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City8 was a proposed local television channel in Birmingham that was scheduled to launch in November 2014 but went out of business before that date.

History

In 2010, Ofcom announced that local TV would be introduced in the United Kingdom.

In May 2012, a round of bidding was held for local TV licences. There were four applicants for the Birmingham area: City TV Broadcasting, Bham TV, Made in Birmingham and YourTV Birmingham. In November 2012, City TV Broadcasting Ltd won the local TV franchise for Birmingham.

On 19 February 2014, the channel's name was changed from City TV to City8 ahead of launch.

On 8 August, City8's owner BLTV went into administration, having been unable to secure sufficient funding for the channel. The licence was transferred to another operator.

Programming

City8 intended to broadcast a breakfast show, a music show, a news programme and a sports programme.

See also

• Local television in the United Kingdom

References

1. "FAQs". City TV Broadcasting. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
2. "Local TV framework" (PDF). Ofcom. 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
3. "Ofcom awards more local TV licences". Ofcom. 7 November 2012. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
4. "Birmingham's local TV rebranded City8 ahead of launch". a516digital. 19 February 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
5. "Birmingham local TV firm City TV in administration". BBC News. 8 August 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
6. "Home Page". City TV Broadcasting. Retrieved 16 November 2012.

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