Start TV

Start TV is classic general television, news at 8, a talk show at 9, a Turkish drama dubbed into Azerbaijani at 10, then local comedy. The news bulletins feel scrappier than the slick private channels, but that's partly the appeal: the reporting is more direct, less polished. Midday scheduling is repeats of yesterday's talk shows and a cooking segment that overstays its welcome. The channel's real strength is its local content, talk shows discuss Baku's politics with a frankness you don't get on state TV. Even the entertainment blocks feel grounded, with regional music videos filling late-night slots. Production values are modest; the graphics look a decade old, but the sincerity compensates. If you want to watch Start TV online, Tvivu's live stream mirrors the exact broadcast. Start TV live captures a slice of Azerbaijani television that bigger channels ignore, imperfect, but genuine.