Arthur Read Arthur Read is the fictional aardvark protagonist of Marc Brown’s children’s stories and the long-running animated series that explores school, family, and social lessons for young…
Arthur's Big Hit Overview of the Arthur episode known for the scene where Arthur punches D.W., its place in the series, and the later online popularity of the clip as a meme.
As the World Turns Long-running American daytime soap opera set in Oakdale, Illinois; aired on CBS from April 1956 to September 2010 and notable for format innovations, long-running actors, and cultu…
Ashes to Ashes (TV series) British crime drama mixing police procedural and time-slip fiction. A sequel to Life on Mars, broadcast on BBC One from 2008–2010, following modern detective Alex Drake in an early…
AT&T U-verse: Overview, Services, History and Availability AT&T U-verse AT&T U-verse was AT&T’s bundled broadband, IPTV and VoIP offering introduced in 2006. This article summarizes its services, technology approach, development, reach and legacy.
Atomic Betty Atomic Betty is an animated children’s series about a schoolgirl who secretly serves as a galactic guardian. A Canada–France co‑production, it blends science fiction, comedy and ad…
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet British television drama about a group of English migrant builders; follows their work abroad, friendships and struggles. Created by Franc Roddam; written by Dick Clement and Ian L…
Austin & Ally (Disney Channel sitcom) Austin & Ally A family-oriented comedy‑musical series (2011–2016) about a shy songwriter and an outgoing performer whose lives intersect at a local music shop in Miami.
Austin City Limits (American television music series) Austin City Limits Longest-running American televised concert series, debuting in 1976 on PBS. Showcases live performances recorded in Austin, Texas; produced by KLRU and known for its influence on r…
Australia's Next Top Model Australian reality television series adapting America's Next Top Model format. Contestants compete in modelling challenges, judged weekly; notable for makeovers, photo shoots and i…
Australia's Next Top Model — Cycle 5 (2009) Australia's Next Top Model (season 5) Overview of the fifth cycle of Australia's Next Top Model (premiered 28 April 2009), its format, production notes, winner, and legacy, with links to official pages and audition inf…
Australia's Next Top Model Cycle 4 (2008): contestants, format and winner Australia's Next Top Model, Cycle 4 Overview of Australia's Next Top Model Cycle 4 (2008): 13 contestants, season format, episode eliminations, photo shoots and challenges, and winner Demelza Reveley (16, Wollongong)…
Australia's Next Top Model — Cycle 7 (2011) Australia's Next Top Model, Cycle 7 Overview of the seventh cycle of Australia's Next Top Model (2011), its format, contestants, winner Montana Cox, and the series' significance in Australian fashion television.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) — Australia's national public broadcaster Australian Broadcasting Corporation The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is Australia's national public broadcaster, offering television, radio, online and international services. It is government-owned and…
Avago (UK television channel) Avago (TV channel) Avago was a short-lived television channel carried on Sky Digital in the UK and Ireland from 2002 to 2006. This article summarizes its known history, distribution context, programm…
Avatar Airbender — Nickelodeon Universe roller coaster Avatar Airbender A family-oriented roller coaster at Nickelodeon Universe in the Mall of America, themed after Avatar: The Last Airbender and built with elemental theming inspired by the series.
Awake (TV series) Awake is a 2012 American high-concept crime and psychological drama by Kyle Killen about an LAPD detective who alternates between two realities after a car accident. It ran one sea…
Azula (Avatar: The Last Airbender) — character profile Azula Azula, a central antagonist in Avatar: The Last Airbender, is known for prodigious firebending, tactical intelligence, and a tragic psychological arc. Voiced by Grey DeLisle and po…
Baby Daddy (American sitcom) Baby Daddy A comedy series about a young man unexpectedly raising an infant with the help of friends and family. Aired on ABC Family beginning in 2012 and developed as a light-hearted family…
Back at the Barnyard (animated television series) Back at the Barnyard Animated spin-off of the 2006 film Barnyard. A family comedy about anthropomorphic farm animals led by Otis, aired on Nickelodeon/Nicktoons from 2007 through 2011 with episodic sho…
Bagpuss — the 1974 British children's television series Bagpuss Bagpuss is a 1974 British children's television series by Smallfilms. Thirteen episodes featured a saggy toy cat and other shop toys that come to life; the show is noted for its ha…
Bajlo Tomar Alor Benu Bajlo Tomar Alor Benu is a Bengali-language Indian television soap opera about Minu, an abandoned girl with a gift for sculpting. It explores art, ambition and social barriers.
Balaji Telefilms — Indian television and digital production company Balaji Telefilms Balaji Telefilms is a major Indian content producer known for Hindi soap operas, reality TV, films and digital shows. Founded by the Kapoor family, it expanded into multiple media…
Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation Philippine television network that broadcast from November 1973 until 25 February 1986; active during the Martial Law era and associated with businessman Roberto Benedicto.
