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Rai 5
Rai 5 (pronounced Rai Cinque) 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 |
|---|---|
| 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
External links
- Official website
- Rai 5 on Facebook