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{{Infobox television channel {{Infobox television channel
| name = TVN | name = TVN
| logo = TVN.png | logo = TVN logo 2024.svg
| logo_size = | logo_size = 150px
| airdate = | country = ]
| country = Poland | area = Nationwide
| headquarters = ]<br>], Poland | headquarters = ]<br>], Poland
| founded = May 1995 (as TVN Sp. z o.o.) | founded = May 1995 (as TVN Sp. z o.o.)
| language = ]
| picture_format = {{Plainlist|
| picture_format = ] ]<br>(downscaled to ] for the SD feed)
* ] ] (])
* ] (])
}}
| owner = ] | owner = ]
| parent = ] | parent = ]
| sister_channels = {{Plainlist| | sister_channels = {{Plainlist|
* ] * ]
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| key_people = Katarzyna Kieli (]) | key_people = Katarzyna Kieli (])
| launch_date = {{start date and age|1997|10|3|df=y}} at 19:00 (as TVN TV Channel) | launch_date = {{start date|1997|10|3|df=y}} at 19:00
| dissolved = | dissolved =
| former_names = Telewizja Wisła | former_names = TV7
| timeshift_service = | timeshift_service = TVN +1
| website = {{URL|www.tvn.pl/}} | website = {{URL|https://tvn.pl/}}
| footnotes = | footnotes =
| terr_serv_1 = ] | terr_serv_1 = ]
| terr_chan_1 = ] 2 (SD) (Channel 5) | terr_chan_1 = ] 2 (SD) (Channel 5)
| online_serv_1 = Player.pl | online_serv_1 = Player.pl
| online_chan_1 = {{URL|www.player.pl}} | online_chan_1 = {{URL|https://player.pl}}
| replaced = Telewizja Wisła (1995–1997)
}} }}


'''TVN''' (Polish pronunciation: {{IPAc-pl|tɛ faw ɛn}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-27|title=Fakty TVN 19:00 news show|url=https://fakty.tvn24.pl/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-28|website=Fakty TVN|language=pl}}</ref>) is a Polish ] television station, network and a media and entertainment group. It was co-founded by Polish businessmen Mariusz Walter, ] and Swiss entrepreneur Bruno Valsangiacomo.<ref name=wbj>{{Cite news|title=Jan Wejchert passes away aged 59|url=http://www.wbj.pl/article-47314-jan-wejchert-passes-away-aged-59.html?typ=ise|work=]|date=2 November 2009|access-date=8 November 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101120190210/http://www.wbj.pl/article-47314-jan-wejchert-passes-away-aged-59.html?typ=ise|archive-date=20 November 2010}}</ref> '''TVN''' (Polish pronunciation: {{IPAc-pl|tɛ faw ɛn/te wał en}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-27|title=Fakty TVN 19:00 news show|url=https://fakty.tvn24.pl/|access-date=2021-12-28|website=Fakty TVN|language=pl}}</ref>) (stylized in all lowercase) is a Polish ] television station, network and a media and entertainment group in Poland. It was co-founded by Polish businessmen Mariusz Walter, ] and Swiss entrepreneur Bruno Valsangiacomo.<ref name=wbj>{{Cite news|title=Jan Wejchert passes away aged 59|url=http://www.wbj.pl/article-47314-jan-wejchert-passes-away-aged-59.html?typ=ise|work=]|date=2 November 2009|access-date=8 November 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101120190210/http://www.wbj.pl/article-47314-jan-wejchert-passes-away-aged-59.html?typ=ise|archive-date=20 November 2010}}</ref> It is owned by TVN Group, which as of April 2022, is a subsidiary of ]. The current CEO is Katarzyna Kieli (who is also president and managing director of ]).
It is owned by TVN Group, which as of April 2022, is a subsidiary of ].
Current CEO is Kasia Kieli (who is also president and managing director of ]).


TVN is available by ], cable television and ]. TVN is available by ], cable television and ].


In 2004, with its debut on the ], the company became a public limited company. In March 2015, U.S. broadcaster ] bought a 52.7% majority stake in TVN for €584&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite news|title=Scripps buys majority stake in TVN|url=http://www.c21media.net/scripps-buys-majority-stake-in-tvn/|access-date=August 3, 2017|work=C21media|date=March 16, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title = Scripps Networks Interactive sfinalizował przejęcie TVN|newspaper = Tvn24|url = http://www.tvn24.pl/wiadomosci-z-kraju,3/scripps-networks-interactive-sfinalizowal-przejecie-tvn,556529.html|access-date = 3 July 2015}}</ref> In July 2015, SNI bought out TVN's remaining owners, ] and ], for €584&nbsp;million, giving it full ownership.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dickens|first1=Andrew|title=Scripps completes TVN purchase|url=http://www.c21media.net/scripps-completes-tvn-purchase/|access-date=August 3, 2017|work=C21media|date=July 2, 2015}}</ref> In 2004, with its debut on the ], the company became a public limited company. In March 2015, U.S. broadcaster ] bought a 52.7% majority stake in TVN for €584&nbsp;million.<ref name="c21media-scrippstvn">{{cite news|title=Scripps buys majority stake in TVN|url=http://www.c21media.net/scripps-buys-majority-stake-in-tvn/|access-date=August 3, 2017|work=C21media|date=March 16, 2015}}</ref><ref name="tvn24-scripps">{{Cite news|title = Scripps Networks Interactive sfinalizował przejęcie TVN|newspaper = Tvn24|url = http://www.tvn24.pl/wiadomosci-z-kraju,3/scripps-networks-interactive-sfinalizowal-przejecie-tvn,556529.html|access-date = 3 July 2015}}</ref> In July 2015, SNI bought out TVN's remaining owners, ] and ], for €584&nbsp;million, giving it full ownership.<ref name="c21media-scrippscompleted">{{cite news|last1=Dickens|first1=Andrew|title=Scripps completes TVN purchase|url=http://www.c21media.net/scripps-completes-tvn-purchase/|access-date=August 3, 2017|work=C21media|date=July 2, 2015}}</ref>


