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VTM 2

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VTM 2
CountryBelgium
Programming
Picture format625 Lines PAL (analogue), 576i SDTV (digital), 1080i HDTV
Ownership
OwnerDPG Media
Sister channelsVTM, VTM 3, VTM 4, VTM Gold, VTM Non-Stop
History
Launched31 January 1995; 29 years ago (1995-01-31)
Former names
  • Ka2 (1995-1997)
  • Kanaal2 (1997-2003)
  • KANAALTWEE (2003-2008)
  • 2BE (2008-2016)
  • Q2 (2016-2020)
Links
Websitevtm.be
Availability
Streaming media
VTM GoWatch live (Belgium only)

VTM 2 (formerly Q2) is a Belgian television channel owned by the commercial broadcasting company DPG Media.

History

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The channel was originally known as Kanaal 2. However, it has undergone at least half a dozen rebrandings over the years. At launch in 1995, the channel was branded as Ka2 (Dutch pronunciation of K2), then Kanaal 2. In 2001, it was branded KANAALTWEE.

On 12 February 2008 the channel changed its name to 2BE,[1] retaining the 2 but referring to the Belgian ISO Country Code BE.

In September 2016, the channel changed its name to Q2. This was an extension of the Qmusic radio station brand owned by Medialaan.[2]

On 31 August 2020, Q2 rebranded as VTM 2, as part of a rebranding of the 4 main DPG channels.[3][4]

Programming

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Since its parent company also owns VTM (as well as radio channels), it is not uncommon for programs (especially reruns) to be passed on from one channel to another.

Currently aired Imported productions

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Formerly aired Flemish (co-)productions

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Formerly aired Imported productions

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Bartholomees, Bram (January 14, 2008). "New look VTM and 2BE announced on February 12". TV Visie. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  2. ^ "2BE is Q2, TV station of Qmusic". VTM News. June 10, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016..
  3. ^ "VTM2, VTM3 en VTM4 vervangen Q2, Vitaya en CAZ". De Tijd (in Dutch). 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  4. ^ "Quatre chaînes porteront désormais le nom VTM". 7sur7.be. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
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