Book TV

Book TV
Logo for C-SPAN's Book TV programming block.
GenreNews and public affairs
Created byBrian Lamb
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time24 hours
Production companyC-SPAN
Original release
ReleaseSeptember 1998 (1998-09) –
present
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Book TV is the name given to weekend programming on the American cable network C-SPAN2, which airs from 8 a.m. Eastern Time Sunday morning to 8 a.m. Eastern Time Monday morning each week. The 24-hour block of programming is focused on non-fiction books and authors, featuring programs in the format of interviews with authors as well as live coverage of book events from around the country.[1] Book TV debuted on C-SPAN2 on September 12, 1998.[2]

While the primary mission of C-SPAN2 is live coverage of the United States Senate, Book TV programs are sometimes also scheduled to air during the week when the Senate is not in session.

  1. ^ Will Ashenmacher (30 July 2006). "Mobile TV studio tapes interviews with authors". Duluth News-Tribune.
  2. ^ "Editorial". The Sun Herald. 14 September 2003.