On March 6, 2018, SNI was, in turn, acquired by ] for US$14.6&nbsp;billion.<ref name="thr-snicompleted">{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/discovery-closes-scripps-acquisition-creating-nonscripted-content-giant-1072832|title=Discovery Closes Scripps Acquisition, Creating Non-scripted Content Giant|last=Szalai|first=Georg|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=March 6, 2018|access-date=March 6, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/discovery-acquire-scripps-networks-146-billion-1022433|title=Discovery to Acquire Scripps Networks for $14.6 Billion|last=Szalai|first=Georg|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 31, 2017|access-date=July 31, 2017}}</ref> ], which operated pay television provider ], is a major shareholder in Discovery. The ] thus required TVN to ensure that ] and ] remain available to third-party television providers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/decisions/m8665_760_3.pdf|title=Case M.8665 – Discovery / Scripps|publication-date=February 6, 2018|publisher=European Commission|access-date=March 6, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/european-commission-clears-discovery-deal-buy-scripps-1082184|title=European Commission Clears Discovery Deal to Buy Scripps|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=7 March 2018}}</ref> On March 6, 2018, SNI was, in turn, acquired by ] for US$14.6&nbsp;billion.<ref name="thr-snicompleted">{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/discovery-closes-scripps-acquisition-creating-nonscripted-content-giant-1072832|title=Discovery Closes Scripps Acquisition, Creating Non-scripted Content Giant|last=Szalai|first=Georg|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=March 6, 2018|access-date=March 6, 2018}}</ref><ref name="thr-discoveryscripps">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/discovery-acquire-scripps-networks-146-billion-1022433|title=Discovery to Acquire Scripps Networks for $14.6 Billion|last=Szalai|first=Georg|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 31, 2017|access-date=July 31, 2017}}</ref> ], which operated pay television provider ], is a major shareholder in Discovery. The ] thus required TVN to ensure that ] and ] remain available to third-party television providers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/decisions/m8665_760_3.pdf|title=Case M.8665 – Discovery / Scripps|publication-date=February 6, 2018|publisher=European Commission|access-date=March 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307214214/http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/decisions/m8665_760_3.pdf|archive-date=March 7, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/european-commission-clears-discovery-deal-buy-scripps-1082184|title=European Commission Clears Discovery Deal to Buy Scripps|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=7 March 2018}}</ref>

], ]]]


==History== ==History==
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In March 1997 TVN obtained permission from ] to broadcast in central and northern parts of Poland. A few months later TVN merged with Telewizja Wisła, which had a license to broadcast in southern Poland.
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In March 1997, Grupa TVN obtained permission from ] to broadcast in central and northern parts of Poland. A few months later Grupa TVN acquired {{ill|Telewizja Wisła|pl}}, which had a license to broadcast in southern Poland.


The channel was launched as TVN on 3 October 1997.<ref>{{cite journal|author=Angelika W. Wyka|title=Media Privatization and the Spread of Foreign Ownership in East Central Europe|journal=NOVA|date=2010|url=http://pl.ejo.ch/wp-content/uploads/Media%20Privatization%20and%20the%20Spread%20of%20Foreign%20Ownership.pdf|access-date=28 October 2014}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=September 2017}} During the first four years the network was run by its founder Mariusz Walter. In 2001 Piotr Walter became chief executive officer, replacing his father. The channel was launched nationwide as TVN on 3 October 1997.<ref>{{cite journal|author=Angelika W. Wyka|title=Media Privatization and the Spread of Foreign Ownership in East Central Europe|journal=NOVA|date=2010|url=http://pl.ejo.ch/wp-content/uploads/Media%20Privatization%20and%20the%20Spread%20of%20Foreign%20Ownership.pdf|access-date=28 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110161857/http://pl.ejo.ch/wp-content/uploads/Media%20Privatization%20and%20the%20Spread%20of%20Foreign%20Ownership.pdf|archive-date=10 November 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=September 2017}} During the first four years the network was run by its founder Mariusz Walter. In 2001 Piotr Walter became chief executive officer, replacing his father.


In 2004 TVN was available in 86% of Polish households. Since 2004 TVN has been listed on the ]. On 29 April 2004 TVN launched ], an entertainment and news channel for Polish viewers living abroad. In 2005 TVN acquired rights to organise and broadcast ] until 2010. In 2006 TVN launched its ] version, TVN HD, which was first HD programmed broadcast from Poland. In 2004 TVN was available in 86% of Polish households. Since 2004 TVN has been listed on the ]. On 29 April 2004 TVN launched ], an entertainment and news channel for Polish viewers living abroad. In 2005 TVN acquired rights to organise and broadcast ] until 2010, and has acquired said rights again from 2017. In 2006 TVN launched its ] version, ], which was the first HD television channel in Poland.


TVN is a supporter of the ] (HbbTV) initiative that is promoting and establishing an open European standard for hybrid set-top boxes for the reception of broadcast TV and broadband multimedia applications with a single user interface, and conducted the first tests of HbbTV services in Poland in March 2012.<ref>Chris Dziadul. . ''Broadband TV News'' 13 March 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2012</ref> TVN is a supporter of the ] (HbbTV) initiative that is promoting and establishing an open European standard for hybrid set-top boxes for the reception of broadcast TV and broadband multimedia applications with a single user interface, and conducted the first tests of HbbTV services in Poland in March 2012.<ref>Chris Dziadul. . ''Broadband TV News'' 13 March 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2012</ref>


On 16 March 2015, TVN announced a sale of a 52.7% controlling stake to the U.S. broadcaster ] (SNI) for €584&nbsp;million, subject to regulatory approval.<ref name=variety-scrippstvn>{{cite web|title=Scripps Buys Controlling Stake in Poland’s TVN for $615 Million |url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/scripps-buys-controlling-stake-in-polands-tvn-for-615-million-1201453407/ |website=Variety|access-date=16 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Scripps buys majority stake in TVN|url=http://www.c21media.net/scripps-buys-majority-stake-in-tvn/|access-date=3 August 2017|work=C21media|date=16 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Scripps Networks Interactive sfinalizował przejęcie TVN |url = http://www.tvn24.pl/wiadomosci-z-kraju,3/scripps-networks-interactive-sfinalizowal-przejecie-tvn,556529.html|access-date = 3 July 2015}}</ref> In July 2015, SNI bought out the remaining owners for €584&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dickens|first1=Andrew |title=Scripps completes TVN purchase|url=http://www.c21media.net/scripps-completes-tvn-purchase/|access-date=3 August 2017|work=C21media|date=2 July 2015}}</ref> SNI was, in turn, acquired by ] (now Discovery Inc.) for US$14.6&nbsp;billion, in a sale completed 6 March 2018.<ref name="thr-snicompleted">{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/discovery-closes-scripps-acquisition-creating-nonscripted-content-giant-1072832 |title=Discovery Closes Scripps Acquisition, Creating Non-scripted Content Giant|last=Szalai|first=Georg|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=6 March 2018|access-date=6 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/discovery-acquire-scripps-networks-146-billion-1022433 |title=Discovery to Acquire Scripps Networks for $14.6 Billion|last=Szalai|first=Georg|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=31 July 2017|access-date=31 July 2017}}</ref> On 16 March 2015, TVN announced a sale of a 52.7% controlling stake to the U.S. broadcaster ] (SNI) for €584&nbsp;million, subject to regulatory approval.<ref name=variety-scrippstvn>{{cite web|title=Scripps Buys Controlling Stake in Poland's TVN for $615 Million |url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/scripps-buys-controlling-stake-in-polands-tvn-for-615-million-1201453407/ |website=Variety|date=16 March 2015 |access-date=16 March 2015}}</ref><ref name="c21media-scrippstvn"/><ref name="tvn24-scripps"/> In July 2015, SNI bought out the remaining owners for €584&nbsp;million.<ref name="c21media-scrippscompleted"/> SNI was, in turn, acquired by ] (now Discovery Inc.) for US$14.6&nbsp;billion, in a sale completed 6 March 2018.<ref name="thr-snicompleted"/><ref name="thr-discoveryscripps"/>


