Latina Clasicos

Latina Clásicos is a Peruvian digital television channel operating in the classic entertainment format. The primary language of broadcasting is Spanish. The channel is a spin-off of the main network Latina Televisión, dedicated exclusively to rebroadcasting classic programs from the network's extensive archive. Latina Clásicos is available as a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel and as a digital subchannel on terrestrial television. The channel focuses on content popular from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. The channel was launched in 2023 as part of Latina's digital expansion strategy.

On air, Latina Clásicos features a continuous loop of classic Peruvian comedies, old news shows, and vintage entertainment programs. The programming includes reruns of iconic Latina sitcoms and comedy sketches from the 1990s, including episodes of La Paisana Jacinta (which has been a controversial but highly rated show) and old clips from the morning show Buenos Días, Perú. The channel also re-airs classic episodes of the reality show El Gran Chef Famosos from its early seasons. The schedule is designed for nostalgia-driven viewers, presenting the network's historical content in a marathon format. The channel has no live news or talk programming; it is purely an archive channel.

Latina Clásicos is available in Peru via digital terrestrial television (as a subchannel of Latina) and on the Latina website and mobile app. The channel is also available on major streaming services in Peru, including as a FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus and Pluto TV. Viewers can watch online the live broadcast through the Latina Play app and the official Latina website, latina.pe.

Latina Clásicos strives to preserve and showcase the historical programming of Latina Televisión, offering nostalgic entertainment for viewers who grew up watching the network's classic shows. The mission of the channel is to provide a free, accessible platform for the network's vast archive, keeping Peruvian television history alive for new generations and providing comfort viewing for long-time fans.

3Cat Plats bruts

3Cat Plats Bruts is a thematic streaming channel on the Spanish 3Cat platform, operating in the comedy and classic television format. The primary language of the channel is Catalan. The channel was launched in October 2024 as a 24-hour FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel, dedicated exclusively to the iconic Catalan sitcom *Plats Bruts* (Dirty Dishes). It is one of the first two thematic channels launched on the 3Cat platform, alongside a channel for the cooking competition *Joc de Cartes* . The channel is owned and operated by the Catalan Broadcasting Corporation (CCMA) and is available exclusively on the 3Cat digital streaming platform .

On air, 3Cat Plats Bruts offers a continuous, uninterrupted broadcast of all 73 episodes from the series' six seasons, which originally aired on TV3 from April 19, 1999, to April 15, 2002 . The channel repeats episodes in a loop, allowing viewers to watch the series from the beginning or jump in at any point. The sitcom follows the lives of two flatmates with completely different personalities and lifestyles: Josep Lopes, a cynical and somewhat lazy law student, and David Güell, a neurotic and pretentious aspiring writer who works at a bookstore . Other main characters include Emma, their pragmatic friend who often acts as the voice of reason, and Ramon and Carbonell, the eccentric owners of the bar downstairs. The series is considered a classic of Catalan television and remains one of the most beloved and quoted shows in Catalonia, known for its witty dialogue and memorable characters .

The channel is part of 3Cat's strategy to expand its digital offerings and recover historic content. *Plats Bruts* was hugely popular when it premiered, attracting around one million viewers, and reruns continue to draw a strong audience . The series has maintained its relevance over the years, with memes and quotes still widely used today, and it has influenced a new generation of Catalan sitcoms, including *La casa nostra*, whose creators cite *Plats Bruts* as a major inspiration . The success of the channel has also led to the recovery of other classic Catalan comedies on the platform, and the show's characters, particularly the hippie father of Lopes played by Jordi Banacolocha, remain iconic .

3Cat Plats Bruts is available exclusively on the 3Cat streaming platform, which offers over 342,000 hours of content in Catalan. Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of 3Cat Plats Bruts through the official 3Cat website and the 3Cat mobile application, available for smartphones, tablets, and smart televisions. Online television of the channel is free and available to all users in Spain, with no subscription required. The channel is part of a progressive deployment of thematic FAST channels on the platform, which aims to position 3Cat as a reference cultural space and a factory of Catalan-language content .

3Cat Plats Bruts strives to preserve and promote one of the most significant works in modern Catalan television history, offering new generations the opportunity to discover the series and allowing longtime fans to revisit it. The mission of the channel is to provide a dedicated space for classic Catalan comedy, making the content accessible in a format that aligns with modern viewing habits, including continuous streaming and on-demand access. The channel serves as a testament to the enduring popularity of *Plats Bruts* and its importance in Catalan popular culture. Thanks to modern digital platforms, 3Cat Plats Bruts provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to Smart TVs - ensuring that Catalan-speaking audiences in Catalonia, Spain, and around the world can access this classic sitcom wherever they are .