Kids Channel (Mauritian TV channel) explained

MBC Kids Channel
Launch Date:18 September 2007
Closed Date:31 January 2015
Picture Format:576i for SDTV
1080i for HDTV
Network:Multi Carrier (Mauritius) Limited (MCML)
Owner:Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
Headquarters:Moka, Mauritius
Website:https://mbcradio.tv
Country:Mauritius
Sister Channels:MBC 1, MBC 2, MBC 3, BTV, YSTV, Ciné 12, Senn Kreol, Bhojpuri Channel
Language:English, French
Area:National (Mauritius and Rodrigues)
Former Names:Knowledge Channel (18 September 2007 to 15 September 2014)

Kids Channel, previously known as Knowledge Channel (2007-2014),[1] was a free-to-air cartoon television channel in Mauritius operated by the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), the national state broadcaster.[2] Launched as the Knowledge Channel on 18 September 2007, it primarily broadcast cartoons, anime, teen sitcoms, game shows, and children's educational TV series in both English and French. On 15 September 2014, MBC renamed the channel to Kids Channel. At a certain time, the frequency went on live streaming of TV5Monde. The channel ceased operations on 31 January 2015 as part of MBC's broader programming review, which also affected the MBC News Channel. The channel was accessible via digital terrestrial television.

History

In December 2006, MBC announced its plan to introduce 12 new channels, with prominent mentions of Knowledge Channel, Sports 11, and Ciné 12.[3] Although MBC initially targeted a launch date of 12 March 2007, to coincide with Mauritius' National Day, the launch was postponed. The Knowledge Channel officially began broadcasting on 18 September 2007. At peak viewing times, it aired children's programming, alongside recorded TV shows from TV5Monde and Voice of America.

The channel rebranded itself as the Kids Channel on 15 September 2014. During its tenure, the channel featured TV shows produced by the Mauritius College of the Air, now known as the Open University of Mauritius. Following its closure on 31 January 2015, MBC resumed broadcasting animated series and other children's shows on MBC 1 during morning and afternoon slots, similar to its schedule prior to September 2007.

List of shows broadcast

Live-action shows

See also

References

  1. Web site: L'Express - Quatre nouvelles chaînes numériques sur la MBC. 2007-09-08. L'Express Maurice. fr. 2023-10-10.
  2. Web site: Wayback Machine - Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation. Internet Archive - Wayback Machine. en. 2023-10-10.
  3. Web site: L'Express - MBC to provide new channels. 2006-12-05. L'Express Maurice. en. 2023-10-10.