BBC Knowledge
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This article is about the UK television channel that ran from 1999 to 2002. For the current channel launched in 2002, see BBC Four. For the international television channel launched in 2007, see BBC Knowledge (international). For the magazine, see BBC Knowledge (magazine).
BBC Knowledge was a British television channel which was owned by the BBC and was launched on 1 June 1999, broadcasting documentary, cultural and educational programmes. It was shut down on 1 March 2002, and was replaced by BBC Four.
Quick Facts Programming, Picture format ...
Programming | |
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Picture format | 576i (16:9 SDTV) |
Ownership | |
Owner | BBC |
Sister channels | BBC One BBC Two BBC News 24 BBC Parliament BBC Choice (until 2003) |
History | |
Launched | 1 June 1999 |
Closed | 1 March 2002 |
Replaced by | BBC Four |
Availability (at time of closure) | |
Terrestrial | |
ITV Digital | Channel 13 |
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