| Smash Hits! | |
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| Launched | May 15, 2001 |
| Owned by | Box Television (Bauer Group/Channel 4) |
| Audience share | 0.0% (February 2008, [1]) |
| Website | www.smashhits-tv.co.uk |
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| Satellite | |
| Sky Digital | Channel 362 |
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| Virgin Media | Channel 337 |
| UPC Ireland | Channel 712 |
Smash Hits! is a British commercial television channel provided by Box Television. The channel broadcasts general pop music in shows such as Chartbusters, which is recent music and Pop Domination, which is new and old music. It also shows other programmes such as themed countdowns and charts such as Top 50 Boy Bands. The channel also has hours dedicated to a particular artist or band such as Pussycat Dolls: Ultimate 10. It is based on the former Smash Hits Magazine, which was owned by EMAP.
It is part of subscription packages on a number of platforms, including Sky Digital, and Virgin Media. It is part of a group of channels owned by Box Television, which include 4Music, Kerrang!, KISS, Q, The Box, and Magic.
Smash Hits TV was also the name given to a spin off TV show broadcast on Sky One in 2001.
It used to broadcast general mainstream pop music on a "jukebox" system, where viewers had to call a premium rate telephone number to select a music video to play.
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Programmes
General Programmes
- Chartbusters - Recent pop music.
- Every 1's a Number 1! - A collection of music which reached number one in the charts.
- From the Beginning - A look at the life and music of a certain artist or band.
- Pop Domination - New and old pop music.
- Your No.1 Pop Channel - The best pop music.
Charts & Countdowns
- Flashback Five - A look back at five videos from classic pop acts.
- Hit40UK - The 40 biggest videos now.
- Ultimate 10 - The 10 best videos from an artist or band.
External links
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