CTC 2

**CTC 2** is an Cowellan free-to-air television channel operated by CTC. The television channel started its regular broadcasting on March 20, 1945. Nowadays, CTC 2 is a public service channel that serves as an alternative to the mainstream channel of CTC ONE, airing fewer commercials and being supported mainly by government grants and television-related taxes. CTC 2 aims at cultural, youth, community (including CTC Community Support Foundation), alternative, and more intellectual content.

## History

During the 1990's, the channel heavily used music by Paddy Kingsland, Jean-Michel Jarre, Jean-Jacques Perrey, Alan Hawkshaw, Masato Nakamura, and Harry Forbes, along with some trip hop music from various compilations, when the genre began to become popular in the mid-90s.

## Broadcast hours

* 1945-1962: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
* 1962-1977: 3:00pm to 1:00am
* 1977-1989: 12:00pm to 1:00am
* 1989-1995: 7:00am to 1:00am
* 1995-2005: 6:00am to 2:00am
* 2005-present: 24 hours

## Programs

Programming on CTC 2 is more specialist than on the primary mainstream CTC 1. The station output includes most of known as broadcasting cultural, educational, facutal, and children's and youth programs, including documentaries, theatre, drama, comedy, current affairs, and parliamentary coverage.

### Current programs

#### News & information

* *Cowell Extras* (1989-present)
* *20/20* (2004-present)
* *Sunday* (2000-present)

#### Imports drama

* *Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators* (United Kingdom) [2019-present]
* *Death in Paradise* (United Kingdom) [2012-present]

#### Imports soap opera

* *Shortland Street* (New Zealand) [1992-present]
* *Coronation Street* (United Kingdom) [1968-present]
* *Fair City* (Ireland) [1990-present]

#### Imports comedy

* *What We Do in the Shadows* (United States) [2019-present]
* *Inside No. 9* (United Kingdom) [2014-present]
* *Mr. Bean* (United Kingdom) [1991-present] [Reruns]
* *Mrs. Brown's Boys* (United Kingdom/Ireland) [2012-present]
* *Wellington Paranormal* (New Zealand) [2019-present] (also aired on CTC Kids and Star)
* *This Hour Has 22 Minutes* (Canada) [1995-present]

#### Imports animated

* *Helluva Boss* (United States) [2020-present]
* *Angry Kid* (United Kingdom) [2001-present] [Reruns]
* *Rex the Runt* (United Kingdom) [1999-present] [Reruns]
* *Inside Job* (United States) [2022-present]
* *South Park* (United States) [1997-present]
* *Cyanide and Happiness* (United States) [2015-present]

##### Imports [adult swim] programming

* *Robot Chicken* [2022-present]
* *Rick and Morty* [2022-present]
* *The Eric Andre Show* [2022-present]
* *Primal* [2022-present]
* *Birdgirl* [2022-present]

#### Imports documentary

* *The Nature of Things* (Canada) [1968-present]
* *Nova* (United States) [1975-present]

#### Imports science fiction

* *Doctor Who* (United Kingdom) [2005-present]

#### Weekday children's programming (branded as Gethers) [Weekdays only]

* *Bluey* [2019-present] [second-run, first-run on CTC 1)
* *Go Away Unicorn* [2020-present]
* *Jelly Jamm* [2012-present]
* *Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese* [2020-present]
* *Planet Sketch* [2006-present] [Reruns]
* *Sparkle Friends* [2007-present] [Reruns]
* *The Ghost and Molly McGee* [2022-present, also aired on CTC 1]
* *Shaun the Sheep* [2008-present, also aired on CTC 1, CTC 5, CTC Kids, NTV Me, and Disney+] [Reruns only]
* *Arthur* [1997-present]
* *Hey Duggee* [2015-present]

#### Saturday morning children's programming (branded as CTC Kids) [Saturdays only]

* *Star Trek: Prodigy* (United States) [2022-present]
* *Oddbods* [2013-present]
* *Super Wings* [2014-present]
* *Horrible Histories* [2015-present]
* *The Jungle Bunch* [2014-present]
* *Angelo Rules* [2011-present]

#### Youth & teenagers programs (branded as DEF II) [Sundays morning only]

* *My Life Me* (Canada) [2011-2014, 2019-present] [Reruns]
* *Heartland* (Canada) [2008-2014, 2019-present]
* *Mystic* (New Zealand) [2021-present] [Also aired on Disney+]
* *RWBY* (United States) [2019-present]
* *RWBY Chibi* (United States) [2020-present]
* *RWBY: Ice Queendom* (Japan) [2022-present]
* *Fence* (United States) [2022-present]
* *The Woods* (United States) [2020-present]
* *Ranma ½* (Japan) [2006-2010, 2019-present] [Reruns]
* *The Owl House* (United States) [2020-present, also aired on CTC 1]
* *To Your Eternity* (Japan) [2022-present]
* *The Ferals* (2021 series) (Australia/New Zealand) [2022-present)
* *Urusei Yatsura* (2022 series) (Japan) [2023-present]
* *Wednesday* (United States) [2022-present]
* *Wolf Howl* [2019-present]
* Toon Jukebox [2019-present]
* *Murder Drones* [2021-present]

