TVP 2 (TVP Dwa, ''Program II Telewizji Polskiej'', ''"Dwójka"'') is a Polish public mainstream TV channel operated by TVP. Launched in October 1970, its varied line-up contains a variety of programming (documentary, history, talk-shows, game-shows) although it focuses on entertainment: stand up comedy, comic shows, cabaret, and themed talk shows (for example on travel or foreign cultures).

History

On October 2, 1970, when the second program of Telewizja Polska was broadcast, the chairman of the Radio Committee, Włodzimierz Sokorski, announced during a ceremonial speech that the launch of the new program was an expression of "concern for the nation's education and culture". The channel was initially an educational network that broadcast mainly science and education programs, including language learning; that is why "Dwójka" also broadcast foreign films in the original version in slots such as Kino wersji oryginalnej (Movies in their original version) or the slightly later Kino poliglotów (Films for Polyglots). It was intended to promote the achievements of theater, film and good entertainment. The network also broadcast program blocks devoted to the countries of "people's democracy", such as Czechoslovakia Day on TP, Yugoslavia Day on TVP, where documentaries and fictional films as well as entertainment programs from these countries were broadcast, but some Western countries were also presented (such as French Day on TVP, Austrian Day on TVP). After the final abolition of martial law in 1983 and the return to regular broadcasting, the concept of the network began to be implemented as a channel with its own, clearer face, which could significantly diversify the programming offer. At the beginning, the focus was mainly on documentary series about outstanding artists, in particular about writers (the Great Writers series), travel series and series devoted to the masterpieces of cinematography, both included in author's series (such as films by Woody Allen, Ingmar Bergman) and in series thematic (such as Latin American Cinema). When Zbigniew Napierała became the director of the network, more classical music programs appeared on the air, which then took up as much as 11% of airtime. The channel gained a new "face" when Józef Węgrzyn became the director, who decided to introduce more entertainment and journalistic programs (his idea was, among others, Panorama dnia), an original announcer studio and a completely new team of announcers - presenters. At that time, they made their debut in Dwójka, among others Iwona Kubicz, Jolanta Fajkowska or Grażyna Torbicka. More and more interesting programs were broadcast, and the films were always presented in such a way that their broadcasting time did not coincide with the films on TP1. Nowadays, TVP2 is a television channel with a very diverse line-up, however, despite the programming diversity, in recent years, the network was dominated by entertainment, but the line-up also includes various cultural programs. Of this logo. TVP2 is a new logo and design on TVP channels. This channel in other channels: (BBC Two. TVR 2. ITV2 and Antena 2: Antena Stars) Like

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In addition to its SD broadcast, a HD version of TVP 2 is also broadcast. Broadcast of TVP 2 HD began in June 2012 with the coverage of the

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. SD broadcasting via satellite (''Eutelsat Hot Bird'') stopped on 7 April 2017. TVP2 Regio is on HD.

Current line-up

News shows

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'' (at 6 pm)

Reporters/talk show

* ''Magazyn Ekspres Reporterów'' (Reporters Express Magazine)- reporter magazine, hosted by Michał Olszański

Polish series

Foreign series

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'' - in Polish "Dr House" * ''

Modern Family ''Modern Family'' is an American family sitcom television series created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan for the American Broadcasting Company. It ran for 11 seasons, from September 23, 2009, to April 8, 2020. It follows the lives of thr ...

'' - in Polish "Współczesna rodzina" * ''

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', also referred to as ''CSI'' and ''CSI: Las Vegas'', is an American procedural forensics crime drama television series that ran on CBS from October 6, 2000, to September 27, 2015, spanning 15 seasons. This wa ...

'' - in Polish "CSI: Kryminalne Zagadki Las Vegas" * ''

Kurt Seyit ve Şura ''Kurt Seyit ve Şura'' is Turkish television drama based on a novel of the same name in a series. (It is not a direct adaptation of ''Kurt Seyt ve Murka,'' which is the second novel in the series, nor of ''Shura'', which is the third novel.) It ...

'' - in Polish "Imperium miłości" * ''

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'' - in Polish "Skandal" * ''

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'' * ''

Lie to Me ''Lie to Me'' (stylized as ''Lie to me*'') is an American crime drama television series. It originally ran on the Fox network from January 21, 2009, to January 31, 2011. In the show, Dr. Cal Lightman (Tim Roth) and his colleagues in The Lightma ...

'' - in Polish "Magia kłamstwa" * ''

Dirt Dirt is an unclean matter, especially when in contact with a person's clothes, skin, or possessions. In such cases, they are said to become dirty. Common types of dirt include: * Debris: scattered pieces of waste or remains * Dust: a genera ...

'' - in Polish "Intrygi i kłamstwa" * ''

Life Life is a quality that distinguishes matter that has biological processes, such as signaling and self-sustaining processes, from that which does not, and is defined by the capacity for growth, reaction to stimuli, metabolism, energ ...

