Its programming generally consists of simple yet pleasing images and sounds, designed to both stimulate and pacify those under the age of 18-months, as well as anyone else who happens to be in the room at the time. A typical show will involve surreal patterns, geometric shapes and flowing colours, all set to soothing classical music. On top of that, the whole thing is totally commercial-free and is broadcast 24 hours a day in 14 different languages around the world. As such, it has achieved a level of artistic profundity that mainstream TV can only dream of.