It is the corporation's flagship television channel, and is known for broadcasting mainstream and generalist programming, including Telexornal news bulletins, primetime drama and entertainment in the Galician language.

After a test period, which lasted until 29 September 1985, the station began broadcasting regularly with 39 weekly hours of programmes.

[4] TVG is also offered in other parts of Spain as well as in Portugal by a number of cable television providers.

TVG's headquarters are located at San Marcos Studios on the outskirts of Santiago de Compostela.

TVG's directive board is formed by television specialists appointed by the Galician Parliament (representing all the different political groups).