#### Arts & culture programs

* *The South Bank Show* (United Kingdom) [1989-2010, 2012-present] [Also aired on CTC FOUR]
* *Thema* [1992-present] [Also aired on CTC FOUR]
* *The Theme Night* [1998-present] (A documentary program of the pan-European channel Arte)
* *Artsville* [2001-present]
* *Bravo!* (Mahri) [2010-present]
* *Chart Countdown* [1980-present]
* *Second Beat Presents* [2002-present] (A production of Second Beat Records)
* *Arena* (United Kingdom) [1976-present]

#### Events

* *Sundance Film Festival* [1988-present]
* *International Emmy Awards* [1973-present]
* *International Emmy Kids Awards* [2012-present]

#### Others

* *Asia With Keith Bradley* [2012-present]
* *Animated 2* [1981-present]
* *Good Game* [2007-present]
* *Triple J TV* [1992-present]
* *rage* [1993-present]
* *Dragons' Den* (United Kingdom) [2006-present]

### Former programs

#### News & information

* Euronews [1993-2007] [Moved aired on CTCTV stations]

#### Comedy

* *4 Big Shows* [2017-2018]
* *The News Team* [1995-1997]

#### Imports drama

* *Republic of Doyle* (Canada) [2010-2015]
* *The Border* (Canada) [2009-2011]
* *The Clinic* (Ireland) [2004-2010]
* *City Life* (New Zealand) [1996-1998]
* *City Homicide* (Australia) [2008-2012]
* *Nothing Trivial* (New Zealand) [2011-2013]
* *Step Dave* (New Zealand) [2014-2017]
* *Filthy Rich* (New Zealand) [2016-2019]
* *Monroe* (United Kingdom) [2012-2013]
* *Rectify* (United States) [2014-2017]
* *Vincent* (United Kingdom) [2006-2007]
* *London's Burning* (United Kingdom) [1989-2003]
* *Street Legal* (New Zealand) [2000-2004]
* *Being Erica* (Canada) [2009-2011]
* *Spooks* (United Kingdom) [2003-2012]
* *A Touch of Frost* (United Kingdom) [1993-2011]
* *Fortitude* (United Kingdom) [2015-2019]
* *The Tribe* (New Zealand/United Kingdom) [1999-2004]
* *Life on Mars* (United Kingdom) [2007-2009]
* *The Bill* (United Kingdom) [1990-2011]
* *Please Like Me* (Australia) [2013-2017]
* *Breaking Bad* (United States) [2009-2014]
* *Hustle* (United Kingdom) [2004-2013]
* *Footballers' Wivers* (United Kingdom) [2002-2009]
* *Murphy's Law* (United Kingdom) [2002-2008]
* *Ray Donovan* (United States) [2013-2021]
* *Luther* (United Kingdom) [2011-2022]
* *Heartbreak High* (Australia) [1994-1999]
* *Peak Practice* (United Kingdom) [1993-2002]
* *Police Rescue* (Australia) [1989-1998]
* *Our Friends in the North* (United Kingdom) [1997]
* *Love My Way* (Australia) [2005-2007]
* *Rescue Me* (United States) [2005-2012]
* *Pose* (United States) [2019-2022]
* *Tinsel Town* (United Kingdom) [2000-2001]
* *Eureka* (United States) [2007-2013]
* *Blue Heelers* (Australia) [1995-2007]
* *Always Greener* (Australia) [2001-2003]
* *The Wire* (United States) [2003-2009]
* *Waking the Dead* (United Kingdom) [2001-2012]
* *New Tricks* (United Kingdom) [2004-2014]

