Pogo is a cable and satellite television channel, which is created by Turner International India. It primarily shows animated programming and some Live-Action shows. Pogo has now become a family entertainer through the Cable television. It has programs like Boohbah, Barney and Friends, Miffy and Friends, Franny`s Feet and Tweenies, which are specifically aimed for the kids. Some of its most popular shows include M.A.D, FAQ, Noddy, Chhota Bheem etc. The channel is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
History of Pogo
Pogo channel was launched on 1st January 2004, with the aim of broadcasting animation and live-action shows. Cartoon Network and Pogo, India`s top two kids television networks, together have 80 % channel share. Pogo launched two brand new Indian productions, M.A.D, an acronym for Music, Art and Dance and Bam Bam Bam Gir Pade Hum. Moreover, some thrilling movies have also been premiered, like The Harry Potter Series. Comedies and drama shows such as "Around the Twist" that caters to older kids has also been telecasted.
Although launched specifically as a children`s channel, but like its parent channel, Cartoon Network, it has converted into a family entertainment channel. Kids ranging between the ages 3+ to young adults consist of its primary target audience. Although, initially only available in India, now it is also available in Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and Maldives. In Bangladesh and Pakistan, Pogo is available on a three-hour slot on Cartoon Network. In Thailand also, the channel is available as a two-hour block on family channel. The channel airs in multiple languages in India including English, Hindi and in Telugu.
Programmes of Pogo
The channel telecasts numerous popular live action shows as well as animated shows. Exclusive shows for Pogo, under the brand name Pogo Originals, are also telecasted. M.A.D is the No. 1 Do-it-yourself show in India. `Chhota Bheem`, another super hit 2D animated series, is also aired on Pogo. Produced by Green Gold Animation, Hyderabad, it received the Best Animated TV Series award at the `Golden Cursor Awards 2009 in Mumbai. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) featuring Prateek and his crash-test-dummy robot named Crash, is a science based program also featured on Pogo. Pogo also broadcasts many popular animated and live action movies, including Hindi movies, under the slot name of "Lights! Camera! POGO". Earlier, the channel 
had broadcasted documentaries such as "Walking with the Dinosaurs", "Walking with Beasts", and also movies like Harry Potter series, which targeted the entire family audience.
Annually it has an award ceremony for kids called the "Pogo Amazing Kids Choice Award", which is held in various parts of India. Children with nurtured talent are nominated for many categories and celebrities like Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra have also attended on a few occasions. Other current shows, which are being broadcasted on POGO channel now are Andy Pirki, Barbie Dreamtopia: The Series, The Genie Family, Grizzy and the Lemmings, Mighty Raju, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, New Looney Tunes, Super Bheem, Tik Tak Tail and The Tom and Jerry Show etc.
Popular Cartoons of POGO
Some of the most popular cartoon shows, which always delight the kids, are:
Appu - The Yogic Elephant
A Pup Named Scooby-Doo
Anpanman
Baby Looney Tunes
The Batman
Batman: The Animated Series
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
Bo on the Go
Bob the Builder
Bola Kampung
The Bugs Bunny Show
Bunnicula
Caillou
Franny`s Feet
Chamki Ki Duniya
Chaplin & Co
Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz
Duck Dodgers
Garfield and Friends
Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs
Hi-5
Inspector Gadget
Justice League
Justice League Unlimited
Kipper the Dog
The Koala Brothers
Kumbh Karan
Little Red Tractor
Looney Tunes
Make Way for Noddy
Miffy and Friends
Mr. Bean: The Animated Series
Mr. Magoo
The New Batman Adventures
The New Adventures of Hanuman
Rupert
Oddbods
Oswald
Pingu
The Pink Panther Show
Pink Panther and Pals
The Popeye Show
The Powerpuff Girls
Postman Pat
Richie Rich
The Road Runner Show
Robotboy
Rupert the Bear
The Scooby-Doo Show
Sheep in the Big City
Sitting Ducks
Skyland
The Smurfs
The Spectacular Spider-Man
Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry Shortcake`s Berry Bitty Adventures
Stuart Little: The Animated Series
Superman: The Animated Series
The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries
Tashi
Taz-Mania
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Thomas and Friends
Time Squad
Tom and Jerry Kids
Tom and Jerry Tales
Wabbit
Wacky Races
Winx Club