RÚV (TV channel)
| Type | Public broadcasting |
|---|---|
| Country | Iceland |
| Broadcast area | Iceland |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Icelandic |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | RÚV |
| Sister channels | RÚV 2 |
| History | |
| Launched | 30 September 1966 |
| Former names |
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| Links | |
| Webcast | www |
| Website | www |
RÚV is the main television channel of RÚV, the Icelandic public broadcaster, launched in 1966. The free-to-air channel broadcasts primarily news, sports, entertainment, cultural programs, children's material, original Icelandic programming as well as American, British and Nordic content. Among its highest-rated programs are the comedy sketch show Spaugstofan, mystery drama Ófærð (Trapped) and Fréttir (News).
It is the Icelandic Olympic Broadcaster and has also usually holds rights to the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro competitions. It is a member of the European Broadcasting Union and is responsible for selecting Iceland's entries to the Eurovision Song Contest.