The Development of Radio Television Hong Kong

1920s

1923: The establishment of Radio Television Hong Kong can be traced back to 1923, when a group of Hong Kong amateur radio enthusiasts had tried private broadcasting.

1928: Started broadcasting under the GOW channel number in June. On August 17, the "Government Gazette" (GA464) announced that the broadcast station number of the Victoria Peak transmitting station is GOW.

1929: On February 1, Hong Kong's official radio station broadcast under the independent station number ZBW, and the government appointed the then Postmaster General Smith to concurrently serve as the station director. On October 8 of the same year, Radio Hong Kong broadcast the concert live for the first time.

1930s

1933: Live broadcast of Cantonese opera performances begins

1934: News briefings begin.

1935: Chinese station was established, station name ZEK.

1940s

1945: During the Second World War, Hong Kong fell and the Japanese army ruled. Radio Hong Kong’s English broadcasts were suspended for a time and resumed on August 28.

1948: In August, the call letters of ZBW and ZEK stations were canceled and officially named "Radio Hong Kong" to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Taiwan.

1950s

1951: Broadcasting work was taken over by the Government Information Department.

1954: In April, it separated from the Government Public Relations Office (now known as the Government Information Office) and became an independent department, headed by the Director of Broadcasting.

1957: On May 26, the Chinese station of Radio Television Hong Kong began to significantly increase its broadcasting time, from 7 am to midnight every day, with 17 hours of broadcast time. (Prior to this, the Chinese station’s daily broadcast time was divided into three time periods: morning, afternoon and evening broadcasts for 8 hours)

1958: Radio Hong Kong commemorated the 30th anniversary of broadcasting and launched a special program " Standing at Thirty".

1960s

1960: The very shortwave (VHF/FM) transmitting station at Gough Hill was officially opened, and Chinese and English stations began to broadcast on FM. In the same year, the "Operation Santa Claus" Christmas charity fundraising event was launched for the first time

1961: Radio Hong Kong launched a new radio drama "Martians Attack the Earth" and purchased advanced sound effects equipment to refresh the audience.

1962: Typhoon Wendai hits Hong Kong. Radio Television Hong Kong is the first to report the latest storm news every 15 minutes

1963: Radio Television Hong Kong’s Chinese education program begins to broadcast

1964: Hong Kong participated in the Olympic torch relay for the first time, and the relay process was broadcast live by Radio Television Hong Kong.

1968: Radio Television Hong Kong established the Lung Cheung Theater Company

1969: The "Broadcasting Building" at 30 Broadcasting Road, Kowloon Tong opened on April 25 and became the headquarters of Radio Television Hong Kong. In the same year, a new round emblem composed of English and Chinese was used. In addition, Hong Kong's first radio "Beacon Smoke" program "Telephone Talk" was broadcast for the first time

1970s

1970: The "Public Affairs Television Department" was established and began Produces current affairs and public affairs programs for broadcast on licensed commercial television. In the same year, Hong Kong's longest-running radio program, "All the Way with Ray" hosted by Uncle Ray, was launched

1971: The Education Department established the Educational Television Unit. Five years later, Radio Television Hong Kong assisted in the production of school educational television programs and was established Center for Educational Television. In the same year, the program "Police Alert" was launched

1972: Radio Television Hong Kong began hourly news reporting.

1973: The News Department of Radio Television Hong Kong was established and operated independently (previously, news briefings were provided by the Government Information Department).

In October, Radio Television Hong Kong provides four Chinese and English channel programs. Channels 1 and 3 broadcast in amplitude modulation (AM), and channels 2 and 4 broadcast in frequency modulation (FM). The program content is different and each performs its own function; channels 1 and 4 broadcast. Channel 2 is a Chinese channel, known for its information, education and radio dramas. Channel 3 and Channel 4 are English channels. Channel 3 mainly focuses on news and comprehensive programs. Based on the public's love for classical music, Channel 4 was launched that year. Trial broadcast of classical music programs

1974: Radio Television Hong Kong Radio 4 was established as the only bilingual radio channel providing classical music in Hong Kong.