===Conflict with Law and Justice government (2021)=== ===Conflict with Law and Justice government (2021)===
{{main|Lex TVN}} {{main|Lex TVN}}
] during a protest against ''Lex TVN'' in August 2021.]]
TVN tends to be strongly critical of the Polish government under the ] (PiS) party, since it was sworn to power in 2015. Historian and columnist ], writing for ], praised ''Fakty TVN''<nowiki/>'s critical coverage of government issues when harshly criticising ]'s '']'' (''News'').<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Garton Ash|first=Timothy|date=2020-06-25|title=For a bitter taste of Polish populism, just watch the evening news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/25/polish-populism-evening-news-public-broadcaster-presidential-election|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-03|website=The Guardian|language=en}}</ref><blockquote>The ''Facts'' is not ]-style impartial: it clearly favours a more liberal, pro-European Poland and is strongly anti-]. But unlike the so-called ''News'', it is still definitely professional, high quality, reality-based journalism.<ref name=":0" /></blockquote>Since 2020 the conflict between TVN and the PiS worsened, to a degree that, by July 2021, a group of PiS lawmakers, submitted to parliament a draft amendment that would prevent companies from outside the ] taking control of Polish radio and television stations. This would mean that Discovery, the owner of TVN, might be forced to divest its ownership.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/polish-draft-law-threatens-us-owned-broadcaster-opposition-says-2021-07-08/|title=Polish draft law threatens U.S.-owned broadcaster, opposition says|date=8 July 2021|website=Reuters}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/discovery-opposes-proposed-polish-media-rules-2021-07-12/|title=Discovery opposes proposed Polish media rules|date=12 July 2021|website=Reuters}}</ref> The ], then PiS' coalition partner, was opposed to this, they instead proposed a change that would allow companies from countries in the ] (OECD) to own more than 49% of shares in Polish media companies, which would mean no change to the American ownership of the channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/polish-media-law-faces-uncertain-110229442.html|title=Polish media law faces uncertain future amid coalition splits|website=finance.yahoo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefirstnews.com/article/junior-coalition-leader-says-media-law-amendment-threatens-investment-23620|title=Junior coalition leader says media law amendment threatens investment|website=www.thefirstnews.com}}</ref>
TVN tends to be strongly critical of the ] (PiS) party, since it was sworn to power in 2015. Historian and columnist ], writing for ], praised '']''<nowiki/>'s critical coverage of government issues when harshly criticising ]'s '']'' (''News'').<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Garton Ash|first=Timothy|date=2020-06-25|title=For a bitter taste of Polish populism, just watch the evening news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/25/polish-populism-evening-news-public-broadcaster-presidential-election|access-date=2021-09-03|website=The Guardian|language=en}}</ref><blockquote>The ''Facts'' is not ]-style impartial: it clearly favours a more liberal, pro-European Poland and is strongly anti-]. But unlike the so-called ''News'', it is still definitely professional, high quality, reality-based journalism.<ref name=":0" /></blockquote>Since 2020 the conflict between TVN and the PiS worsened, to a degree that, by July 2021, a group of PiS lawmakers, submitted to parliament a draft amendment that would prevent companies from outside the ] taking control of Polish radio and television stations. This would mean that Discovery, the owner of TVN, might be forced to divest its ownership.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/polish-draft-law-threatens-us-owned-broadcaster-opposition-says-2021-07-08/|title=Polish draft law threatens U.S.-owned broadcaster, opposition says|date=8 July 2021|website=Reuters}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/discovery-opposes-proposed-polish-media-rules-2021-07-12/|title=Discovery opposes proposed Polish media rules|date=12 July 2021|website=Reuters}}</ref> The ], then PiS' coalition partner, was opposed to this, they instead proposed a change that would allow companies from countries in the ] (OECD) to own more than 49% of shares in Polish media companies, which would mean no change to the American ownership of the channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/polish-media-law-faces-uncertain-110229442.html|title=Polish media law faces uncertain future amid coalition splits|website=finance.yahoo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefirstnews.com/article/junior-coalition-leader-says-media-law-amendment-threatens-investment-23620|title=Junior coalition leader says media law amendment threatens investment|website=www.thefirstnews.com}}</ref>


However, opposition, as well as representatives from ] and the ] criticized the law, and international observers expressed fear that the law is threatening ].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2021-08-12|title=The explainer: Lex TVN and Poland's parliamentary drama|url=https://emerging-europe.com/news/the-explainer-lex-tvn-and-polands-parliamentary-drama/|access-date=2021-09-03|website=Emerging Europe|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Armstrong|first=Mark|date=2021-07-29|title=Poland: Media freedom fears as TVN24's licence extension is suspended|url=https://www.euronews.com/2021/07/29/fears-for-independent-media-in-poland-as-tvn24-license-is-suspended|access-date=2021-09-03|website=euronews|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Protests Held Across Poland in Opposition to 'Lex TVN' Censorship Bill|url=https://news.yahoo.com/protests-held-across-poland-opposition-191500178.html|access-date=2021-09-03|website=news.yahoo.com|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-12|title=EU slams newly passed law in Poland that could limit media freedom|url=https://www.euronews.com/2021/08/12/poland-government-in-chaotic-parliamentary-tussle-over-disputed-media-ownership-bill|access-date=2021-09-03|website=euronews|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-12|title=Polish lower house passes media reform bill, which U.S. denounces|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/polish-govt-counting-majority-media-reform-says-spokesman-2021-08-11/|access-date=2021-09-03|website=Reuters|language=en}}</ref> The law has been criticized for "threatening the largest ever US investment in Poland".<ref name=":1" /> This also led to protests within the country, with a number of demonstrations on 10 August.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-10|title="Free Media": Poles protest against changes to broadcasting law|url=https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/free-media-poles-protest-against-changes-broadcasting-law-2021-08-10/|access-date=2021-09-03|website=Reuters|language=en}}</ref> However, opposition, as well as representatives from ] and the ] criticized the law, and international observers expressed fear that the law is threatening ].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2021-08-12|title=The explainer: Lex TVN and Poland's parliamentary drama|url=https://emerging-europe.com/news/the-explainer-lex-tvn-and-polands-parliamentary-drama/|access-date=2021-09-03|website=Emerging Europe|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Armstrong|first=Mark|date=2021-07-29|title=Poland: Media freedom fears as TVN24's licence extension is suspended|url=https://www.euronews.com/2021/07/29/fears-for-independent-media-in-poland-as-tvn24-license-is-suspended|access-date=2021-09-03|website=euronews|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Protests Held Across Poland in Opposition to 'Lex TVN' Censorship Bill|url=https://news.yahoo.com/protests-held-across-poland-opposition-191500178.html|access-date=2021-09-03|website=news.yahoo.com|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-12|title=EU slams newly passed law in Poland that could limit media freedom|url=https://www.euronews.com/2021/08/12/poland-government-in-chaotic-parliamentary-tussle-over-disputed-media-ownership-bill|access-date=2021-09-03|website=euronews|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-12|title=Polish lower house passes media reform bill, which U.S. denounces|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/polish-govt-counting-majority-media-reform-says-spokesman-2021-08-11/|access-date=2021-09-03|website=Reuters|language=en}}</ref> The law has been criticized for "threatening the largest ever US investment in Poland".<ref name=":1" /> This also led to protests within the country, with a number of demonstrations on 10 August.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-10|title="Free Media": Poles protest against changes to broadcasting law|url=https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/free-media-poles-protest-against-changes-broadcasting-law-2021-08-10/|access-date=2021-09-03|website=Reuters|language=en}}</ref>