'' - in Polish "Powrót do Życia" * ''

In Plain Sight ''In Plain Sight'' is an American drama television series that premiered on the USA Network on June 1, 2008. The series revolves around Mary Shannon (Mary McCormack), a Deputy United States Marshal attached to the Albuquerque, New Mexico, office ...

'' - in Polish "Na linii strzału" * ''

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'' * ''

Ugly Betty ''Ugly Betty'' is an American comedy-drama television series developed by Silvio Horta, which was originally broadcast on ABC. It premiered on September 28, 2006, and ended on April 14, 2010. The series is based on Fernando Gaitán's Colombian t ...

'' - in Polish "Brzydula Betty" * ''

My Name Is Earl ''My Name Is Earl'' is an American television sitcom created by Greg Garcia that aired on the NBC television network from September 20, 2005, to May 14, 2009, in the United States. It was produced by 20th Century Fox Television and starred Jaso ...

'' - in Polish "Na imię mi Earl" * ''

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'' * ''

The Closer ''The Closer'' is an Television in the United States, American television police procedural starring Kyra Sedgwick as Brenda Leigh Johnson, a Los Angeles Police Department Chief of police#United States, deputy chief. A CIA-trained interrogator o ...

'' - in Polish "Podkomisarz Brenda Johnson" * '' Knights of Prosperity'' - in Polish "Obrobić VIP-a" * ''

Twin Peaks ''Twin Peaks'' is an American Mystery fiction, mystery serial drama television series created by Mark Frost and David Lynch. It premiered on American Broadcasting Company, ABC on April 8, 1990, and originally ran for two seasons until its cance ...

'' - in Polish "Miasteczko Twin Peaks" * '' M.A.S.H.'' * ''

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'' * '' Bionic Woman'' - in Polish "Bionic Woman: Agentka Przyszłości" * ''

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'' - in Polish "Konkurs Piosenki Eurowizji dla Dzieci 2017"Poland: Junior Eurovision Moves To TVP2 For 2017
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Entertainment

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The Voice of Poland ''The Voice of Poland'' is a Polish reality talent show that premiered on September 3, 2011, on the TVP 2 television network. ''The Voice of Poland'' is part of the international syndication ''The Voice'' based on the reality singing competition ...

'' * ''

The Voice Kids ''The Voice Kids'' is a version of ''The Voice'' TV series franchise in which children participate. Versions The first such variation was '' The Voice Kids'' from the Netherlands, which was followed by other international variants: : Franchise wi ...

'' * '' The Voice Senior'' * ''Kocham Cię, Polsko!'' ( I Love My Country) * '' Bake Off - Ale ciacho!'' * '' Kochanie, ratujmy nasze dzieci'' * '' Pierwsza randka'' (First Dates) * ''

Familiada ''Familiada'' (''Family Olympics'') is the Polish version of ''Family Feud''. It started airing the show in 1994 on TVP2. It is hosted by actor Karol Strasburger. The biggest prize on the show is currently 25,000 złoty. From January 1, 1999 t ...

'' (

Family Feud ''Family Feud'' is an American television game show created by Mark Goodson. It features two families who compete to name the most popular answers to survey questions in order to win cash and prizes. The show has had three separate runs, the ...

) * ''

Koło Fortuny ''Koło Fortuny'' is a Polish television game show based on the American program ''Wheel of Fortune (U.S. game show), Wheel of Fortune'' and developed for Poland by Wojciech Pijanowski and Paweł Hańczakowski. The show first ran from 2 October 19 ...

'' (

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) * ''Postaw na milion'' (

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) * '' Va banque'' (

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)

Sports

* ''

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'' (Final and Polish teams) * ''

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'' * ''

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'' * ''

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'' * ''

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Morning show

* ''Pytanie na śniadanie'' (A question for breakfast)

Documentary series/Lifestyle programs

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'' - popular science series, hosted by Tomasz Rożek * '' Wojciech Cejrowski - boso przez świat'' (Wojciech Cejrowski - Barefoot Around the World) - travel series * '' Makłowicz w podróźy'' (Makłowicz traveling) - travel and culinary series * ''Podróże z historią'' - history documentary series, hosted by Radosław Kotarski

Culture

* ''Kultura, głupcze'' (Culture, stupid) - cultural talk show hosted by Kamil Dąbrowa * ''Kocham Kino'' (I love movies) - movie magazine hosted by Grażyna Torbicka * ''WOK - Wszystko o Kulturze'' (Everything about the culture) * ''Rozmowy po-szczególne''

Primetime schedule

All times are

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Early fringe schedule

All times are

. ''NOTE: As of December 2020,

airs at 6:20 and not 6:30 PM. Panorama is shortened for that reason.''

