Sigma TV is a commercial network in Cyprus that began broadcasting on April 3 1995. It is a private service and is currently the channel in Cyprus with the best ratings. Sigma TV is geared at a younger audience, with a focus on 18-45 year olds. It broadcasts a mix of original programs as well as popular foreign programming. Sigma is a general entertainment station with programming that includes Children's shows, sports, news, movies, series and popular telenovelas from Latin America.
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| Country | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | National |
| Headquarters | Strovolos, Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Greek |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Sigma Radio TV Public Limited |
| Sister channels | Skai TV |
| History | |
| Launched | 3 April 1995 |
| Links | |
| Website | Official website |
Sigma was affiliated with Alpha TV[1] from Greece from January 2010 to January 2016 due to a licensing agreement. Sigma is currently affiliated with Skai TV and MAD TV. Furthermore, it has secured programming deals with studios from the U.S. and around the world.
Programming
editSigma broadcasts a mix of foreign, Cypriot and Greek programmes. These shows can be categorised as sports, children's and current affairs programming; along with foreign
Programme 2014/2015
editNews & Current Affairs
edit- Protoselido (Front Page) – Morning current affairs program presented by Andreas Demetropoulos with the first news bulletin of the day, a look at the front pages of the newspapers, the day’s important new developments, current affairs analysis, studio guests, and live reports from correspondents.[2]
- Mesimeri kai Kati (Just After Noon) – Lunchtime show with news, in-depth reporting, major news stories, telephone interviews, studio guests in the news responding to questions by journalist and presenter Nikitas Kyriakou.[3]
- 60 Lepta (60 Minutes) – Current affairs program presented by Chrysanthos Tsouroullis, looking into stories of corruption in the public and private sectors, screening controversial evidence and demanding answers and solutions from those in authority.[4]
- Tomes sta Gegonota (Dissecting the News) – The main evening news program, presented by Chrysanthos Tsouroullis and backed by a group of leading journalists and the most complete news team in Cyprus. Bold analysis from a network of reliable and respected experts, investigative journalism, a detailed approach, studio guests and outside broadcasts transmitting sound and vision from the very heart of the news.[5]
Programmes
edit- Anihti Grammi (Open Line) – Afternoon show fronted by journalist Gogo Alexandrinou with a team that looks at people’s daily problems and comes up with information and solutions with the help of studio guests.[6]
- To Kokkino Podilato (The Red Bicycle) – A cooking show in which chef Alexandros Papandreou visits Cypriot villages on his red bicycle and explores their food.[7]
- The Social Media Show – A technology show dealing with new technologies presented by Marcos Komodromos and Demetra Makriyianni.[8]
Television series
edit- Efta Ourani kai Synnefa Alites – A daily Cypriot drama series which is now in its third season.[9]
- Kryfos Kaiadas – Cypriot drama series screened twice weekly about the lives of three women and how their pasts have cruelly determined their presents.[10]
Old programmes
edit- Me Agapi - A discussion on current affairs and key issues from personal issues to problems affecting society as a whole.
- Etsi Apla... me tin Mairi Haritonos - Talkshow that examines economic issues affecting everyday life: unemployment, inequality and taxes ; and how people deal with these problems. It also examines Cyprus' role in the global economy. It is hosted by Μary Haritonos, and broadcasts on Tuesdays at 11:10 pm.