On 11 August 2021, the bill was passed via the ] on a vote of 228 to 216, with 10 abstentions, as a result, TVN's licence could expire on September 26.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.politico.eu/article/polands-pis-rams-through-media-law-despite-us-warnings/|title=Poland’s ruling party rams through media law despite US warnings|date=11 August 2021|website=POLITICO}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/11/world/europe/polands-media-law-passes.html|title=Poland’s Government Wins Vote on Media Bill, Despite Losing Majority|first1=Steven|last1=Erlanger|first2=Monika|last2=Pronczuk|date=11 August 2021|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/11/poland-coalition-under-threat-as-parliament-votes-on-controversial-media-bill|title=Polish parliament passes controversial new media ownership bill|date=11 August 2021|website=the Guardian}}</ref> On 11 August 2021, the bill was passed via the ] on a vote of 228 to 216, with 10 abstentions, as a result, TVN's licence could expire on September 26.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.politico.eu/article/polands-pis-rams-through-media-law-despite-us-warnings/|title=Poland's ruling party rams through media law despite US warnings|date=11 August 2021|website=POLITICO}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/11/world/europe/polands-media-law-passes.html|title=Poland's Government Wins Vote on Media Bill, Despite Losing Majority|first1=Steven|last1=Erlanger|first2=Monika|last2=Pronczuk|work=The New York Times |date=11 August 2021|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/11/poland-coalition-under-threat-as-parliament-votes-on-controversial-media-bill|title=Polish parliament passes controversial new media ownership bill|date=11 August 2021|website=the Guardian}}</ref>


On 30 August 2021, the Chairman of the ] sent to the TV operators a decision to move the licence of sister channel ] into the Discovery Communications Benelux B.V. license, based in the ]. The decision ensures the continuity of broadcasting the TVN24 program after September 26, 2021, regardless of the results of the ongoing conflict with Law and Justice government.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zgoda Przewodniczącego KRRiT na wpis do rejestru programu TVN24 - Krajowa Rada Radiofonii i Telewizji - Portal Gov.pl|url=https://www.gov.pl/web/krrit/zgoda-przewodniczacego-krrit-na-wpis-do-rejestru-programu-tvn24|access-date=2021-08-30|website=Krajowa Rada Radiofonii i Telewizji|language=pl-PL}}</ref> On September 24, 2021 - two days before the expiration of the previous licence - TVN24 was granted a new Polish licence.<ref>{{Cite web|title=WYKAZ DECYZJI DLA 479/K/2021-T|url=http://archiwum.krrit.gov.pl/dla-nadawcow-i-operatorow/koncesje/wykaz-koncesji-i-decyzji/details,479--K--2021-T.html|access-date=2022-01-17|website=Krajowa Rada Radiofonii i Telewizji|language=pl-PL}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, the Chairman of the ] sent to the TV operators a decision to move the licence of sister channel ] into the ] license, based in the ]. The decision ensures the continuity of broadcasting the TVN24 program after 26 September 2021, regardless of the results of the ongoing conflict with Law and Justice government.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zgoda Przewodniczącego KRRiT na wpis do rejestru programu TVN24 - Krajowa Rada Radiofonii i Telewizji - Portal Gov.pl|url=https://www.gov.pl/web/krrit/zgoda-przewodniczacego-krrit-na-wpis-do-rejestru-programu-tvn24|access-date=2021-08-30|website=Krajowa Rada Radiofonii i Telewizji|language=pl-PL}}</ref> On 24 September 2021 - two days before the expiration of the previous licence - TVN24 was granted a new Polish licence.<ref>{{Cite web|title=WYKAZ DECYZJI DLA 479/K/2021-T|url=http://archiwum.krrit.gov.pl/dla-nadawcow-i-operatorow/koncesje/wykaz-koncesji-i-decyzji/details,479--K--2021-T.html|access-date=2022-01-17|website=Krajowa Rada Radiofonii i Telewizji|language=pl-PL}}</ref>


On 18 December 2021, the bill was passed via the Sejm . The Sejm voted in favor 229-212 with 11 abstentions to override the Senate's veto. Law and Justice (PiS) party and allied opposition group Kukiz'15 voted for the bill, against was the remaining opposition with the exception of far right Confederation, which abstained. The bill was vetoed by Polish President Andrzej Duda on 27 December 2021. On 18 December 2021, the bill was passed via the Sejm. The Sejm voted in favor 229-212 with 11 abstentions to override the Senate's veto. Law and Justice (PiS) party and allied opposition group ] voted for the bill, against was the remaining opposition with the exception of far-right ], which abstained. The bill was vetoed by Polish President ] on 27 December 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-27|title=Prezydent Andrzej Duda wetuje lex TVN|url=https://businessinsider.com.pl/gospodarka/prezydent-andrzej-duda-wetuje-lex-tvn/lrmwlr4|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Businessinsider|language=pl}}</ref>

== Assets ==
=== TV Channels ===
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=== Online services ===
* Player.pl (On demand service)
* ]
* TVN24 GO (On demand service)
* Kontakt 24
* TVN Warszawa
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* TVN Zdrowie

===Satellite platform===
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=== Former ===
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* Tvn 24 International
* ]
* ] / ] (programming dedicated to Southern Poland (HQ in Kraków), merged with TVN in 2001)
* ] (programming dedicated to Northern Poland (HQ in Gdańsk), ceased broadcasting around 2000)
* ] (programming dedicated to Łódź region, ceased broadcasting around 2000)
* ] (channel dedicated to the region of ], showing news and other programmes, now available only as internet webpage).
* ] ('<nowiki/>''game''<nowiki/>' or '''play''<nowiki/>'; channel only showing interactive game and quiz shows)
* ] (channel focused on active, healthy lifestyle, recreation, fitness and rational nutrition; transformed from TVN Meteo)
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* ] (channel dedicated to learning languages)
* ] (a channel oriented towards physicians, which was only available to licensed practitioners)
* ] (at present ], history channel produced with ])
* ] (business channel produced with ])


== Programming == == Programming ==
{{See also|List of programmes broadcast by TVN}}


=== TV series (Adaptations) === == Schedule (Fall 2024) ==
* '']'' (Polish version of ]) – 16 seasons (2003–present)

==== Docu-soaps ====

*''Ukryta prawda'' (Polish version of Familien im Brennpunkt) – 12 seasons (2012–present)

