TVP2 (TVP Dwa, ''Telewizja Polska 2'', ''Program Drugi Telewizji Polskiej'', ''"Dwójka"'') is a Polish public mainstream TV channel operated by

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. Launched in October 1970, its varied line-up contains a variety of programming (documentary, history, talk-shows, game-shows) although it focuses on entertainment: stand up comedy, comic shows, cabaret, and themed talk shows (for example on travel or foreign cultures).

History

On October 2, 1970, when the second program of Telewizja Polska was broadcast, the chairman of the Radio Committee, Włodzimierz Sokorski, announced during a ceremonial speech that the launch of the new program was an expression of "concern for the nation's education and culture". The channel was initially an educational network that broadcast mainly science and education programs, including language learning; that is why "Dwójka" also broadcast foreign films in the original version in slots such as Kino wersji oryginalnej (Movies in their original version) or the slightly later Kino poliglotów (Films for Polyglots). It was intended to promote the achievements of theater, film and good entertainment. The network also broadcast program blocks devoted to the countries of "people's democracy", such as Czechoslovakia Day on TP, Yugoslavia Day on TVP,'', Dzień Jugosławii w TVP'' where documentaries and fictional films as well as entertainment programs from these countries were broadcast, but some Western countries were also presented (such as French Day on TVP, Austrian Day on TVP). After the final abolition of martial law in 1983 and the return to regular broadcasting, the concept of the network began to be implemented as a channel with its own, clearer face, which could significantly diversify the programming offer. At the beginning, the focus was mainly on documentary series about outstanding artists, in particular about writers (the Great Writers series), travel series and series devoted to the masterpieces of cinematography, both included in author's series (such as films by Woody Allen, Ingmar Bergman) and in series thematic (such as Latin American Cinema). When Zbigniew Napierała became the director of the network, more classical music programs appeared on the air, which then took up as much as 11% of airtime. The channel gained a new "face" when Józef Węgrzyn became the director, who decided to introduce more entertainment and journalistic programs (his idea was, among others, Panorama dnia), an original announcer studio and a completely new team of announcers - presenters. At that time, they made their debut in Dwójka, among others Iwona Kubicz, Jolanta Fajkowska or Grażyna Torbicka. More and more interesting programs were broadcast, and the films were always presented in such a way that their broadcasting time did not coincide with the films on TP1. TP2 became TVP2 in 1992, at the time Poland was opening up to capitalism and began adapting international game show formats, such as

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and Familiada. Nowadays, TVP2 is a television channel with a very diverse line-up, however, despite the programming diversity, in recent years, the network was dominated by entertainment, but the line-up also includes various cultural programs. On March 7, 2003, the channel introduced its current logo (the 2 introduced in 2000 was made upright and orange became the channel's signature color).

TVP2 HD

In addition to its SD broadcast, a HD version of TVP2 is also broadcast. Broadcast of TVP2 HD began on 1 June 2012 with the coverage of the

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. SD broadcasting via satellite (''Eutelsat Hot Bird'') stopped on 7 April 2017.

Current line-up

Morning show

* ''Pytanie na śniadanie'' (A question for breakfast) (in 7:30-11:15 CET)

Polish series

Foreign series

* ''

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'' - in Polish "Dr House" * ''

Modern Family ''Modern Family'' is an American television sitcom, created by Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd, that aired on ABC for 11 seasons from September 23, 2009, to April 8, 2020. The series follows the lives of three diverse but interrelated fa ...

'' - in Polish "Współczesna rodzina" * '' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' - in Polish "CSI: Kryminalne Zagadki Las Vegas" * ''

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'' - in Polish "Imperium miłości" * ''

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'' - in Polish "Skandal" * ''

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'' * ''

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'' - in Polish "Magia kłamstwa" * ''

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'' - in Polish "Intrygi i kłamstwa" * ''

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'' - in Polish "Powrót do Życia" * ''

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'' - in Polish "Na linii strzału" * ''

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'' - in Polish "Brzydula Betty" * ''

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'' - in Polish "Na imię mi Earl" * ''

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'' * ''

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'' - in Polish "Podkomisarz Brenda Johnson" * ''

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'' - in Polish "Obrobić VIP-a" * ''

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'' - in Polish "Miasteczko Twin Peaks" * '' M.A.S.H.'' * ''

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'' * '' Bionic Woman'' - in Polish "Bionic Woman: Agentka Przyszłości" * ''

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'' - in Polish "Konkurs Piosenki Eurowizji dla Dzieci 2017"Poland: Junior Eurovision Moves To TVP2 For 2017
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Entertainment

* ''

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'' * ''

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'' * ''

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'' (1982-1986, Polish dub, as "Pink Lady i Jeff") * '' The Voice Senior'' * ''Kocham Cię, Polsko!'' ( I Love My Country) * '' Bake Off - Ale ciacho!'' * '' Kochanie, ratujmy nasze dzieci'' * '' Pierwsza randka'' (First Dates) * '' Familiada'' (

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) * ''

'' ( Wheel of Fortune) * ''Postaw na milion'' (

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) * ''

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'' (

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) * ''

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'' (Fifteen to One)

Sports

* ''

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'' (Final and Polish teams) * ''

