Germany.

Who Created German TV?

German TV was a team effort. Two big German TV channels, ARD and ZDF, worked together. Each of them provided 40% of the programs. The remaining 20% of the shows came from Deutsche Welle. Deutsche Welle is Germany's international broadcaster.

When and Where Could You Watch It?

German TV started broadcasting in April 2002. Viewers in the USA and many parts of Canada could watch it. People in Latin America could also receive the channel. You could watch it through satellite or Cable TV services.

Images for kids

  • Bundesarchiv B 145 Bild-F001105-0004, Köln, WDR Fernsehstudio

    Continuity announcer Gabriela Hellweg at the WDR studios in Cologne (November 1953)

  • Tagesschau kulissen

    Old studio of the news programme Tagesschau

  • ARD-Teletext-2020-05-07

    May 2020 teletext page 100 of German public broadcaster ARD

See also

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