RTP1 HD was RTP's

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channel. In 2008 it broadcast the

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in HD on ZON's cable and satellite platforms as a temporary service called RTP HD, with live programming from 1am to 5pm.RTP em alta definição durante os Jogos Olímpicos
/ref> It is also marketed as RTP1 HD, when broadcasting

RTP1 RTP1 (''RTP um'') is a Portuguese free-to-air television channel owned and operated by state-owned public broadcaster Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (RTP). It is the company's flagship television channel, and is known for broadcasting mains ...

programming. The channel closed on November 28, 2017, after the test period ended and RTP1 got a proper HD simulcast. The channel reopened for a few days after technical problems arose, but was shut down after the proper HD simulcast was able to broadcast once more.

Programming

Sports

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* Portugal national football team qualifying matches *

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Series

* Bem-Vindos a Beirais

Soap operas

* Os Nossos Dias (now)

Other

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References

{{Portuguese television stations Television stations in Portugal Television channels and stations established in 2009 Rádio e Televisão de Portugal 2009 establishments in Portugal