Kids Channel (Mauritian TV channel)

Kids Channel, previously known as Knowledge Channel[1] (2007-2014), was a Mauritian free-to-air cartoon television channel operated by the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC).[2] Launched as the Knowledge Channel on 18 September 2007, it primarily broadcast cartoons, anime, teen sitcoms, game shows, and educational children's TV series in both English and French. On 15 September 2014, MBC renamed the channel to Kids Channel. At a certain time, the frequency went on live streaming of TV5Monde. The channel ceased operations on 31 January 2015 as part of MBC's broader programming review, which also affected the MBC News Channel. The channel was accessible via digital terrestrial television.

MBC Kids Channel
MBC Kids Channel
CountryMauritius
Broadcast areaNational (Mauritius and Rodrigues)
NetworkMulti Carrier (Mauritius) Limited (MCML)
HeadquartersMoka, Mauritius
Programming
Language(s)English, French
Picture format576i for SDTV
1080i for HDTV
Ownership
OwnerMauritius Broadcasting Corporation
Sister channelsMBC 1, MBC 2, MBC 3, BTV, YSTV, Ciné 12, Senn Kreol, Bhojpuri Channel
History
Launched18 September 2007
Closed31 January 2015
Former namesKnowledge Channel (18 September 2007 to 15 September 2014)
Links
Websitehttps://mbcradio.tv

History

In December 2006, MBC announced its plan to introduce 12 new channels, with prominent mentions of Knowledge Channel, Sports 11, and Ciné 12.[3] Although MBC initially targeted a launch date of 12 March 2007, to coincide with Mauritius' National Day, the release was postponed. The Knowledge Channel officially began broadcasting on 18 September 2007. At peak viewing times, it aired children's programming, alongside recorded TV shows from TV5Monde and Voice of America.

The channel transitioned on 15 September 2014, rebranding as the Kids Channel. During its tenure, the channel featured TV shows produced by the Mauritius College of the Air, now known as the Open University of Mauritius. Following its closure on 31 January 2015, MBC resumed broadcasting animated series and other children's shows on MBC 1 during morning and afternoon slots, similar to its schedule prior to September 2007.

List of shows broadcast

Animated series

Live-action shows

See also

References
  1. "L'Express - Quatre nouvelles chaînes numériques sur la MBC". L'Express Maurice (in French). 2007-09-08. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  2. "Wayback Machine - Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation". Internet Archive - Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  3. "L'Express - MBC to provide new channels". L'Express Maurice. 2006-12-05. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
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