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  • TLC presents 20 new series this quater

    TLC presents 20 new series this quater

    MUMBAI: TLC, India’s leading lifestyle channel will present refreshing new themes with an exciting programme slate comprising of 20 dazzling series this quarter. Ranging from reality, travel, food to relationships, TLC will delight viewers with its innovate mix of series that will include Mama’s Boys of the Bronx, 90 Day Fiancé,  Gordan Ramsay’s Ultimate Home Cooking, The Incredible Spice Men, Bizarre Foods America with Andrew Zimmern, Surviving the In- Laws , Chuck’s Day Off amongst many others.

     

    Each of these new series will bring real life themes that will encompass relationships, wedding, surviving with the in-laws, bizarre food, spices and many more.  TLC is the ultimate destination that celebrates life with its distinct repertoire of programmes capturing every facet of lifestyle experience.

     

    Rahul Johri, Executive Vice President and General Manager – South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan-Regional Ad Sales and Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “TLC continues to expand the lifestyle definition by presenting fascinating and inimitable experiences to its viewers. This quarter, we will bring in a slew of new series that will showcase relationships with a twist, celebrated hosts and refreshed themes.”

     

    Showcasing relationships with a twist is MAMA’S BOYS OF THE BRONX.  The amusing series will follow the relationship that 5 boys share with their mothers. From cleaning their rooms, washing their clothes, preparing their favourite foods, to shopping for their groceries, these boys rely on their mothers for everything.

     

    Presenting wedding as a theme is the quirky series 90 DAY FIANCÉ. The series will share the romance and realities of international relationships. Using a unique 90-day fiancé visa, the K-1 visa, four women will travel to the U.S. to live with their overseas fiancés for the first time. The couples must marry before their visas expire in 90 days, or the visiting fiancées have to return home. SURVIVING THE IN-LAWS will feature hysterical and outrageous true stories about typical marriages.

     

    TLC continues to enthrall its viewers with unmatched cuisine based programmes. This quarter TLC brings back the iconic chef Gordan Ramsay in a never-seen before avatar in GORDAN RAMSAY’S ULTIMATE HOME COOKING. Starting with breakfast, each episode will follow a day in the life of the Ramsay household as Gordon cooks with his children and eats with the family – giving a rare glimpse of a Gordon we seldom see: relaxed, patient and having fun.

     

    The two acclaimed award winning chefs of Indian origin Tony Singh and Cyrus Tadiwala explore the British Isles and add their own spicy twist to the most classic and best-loved dishes in THE INCREDIBLE SPICE MEN.

  • TLC to give a slice of Italy with ‘Mama’s Boys of the Bronx’

    TLC to give a slice of Italy with ‘Mama’s Boys of the Bronx’

    MUMBAI: TLC brings an exciting and unique concept series Mama’s Boys of the Bronx. The series explores the relationship that 5 boys – Anthony, Frankie, Giovanni, Peter and Chip – share with their mothers. From cleaning their rooms, washing their clothes, preparing their favourite foods, to shopping for their groceries, these boys rely on their mothers for everything.

     

    The eight-episode series captures the everyday life of these proud Italian-American men who grew up together and still live with their mothers. Mama’s Boys of the Bronx will premiere on 7 July every Monday at 10 pm.

     

    The five boys are in their 30’s yet they let their mothers do everything for them. They work, they party and they go out looking for the Italian woman of their dreams.

     

    Anthony, Frankie, Giovanni, Peter and Chip are attractive, employed, in their 30’s and don’t have to clean their rooms or buy gel for their hair. Their mothers take care of everything. The mothers would love to see their sons married off to ‘good Italian girls,’ but until that day comes, they’re perfectly happy having their precious boys at home.

     

    Giovanni is one of them. He is 38, and is known as Johnny Margarita (because his father’s bar, where all the mobsters hung out, was called Cafe Margarita). He is an aspiring fashion designer. Frankie is also 38 and he grew up as a street kid. He now is a construction worker and he wants to find a girl just like his Italian mother, Gina, to start a family with. Peter is the youngest, 28, and he is a math teacher who aspires to be an actor. Chip, 36, is a personal trainer and Anthony, 35, is constantly on the prowl.

     

    The five men are portrayed at work, at home, out on the town and on their street, Arthur Avenue. Mama’s Boys of the Bronx gives a glimpse into the Italian-American culture in the Bronx, yet, is designed to entertain.

