TIMM (TV)

TIMM
CountryGermany
Broadcast areaNational
HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
Programming
Picture format4:3/16:9
Ownership
OwnerDeutsche Fernsehwerke GmbH (DFW)
History
Launched1 November 2008
ClosedApril 2019
Links
WebsiteTIMM

TIMM (stylized as TiMM.) was a German language free-to-air cable and satellite service from Germany targeting gay male audiences. It was first launched on November 1, 2008. It was also available over a live stream.

TIMM is a general lifestyle and entertainment channel with an array of programming including dramas, comedies, films, lifestyle series and more.[1] As of February 1, 2009 it airs 24/7.[2] In January 2010, the Deutsche Fernsehwerke GmbH, owner of TIMM, applied for insolvency proceedings.[3] TIMM stopped airing via Astra 1L as of 22 February 2010,[4] and was available via cable only.[5]

References

  1. ^ Germany To Get First Gay TV Channel; GaydarNation.com; 2008-09-26
  2. ^ "Ab Februar: TIMM sendet rund um die Uhr". 27 January 2009.
  3. ^ "Timm-Betreiber Deutsche Fernsehwerke insolvent" (in German). dwdl.de. 2010-01-26. Archived from the original on 2010-02-26. Retrieved 2010-03-03.
  4. ^ "TIMM: Schonfrist bis Ende März" (in German). queer.de. 2010-02-19. Retrieved 2010-03-03.
  5. ^ "Fehler beim Empfang - aktuelle Störungsmeldungen" (in German). TIMM.de. 2010-03-02. Archived from the original on February 26, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-03.