ViuTV cues English channel for March launch
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Hong Kong free to air TV broadcaster ViuTV has unveiled its content lineup for 2017 with more “real choices” for Hong Kong viewers as ViuTVsix, an English-language channel, will be launched at channel 96 on March 31, 2017.
ViuTVsix will provide viewers with news and public affairs programs, variety shows, infotainment, classic and latest dramas.
In 2017, ViuTV will continue to bring a wide range of extremely entertaining and compelling programs, including Cuisine in Darkness hosted by I Love You Boyz and veteran chef Gabriel Choy, Being Director, Priceless, a series of microfilm directed by Jim Chim, Christine Ng, Prudence Liew and Kevin Boy, Full Time Mama On Vacation, Train You Mother, Grade6 in University and IQ148.
ViuTV will broadcast different dramas from Monday to Friday, including Ex, Mid-Night Cousin starring by Hong Kong Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Michael Ning, and Urban Legend hosted by David Siu and Queenie Chu.
As an open platform for music lovers, ViuTV will work closely with different music labels to promote “real music” to Hong Kong viewers. For example, superstar Alan Tam will host a nine-episode music program to be aired in 2017.
Also, ViuTV will bring Asia’s hottest drama and variety shows to Hong Kong viewers in 2017, including W, DOCTORS, Love in the Moonlight, Natusko Kira, Crime Scene, Takeshis Medical Check-Up Show and Hometime Pride.
ViuTV will also screen a variety of world-class sports events, including HK Sevens, Hong Kong Marathon and selected LaLiga matches in live.
Questions & Answers
Q.When will ViuTVsix, the new English-language channel, be available to viewers?
When will ViuTVsix, the new English-language channel, be available to viewers?
ViuTVsix will be launched on March 31, 2017. It will be available on channel 96, providing a new English-language option for Hong Kong viewers.
Q.What kind of programmes can viewers expect to see on the new ViuTVsix channel?
What kind of programmes can viewers expect to see on the new ViuTVsix channel?
The new English-language channel, ViuTVsix, will offer a range of content. This includes news and public affairs programmes, variety shows, infotainment, and both classic and the latest dramas.
Q.Which sports events has ViuTV announced it will screen?
Which sports events has ViuTV announced it will screen?
ViuTV has confirmed it will screen several world-class sports events. These include the HK Sevens, the Hong Kong Marathon, and live coverage of selected LaLiga matches.
Q.What type of music programming is ViuTV planning for 2017?
What type of music programming is ViuTV planning for 2017?
ViuTV intends to promote 'real music' by working with various music labels. Superstar Alan Tam will also host a nine-episode music programme, which is scheduled to air in 2017.