Previously on TVP 2

Polish series

* ''Złotopolscy'' (The Złotopolskis) * ''Egzamin z życia'' (Life Exam) * ''Kopciuszek'' (Cinderella) * ''Licencja na wychowanie'' (License for education) * ''Apetyt na życie'' (Apettite for life) * ''U Pana Boga w ogródku'' (In the garden of God) * ''Ja to mam szczęście'' (I am lucky enough to) * ''Głęboka woda'' (Deep water) - drama series (spring 2011, 1 season) * ''

Czas honoru ''Czas honoru'' (English: Days of Honour) is a Polish World War II television drama series, broadcast on TVP2 since 7 September 2008 to 23 November 2014, on STV Glasgow from 2 June 2014 and STV Edinburgh from 16 January 2015. Plot Set in German ...

'' (Time of honor) - war drama series (autumn 2008–2014, 6 seasons)

Foreign series

* ''Seks w wielkim mieście'' -

Sex and the City ''Sex and the City'' is an American romantic comedy, romantic comedy-drama television series created by Darren Star for HBO. An adaptation of Candace Bushnell's Sex and the City (newspaper column), newspaper column and 1996 book anthology of the ...

* ''Z Archiwum X'' -

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* ''Rzym'' -

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* ''Mała Brytania'' -

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* ''Dr Quinn'' -

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* ''Kochanie, zmniejszyłem dzieciaki'' - Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show * ''Nie ma to jak Hotel'' -

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* ''Powrót na October Road'' - October Road

Comedy series

* ''Aida'' * ''Wiadomości z drugiej ręki'' (News on the other hand) * ''Codzienna 2 m. 3'' (Everyday Lane 2/3) * ''Lokatorzy'' (Lodgers) * ''

Święta wojna ''Święta wojna'' (eng. ''Holy War'') is a popular Polish comedy series broadcast on TVP2 from January 23, 2000 to May 9, 2009. The series runs in Katowice. In this series characters communicate using a mix of Silesian and Polish language to s ...

'' (Holy War)

Entertainment

* ''Duże dzieci'' (a programme in which young children discuss various topics: from politics to cuisine) * '' Europa da się lubić'' (Europe's easy to like) * ''Fabryka śmiechu'' (Laughter factory) * ''Mój pierwszy raz'' (My first time) * ''Od przedszkola do Opola'' (a programme in which young children sing with professionals) * ''Oto jest pytanie'' * ''Gilotyna'' (

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) * ''Podróże z żartem'' (Travel with laughter) - a travel talk show * ''30 ton - lista, lista, lista przebojów'' - top 30 chart show * ''Bezludna wyspa'' (talk show) * ''Dubidu'' (music show) * ''Spotkanie z balladą'' * ''Tele PRLe'' * ''Tygodnik Moralnego Niepokoju'' (TV show of Polish cabaret Kabaret Moralnego Niepokoju) * '' Fort Boyard'' * '' Szansa na sukces'' (Chance for success) * ''Wideoteka dorosłego człowieka'' (Human Adult Video Library) - programme about music from 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s * '' Tak to leciało!'' (

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) * ''

Bitwa na głosy ''Bitwa na głosy'' (English: ''Clash of the Choirs'') is a Polish light entertainment reality television series broadcast by TVP2. Choir members were selected in open auditions held in each city with the celebrity officiating. Cast Presenters ...

'' (

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) * ''Kabaretowy Klub Dwójki'' (Twos Comedy Club) - performances of the best Polish cabarets * ''Kocham to, co lubię'' (I love what I like) - satirical and cultural talk show hosted by Wojciech Mann * ''Dzięki Bogu już weekend'' (Thank God It's Weekend) - Polish cabarets * ''SuperSTARcie'' (Polish version of Ultimate Entertainer) * ''Latający Klub Dwójki'' (The Two's Flying Club) - Polish cabarets * ''Paranienormalni Tonight'' - comedy talk show * '' Jeden z dziesięciu'' (Fifteen to One) * ''Wielka Gra'' (

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)

Documentary/talk shows

* '' Tomasz Lis na żywo'' (2008-2016) * ''Kochaj mnie'' * ''Warto rozmawiać'' - controversial talk show, accused of right-wing spinning (since March 2016 on

) * ''Magazyn Kryminalny 997''

Children's shows

* ''

Ulica Sezamkowa ''Ulica Sezamkowa'' is the Polish version of the children's television series ''Sesame Street''. It is one of many Sesame Street international co-productions and first aired in 1996. The Muppets seen in the series were designed in the United State ...

'' (Polish

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)

Logos and identities

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References

External links

Official Site
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History

TVP 2 HD

Current line-up

News shows

Reporters/talk show

Polish series

Foreign series

Entertainment

Sports

Morning show

Documentary series/Lifestyle programs

Culture

Primetime schedule

Early fringe schedule

Previously on TVP 2

Polish series

Foreign series

Comedy series

Entertainment

Documentary/talk shows

Children's shows

Logos and identities

See also

References

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