  • TLC presents ‘Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Flight Club’

    TLC presents ‘Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Flight Club’

    MUMBAI: TLC presents an exciting food show that brings together two popular food aficionados and old school chums – Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty. They will take their food fight out on the road, travelling abroad to take on big food challenges and see how their culinary creations measure up against the best of the rest.

     

    The two Essex natives appear together for the first time in the four-part series Jamie And Jimmy’s Food Fight Club and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 8pm.

     

    Each Week Jimmy and Jamie will head across Europe in their Ford Capri to dig up British Food, and take on the best the European neighbors have to offer. The series will feature the theme of cheese and sausages, where they will go up against their original makers – the French and Germans respectively.

     

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific EVP and general manager – South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan- Regional Ad Sales & Southeast Asia, Rahul Johri said: “TLC celebrates life by presenting relatable themes ranging from food to fashion in its distinct and inimitable style. Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club is a unique format that combines food knowledge with humour and mischief in Britain’s culinary world.”

     

    The two childhood friends will bring together friends, locals and special guests for a food fight where anything goes. It will showcase appetizing dishes cooked by Jamie, a touch of foodie science by Jimmy and lots of laughs with some special friends, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Alan Carr, Gary Barlow, Jonathan Ross and many more.

  • Discovery to launch three new channels

    Discovery to launch three new channels

    GOA: Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific has announced the launch of three new channels in India at the ongoing GoaFest. Widely recognised for enhancing the television viewing experience in India over the last two decades, Discovery will launch a refreshing new concept Hindi entertainment channel named ID – Investigation Discovery.

    One of the pioneers in high definition genre in India, the company will also expand its HD offering with the launch of two differentiated gold standard channels – TLC HD World and Animal Planet HD World.

    The company’s expanded portfolio of 11 differentiated channels reflects India’s potential and resonates the core promise of digitisation in India.
     

    ID will be India’s first Hindi entertainment channel dedicated to offering compelling true stories of mystery, crime and suspense. The channel promises to ‘always reveal’ intriguing twists and turns that culminate into thrilling conclusions. Providing fascinating stories of human nature, the channel’s alluring series, in-depth specials and thought-provoking one-offs will challenge viewers’ perceptions and expand the Hindi entertainment genre.

    Rahul Johri executive vice president and general manager – South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific and head of revenue, pan-regional ad sales and Southeast Asia said, “The launch of three new channels    ID, TLC HD World and Animal Planet HD World demonstrates Discovery’s commitment to entertain Indian viewers and offer high-quality and differentiated programming. ID is one of the great success stories in US cable and we are thrilled to present the impactful and entertaining investigative programming to viewers in India.” 
     

    “Steering the premium audience in the country, TLC HD World promises to celebrate every moment of life by offering the finest experiences from across the world. With its dedicated 24-hour programming, the channel will indulge the audience through its captivating content on destinations, personalities and trends underscoring its ‘live more’ promise,” stated the release.

     
    Offering the gold standard in high definition, Animal Planet HD World will bring alive the warm and intimate bond that exists between humans and animal kingdom. “Surprisingly Human, it will broadcast premiere content, scheduled as per Indian viewers’ preference with gripping on air packaging,” the release added.

    Discussing the growth potential of high definition in India, Johri said, “The launch of the two new high definition channels TLC HD World and Animal Planet HD World has further extended Discovery’s leadership in the HD genre. Both the new networks, along with existing Discovery HD World, will enrich television viewing experience and satisfy the emerging demands of audience, advertisers and affiliates.”

     Discovery’s existing portfolio in India includes eight channels: Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery Tamil, TLC, Discovery Kids, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo and Discovery HD World.

  • TLC presents food series ‘Heston’s Fantastical Food’

    TLC presents food series ‘Heston’s Fantastical Food’

    MUMBAI: Join the imaginary world of culinary alchemist Heston as he will create amazing supersized versions of meals and treats, bringing back the wonder and excitement of childhood food in Heston’s Fantastical Food. The spell-binding series will rekindle the love for the most important meal of the day, by making the most amazing Breakfast Britain has ever seen.

     

    Premiering on June 2, Heston’s Fantastical Food will air Monday to Friday at 7 PM only on TLC.

