Kanal København

Kanal København (Channel Copenhagen) is a Danish commercial television channel,^[1] which can be seen in most parts of Denmark. It is a Pay-TV and Cable TV channel delivered by providers like Stofa, Waoo!, Dansk Bredbaand and others. It is quite unusual in that a very high percentage of the programs shown, are produced in Denmark and in the Danish language.

Kanal København

Industry	Broadcasting
Founded	13 October 1984 (1984-10-13) (Kanal 23) 1 April 1990 (1990-04-01) (current form)
Defunct	26 October 2009
Headquarters	Copenhagen, Denmark , Denmark
Area served	Scandinavia
Key people	Jimmy Rehak
Services	Television
Owner	Mediehuset København

History of Kanal København

Kanal København started in 1990 as a replacement for the existing Kanal 23 [da] in the Copenhagen region, originally launched in 1984. It gained popularity with a mixture of programs ranging from entertainment, news, music and eroticism to consumer issues. A turning point was reached in 2004 when the channel reached even more viewers. The broadcast and production company Mediehuset København became responsible of the prime time program schedule and a new air look and graphical design was introduced.

Programs themes

The program schedule of Kanal København can roughly be divided into the following blocks:

5:00pm – 6:00pm: Debate and documentaries, 6:00pm – 8:00pm: Entertainment, 8:00pm – 10:00pm: Cultural programmes, 10:00pm – 12:00am: Entertainment for youths, After 12:00am: Erotic films

Examples of programs

• Hej København: a daily morning show with a variety of different guests
• Alea Jacta Est: a daily morning sports show that highlights the more obscure sports
• Off the record: a weekly music show
• Mettes Mix: A weekly talkshow for women and men.
• Dansk Top Scenen: A music program with popular Danish music. The oldest program of its kind in Denmark.
• Roniky Comedy Show: A Danish crazy sketch show shown weekly.
• MC MagaCin: The only Danish consumer program about the world of motor bikes.
• En nation i krise – et fællesskab i tomgang: A number of programs about Denmark, the EU and the possibility of reaching the ambitious goals set by the Union for the time up until the year 2020.
• Københavnemiljøer: Programs about quite unknown and interesting small communities in the Copenhagen harbour area.
• Floor Wars: Elite dancers from all over the world participate in this breakdance competition called Floor Wars.