Channel identification guide
MTV Global in United Kingdom · channel ID and TV guide
MTV Global in United Kingdom uses the catalogue ID MTVGlobal.uk. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for MTVGlobal.uk when you match MTV Global in United Kingdom. The directory lists Paramount Networks EMEAA in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- MTVGlobal.uk
- Source geography
- United Kingdom · GB
- Programme categories
- entertainment
- Site listed in the snapshot
- mtv.com
- Alternative labels
- MTV European · MTV Europe
- Owner field
- Paramount Networks EMEAA
- Launch field
- 1987-08-01
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists MTV under MTV.uk. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTV | United Kingdom | MTV.uk | Paramount Networks EMEAA |
Match the TV guide
Use the programme or episode rather than the station logo as the comparison point.
<channel id="MTVGlobal.uk">…</channel>
<programme channel="MTVGlobal.uk" start="20250715200000 +0100">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Europe/London | 15 Jan 2025 20:00 +0000 | 15 Jan 20:00 UTC |
| Europe/London | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0100 | 15 Jul 19:00 UTC |
Try the XMLTV test file
The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “MTV Global | guide alignment test” against MTVGlobal.uk in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with MTVGlobal.uk exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Alternate name | The catalogue includes “MTV European”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right. |