BBC Knowledge

BBC Knowledge
Logo used from 1999 to 2002
Programming
Picture format576i (16:9 SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerBBC
Sister channelsBBC One
BBC Two
BBC News 24
BBC Parliament
BBC Choice
History
Launched1 June 1999 (1999-06-01)
Closed2 March 2002 (2002-03-02)
Replaced byBBC Four
Availability
(at time of closure)
Terrestrial
ITV DigitalChannel 13

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 permanently on 2 March 2002, and was replaced by BBC Four.