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Antigua and Barbuda’s television scene is a study in small-island broadcasting. With exactly one channel, the state-owned ABS Television, the country lacks the channel-surfing chaos of larger markets. ABS airs a mix of local news, chat shows, and imported programming from the US and UK, often sitting alongside regional content from the Caribbean Media Corporation. Prime time is relaxed: news at 7 p.m., followed by a drama or reality show that families watch together. There’s no dubbing or subtitling, everything is in English, reflecting the island’s Anglophone heritage. The single-channel reality means live events like Carnival, cricket matches, and election coverage become communal viewing, with people gathering at bars and homes. Unlike its Caribbean neighbours with multi-channel cable systems, Antigua and Barbuda’s TV culture is less about choice and more about shared moments. Satellite TV exists but remains niche; for most, ABS is the nightly companion, a quiet constant that ties the twin-island nation together.