1975: Chinese and English stations began experimenting with broadcasting Legislative Council meetings at the end of the year. In the same year, "News World" produced by the Ministry of Information was launched

1976: In April, the English name of the station was changed to "Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK)", while the Chinese name was retained as "Radio Television Hong Kong" to reflect the increase in the number of radio stations in Hong Kong. Produce TV shows. In the same year, ultra-shortwave FM stereo broadcasting was also launched, the first of its kind in Asia.

1977: Radio Television Hong Kong launched the children's drama "When I Were Young" for the first time

1978: Channel 5 started broadcasting, specializing in broadcasting cultural, educational and opera programs for the elderly and minority audiences Serve. In the same year, the popular realistic drama "Under the Lion Rock" was launched and the "Top Ten Chinese Golden Songs" competition was launched to promote the local creative industry, encourage music creation, conduct an overall review of the Hong Kong music scene over the past year, and commend outstanding musicians both on and off the stage. . The current affairs documentary "Clang Collection" premiered on March 25

1979: Hong Kong's first live television public forum program "City Forum" was launched

1980s

1980: On April 1, the Chinese and English stations began 24-hour broadcasting. In the same year, Radio Television Hong Kong launched the only long-term program in Hong Kong with sign language, "Current Affairs Excerpts"

1981: New Radio 2 was established, the number of radio channels increased to five, and the programs became more diversified.

1982: The Department of Information strengthened its services and added a news briefing every half hour.

1983: Started to produce the first election forum "Urban Council Election Forum" and launched the radio program "China Five Thousand Years" to introduce the outline of China's history

1984: Channel 5 "Traditional World" was launched and is still the only local radio program broadcasting Chinese opera

1986: The Television Department of RTHK moved to the former Jiashi Building and named it Television Building. In the same year, Zhang Minyi was appointed as the Director of Broadcasting. She served for 13 years and was the first Chinese and female Director of Broadcasting. It also launched the medical and health TV program "Doctor and You" and the radio program "LetterFromHongKong (Hong Kong Laihong)". It also began to broadcast the Legislative Council meetings and produce the TV program "The Talk"

1987: Launched the sex education TV program "Sex is Good". In February of the same year, Channel 3's morning news and current affairs radio program "HongKongToday"

1988: Launched the Chinese version of "Hong Kong Family Letter"

1989: In accordance with the 1986 Broadcasting Industry Review According to the arrangement recommended in the Committee's report and revised by the Television Ordinance 1988, RTHK's television programs will be broadcast every night during prime time on two commercial television stations (TVB Jade Channel and Asia Television Hong Kong) starting from April 1 Play within. In November of the same year, Hong Kong's first traffic station, Radio Television Hong Kong Channel 7, was established (renamed Traffic Finance Channel in 1991). In the same year, RTHK formulated a corporatization plan. However, the proposal was delayed for many years, and the Hong Kong government announced in 1993 that it was shelved. On April 4, the TV program "Headline News", which laughed and cursed and satirized current affairs, was launched

1990s

1991: Promoted the "TV Program Appreciation Index Survey" and appointed an independent organization to conduct it Survey and develop another professional indicator besides ratings; in the same year, Metro Radio was established, and some employees of RTHK Chinese Station were hired with huge sums of money.

1993: Signed the "Framework Agreement" with the former Bureau of Recreation, Culture and Sports

1994: Established the online version of Radio Television Hong Kong, RTHKwebsite, and became the first network in Hong Kong to broadcast radio and TV programs on the Internet. Media, pioneering new broadcasting technology, providing news briefings and a small number of television and radio programs online.