     

    In each episode of Heston’s Fantastical Food, Heston will tackle the meal mum’s told us never to miss – Breakfast. Heston will create the world’s largest boiled egg and cereal on a massive scale. He will then construct the biggest ‘99 ice cream and flake the world has ever seen and large enough to feed a whole town.

     

    Tea break will be celebrated with an enormous pyramid tea bag creating a gigantic pot of tea; not forgetting the supersized packet of Heston’s extra special dunking biscuits. Heston will turn Willy Wonka and celebrate all things ‘sweets’ – from the world’s biggest packet of Rolos to lickable paintings. These are some of the creations Heston will produce and awe the viewers in Heston’s Fantastical Food

     

    Rahul Johri, Executive Vice President and General Manager- South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan- Regional Ad Sales & Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia – Pacific said, “TLC continues to deliver extraordinary lifestyle entertainment with its eclectic programming mix. The magical series Heston’s Fantastical Food will wow, entertain and enthral the Indian audience.”  

     

    Everything is grand and created on a larger-than-life scale. The fun continues when Heston takes on great British institution by creating an entire pub inside a giant pie, an edible pool table and fruit machines dispensing snacks enough food to feed an entire village.

     

    Heston will challenge himself by showcasing massive feats of food engineering. It’s certainly not easy cooking but Heston’s skill and scientific knowhow will be put to the test. TLC will awaken the kid in every viewer through Heston’s Fantastical Food.

  • TLC launches new series ‘Madhur Jaffery’s Curry Nation’

    TLC launches new series ‘Madhur Jaffery’s Curry Nation’

    MUMBAI: TLC celebrates Indian curries with the culinary maestro Madhur Jaffery in Madhur Jaffery’s Curry Nation. The 10-part series follows Madhur as she travels across Britain, visiting local Indian and South Asian communities and reveals how it’s possible to sample the whole of Indian cuisine without leaving the British Isles.

    Madhur Jaffery’s Curry Nation will premiere on 2 June and will air every Monday to Friday at 8PM only on TLC.

    From London to Birmingham and Glasgow to Leicester, Madhur Jaffery’s Curry Nation sees Madhur creating her very own food map, witnessing first-hand how Indian food has been integrated into the national way of life and discovering why it’s constantly voted as one of the nation’s favourite foods.

    In Madhur Jaffery’s Curry Nation, Madhur showcases her favourite recipes with influences from all over the subcontinent: Punjabi, Goan, Parsi and Bengali amongst others. Madhur’s recipes reflect the vitality of the vibrant Indian culture, but stays true to her mantra that Indian food doesn’t need to be complicated.

    Rahul Johri, Executive Vice President and General Manager-South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan- Regional Ad Sales & Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, “TLC continues to present the best and premium range of cuisine programmes from across the globe. This June, we have culinary legend Madhur Jaffrey in her new series Madhur Jaffery’s Curry Nation celebrating the British love affair with Indian cuisine.”

    In each episode, Madhur demonstrates how to cook incredible curry step-by-step and takes viewers through an array of amazing recipes. Madhur’s style of cooking is always innovative and contemporary – she gives some traditional recipes a twist like pairing Aloo Gobi with a British roast lamb.

    She also visits restaurants that create exciting new dishes, places of worship where traditional curries are served daily, and the homes of British South Asians, where she uncovers their different and varied culinary cultures.   Madhur discovers that although traditional recipes are to be found everywhere, new British versions of classic dishes are emerging too. Whether it’s the spicy, lentil-based specialties of Rajasthan, kebabs and kormas from Delhi, or coconut-infused curries from Kerala, viewers will get a chance to accompany Madhur on her very personal tour of the modern-day Curry Nation.

  • Experience the extravagant life in TLC’s new show ‘Epic’

    Experience the extravagant life in TLC’s new show ‘Epic’

    MUMBAI: India’s favourite lifestyle channel brings an all new season of EPIC that will feature the most expensive, excessive and outrageous extravagances people indulge in. The series will follow passionate individual that create the best and biggest way of life from massive log homes to fascinating American castles to high-tech over-the-top bathrooms, rotating houses or even backyards with private racetracks or sport courts suspended over cliffs,  and more. No price tag is too high and no obstacle too great to keep them getting exactly what they want.  If they can dream it, they will make it happen on a truly EPICscale!