=== TV series (TVN's productions) ===
* ''Druga szansa'' (Second Chance) – 5 seasons (2016–2018)
* ''Diagnoza'' (Diagnosis) – 4 seasons (2017–2019)
* ''Pułapka'' (A Trap) – 2 seasons (2018–2019)
* ''Pod powierzchnią'' (Under the surface) – 2 seasons (2018–2019)
* ''Chyłka'' – 5 seasons (2018–present)
* ''Motyw'' (Motive) – 1 season (2019)
* ''Szóstka'' (Six) – 1 season (2019)
* ''Motyw'' (Motive) – 1 season (2019)
* ''Kod genetyczny'' (Genetic Code) – 1 season (2020)
* ''Królestwo kobiet'' (Kingdom of Women) – 1 season (2020)
* ''Żywioły Saszy'' (Sasha's Elements) – 1 season (2020–present)
* ''Nieobecni'' (Absent) – 1 season (2020–present)
* ''Szadź'' (Rime) – 2 seasons (2020–present)
* ''Tajemnica zawodowa'' (Professional secrecy) – 1 season (2021–present)
* ''Skazana'' (Convicted) – 1 season (2021–present)

==== Docu-soaps ====

*''Szkoła'' (High School) – 13 seasons (2014–2020)
*''Szpital'' (The Hospital) – 14 seasons (2013–2020)
*'']'' – 10 seasons (2016–present)

=== Entertainment (Adaptations) ===
* ] (Polish version of ]) – 6 seasons (2000–2002, 2016–2019)
* '']'' (formerly ''Azja Express''; Polish version of ]) – 3 seasons (2016–present)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvn.pl/wideo/azja-express-nowy-program-tvn,202258,0,0.html|title="Azja Express" – nowy program TVN!|last=tvn.pl|website=www.tvn.pl|access-date=3 August 2017}}</ref>
*''Drzewo marzeń'' (Polish version of ]) – 2 seasons (2017–present)
* '']'' (Polish version of ]) – 18 seasons (2010–present)
* '']'' (Polish version of ]) – 11 seasons (2008–present)
*] (Polish version of ]) – 7 seasons (2012–present)
* ''MasterChef Junior'' (Polish version of ]) – 6 seasons (2016–present)
* '']'' (Polish version of ]) – 14 seasons (1999–2003, 2008–2010, 2017–present)
* ''Projekt Lady'' (Polish version of ]) – 5 seasons (2016–present)
* ''Ślub od pierwszego wejrzenia'' (Polish version of ]) – 3 seasons (2016–present)

=== Entertainment (TVN's productions) ===
* ] (Good Morning TVN) – 13 seasons (2005–present)
* '']'' (Good Morning Holiday) – 9 seasons (2010–present)
* '']'' (Domino Effect) – 6 seasons (2014–present)<ref name="Domino Effect">{{cite web | url = https://distribution.tvn.pl/offer-travel,8295,1/domino-effect,144297.html | title = Domino Effect – documentary series | date = 14 July 2018 | access-date = 14 July 2018 | publisher = TVN}}</ref>
* '']'' (Woman at the End of the World) – 9 seasons (2009–present)
* '']'' – 26 seasons (2006–present)
* ''Żony Hollywood'' (Wives of Hollywood) – 3 seasons (2015, 2017)
* ''36,6&nbsp;°C'' – 5 seasons (2017–present)

=== Information / Reporters ===
* ] (The Facts) (1997–present)
* ''Uwaga!'' (Attention!) (2002–present)
* ''Superwizjer'' (2001–present)

== Previously on TVN ==

=== TV series (Adaptations) ===
* ''Aż po sufit!'' (Polish version of ]) – 1 season (2015)
* '']'' (Polish version of ]) – 3 seasons (2008–2009, since 2020)
* ''Camera Café'' (Polish version of ]) – 2 seasons (2004)
* ''Grzeszni i bogaci'' (Polish version of ]) – 1 season (2009)
* ''Hela w opałach'' (Polish version of ]) – 4 seasons (2006–2007, 2010–2011)
* ''Kasia i Tomek'' (Polish version of ]) – 3 seasons (2002–2003)
* ''Klub Szalonych Dziewic'' (Polish version of Rozengeur & Wodka Lime) – 1 season (2010)
* ''Majka'' (Polish version of ]) – 2 seasons (2009–2010)
* ''Mąż czy nie mąż'' (Polish version of Un Sur 2) – 1 season (2015)
* ''Nie rób scen'' (Polish version of Little Mom) – 1 season (2015)
* ''Niania'' (Polish version of ]) – 9 seasons (2005–2009)
* Prosto w serce (Polish version of ]) – 2 seasons (2010–2011)
* ''Sędzia Anna Maria Wesołowska'' (Polish version of Richter Alexander Hold) – 12 seasons (2006–2011)
* ''Sąd rodzinny'' (Polish version of Richter Alexander Hold) – 8 seasons (2008–2011)
* '']'' (Polish version of ]) – 5 seasons (2010–2011, since 2020)
* ''Wawa Non Stop'' (Polish version of Berlin – Tag&Nacht) – 2 seasons (2013–2014)
* ''W-11 Wydział Śledczy'' (Polish version of ]) – 18 seasons (2004–2014)
* ''Wszyscy kochają Romana'' (Polish version of ]) – 1 season (2011–2012)

=== TV series (TVN's production) ===
* ''13. posterunek 2'' (13th Police Station 2) – 1 season (2001)
* ''39 i pół'' (39 and a Half) – 3 seasons (2008–2009)
* ''Anioł stróż'' (Guardian Angel) – 1 season (2005)
* ''Belle Epoque'' – 1 season (2017)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.wirtualnemedia.pl/artykul/belle-epoque-z-malaszynskim-i-cielecka-wiosna-w-tvn-tylko-u-nas-nowy-trailer|title="Belle Epoque" z Małaszyńskim i Cielecką wiosną w TVN. Tylko u nas nowy trailer|access-date=3 August 2017|language=pl-PL}}</ref>
* ''Detektywi'' (The Detectives) – 10 seasons (2005–2012)
* ''Generał'' (The General) – 1 season (2009)
* ''Julia'' – 2 seasons (2011–2012)
* ''Kocham. Enter'' (Love. Enter) – 1 season (2013)
* ''Lot 001'' (Flight 001) – 2 seasons (1999–2000)
* '']'' (Crime Detectives) – 8 seasons (2004–2008)
* ''Kryminalne gry'' (Crime Games) – 1 season (2002–2003)
* ''Król przedmieścia'' (King of the Suburbs) – 1 season (2002)
* ] (The Doctors) – 5 seasons (2012–2014)
* '']'' – 4 seasons (2005–2007)
* ''Miasteczko'' (The Town) – 2 seasons (2000–2001)
* ''Naznaczony'' (Marked) – 1 season (2009)
* ''Na Noże'' (Daggers Drawn) – 1 season (2016)
* ''Odwróceni'' (Insiders) – 1 season (2007)
* '']'' (True Law) – 7 seasons (2012–2015)
* '']'' (Recipe for Life) – 5 seasons (2011–2013)
* ''Rodziców nie ma w domu'' (The Parents Are Out) – 2 seasons (1997–1998)
* ''Sama słodycz'' (Between the Lines) – 1 season (2014)
* ''Ten moment'' (This moment) – 1 season (2015)
* ''Teraz albo nigdy!'' (Now or Never!) – 4 seasons (2008–2009)
* ''Twarzą w twarz'' (Face to Face) – 2 seasons (2007–2008)
* ''Układ Warszawski'' (Diamond Deal) – 1 season (2011)
* ''Wesołowska i mediatorzy'' (Wesołowska and Mediators) – 1 season (2015)

