GBC TV is the main television channel of the Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), the sole public service broadcaster in Gibraltar. The channel was established in 1962 alongside the founding of GBC, with the aim of providing public television services to the people of Gibraltar.
Over its more than 60 years of operation, GBC TV has gone through many stages of development and improvement, always adapting to the changing needs of its audience. The channel broadcasts a diverse range of programming including news, politics, current affairs, documentaries, entertainment, culture, education, and sports - serving the information and entertainment needs of the local community well.
Some of GBC TV's standout programs include "GBC News" - the channel's main news bulletin, "Parliament Live" - live coverage of the Gibraltar Parliament sessions, "Insight" - interview and discussion programs on topical local issues, as well as programs that replay Gibraltar's culture, history and heritage.
GBC TV primarily targets the people of Gibraltar as its core audience, providing information and programming that caters to the needs of the local community. However, the channel also attracts a significant number of foreign residents living in Gibraltar, as well as visitors to the territory.
As the sole public service broadcaster in Gibraltar, GBC TV plays a significant role in the territory's communication, cultural and social life. The channel continues to strive to bring quality programming to its viewers, reflecting the realities and issues of the local area in an accurate and comprehensive manner.