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Launched 15 December 1991 (as Star Plus)31 March 1996 (as Star World) Picture format 576i (16:9/4:3) (SDTV)1080i (HDTV) Language EnglishMandarinArabic Broadcast area Hong Kong (channel based in Asia Pacific available: China, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Middle East, Malaysia, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Myanmar and Bangladesh.) TV shows Koffee with Karan, Asia's Next Top Model, Fit for Fashion, The Apartment ‑ Design Y, The Apartment ‑ Celebrity | ||
Star World is a 24-hour Asian English language cable and satellite television channel owned by STAR TV and Fox Networks Group, two fully owned subsidiaries of 21st Century Fox. It is the successor to Star Plus, which is now one of its sister channels. The channel mostly syndicates popular shows from the United States, the United Kingdom and sometimes Australia to appeal to English-speaking locals as well as the expatriate population of South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.
Contents
- Star Plus 15 December 1991 31 March 1996
- Star World 31 March 1996 now
- Operating channels
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Middle East and North Africa
- Myanmar
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Nepal
- Singapore
- South Pacific
- Sri Lanka
- Taiwan
- Vietnam
- Station IDs
- Sitcoms
- Drama
- Reality
- Events
- References
Star Plus (15 December 1991 – 31 March 1996)
Star World was earlier named Star Plus. It was first launched on 15 December 1991, and is a 24-hour English-language television channel showcasing international content from the United States, United Kingdom and Australia with Zee TV being the Hindi satellite television channel and its India counterpart was Zee Telefilm and India was Zee TV. But after STAR TV ended its partnership with Zee Telefilm, STAR Plus started telecasting the 1991 British comedy television programme series Mr. Bean (from ITV) with English dubbing and Chinese subtitles while STAR News showed the delayed telecasts of English news programmes.
Almost three years later in 1994, STAR Plus officially 'split' its beam, in effect, providing two separate services for different regional audiences within the STAR TV Network footprint. This enables the Channel to provide appropriate programming and viewing time for our viewers from different regions in Asia.
Star World (31 March 1996-now)
Star Plus stopped transmissions on 31 March 1996 at midnight. At the same time, STAR TV was rebranded as a 24-hour Hindi general entertainment satellite television channel, and it was split into two satellite television stations such:
In 1997, STAR Plus' northern beam 24-hour English-language service was renamed STAR World to differentiate the channel from STAR Plus' southern service which carries a 50/50 mix of Indian-produced programming alongside international shows. STAR World is currently available in Taiwan, Hong Kong, The Philippines, Southeast Asia and The Middle East..
Star World is the highest rated female-oriented channel in the Philippines. Some of the shows originate from the United States, United Kingdom and Australia.
Operating channels
Although the channel shows the same programming, they mostly differ when it comes to showtimes.
Afghanistan
Star World is available on local cable and Dish TV.
Bangladesh
Star World is carried by most nationwide cable operators.
Hong Kong
Star World is exclusively available on now TV, starting 26 January 2005.
India
Star World is available in India on Dish TV, Airtel digital TV, Tata Sky, other major satellite television providers, Hathway, You Scod18 and other Indian cable systems.
Indonesia
Star World is available on Aora TV, First Media, IndosatM2, Groovia TV, Indovision, Top TV, OkeVision, Orange TV Satelit, M2V Mobile TV, TelkomVision, Yes TV and Astro Nusantara (ceased operations).
Macau
Star World is available on Macau Cable TV.
Malaysia
Star World is available in Malaysia on Astro.
Middle East and North Africa
Star World is shown on OSN Network and displays in HD.
Myanmar
Star World is available everywhere in Myanmar via SKYNET DTH and 4TV DTH
Pakistan
Star World is available on DWN, PTCL Smart TV, NayaTel, WorldCall CATV, Wateen, and all cable systems.
Papua New Guinea
Star World is available in Hitron Limited.
Philippines
Star World Philippines is available on SkyCable, G Sat, Dream Satellite TV, Destiny Cable, Cablelink, Cignal Digital TV and other Cable Providers Nationwide.
Nepal
Star World is available on all cable networks, dth operators and IPTV providers in Nepal.
Singapore
Star World is available via subscription with either StarHub TV or SingTel mio TV.
South Pacific
Star World is available throughout the South Pacific through Sky Pacific.
Sri Lanka
Star World is available on the following pay TV platforms Dialog TV, LBN Cable TV, and PEO TV.
Taiwan
STAR World is currently available on most local cable. STAR World HD Asia is available in DishHD.
Vietnam
STAR World is available on all major pay-TV operators: VTVcab (HD), SCTV (SD & HD), K+ (SD & HD), HTVC (HD), MyTV (HD), FPT Television (SD & HD), MobiTV (SD & HD)...