TV Globo Pernambuco (channel 13) is a television station located in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. It is licensed to broadcast TV Globo programming and is owned by Grupo Globo. The station serves as the main broadcaster of TV Globo content in most of the state of Pernambuco. Its coverage area includes 54 municipalities, providing programming to viewers of TV Asa Branca and TV Grande Rio, as well as having a repeater in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago.
History
TV Globo Recife, now known as TV Globo Pernambuco, was established after being purchased from Organizações Victor Costa. It is located in the capital city of Pernambuco, and has been operating from its headquarters in the Santo Amaro neighborhood. since 2018. As one of the five stations owned by Grupo Globo. TV Globo Pernambuco has a strong focus on regional programming. It broadcasts important local events such as Carnival, Paixão de Cristo, and São João, do Nordeste, which features renowned Northeastern musicians. The station previously aired the Copa Nordeste de Futebol, which is now broadcast by SBT.
TV Globo Pernambuco was inaugurated on April 22, 1972, within the timeframe established by DENTEL (Department of National Telecommunications) between the license grant and the start of transmissions. To celebrate this milestone, a special edition was aired the following day, broadcast live nationwide, featuring the opening of the sports show "Chacrinha de Esporte" directly from the Geraldo Magalhães Gymnasium.
Due to the rushed implementation, the station initially faced operational challenges. It had poor signal quality, irregular in some states, and used equipment reused from other branches. The studios were located at the top of Morro do Peludo in Olinda, while the journalism department and commercial sector were based in the Ambassador Building in downtown Recife. Additionally, the network's programming arrived up to two days late, as tapes were transported by plane. However, the TV news was broadcast live, setting it apart from the delayed programming.
Current Programs
In addition to broadcasting TV Globo’s national programming, Globo Nordeste generates the following programs: Bom Dia Pernambuco NETV 1 NETV 2 Globo Esporte PE It's Popcorn Globe Community NE Radar
Programs by Season
PE Space
Northeast Summer
Northeast Winter
Northeast Living and Preserving
Stories & Tales
Specials and Musicals
Luiz Gonzaga Special (2007) Reginaldo Rossi: 40 Years of Reign (2007) Elba Ramalho: Cordas, Gonzaga e Afins (2014) Lucy Alves (2015) Chico Science: Electric Crab Reginaldo Rossi: My Great Love Sound of Earth: 40 Years Legends and Hauntings of Recife