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NHK World Premium launches on Freeview 286

October 2, 2023 12.33 Europe/London By Julian Clover

NHK World Premium is launching a subscription service, distributed through Global Distribution Services’ IPTV portal at Freeview Channel 286.

The international arm of the Japanese public broadcaster is offering documentaries, news and current affairs, lifestyle programes, entertainment shows in the Japanese language for a monthly subscription fee.

“We are delighted to see NHK’s expansion into the subscription-based market with the introduction of NHK World Premium,” said Tanya Kronfli, managing director at Global Distribution Services.”NHK has consistently delivered exceptional content, and this new subscription service takes it a step further by providing viewers with even more tailored and premium programming.”

Global Distribution Services is launching NHK in partnership with Synapse TV.

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Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on X @julianclover, or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

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