Malta: Viasat World channels on Melita TV
March 4, 2026
By Nik Roseveare
Independent international broadcaster, Viasat World, has confirmed its entry into the Maltese market. Through a new distribution agreement with Melita TV, Viasat World now brings a curated portfolio of TV channels to audiences in Malta, further strengthening its footprint in Europe.
Melita TV subscribers can now access five of Viasat World’s channels, including its factual portfolio, Viasat History, Viasat Explore and Viasat Nature, alongside its premium series channel Epic Drama and the recently launched Viasat True Crime – all available within Melita’s L package.
“We are thrilled to partner with Melita TV. Working with a platform of this scale gives us immediate reach and visibility as we introduce our factual channel portfolio, alongside our premium drama channel and the latest addition to our offering, Viasat True Crime to the Maltese market. This partnership strengthens our commercial footprint across Europe and underscores our focus on collaborating with leading operators as we continue to expand into new territories across the region,” commented Viasat World’s CEO, Benjamin Groocock.
Simon Poljsak, Head of Marketing, Product & Strategy, Melita Limited, added: ”Enhancing our television offering with the addition of Viasat World’s world-class channels, including Viasat Explore, Viasat Nature, Viasat History, and Epic Drama is a valuable step for our customer offering. This partnership reinforces our commitment to delivering diverse, high-quality content that caters to every interest, from gripping historical documentaries and breathtaking natural history to premium international drama. By integrating these channels into our platform, we continue to ensure that Melita customers have access to the very best global entertainment, backed by the flexibility and interactive features of our TV service.”
The channels’ content includes:
Viasat History
Fans of history can explore immersive storytelling with Queens of Combat: Rome’s Female Gladiators (Sphere Abacus); Quest for the Lost Viking (Farpoint Films); The Third Reich: In Private (Spiegel TV), plus The Lost Secrets of The Pyramids and Ancient Justice (both Cineflix).
Viasat Explore
Adventure‑seekers can dive into real‑world challenges with Hunting Outback Gold (BossaNova); Behind Bars: The World’s Toughest Prisons (Maximus Film); Air Crash Investigation and Rookie Truckers (both Cineflix); Special Ops True (All3Media) and Cold Water Cowboys (Lionsgate).
Viasat Nature
Nature enthusiasts can watch natural history documentaries, including The Secret Life of Bees with Steve Backshall (Orange Smarty); Airborne (4×60, Blue Ant Media); Inside The Forest (Cineflix); Extreme World and Wild Game: Four Players (both Wild Stories).
Epic Drama
Drama fans can access popular series, including Robin Hood (pictured), Dangerous Liaisons (both Lionsgate Studios); Miss Austen (Federation Studios); The Forsytes and Murder in a Small Town (both ITV Global).
Viasat True Crime
True crime viewers can watch investigations and feature length specials including Cult Justice and Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story (both Cineflix), John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise and In Ice Cold Blood (both NBC Universal) and Monkey on a Stick: Murder, Madness and the Hare Krishnas (Sphere Abacus).
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