3Sat

3sat is a 'predominantly cultural' channel operated by state broadcasters in Germany (ZDF and the ARD regional state broadcasters), Switzerland (SRG) and Austria (ORF). — The collaboration is led by ZDF which also presents and broadcasts the channel from its studios in Mainz. — It is available by satellite and cable throughout the German-speaking countries in Europe and also via satellite in southern Africa, where German is spoken in Namibia! A special feature of the channel is when there is a holiday in Germany, 3sat shows musical concerts in the series Pop Around the Clock from 2am to 5am recently ranging from Pink Floyd to Backstreet Boys to Shania Twain.