 Logo used from 2016 to 2022 | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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| Ownership | |
| Owner | The Box Plus Network (Channel Four Television Corporation) |
| Sister channels | |
| History | |
| Launched | 15 May 2001 |
| Closed | 29 June 2022 |
| Replaced by | 4Music (second version) |
| Former names | Smash Hits (2001–2016) |
Box Hits (formerly Smash Hits) was a British commercial television channel owned by Channel Four Television Corporation. The channel broadcast general pop music in shows such as Chartbusters, which was recent music and Pop Domination, which showcased new and old music. It also shows other programmes such as themed countdowns and charts such as Top 50 Boy Bands. The channel also had hours dedicated to a particular artist or band such as Pussycat Dolls: Ultimate 10. It was originally based on the former Smash Hits magazine, which was owned by EMAP. The channel shut down on 29 June 2022 at 6am and was replaced with a new version of 4Music.[1][2][3]
The channel was available on a number of platforms including Sky and Virgin Media. It was part of a network of channels owned by The Box Plus Network, which includes 4Music, The Box, Kerrang!, Kiss and Magic. All of these channels were in Channel 4's main business operations, until they all closed at 23:59 on 30 June 2024, due to budget cuts.[4]
- ^ "4 Music moves for E4 Extra". 13 June 2022.
- ^ "E4 Extra takes 4Music slot in major reshuffle". 13 June 2022.
- ^ "Channel 4 Launching New Freeview / Freesat Channel: E4 Extra". 13 June 2022.
- ^ "Box Plus MD Matt Rennie and COO Anthony Lilleyman to step down as Channel 4 integrates Box into business operations". Channel4.com. 30 July 2019.