1995: Radio Television Hong Kong’s online version used simultaneous live broadcast LiveRealAudio technology to live broadcast the Legislative Council election news program for 36 hours, creating a world first. In the same year, it began to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Broadcasting Authority every year, committing to abide by its program standards code. In addition, the radio program "Letter From Hong Kong" was renamed "Letter to Hong Kong" this year when former Hong Kong Governor Chris Patten recorded a letter for the program.

1996: Providing innovation Telephone information services - "Program Channel" and "News Channel", broadcast radio programs and news excerpts. In the same year, it hosted the "33rd Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Annual Conference", with more than 520 members from 42 countries and regions attending the meeting.

1997: Radio Television Hong Kong’s Putonghua channel was established on March 31. It is the only Putonghua channel in Hong Kong, replacing the original service of Radio 7. In the same year, Hong Kong returned to China, and the Radio Television Hong Kong Online Broadcasting Station broadcast live video broadcasts of various celebrations for 48 hours. 1998: The website was officially named "Radio Television Hong Kong Online Broadcasting Station" (English: RTHKONINTERNET), providing 4 Radio channels are broadcast live 24 hours a day, as well as radio and TV program services of your choice. In the same year, we started digital sound broadcast testing with commercial radio stations and Metro Radio, codified effective program production standards and editorial guidelines, and published the "Code for Program Producers", which systematically listed 34 working principles

2000s

2000: Launched a television outsourcing program to promote local creativity. In the same year, RTHK's online broadcast station provided 24-hour online live broadcasts of six radio channels. All content will be saved for one year to facilitate Internet users to review and enjoy.

2001: Radio Television Hong Kong’s online broadcast station added free subscription to online news express, and provided an electronic wallet download version for users to browse at any time. In addition, the "RT Hong Kong service hotline" (22720000) has been set up. In the same year, the "38th Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Annual Conference" was jointly organized with the "Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union" and Channel 5 opened the "Elderly Air Training Academy"

2002: Celebrating the fifth anniversary of returning to the motherland, Produced the "Youth Concert with the Flying Dragon's Voice and Thousands of People", featuring a drumming ensemble of 10,000 people, setting a new world record and hosting the "11th Annual Conference of International Public Broadcasters"

2003: SARS raging , organized a series of activities such as the "Heart-to-Heart Citywide Anti-Inflammation Campaign" and "Uniting Every Light Touching Conference" to unite Hong Kong people

2004: TeenPower, RTHK's online broadcast platform for young people, was launched . In the same year, DRM digital broadcast testing was carried out

2005: The radio outsourcing plan was launched. In the same year, the Sixth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization was held in Hong Kong. Radio Television Hong Kong served as the anchor organization, providing public video signals to the world and broadcasting the World Trade Conference

2006: Launched the first radio outsourcing Program "Under the Lion Rock".

2010: The Executive Council decided to maintain the status of RTHK as a public broadcaster, subject to supervision by an "advisory committee" appointed by the Chief Executive. The "Charter of Radio Television Hong Kong" was announced to give Radio Hong Kong editorial autonomy. Radio Hong Kong adheres to the editorial policies, including accurate dissemination of authoritative information, fair expression of opinions, and freedom from commercial and political influence.

2011: To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Radio Television Hong Kong 2, a series of programs and activities were launched, including: a series of ten special episodes of the special program "Radio 2 Thirty RadioMagic" launched on November 7, A celebration will be held on November 20th to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Radio 2? A city-wide celebration day

Successive Directors of Broadcasting

The first one was Donald Edgar Brooks from 1956 to 1972

Second term 1972-1978 James Hawthorne

Third term 1978-1980 D.J.N. Kerr

Fourth term 1980- 1982 T.M.S. Tisdall

Fifth term 1982-1986 C.S. Wilkinson

Sixth term 1986-1999 Cheung Man-yee

The seventh term was ChuPui-hing from 1999 to September 2007

The eighth term was Franklin Wong from August 2008 to February 2011

Ninth term September 2011 - Roy Tang

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Hong Kong Broadcasting Commission: 1928-1938