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Australian tellie gets a whole lot broader from this week, with the welcoming of ABC3 to the digital television world.
Starting last Friday, the channel opening with a bunch of shows including Countdown to 3, a live broadcast involving many ABC presenters, djs and dancers.
Other shows to be included in the bill are Prank Patrol, CJ the DJ, My Place, and re runs of the classic Aussie drama, Heartbreak High.
Kim Dalton from the ABC network said the new channel will offer a new place to go for Australian viewers.
“First and foremost ABC3 will be a destination. A place and space to go to,” Dalton said.
“To be entertained, to play, to discover, to create, meet friends and be part of the community. It will be the first and only truly multi-platform children’s service existing across television.
“Online streaming, download and mobile platforms. It will be exciting, innovative and it will be interactive.”
Complimenting the channel, the ABC3 website is in full flight, allowing the multi platformed media lovers another medium to get more ABC love.
The new channel will be available on digital channel 23 via a digital television, or a set top box.
It will also be available on the many cable television provides across the nation.
Meanwhile ABC for Kids, the new brand on ABC2, kicks off at 9AM today with Fifi and the Flowertots. Aimed at preschoolers, the channel’s highlight today is the premiere of animated series, dirtgirlworld.
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