Old Cypriot Serials
edit- Mila mou - Μίλα μου - Drama (2007–2009)
- Vasiliki - Βασιλική - Drama (2005–2006)
- Se Fonto Kokkino - Σε Φόντο Κόκκινο - Soap Opera (2008–2012)
- Aspra Mpalonia - Άσπρα Μπαλόνια - Soap Opera (2011–2013)
- Epistrofi - Επιστροφή - Drama (2009)
- Vourate Geitonoi - Βουράτε Γειτόνοι - Comedy (2001–2005, 2010)
- En pame kala - Εν Πάμε Καλά - Satyric (2006)
- O Teleios Antras - Ο Τέλειος Άντρας - Romantic comedy (2005)
- Oi Adiafthoroi - Οι Αδιάφθοροι - Comedy (2000–2002)
- Oi Takoi - Οι Τάκκοι - Comedy (2003–2006)
- Otan megaloso - Όταν Μεγαλώσω - Comedy (2006)
- Ta kopelia - Τα Κοπέλια - Comedy (2001–2003)
- Ta Chrisopsara - Τα Χρυσόψαρα - Comedy (2005–2006)
- Zoi Podilato - Ζωή Ποδήλατο - Comedy (2006–2008)
- Vanteta - Βεντέτα - Comedy (2006–2008)
- 30+Kati - 30+Κάτι - Romantic comedy (2007)
- Kata Lathos - Κατά Λάθος - Comedy (2015)
- Akti Oneiron - Ακτή Ονείρων - Soap (1999–2001)
- Sto Para Pente - Στο Παρά Πέντε - Comedy (1998–2005)
- Ouna Ratsa - Ούνα Ράτσα - Comedy (2002–2003)
- Ektos elegxou - Εκτός Ελέγχου - Comedy (1999–2000)
Foreign
editOther
- Ally McBeal
- North Shore
- Birds of Prey
- City Guys
- CSI: Miami
- Hack
- Hang Time
- It's All Relative
- Jake 2.0
- Jesse
- Mr. Bean
- One World
- Relic Hunter
- Smallville
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
- Tarzan
- The Sentinel
Telenovelas
- Amores verdaderos
- Santa Diabla
- Wild at Heart
- My Sweet Fat Valentina
- Pasión de Gavilanes
- Verano del '98
- Gitanas
- Prisionera
- American Heiress
- La usurpadora
- Destilando Amor
- Yo amo a Paquita Gallego
Entertainment
edit- Cafe Live - A variety program with dancing, games, food, films and more. It airs daily at 04:45 pm.
- ALIVE - A variety program with music, dancing, games and more. Hosted by Stefanos Constantinou, Eliana Aravi and Giorgos Georgiou, airs daily at 11:45 am.
- Cocktail - News and events from the world of showbiz, featuring gossip about the stars, info from the world of television, music, and modeling. A look at the local entertainment scene in Cyprus as well as abroad. Hosted by Marcia Thracivoulou.
- MAD TV - A music and entertainment program with snippets of <MAD TV>’s programming, a Greek music channel.
- Αόρατος Φακός - Hidden camera comedy show similar to Candid Camera.
- Κόντρα πλάκες - Gameshow similar to Family Feud at 10:05 am.
- Πού Πάμε;... Sketch comedy show.
- Στην Υγειά μας - Imported from ERT2 in Greece, a Variety program that focuses on entertaining viewers with music, featuring live performances by in-studio performers. Hosted by Spiros Papadopoulos.
Children's
editSigma TV features an extensive block of Children's programming including two of its own productions- ΑΒ Αlfavita and Μe to Ni kai me to Sigma. Through a partnership with Buena Vista International, Sigma had the rights to the (now defunct) Jetix library of shows which include:
SigmaLive
edit| Type | Web portal |
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| Format | Berliner |
| Owner(s) | DIAS Publishing House |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Political alignment | Centre-Right |
| Headquarters | Strovolos, Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Website | www.sigmalive.com |
SigmaLive is a web portal published online by a cooperation of Sigma TV and DIAS Publishing House.[11] In its 11 years of operations the portal has managed to reach the 9th position in local online rankings.[12] The portal is also the host for the online version of the INBusiness magazine.
Mobile applications
editSigma has apps for Android, IOS, and IpadOS
References
edit- ^ "ALPHA TV". Sigma TV. Archived from the original on December 25, 2015. Retrieved October 1, 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Front Page". sigmatv.com. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "Just after noon". sigmatv.com. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "60 Minutes". sigmatv.com. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "Dissecting the News". sigmatv.com. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "Open Line". sigmatv.com. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "The Red Bicycle". sigmatv.com. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "The Social Media Show". sigmatv.com. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "Efta Ourani". sigmatv.com. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "Kryfos Kaiadas". sigmatv.com. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "Sigmalive Cyprus". onlycy.com. 17 June 2010. Archived from the original on 11 December 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Alexa Cyprus Ranking October 17, 2012". Archived from the original on October 29, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
External links
edit- Official Site (in Greek)
- DIAS Media Site (in Greek)