Rai 5
Rai 5 (pronounced ['rai 'tʃiŋkwɛ]) is an Italian free-to-air television channel owned and operated by state-owned public broadcaster RAI – Radiotelevisione italiana. It was launched on 26 November 2010 replacing Rai Extra. Its programming deals with culture with a particular attention to the arts world, offering documentaries, reportages and highbrow entertainment (music, dance, cabaret and theatre).
Country | Italy |
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Broadcast area | Italy Switzerland |
Headquarters | Rome, Italy |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Italian |
Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Rai |
Sister channels | Rai 1 Rai 2 Rai 3 Rai 4 Rai Gulp Rai Movie Rai News 24 Rai Premium Rai Scuola Rai Sport Rai Storia Rai Yoyo Rai Ladinia Rai Südtirol Rai Italia |
History | |
Launched | 26 November 2010 |
Replaced | Rai Extra |
Links | |
Website | rai |
Availability | |
Terrestrial | |
Digital terrestrial television | Channel 23 (SD) |
Streaming media | |
RaiPlay | Live streaming |
Logos
- May–November 2010 (as Rai Extra)
- 2010–2017
- 2017–present
Eurovision Song Contest
Rai 5 has broadcast from 2011 until 2013 the semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest where Italy has to vote.
References
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