TV1

TV1 is a designation used by multiple television channels around the world. It is not a single, globally unified network; rather, different broadcasters have used TV1 as a brand for their first or flagship channel, or as a historical or informal name during branding changes. The use of the label reflects a simple, universally understood concept—one as the number one channel in a lineup—rather than a shared corporate identity.

Notable examples include Yle TV1, the main channel of Finland’s public broadcaster Yleisradio (Yle). Yle TV1 has carried a general-audience mix of news, current affairs, drama, and cultural programming, serving as a core part of Yle’s public-service mission. In New Zealand, the primary channel operated by Television New Zealand is branded TVNZ 1, commonly shortened to TV1 in media usage; it functions as the network’s flagship channel, offering news, entertainment, and drama.

In other markets, TV1 has appeared as a former or temporary brand as channels restructured or rebranded to different identities. Because the label has been adopted by multiple, unrelated broadcasters over time, “TV1” typically requires contextual clarification to identify the specific channel and country being referenced.

See also: Channel One, Channel 1 branding, and lists of television stations by country.