=== Entertainment (Adaptations) ===
* ''Aplauz, aplauz'' (Polish version of Levantate) – 1 season (2015)
* ] (Polish version of ]) – 3 seasons (2001–2002)
* ''Chwila prawdy'' (Polish version of ]) – 4 seasons (2002–2004)
* ''Ciao Darwin'' (Polish version of ]) – 2 seasons (2004–2005)
* ''Cofnij zegar'' (Polish version of Turn Back Your Body Clock) – 1 season (2011)
* ''Dla Ciebie Wszystko'' (Polish version of ]) – 2 seasons (2003–2004)
* ''Dobra cena'' (Polish version of ]) (1997–1998)
* ''Dom marzeń'' (Polish version of Building The Dream) – 2 seasons (2016–2017)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.wirtualnemedia.pl/artykul/projekt-lady-dom-marzen-polowanie-na-mieszkanie-i-nowe-odcinki-na-wspolnej-latem-w-tvn|title="Projekt Lady", "Dom marzeń", "Polowanie na mieszkanie" i nowe odcinki "Na Wspólnej" latem w TVN|access-date=3 August 2017|language=pl-PL}}</ref>
*''Dzieciaki z klasą'' (Polish version of ]) – 2 seasons (2004–2005)
* ''Ekspedycja'' (Polish version of ]) – 1 season (2001)
* ''Kawaler do wzięcia'' (Polish version of ]) – 1 season (2003)
* ''Kto poślubi mojego syna?'' (Polish version of ]) – 2 seasons (2014–2015)
* ''Mali Giganci'' (Polish version of ]) – 2 seasons (2015–present)
* ''Mama kontra mama'' (Polish version of Mom of the week) – 1 season (2014)
* ''Mamy Cię!'' (Polish version of ]) – 4 seasons (2004–2005, 2015)
* ''Milion w minutę'' (Polish version of ]) – 2 seasons (2011–2012)
* ''Najsłabsze ogniwo'' (Polish version of ]) (2004–2006)
* ''Perfekcyjna pani domu'' (Polish version of ]) – 5 seasons (2012–2014)
* ''Piekielny Hotel'' (Polish version of ]) – 1 season (2015)
* ] (Polish version of ]) – 2 seasons (2014–2015)
* ''Polowanie na mieszkanie'' (Polish version of House Crashers) – 1 season (2016)
* ''Superniania'' (Polish version of ]) – 3 seasons (2006–2008)
* ''Surowi rodzice'' (Polish version of ]) – 3 seasons (2012–2014)
* '']'' (Polish version of ]) – 13 seasons (2005–2011)
* ] (Polish version of ]) – 6 seasons (2010–present)
* ''Trinny & Susannah ubierają Polskę'' (Polish version of ]) – 1 season (2011)
* ''Trzy serca'' (Polish version of Alternative Love) – 1 season (2004)
* '']'' (Polish version of ]) – 11 seasons (2010–2017)
* ''Wipeout – Wymiatacze'' (Polish version of ]) – 1 season (2011)
* '']'' (Polish version of ]) – 1 season (2004)
* ] (Polish version of ]) – 4 seasons (2011–2014)
* ] (Polish version of ]) – 9 seasons (2007–2012, 2015–2016)

=== Entertainment (TVN's production) ===
* ''Bitwa o dom'' (Battle of the House) – 3 seasons (2013–2014)
* ''HDin3D Television'' – 1 season (2011)
* ''Jestem, jaki jestem'' (I Am What I Am) – 2 seasons (2003–2004)
* ''Kapitalny pomysł'' (A Great Idea) – 1 season (2008–2009)
* ''Misja! Martyna'' (Mission! Martyna) – 2 seasons (2004–2005)
* ''Misja Pies'' (Mission: Dog) – 1 season (2017)
* ''Moja krew'' (My Flesh and Blood) – 1 season (2004)
* ''Na językach'' (Lip Service) – 7 seasons (2013–2016)
* ''Pan i Pani House'' (Mr & Mrs House) – 1 season (2012)
* ''Sablewskiej sposób na…'' (Sablewska's way to...) – 1 season (2016)
* ''Sekrety chirurgii'' (Knife Makes Perfect) – 3 seasons (2012–2014)
* ''Smakuj świat z Pascalem'' (Taste the World with Pascal) – 3 seasons (2012–2013)
* ''SOS dla świata'' (SOS for the World) – 1 season (2011)
* ''Szymon Majewski Show'' – 12 seasons (2005–2011)
* ''Szymon na żywo'' (Szymon Live) – 1 season (2012)
* ''Wojciech Cejrowski. Boso'' (Wojciech Cejrowski. Barefoot) – 2 seasons (2011–2013)
* ''Woli i Tysio na pokładzie'' (Woli and Tysio Aboard) – 1 season (2012)

=== Information/Talk show/Reporters ===
* ''Kawa na ławę'' (No Beating about the Bush) – (2006–2010)
* ''Kropka nad i'' (Dot over I) – (1997–2003)
* ''Najsztub pyta'' (Najsztub Questions) – 3 seasons (2004–2005)
* ''Teraz my!'' (It's Us Now!) – (2005–2010)

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=== Feature films and TV movies ===
* '']'' ('']'') – 2012
* '']'' ('']'') – 2010
* '']'' ('']'') – 2009
* ''Heniek (Henry)''
* '']'' ('']'') – 2009
* '']'' ('']'') – 2010
* ''] (Laura)'' – 2010
* ''].'' ('']'') – 2011
* '']'' ('']'') – 2015
* '']'' ('']'') – 2017
* ''] (]'') – 2011
* '']'' ('']'') – 2013
* '']'' ('']'') – 2012
* '']'' (]) – 2012
* ''Obce niebo'' (''Strange Heaven'')
* '']'' ('']'') – 2012
* ''Podatek od miłości'' – 2017/2018
* '']'' ('']'') – 2007


