DStv shakes market with two new channels in the lineup

By Standard Writer

MultiChoice Africa and Discovery Networks have announced that TLC, its flagship female brand and ID – the Investigation Discovery will launch on DStv in Africa this Friday.

Investigation Discovery is the fastest growing cable channel in the US.

The two channels will be available on DStv Premium, DStv Compact and Compact.

"This will further strengthen the channel line up with more lifestyle programming on the TLC channel as well as more fact-based programming on Discovery ID, thus providing DStv subscribers with so much more television viewing choice," said Collins Khumalo, the MultiChoice Africa President.

TLC broadcasts in female skewed lifestyle, reality and factual entertainment programmes from around the world while ID, which stands for Investigation Discovery, offers viewers a line-up of world-class crime-related documentaries.

The launch of the channels takes Discovery Networks’ portfolio on DStv to six channels including Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery World and Discovery HD Showcase.

"We have had an outstanding relationship with DStv over the last 15 years and are confident that with the addition of TLC and ID, this will go from strength to strength," said Mr Khumalo.

Investigative programme

TLC features non-scripted female targeted entertainment programmes focusing on everything from food, family, weddings, fashion, health and life events.

The compelling programme line-up includes massive US hit series such as What not to Wear starring Randy Fenoli, Say Yes to the Dress, Rich Bride Poor Bride, Jon and Kate Plus 8 as well as popular Discovery Channel series, Cake Boss.

On the other hand, ID is the world’s leading fact-based channel focused on crime, forensics and investigative programming.