#### Imports comedy

* *Portlandia* (United States) [2012-2019]
* *Sensitive Skin* (United Kingdom) [2006-2008]
* *The Whitest Kids U' Know* (United States) [2008-2012]
* *Puppets Who Kill* (Canada) [2003-2007]
* *Last of the Summer Wine* (United Kingdom) [1974-2011]
* *Father Ted* (United Kingdom) [2004-2011]
* *Rake* (Australia) [2011-2020]
* *Bo' Selecta!* (United Kingdom) [2003-2010]
* *Peep Show* (United Kingdom) [2004-2016]
* *Are You Being Served?* (United Kingdom) [1973-1985]
* *Little Mosque on the Prairie* (Canada) [2008-2014]
* *KYTV* (United Kingdom) [1990-1993]
* *Happy!* (United States) [2018-2020]
* *Little Britain* (United Kingdom) [2003-2007]
* *Red Dwarf* (United Kingdom) [1988-2000]
* *Hale and Pace* (United Kingdom) [1989-2000]
* *Harry Enfield & Chums* (United Kingdom) [1991-1999]
* *Fast Forward* (Australia) [1989-1993]
* *Full Frontal* (Australia) [1994-2000]
* *Frontline* (Australia) [1994-1999]
* *Absolutely* (United Kingdom) [1990-1998]
* *Being Human* (United Kingdom) [2008-2014]
* *Alexei Sayle's Stuff* (United Kingdom) [1989-1993]
* *Drop the Dead Donkey* (United Kingdom) [1991-1999]
* *The Kumars at No. 42* (United Kingdom) [2002-2007]
* *The Comic Strip Presents* (United Kingdom) [1983-1994]
* *Spitting Image* (United Kingdom) [1985-1996, also airs on NTV]
* *Schitt's Creek* (Canada) [2015-2021]
* *Kim's Convenience* (Canada) [2017-2022]
* *Still Open All Hours* (United Kingdom) [2014-2020]
* *Smack the Pony* (United Kingdom) [2000-2004]
* *Goodness Gracious Me* (United Kingdom) [1998-2002]
* *The New Statesman* (United Kingdom) [1989-1997]
* *Yes Minister* (United Kingdom) [1981-1989]
* *Party Down* (United States) [2010-2011]
* *Limmy's Show* (United Kingdom) [2011-2013]
* *Fresh Fields* (United Kingdom) [1984-1986]
* *Seinfeld* (United States) [1998-2019]

#### Imports science fiction

* *Torchwood* (United Kingdom) [2007-2011]
* *Space Precinct* (United Kingdom) [1995-1996]

#### Imports documentary

* *Eyewitness* (United Kingdom) [1995-1998]
* *Doctor Who Confidential* (United Kingdom) [2005-2011]
* *Human Planet* (United Kingdom) [2011]

#### Imports animated

* *Daft Planet* (Canada) [2003-2006]
* *Punch!* (Canada) [2008-2010]
* *Life's a Zoo* (Canada) [2009-2010]
* *Station X* (Canada) [2005-2006]
* *Delta State* (Canada/France) [2005-2007]
* *Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World* (United States/Canada) [2008-2010]
* *Bob and Margaret* (United Kingdom/Canada) [1999-2002]
* *Crapston Villas* (United Kingdom) [1996-1999]
* *Monkey Dust* (United Kingdom) [2003-2009]
* *Pond Life* (United Kingdom) [1997-2001]
* *Bromwell High* (United Kingdom) [2005-2012]
* *Liquid Television* (United States) [1991-1995]
* *bro'Town* (New Zealand) [2005-2011]
* *Aaagh! It's Mr. Hell Show* (United Kingdom/Canada) [2002]
* *Chilly Beach* (Canada) [2004-2008]
* *Dan vs.* (United States) [2012-2015]

#### Imports anime

* *Psycho-Pass* [2013-2014]
* *Panty and Stocking with Gaterbelt* [2013-2014]
* *Soul Eater* [2011-2012]
* *Sword Art Online* [2014-2020]
* *Danganronpa: The Animation* [2014]
* *Danganronpa 3* [2017]

#### Youth & teenagers programs (branded as DEF II)

* *Girl vs. Boy* (New Zealand) [2012-2014]
* *The Wannabes* (United States) [2010-2014]
* *18 to Life* (Canada) [2011-2012]
* *Instant Star* (Canada) [2006-2010]
* *DegrassI: The Next Generation* (Canada) [2006-2014]
* *DEF II Top 5* [2009-2013]
* *Fred's Head* (Canada/France) [2008-2009]
* *Delilah & Julius* (Canada) [2006-2008]
* *Kodocha* [2006-2009]
* *Wingin' It* (Canada) [2010-2013]
* *Majority Rules* (Canada) [2010]
* *Sadie J* (United Kingdom) [2011-2014]
* *Vampire Knight* [2012]
* *Puella Magi Madoka Magica* [2012]
* *K-On!* [2012-2013]
* *Sugar Rush* (United Kingdom) [2008-2009]
* *Reservoir Hill* (New Zealand) [2010-2011]
* *Ultra Maniac* [2008-2010]
* *GALS!* [2011-2012] [also aired on CTC FIVE]
* *13 Reasons Why* (United States) [2020-2022]
* *Stoked* (Canada) [2010-2013]
* *Dark Oracle* (Canada) [2006-2009]
* *Little Witch Academia* [2019-2021]
* *We Are Triplets* (Canada/El Kadsre) [2020-2022]
* *G2G: Got To Go!* [2009-2010]
* *Mortified* (Australia) [2008-2010]
* *My Babysitter's a Vampire* (Canada) [2012-2013]
* *6teen* (Canada) [2006-2010] (Previously aired on CTCTV)
* *The Triplets Chat* [2020]
* *Infinity Train* (United States) [2019-2021]
* *Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts* [2020]
* *Meta Runner* [2019-2022]