Bananas in Pyjamas Children's television franchise from Australia featuring two anthropomorphic bananas, B1 and B2; began from a children's song, first broadcast in 1992 and later reimagined in CGI i…
Band Geeks (SpongeBob SquarePants episode) Band Geeks “Band Geeks” is a celebrated episode of SpongeBob SquarePants, first broadcast on September 7, 2001, known for its Bubble Bowl finale, the song “Sweet Victory,” and enduring fan ac…
Barney & Friends — American children's television series overview Barney & Friends Barney & Friends is an American preschool series created by Sheryl Leach. It features a purple Tyrannosaurus who teaches social, emotional and basic academic skills through songs,…
Bart Gets Hit by a Car (The Simpsons) Bart Gets Hit by a Car Season 2 episode in which Bart is struck by a car, triggering a satirical courtroom storyline and introducing several recurring characters to The Simpsons.
Bart Simpson (fictional character) Bart Simpson Bart Simpson is the ten-year-old eldest child in The Simpsons, known as a mischievous skateboarder and prankster. Created by Matt Groening and voiced by Nancy Cartwright, he became…
Bart the Daredevil — The Simpsons (Season 2, Episode 8) Bart the Daredevil Overview, plot, production and legacy of 'Bart the Daredevil', a memorable second-season episode of The Simpsons first broadcast December 6, 1990.
Bart the General — The Simpsons (Season 1, Episode 5) Bart the General A first-season episode of The Simpsons (aired Feb 4, 1990) in which Bart organizes neighborhood children to confront school bully Nelson Muntz; written by John Swartzwelder, direct…
Bart the Lover (The Simpsons episode) Bart the Lover Season 3 episode that centers on Mrs. Krabappel's personal life and Bart's prank that becomes unexpectedly emotional; Marcia Wallace won an Emmy for her performance.
Bart the Murderer — Season 3 Simpsons episode, plot and legacy Bart the Murderer Overview, plot, characters, production notes and cultural impact of The Simpsons episode "Bart the Murderer" (season 3, episode 4), which introduces Fat Tony and parodies classic m…
Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series) A reimagined military science-fiction drama (2003–2009) that blends space opera, political allegory and philosophical themes, noted for its serialized storytelling and critical acc…
Bayerischer Rundfunk — Bavaria's public broadcaster Bayerischer Rundfunk Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) is Bavaria's public-service radio and television organization, part of the ARD network, operating multiple regional radio stations, TV channels and digita…
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) BBC The BBC is the United Kingdom's public-service broadcaster, offering television, radio and online services at home and internationally. It is funded mainly by the TV licence and go…
BBC Choice BBC Choice was the BBC's first digital-only television channel, launched in 1998 and replaced by BBC Three in 2003. It offered a mixed schedule of experimental, entertainment and r…
BBC Four BBC Four is a British television channel launched in 2002, specialising in arts, documentaries, and specialist factual programming aimed at audiences seeking in-depth cultural and…
BBC HD — the BBC's high-definition television channel BBC HD BBC HD was the BBC's initial high-definition television channel, launched as a trial in May 2006 and expanded to a full service in December 2007. It showcased flagship HD programme…
BBC News (TV channel) UK public-service rolling news channel run by the BBC; launched in 1997 as BBC News 24 and rebranded in 2008. Provides continuous live coverage, national bulletins and integration…
BBC One — the BBC's flagship public television service BBC One BBC One is the BBC's principal television service in the United Kingdom, offering news, drama, entertainment and live events. Its origins trace to 1936 and it remains central to Br…
BBC Parliament — UK public television channel for parliamentary coverage BBC Parliament BBC Parliament is a UK television channel offering live and recorded coverage of parliamentary bodies and related proceedings, promoting public access to debates, committees and hi…
BBC Radio 4 Extra BBC Radio 4 Extra is a UK digital radio station that broadcasts comedy, drama and children's programmes, focusing on archive material and occasional new commissions. It is a sister…
BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra A BBC digital radio station offering supplementary live sports commentary and extra coverage when BBC Radio 5 Live is occupied, available on UK and Republic of Ireland digital plat…
BBC Scotland: Overview, services, history and role in Scottish broadcasting BBC Scotland BBC Scotland is the BBC’s national division for Scotland, producing television, radio and online services tailored to Scottish audiences, including news, entertainment and Gaelic p…
BBC Television Centre Television Centre in White City, London, is a major BBC television production complex housing studios, news production and post-production facilities; it has been central to UK bro…
BBC Three BBC Three is a British television service aimed at younger adults, known for original drama, comedy and factual programming; it moved online in 2016 and returned as a linear TV cha…
BBC Two BBC Two is a British public television channel launched in 1964, known for specialist, arts and documentary programming and for being the first European channel to broadcast in col…
