British Muslim TV
| British Muslim TV | |
|---|---|
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British Muslim TV | |
| Launched | 10 June 2014 |
| Picture format | 4:3 (576i, SDTV) |
| Slogan | Confidently Muslim, Comfortably British |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Broadcast area | United Kingdom |
| Headquarters | Wakefield, England |
| Website |
www |
Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| freeview | 244 (via visionTV) |
| Satellite | |
| Sky | Channel 845 |
| Astra 2F | 12663 H 22000 5/6 |
| Streaming media | |
| http://www.britishmuslim.tv/live.html | |
British Muslim TV is a UK-based, free-to-air, English language, Islamic-focused satellite television channel funded by advertising and donations.
Premise
British Muslim TV was conceptualised towards the end of 2013 and underwent planning from the start of 2014, having quickly established substantial "pre-sold advertising" to make the concept into a reality, according to Wasim Akhtar, Director of Marketing and Communications. Other members of the senior leadership team include Aamer Naeem, the Editor in Chief, Arshad Ashraf, Director and Danny Lacey, Creative Director of the channel.[1][2][3][4]
Upon launching the channel Wasim Akhtar, explained that British Muslim TV aims to be different from the other Muslim-based channels in the UK by being: "inclusive of all different views and open to all different types of Muslims. So the channel isn’t just about issues of faith, it's about practical Muslim life here in Britain." He added: "We're really passionate about bringing content that's relative to the generations of today, so we made sure that our programming isn't solely made up from presenters or content from overseas. As a result, we feel we will provide both Muslim and non-Muslim communities with news, views and insights into how British Muslims live today."[1][2]
Content
In June 2014, British Muslim TV was launched on the Sky Digital platform. It is aimed at showcasing the best the British Muslim community has to offer. It states, "A new Sky channel that provides both Muslim and non-Muslim communities with news, views and insights into how British Muslims live. We will also present content from our community, for our community, with the aim to make British Muslims feel confidently Muslim and comfortably British."[5] The channel added, "Viewers will be treated to a range of engaging, entertaining and educational content, aimed at showcasing the best that our British Muslim community has to offer."[6] The programme content has been exclusively funded and made in the UK.[1][4]
The channel has a line-up of programs that include entertainment and educational formats such as Teenie Vision for younger audiences, lifestyle shows like Halal Kitchen and political/current affairs based programs. Lauren Booth, a British journalist and sister-in-law of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, will be hosting her own show called Talking Booth, a one-to-one interview show featuring high-profile guests.[1] The other shows broadcast include Marriage Made In Britain, Talking Booth, Halal Kitchen and British Muslim Teen Vision.[5]
Awards
British Muslim TV won the 'Responsible Media of the Year' award, at the British Muslim Awards 2015 .[7][8]
See also
- List of Islamic television and radio stations in the United Kingdom
- List of free-to-air channels at 28°E
References
- 1 2 3 4 Pathan, Nabila (6 June 2014). "New TV channel launches for 'comfortably British' Muslims". Al Arabiya News. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- 1 2 "British Muslims Get New TV Channel". Biz Asia. 7 June 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- ↑ Khan, Ahmed (8 June 2014). "TV channel for british muslim set for launch". Islam Telegraph. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- 1 2 Patan, Nabila (8 June 2014). "New TV channel for 'comfortably British' Muslims set for launch". Saudi Arabia: Saudi Gazette. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- 1 2 Baddhan, Raj (17 May 2014). "British Muslim TV due to launch on Sky this month". Biz Asia. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- ↑ Arbaoui, Larbi (10 June 2014). "British Muslims Get New TV Channel". Morocco: Morocco World News. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- ↑ "The Diversity Awards".
- ↑ McKenzie, Allan (8 Feb 2015). "Wakefield based British Muslim TV takes on major media". Wakefield Express. Retrieved 13 Jul 2015.