=== Primetime schedule ===
==Schedule (Autumn 2019)==
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===Primetime schedule===
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| colspan="3" rowspan="4" bgcolor="" |'']'' | rowspan="5" |''Uwaga!''
| colspan="2" rowspan="4" bgcolor="" |'']'' | rowspan="4" |''Doradca smaku''
| colspan="6" rowspan="1" bgcolor="" |'']'' | colspan="2" rowspan="4" bgcolor="" |'']''
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |<small>movie</small> | colspan="3" rowspan="4" |''B&B Love'' {{small|(Sep.–Oct.)}}<br>'']'' {{small|(Nov.–Dec.)}}
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" bgcolor="" |''Totalne remonty Szelągowskiej''
| colspan="2" |<small>movies</small>
|- |-
! colspan="2" rowspan="1" |Tuesday ! colspan="2" rowspan="1" |Tuesday
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" bgcolor="" |''Pułapka'' | colspan="4" rowspan="1" bgcolor="" |''Ślub od pierwszego wejrzenia''
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" bgcolor="" |'']'' | colspan="2" |<small>see below</small>
| colspan="2" |''Superwizjer''
|- |-
! colspan="2" rowspan="1" |Wednesday ! colspan="2" rowspan="1" |Wednesday
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" bgcolor="" |''Starsza pani musi fiknąć'' | colspan="6" rowspan="1" bgcolor="" |'']''
| colspan="6" |<small>movie</small>
|- |-
! colspan="2" rowspan="1" |Thursday ! colspan="2" rowspan="1" |Thursday
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" bgcolor="" |'']'' | colspan="4" rowspan="1" bgcolor="" |'']''
| colspan="6" rowspan="1" bgcolor="" |<small>movie</small> | colspan="2" |<small>movies</small>
|- |-
! colspan="2" |Friday ! colspan="2" |Friday
| colspan="16" rowspan="1" bgcolor="" |'''SUPERKINO''' <small>(movies)</small> | colspan="12" rowspan="1" bgcolor="" |'''SUPERKINO''' (movies)
|- |-
! colspan="2" |Saturday ! colspan="2" |Saturday
| colspan="8" rowspan="1" bgcolor="" |'']'' | colspan="2" rowspan="2" |'']''
| colspan="8" |<small>movie</small> | colspan="7" |'']''
| colspan="7" |<small>movies</small>
|- |-
! colspan="2" |Sunday ! colspan="2" |Sunday
| colspan="6" rowspan="1" bgcolor="" |'']'' | colspan="7" |'']''
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |''39,5 tygodnia'' | colspan="7" |<small>movies</small>
| colspan="6" rowspan="1" |<small>movie</small>
|} |}


===Early fringe schedule=== ===Access-primetime schedule===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;margin-right:0;text-align:center" {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="2" width="8%" |PM ! width="8%" |PM
!3:30
!3:45
!4:00
!4:15
!4:30 !4:30
!4:45 !4:45
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! width="50px" |6:15 ! width="50px" |6:15
! width="50px" |6:30 ! width="50px" |6:30
! width="50px" |6:45 !6:45
! width="50px" |7:00
! width="50px" |7:15
! width="50px" |7:30
! width="50px" |7:45
|- |-
! colspan="2" rowspan="1" |Monday ! rowspan="1" |Monday
| colspan="4" rowspan="5" |''Szkoła'' | colspan="5" rowspan="5" |''Ukryta prawda''
| colspan="2" rowspan="5" |'']'' | colspan="4" rowspan="5" |''Detektywi''
| colspan="4" rowspan="5" |''Ukryta prawda'' | rowspan="7" |<small>sports news and weather forecast</small>
| colspan="4" rowspan="5" |''Szpital''
| colspan="2" rowspan="7" |'']''
| colspan="1" rowspan="7" |<small>sports news and weather forecast</small>
| colspan="1" rowspan="7" |''Uwaga!''
|- |-
! colspan="2" rowspan="1" |Tuesday ! rowspan="1" |Tuesday
|- |-
! colspan="2" rowspan="1" |Wednesday ! rowspan="1" |Wednesday
|- |-
! colspan="2" rowspan="1" |Thursday ! rowspan="1" |Thursday
|- |-
! colspan="2" |Friday !Friday
|- |-
! colspan="2" |Saturday !Saturday
| colspan="10" |<small>replays</small> | colspan="9" |<small>reruns</small>
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |''36,6&nbsp;°C''
|- |-
! colspan="2" |Sunday !Sunday
| colspan="6" |<small>movie</small> | colspan="9" |<small>reruns</small>
| colspan="4" |]
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |<small>replays</small>
|} |}


=== Late night schedule ===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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! colspan="2" width="8%" |PM
!10:30
!10:45
! width="50px" |11:00
! width="50px" |11:15
! width="50px" |11:30
!11:45
!12:00 AM
|-
! colspan="2" rowspan="1" |Tuesday
| colspan="5" |''Kuba Wojewódzki''
| colspan="2" |''Superwizjer''
|}

== Logo history ==
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|]
|]
|-
|1997–2013
|2013–2024
|2024–present
|}


==See also== ==See also==
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Polish commercial television network

Television channel
TVN
CountryPoland
Broadcast areaNationwide
HeadquartersMedia Business Centre
Warsaw, Poland
Programming
Language(s)Polish
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 576i for the SD feed)
Timeshift serviceTVN +1
Ownership
OwnerWarner Bros. Discovery Poland
ParentTVN Group
Key peopleKatarzyna Kieli (CEO)
Sister channels
History
FoundedMay 1995 (as TVN Sp. z o.o.)
Launched3 October 1997 (1997-10-03) at 19:00
ReplacedTelewizja Wisła (1995–1997)
Former namesTV7
Links
Websitetvn.pl
Availability
Terrestrial
Polish DigitalMUX 2 (SD) (Channel 5)
Streaming media
Player.plplayer.pl

TVN (Polish pronunciation: ) (stylized in all lowercase) is a Polish free-to-air television station, network and a media and entertainment group in Poland. It was co-founded by Polish businessmen Mariusz Walter, Jan Wejchert and Swiss entrepreneur Bruno Valsangiacomo. It is owned by TVN Group, which as of April 2022, is a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. The current CEO is Katarzyna Kieli (who is also president and managing director of Warner Bros. Discovery Poland).

TVN is available by satellite, cable television and digital terrestrial television.

In 2004, with its debut on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, the company became a public limited company. In March 2015, U.S. broadcaster Scripps Networks Interactive bought a 52.7% majority stake in TVN for €584 million. In July 2015, SNI bought out TVN's remaining owners, ITI Group and Canal+ Group, for €584 million, giving it full ownership.

On March 6, 2018, SNI was, in turn, acquired by Discovery, Inc. for US$14.6 billion. Liberty Global, which operated pay television provider UPC Polska, is a major shareholder in Discovery. The European Commission thus required TVN to ensure that TVN24 and TVN24 BiS remain available to third-party television providers.

History

TVN HQ in Warsaw, Poland
TVN's helicopter registered as SP-TVN

In March 1997, Grupa TVN obtained permission from The National Council of Radio Broadcasting and Television to broadcast in central and northern parts of Poland. A few months later Grupa TVN acquired Telewizja Wisła [pl], which had a license to broadcast in southern Poland.

The channel was launched nationwide as TVN on 3 October 1997. During the first four years the network was run by its founder Mariusz Walter. In 2001 Piotr Walter became chief executive officer, replacing his father.

In 2004 TVN was available in 86% of Polish households. Since 2004 TVN has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. On 29 April 2004 TVN launched TVN International, an entertainment and news channel for Polish viewers living abroad. In 2005 TVN acquired rights to organise and broadcast Sopot International Song Festival until 2010, and has acquired said rights again from 2017. In 2006 TVN launched its high definition version, TVN HD, which was the first HD television channel in Poland.

TVN is a supporter of the Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) initiative that is promoting and establishing an open European standard for hybrid set-top boxes for the reception of broadcast TV and broadband multimedia applications with a single user interface, and conducted the first tests of HbbTV services in Poland in March 2012.

