El TV Kadsre 2

El TV Kadsre 2 is an El Kadsreian free-to-air television channel operated by El TV Kadsre. The television channel started its regular broadcasting on May 25, 1968. Nowadays, El TV Kadsre 2 is a public service and commercial-free channel that serves as an alternative to the mainstream channel of El TV Kadsre 1. Simliar to El TV Kadsre 4, SBS Australia/El Kadsre, BBC Two and BBC Four in the UK, El TV Kadsre 2 aims at cultural, youth, community (including El TV Kadsre Community Support Foundation), alternative, and more intellectual content.

History
During the 1990's, the channel heavily used music by, , , , , 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

 * 1968-1972: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
 * 1972-1977: 12:00pm to 1:00am
 * 1977-1989: 7:00am to 1:00am
 * 1989-1995: 6:00am to 1:00am
 * 1995-present: 24 hours

Programs
Programming on El TV Kadsre 2 is more specialist than on the primary mainstream El TV Kadsre 1. The station output includes most of cultural programming, documentaries, theatre, independent films, drama, comedy, current affairs, and parliamentary coverage.

News & information

 * El Kadsre 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]
 * The Pact (United Kingdom) [2021-present]

Imports soap opera

 * Shortland Street (New Zealand) [1992-present]
 * Coronation Street (United Kingdom) [1968-present]
 * Berry Avenue (United States) [2015-present]

Imports comedy

 * What We Do in the Shadows (United States) [2019-present]
 * Inside No. 9 (United Kingdom) [2014-present]
 * The Daily Show (United States) [1997-present]
 * Mr. Bean (United Kingdom) [1991-present] [Reruns only]
 * Mrs. Brown's Boys (United Kingdom/Ireland) [2012-present]
 * Wellington Paranormal (New Zealand) [2019-present] (also aired on ETVKK and Star)
 * Seinfeld (United States) [1998-present] (original run aired on BTV)

Imports animated

 * Hazbin Hotel (United States) [2020-present]
 * Helluva Boss (United States) [2020-present]
 * Angry Kid (United Kingdom) [2001-present] [Reruns only]
 * Rex the Runt (United Kingdom) [1999-present] [Reruns only]

Imports documentary

 * The Nature of Things (Canada) [1968-present]
 * Nova (United States) [2012-present]

Imports science fiction

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

Weekday children's programming (branded as Gethers)

 * Bluey [2019-present] [second-run, first-run on KadsreTV)
 * Trulli Tales [2020-present]
 * Eckhart [2001-present]
 * The Get-Along Gang (1984 series) [2018-present]
 * Eckhart: Welcome to the Island! [2020-present]
 * The Get-Along Gang (1987 series) [2018-present]
 * Go Away Unicorn [2020-present]
 * Jelly Jamm [2012-present]
 * The Care Bears Family [2003-present]
 * Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987 series) [2005-2007, 2011-2015, 2018-present]
 * Lady LovelyLocks [2002-2005, 2008-2013, 2014-present]
 * Horseland [2007-2013, 2015-present]
 * Rocko's Modern Life [2009-2012, 2014-2015, 2016-present]
 * Bonkers [2019, 2021-present]
 * 101 Dalmatians: The Series [2019-present]
 * El Chavo Animado [2007-present]
 * Sofia the First [2021-present, also aired on El TV Kadsre 1]
 * Barney & Friends [1993-2007, 2021-present]
 * VeggieTales [1998-present]
 * Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese [2020-present]
 * Planet Sketch [2006-present] [Reruns only]
 * Sparkle Friends [2007-present] [Reruns only]
 * The Ghost and Molly McGee [2022-present, also aired on El TV Kadsre 1]

Youth programs (branded as DEF II)

 * My Life Me (Canada) [2011-2014, 2019-present]
 * Heartland (Canada) [2008-2014, 2019-present]
 * We Are Triplets (Canada/El Kadsre) [2020-present]
 * Mystic (New Zealand) [2021-present] [Also aired on Disney+]
 * RWBY (United States) [2019-present]
 * Triplets Chat [2020-present]
 * RWBY Chibi (United States) [2020-present]
 * Demon Slayer (Japan) [2022-present]
 * 6teen (Canada) [2008-2012, 2021-present] (Also aired on KadsreTV)
 * Spy x Family (Japan) [2022-present]
 * RWBY: Ice Queendom (Japan) [2022-present]
 * Junior Eurovision Song Contest [2022-present]
 * The Owl House (United States) [2020-present, also aired on El TV Kadsre 1]

Arts & culture programs

 * The South Bank Show (United Kingdom) [1989-2010, 2012-present] [Also aired on El TV Kadsre 4]
 * Thema [1992-present] [Also aired on El TV Kadsre 4]
 * 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]
 * Eurovision Song Contest [1968-present]