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'' * '' UEFA Euro 2021'' * ''

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'' * ''

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Documentary series/Lifestyle programs

* '' Sonda 2'' - popular science series, hosted by Tomasz Rożek * '' Wojciech Cejrowski - boso przez świat'' (Wojciech Cejrowski - Barefoot Around the World) - travel series * '' Makłowicz w podróźy'' (Makłowicz traveling) - travel and culinary series * ''Podróże z historią'' - history documentary series, hosted by Radosław Kotarski

Culture

* ''Kultura, głupcze'' (Culture, stupid) - cultural talk show hosted by Kamil Dąbrowa * ''Kocham Kino'' (I love movies) - movie magazine hosted by Grażyna Torbicka * ''WOK - Wszystko o Kulturze'' (Everything about the culture) * ''Rozmowy po-szczególne''

Primetime schedule

All times are

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Early fringe schedule

All times are

. ''NOTE: As of February 2024,

airs at 6:10 and not 6:20 PM. Panorama is moved for that reason.''

Previously on TVP2

News shows

* ''

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Polish series

* ''Złotopolscy'' (The Złotopolskis) * ''Egzamin z życia'' (Life Exam) * ''Kopciuszek'' (Cinderella) * ''Licencja na wychowanie'' (License for education) * ''Apetyt na życie'' (Apettite for life) * ''U Pana Boga w ogródku'' (In the garden of God) * ''Ja to mam szczęście'' (I am lucky enough to) * ''Głęboka woda'' (Deep water) - drama series (spring 2011, 2 seasons) * ''

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'' (Time of honor) - war drama series (autumn 2008–2014, 6 seasons)

Foreign series

* ''Seks w wielkim mieście'' -

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* ''Z Archiwum X'' -

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* ''Rzym'' -

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* ''Mała Brytania'' -

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* ''Dr Quinn'' - Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman * ''Kochanie, zmniejszyłem dzieciaki'' - Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show * ''Nie ma to jak Hotel'' -

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* ''Powrót na October Road'' - October Road

Comedy series

* ''Aida'' * ''Wiadomości z drugiej ręki'' (News on the other hand) * ''Codzienna 2 m. 3'' (Everyday Lane 2/3) * ''Lokatorzy'' (Lodgers) * ''

Święta wojna ''Święta wojna'' (eng. ''Holy War'') is a popular Poland, Polish comedy series broadcast on TVP2 from January 23, 2000 to May 9, 2009. The series runs in Katowice. In this series characters communicate using a mix of Silesian language, Silesia ...

'' (Holy War) * ''O mnie się nie martw'' (Don't Worry About Me)

Entertainment

* ''Duże dzieci'' (a programme in which young children discuss various topics: from politics to cuisine) * ''

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'' (Europe's easy to like) * ''Fabryka śmiechu'' (Laughter factory) * ''Mój pierwszy raz'' (My first time) * ''Od przedszkola do Opola'' (a programme in which young children sing with professionals) * ''Oto jest pytanie'' * ''Gilotyna'' (

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) * ''Podróże z żartem'' (Travel with laughter) - a travel talk show * ''30 ton - lista, lista, lista przebojów'' - top 30 chart show * ''Bezludna wyspa'' (talk show) * ''Dubidu'' (music show) * ''Spotkanie z balladą'' * ''Tele PRLe'' * ''Tygodnik Moralnego Niepokoju'' (TV show of Polish cabaret Kabaret Moralnego Niepokoju) * '' Fort Boyard'' * ''

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'' (Chance for success) * ''Wideoteka dorosłego człowieka'' (Human Adult Video Library) - programme about music from 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s * ''

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'' (

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) * '' Bitwa na głosy'' (

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) * ''Kabaretowy Klub Dwójki'' (Twos Comedy Club) - performances of the best Polish cabarets * ''Kocham to, co lubię'' (I love what I like) - satirical and cultural talk show hosted by Wojciech Mann * ''Dzięki Bogu już weekend'' (Thank God It's Weekend) - Polish cabarets * ''SuperSTARcie'' (Polish version of Ultimate Entertainer) * ''Latający Klub Dwójki'' (The Two's Flying Club) - Polish cabarets * ''Paranienormalni Tonight'' - comedy talk show * ''Wielka Gra'' (

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Documentary/talk shows

* '' Tomasz Lis na żywo'' (2008-2016) * ''Kochaj mnie'' * ''Warto rozmawiać'' - controversial talk show, accused of right-wing spinning (since March 2016 on

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) * ''Magazyn Kryminalny 997''

Children's shows

* ''

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'' (Polish

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)

Anime

* '' Peter Pan: The Animated Series'' (as Piotruś Pan) * ''

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'' (as Mała Księżniczka)

Logos and identities

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TVP2 HD

File:TVP2 HD logo.svg, 31 May 2012 to present

References

External links

Official Site
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History

TVP2 HD

Current line-up

Morning show

Polish series

Foreign series

Entertainment

Sports

Documentary series/Lifestyle programs

Culture

Primetime schedule

Early fringe schedule

Previously on TVP2

News shows

Polish series

Foreign series

Comedy series

Entertainment

Documentary/talk shows

Children's shows

Anime

Logos and identities

TVP2 HD

See also

References

External links