#### Children's programs (branded as Gethers)

* *Magical Angel Sweet Mint* [1991-1992]
* *Floral Magician Mary Bell* [1994-1995]
* *Hime-chan's Ribbon* [1993-1994]
* *The New Adventures of The Sweet Treets* [1997-2005]
* *Nurse Angel Ririka SOS* [2000-2001]
* *The ZhuZhus* [2017-2019]
* *Spliced* [2010-2013]
* *Tokimeki Tonight* [1990-1991]
* *The Secret Show* [2007-2008]
* *Skyland* [2006-2008]
* *Shuriken School* [2007-2008]
* *Edgar & Ellen* [2008-2009]
* *Danger Mouse* [1984-1998]
* *Victor & Hugo* [1992-1997]
* *Britannica's Tales Around the World* [1994-2010]
* *ToddWorld* [2005-2020]
* *Anpanman* [1989-2020]
* *A Bunch of Munsch* [1992-1998]
* *Grange Hill* [1979-2010]
* *The Dreamstone* [1991-1996]
* *The Adventures of Tintin* [1992-1993]
* *Matt's Monsters* [2010-2016]
* *The Green Squad* [2012-2019]
* *Gawayn* [2010-2021]
* *Dragon Hunters* [2008-2020]
* *Zombie Hotel* [2006-2010]
* *Codename: Kids Next Door* [2003-2008]
* *Chop Socky Chooks* [2008-2009]
* *Winx Club* [2005-2009, 2013-2017]
* *Jimmy Two-Shoes* [2009-2015]
* *My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic* [2011-2020]
* *The Amazing World of Gumball* [2012-2019]
* *Tomorrow's Nadja* [2004-2009]
* *Fraggle Rock* [1984-1988]
* *Trulli Tales* [2020-2022]
* *Teletubbies* [1998-2010]
* *Chuck's Choice* [2017-2021]
* *Lift Off* [1993-1996]
* *The Haunting Hour: The Series* [2011-2015]
* *Jar Dwellers SOS* [2016-2020]
* *Ever After High* [2013-2017]
* *King Arthur's Disasters* [2006-2008]
* *My Goldfish Is Evil* [2007-2008]
* *Amphibia* [2019-2022]
* *Timothy Goes to School* [2001-2005]
* *Super Gran* [1986-1988]
* *Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat* [2001-2020]
* *Noddy's Toyland Adventures* [1993-2001]
* *Bananas in Pyjamas* [1993-2010]
* *Star vs. The Forces of Evil* [2015-2019]
* *Best Ed* [2010-2011]
* *George of The Jungle* (2007 series) [2008-2012]
* *My Dad the Rock Star* [2004-2006]
* *Dragon Tales* [2000-2006]
* *Clifford the Big Red Dog* [2001-2004]
* *Barney & Friends* [1993-2007]
* *Sesame Street* [1988-2013]
* *Get Ace* [2014-2015]
* *LazyTown* [2005-2019]
* *The Ferals* [1995-1996]
* *Round the Twist* [1991-2003]
* *Strange Hill High* [2014-2015]
* *Atomic Betty* [2005-2013]

#### Others

* *HitRecord on TV* (United States) [2015-2016]
* *Street Cents* (Canada) [1990-2008]
* *Top of The Pops* (United Kingdom) [1970-2006]

## Movies

CTC TWO doesn't usually broadcast Hollywood movies, they tend to broadcast European, short films, classic movies, arthouse, documentary or independent films.

* Searchlight Pictures (formerly Fox Searchlight Pictures)
* IFC Films
* Lionsgate Films
* Independent films by Cowellan studios
* BBC Films
* Rialto Distribution (formerly Metro Tartan)
* StudioCanal
* Pathé
* Drafthouse Films
* PolyGram Films
* Netflix
* Amazon Studios
* The Asylum
* A24

## Slogans

* The Second Network (1945-1963)
* The Red Network (1963-1990)
* The Arts Television (1990-2010)
* Connected 2 (2010-2018)
* The Red Television (2018-present)