On 16 March 2015, TVN announced a sale of a 52.7% controlling stake to the U.S. broadcaster Scripps Networks Interactive (SNI) for €584 million, subject to regulatory approval. In July 2015, SNI bought out the remaining owners for €584 million. SNI was, in turn, acquired by Discovery Communications (now Discovery Inc.) for US$14.6 billion, in a sale completed 6 March 2018.

Conflict with Law and Justice government (2021)

Main article: Lex TVN
A banner with the words „Wolne Media” ("Free Media") and the TVN logo modified with the V sign during a protest against Lex TVN in August 2021.

TVN tends to be strongly critical of the Law and Justice (PiS) party, since it was sworn to power in 2015. Historian and columnist Timothy Garton Ash, writing for The Guardian, praised Fakty TVN's critical coverage of government issues when harshly criticising Telewizja Polska's Wiadomości (News).

The Facts is not BBC-style impartial: it clearly favours a more liberal, pro-European Poland and is strongly anti-PiS. But unlike the so-called News, it is still definitely professional, high quality, reality-based journalism.

Since 2020 the conflict between TVN and the PiS worsened, to a degree that, by July 2021, a group of PiS lawmakers, submitted to parliament a draft amendment that would prevent companies from outside the European Economic Area taking control of Polish radio and television stations. This would mean that Discovery, the owner of TVN, might be forced to divest its ownership. The Agreement, then PiS' coalition partner, was opposed to this, they instead proposed a change that would allow companies from countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to own more than 49% of shares in Polish media companies, which would mean no change to the American ownership of the channel.

However, opposition, as well as representatives from European Union and the United States criticized the law, and international observers expressed fear that the law is threatening press freedom in Poland. The law has been criticized for "threatening the largest ever US investment in Poland". This also led to protests within the country, with a number of demonstrations on 10 August.

On 11 August 2021, the bill was passed via the Sejm on a vote of 228 to 216, with 10 abstentions, as a result, TVN's licence could expire on September 26.

On 30 August 2021, the Chairman of the National Council of Radio Broadcasting and Television sent to the TV operators a decision to move the licence of sister channel TVN24 into the Discovery Communications Benelux B.V. license, based in the Netherlands. The decision ensures the continuity of broadcasting the TVN24 program after 26 September 2021, regardless of the results of the ongoing conflict with Law and Justice government. On 24 September 2021 - two days before the expiration of the previous licence - TVN24 was granted a new Polish licence.

On 18 December 2021, the bill was passed via the Sejm. The Sejm voted in favor 229-212 with 11 abstentions to override the Senate's veto. Law and Justice (PiS) party and allied opposition group Kukiz'15 voted for the bill, against was the remaining opposition with the exception of far-right Confederation, which abstained. The bill was vetoed by Polish President Andrzej Duda on 27 December 2021.

Programming

See also: List of programmes broadcast by TVN

Schedule (Fall 2024)

Primetime schedule

PM 7:00 7:15 7:30 7:45 8:00 8:15 8:30 8:45 9:00 9:15 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45
Monday Fakty Uwaga! Doradca smaku Na Wspólnej B&B Love (Sep.–Oct.)
Milionerzy (Nov.–Dec.)
Totalne remonty Szelągowskiej movies
Tuesday Ślub od pierwszego wejrzenia see below
Wednesday Top Model
Thursday Kuchenne rewolucje movies
Friday SUPERKINO (movies)
Saturday Fakty Azja Express movies
Sunday MasterChef movies

Access-primetime schedule

PM 4:30 4:45 5:00 5:15 5:30 5:45 6:00 6:15 6:30 6:45
Monday Ukryta prawda Detektywi sports news and weather forecast
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday reruns
Sunday reruns

Late night schedule

PM 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12:00 AM
Tuesday Kuba Wojewódzki Superwizjer

Logo history

1997–2013 2013–2024 2024–present

See also

References

  1. "Fakty TVN 19:00 news show". Fakty TVN (in Polish). 27 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  2. "Jan Wejchert passes away aged 59". Warsaw Business Journal. 2 November 2009. Archived from the original on 20 November 2010. Retrieved 8 November 2009.
  3. ^ "Scripps buys majority stake in TVN". C21media. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Scripps Networks Interactive sfinalizował przejęcie TVN". Tvn24. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  5. ^ Dickens, Andrew (2 July 2015). "Scripps completes TVN purchase". C21media. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  6. ^ Szalai, Georg (6 March 2018). "Discovery Closes Scripps Acquisition, Creating Non-scripted Content Giant". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  7. ^ Szalai, Georg (31 July 2017). "Discovery to Acquire Scripps Networks for $14.6 Billion". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  8. "Case M.8665 – Discovery / Scripps" (PDF). European Commission. 6 February 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  9. "European Commission Clears Discovery Deal to Buy Scripps". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  10. Angelika W. Wyka (2010). "Media Privatization and the Spread of Foreign Ownership in East Central Europe" (PDF). NOVA. Archived (PDF) from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  11. Chris Dziadul. HbbTV starts in Poland. Broadband TV News 13 March 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2012
  12. "Scripps Buys Controlling Stake in Poland's TVN for $615 Million". Variety. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  13. ^ Garton Ash, Timothy (25 June 2020). "For a bitter taste of Polish populism, just watch the evening news". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  14. "Polish draft law threatens U.S.-owned broadcaster, opposition says". Reuters. 8 July 2021.
  15. "Discovery opposes proposed Polish media rules". Reuters. 12 July 2021.
  16. "Polish media law faces uncertain future amid coalition splits". finance.yahoo.com.
  17. "Junior coalition leader says media law amendment threatens investment". www.thefirstnews.com.
  18. ^ "The explainer: Lex TVN and Poland's parliamentary drama". Emerging Europe. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  19. Armstrong, Mark (29 July 2021). "Poland: Media freedom fears as TVN24's licence extension is suspended". euronews. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  20. "Protests Held Across Poland in Opposition to 'Lex TVN' Censorship Bill". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  21. "EU slams newly passed law in Poland that could limit media freedom". euronews. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  22. "Polish lower house passes media reform bill, which U.S. denounces". Reuters. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  23. ""Free Media": Poles protest against changes to broadcasting law". Reuters. 10 August 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  24. "Poland's ruling party rams through media law despite US warnings". POLITICO. 11 August 2021.
  25. Erlanger, Steven; Pronczuk, Monika (11 August 2021). "Poland's Government Wins Vote on Media Bill, Despite Losing Majority". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
  26. "Polish parliament passes controversial new media ownership bill". the Guardian. 11 August 2021.
  27. "Zgoda Przewodniczącego KRRiT na wpis do rejestru programu TVN24 - Krajowa Rada Radiofonii i Telewizji - Portal Gov.pl". Krajowa Rada Radiofonii i Telewizji (in Polish). Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  28. "WYKAZ DECYZJI DLA 479/K/2021-T". Krajowa Rada Radiofonii i Telewizji (in Polish). Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  29. "Prezydent Andrzej Duda wetuje lex TVN". Businessinsider (in Polish). 27 December 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.

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