Others

 * Police Ten 7 (New Zealand) [2003-present]
 * Asia With Keith Bradley [2012-present]
 * Animated 2 [1981-present]
 * Good Game El Kadsre [2007-present]
 * Triple J TV [1992-present]
 * rage [1993-present]
 * Dragons' Den (United Kingdom) [2006-present]

News & information

 * Euronews [1993-2007] [Moved aired on KadsreTV 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]
 * Flithy Rich (New Zealand) [2016-2019]
 * Ride with the Devil (New Zealand) [2008]
 * The Hothouse (New Zealand) [2007]
 * Burying Brian (New Zealand) [2009]
 * Monroe (United Kingdom) [2012-2013]
 * Rectify (United States) [2014-2017]
 * Jekyll (United Kingdom) [2008]
 * Vincent (United Kingdom) [2006-2007]
 * London's Burning (United Kingdom) [1989-2003]
 * Street Legal (New Zealand) [2000-2004]
 * Being Erica (Canada) [2009-2011]
 * Newton's Law (Australia) [2017]
 * Spooks (United Kingdom) [2003-2012]
 * A Touch of Frost (United Kingdom) [1993-2011]
 * The Beautiful Life (Australia) [2016]
 * 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]
 * Giri/Haji (United Kingdom) [2020]
 * Luther (United Kingdom) [2011-2022]
 * Wild Bill (United Kingdom) [2020]
 * Heartbreak High (Australia) [1994-1999]
 * Peak Practice (United Kingdom) [1993-2002]
 * Police Rescue (Australia) [1989-1998]
 * Street Legal (Canada) [1988-1995]
 * 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]

Imports comedy

 * I Rock (Australia) [2010]
 * 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]
 * Dead Ringers (United Kingdom) [2003-2008]
 * Room 101 (United Kingdom) [1995-2007]
 * 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, 1996-2012]
 * Little Mosque on the Prairie (Canada) [2008-2014]
 * KYTV (United Kingdom) [1990-1993]
 * Happy! (United States) [2018-2020]
 * Little Britian (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]
 * Naked Video (United Kingdom) [1987-1992]
 * CNNNN: Chaser's Non-Stop News Network (Australia) [2002-2003, 2006-2008]
 * Being Human (United Kingdom) (2008-2014)
 * Junk in the Trunk (United Kingdom) (1996-2005)
 * Schweetzman (United States) (1994-2001)
 * 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 BTV]
 * 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]
 * The Tracey Ullman Show (United States) [1987-1990]

Imports science fiction

 * Torchwood (United Kingdom) [2007-2011]

Imports documentary

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

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]
 * King of the Hill (United States) (1997-2010; also aired on BTV, El TV Kadsre 3 and Star)
 * bro'Town (New Zealand) [2005-2011]
 * Aaagh! It's Mr. Hell Show (United Kingdom/Canada) [2002]
 * Duckman (United States) [1995-2000]
 * Stressed Eric (United Kingdom) [2000-2001; also aired on BTV]

Imports anime

 * C [2012]
 * 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 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) [2008-2012]
 * DegrassI: The Next Generation (Canada) [2008-2014]
 * DEF II Top 5 [2009-2013]
 * Fred's Head (Canada/France) [2008-2009]
 * Delilah & Julius (Canada) [2008-2010]
 * Kodocha (Japan) [2008-2010]
 * Wingin' It (Canada) [2010-2013]
 * Genie in the House (United Kingdom) [2008-2014]
 * Majority Rules (Canada) [2010]
 * Sadie J (United Kingdom) [2011-2014]
 * Beta Records TV (United States) [2009-2014]
 * 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 El TV Kadsre 5]
 * 13 Reasons Why (United States) [2020-2022]
 * Stoked (Canada) [2010-2013]

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]
 * What Now? El Kadsre [1989-1998] (move aired on ETVKK)
 * 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]
 * SuperTed [1990-1995]
 * 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]
 * Jungle Junction [2010-2020]
 * Grange Hill [1979-2010]
 * The Dreamstone [1991-1996]
 * Secret of Cerulean Sand [2007]
 * 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]
 * Grojband [2014-2019]
 * Chop Socky Chooks [2008-2009]
 * Akazukin Chacha [1998-1999]
 * 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, 2018-2022]
 * Fraggle Rock [1984-1988]

Others

 * HitRecord on TV (United States) [2015-2016]

Events

 * World Music Awards (1989-2010, 2014)

Movies
El TV Kadsre 2 doesen'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 El Kadsreian studios
 * BBC Films
 * Rialto Distribution (formerly Metro Tartan)
 * StudioCanal
 * Pathé
 * Drafthouse Films

Slogans

 * The Second Network (1968-2003)
 * The Red Network (1979-1991)
 * The Arts Television (1991-2008)
 * Connected 2 (2008-2018)
 * The Red Television (2018-present)