     

    EPIC will showcase the daydreamers who have taken their passion to another level with impressive prized possessions that involves expert craftsmanship, technology, and innovation. Premiering on May 16, EPIC will air every Friday at 9 PM only on TLC.

     

    With eye-popping price tags over the million dollar mark, the recreational vehicles (RVs) featured this season have been transformed into mobile man-caves and mansions and tricked out with high tech gadgets that make every mile an adventure.Joining RVs for a second round in the series are more episodes featuring the cr?me de la cr?me of log homes.

     

    Rahul Johri, Executive Vice President and General Manager- South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan- Regional Ad Sales & Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “TLC continues to present the finest lifestyle experiencesto Indian audience. We are excited to bring some of the world’s most lavish possessions created by passionate group of individuals in our new series EPIC.”

     

    Step aside, living rooms and kitchens, the home has a new star! Bathrooms are the new hot spots of modern homes and in EPIC, we take a look at bathrooms with six-figure fixtures to ceilings with stars, to hot tubs that steal the show and space age technology that demand top notch engineering. Other brand new episodes include backyards that feature pro race tracks to full sport courts, zip lines and underwater caves, beach homes with two story windows, outdoor showers and indoor rivers, and the smartest homes ever – they follow voice commands, feed the cat, shut out sunlight and even automatically trap intruders!

     

    Viewers will also be amazed by EPIC’s ‘Home Builds’ episode that showcases a “flying saucer” house that spins, an underground dome and a 10-story tree house all of which are engineered and built by creative geniuses who never let reality dampen their wild imaginations.

     

    If those homes don’t impress you, maybe a private island and personal paradise will! From a very private Florida Key with a pier that cost half a million bucks to Frank Llyod Wright house with a rooftop helipad, to a 3,000 acre nature preserve in Wisconsin – that’s the size of almost 2,270 American football fields – these islanders are enjoying every aspect of their home living.

     

    Meet the passionate, determined and downright obsessed Americans who will stop at nothing to build the best, most elaborate places ever in some of the following episodes of EPIC:

     

    Episode 1 – RVs 2

    More Americans are taking to the open road in RVs than ever before, and the rigs are bigger and ‘badder’ than ever.  From a professional golfer who practices on a putting green inside his trailer, to a Hollywood star who ordered a double-wide soaking tub on his double-decker bus, life in these RVs is ingenious luxury on wheels.  

    Episode 2 – Bathrooms

    Bathrooms are the new “it” room of the house and people are going overboard to make these thrones fit for royalty.    From toilet  lids that open when you walk in the room, to showers that set their own water temperature and pressure to hand-pounded copper tubs worth thousands, bathrooms have gotten smart and sophisticated.  

    Episode 3 – Tech Homes

    The future is now in these EPIC high tech homes. Some are like being on a starship that answers voice commands and talks back to you; others make you feel part of a spy movie where the house protects you from intruders with dangerous gadgets straight out of James Bond.  

    Episode 4 – Backyards

    Backyards used to just have swing sets and wading pools… but not anymore. They’ve been transformed into five star resorts just outside the door. It’s all about fun and games, from a full size race car speedway to a complete replica of Fenway Park.  

     

    Episode 5 – Beach Homes

    Imagine living so close to the ocean you can hear dolphins and whales just outside your front door, or being able to walk along a sandy beach your backyard.  

     

    Episode 6 – Private Islands

    The owners of these private islands know what they want. Whether it’s the southernmost tip of the U.S. or the northern border just shy of Canada, an island in the Georgia marshes or the remote mountains of Montana, these owners are going the distance to get their very own piece of paradise.

     

    Episode 7 – American Castles

    You don’t need to travel to Europe to find truly amazing castles – there are plenty in Americathat run the gamut from Medieval to modern, and historic relics to contemporary compounds.

  • Next Great Baker: TLC

    Next Great Baker: TLC

    MUMBAI: Buddy Valastro will be on a new search for the next rising talent in the baking world and will be mixing it up with 10 aspiring pastry chefs for TLC’s hit competition series, NEXT GREAT BAKER. Premieres on May 5, the series will air every Monday to Friday at 7 PM only on TLC.

     

    The eight part series showcases the hidden talents of these pastry chefs who will face off in a series of grueling challenges that will test them mentally, physically, and emotionally. In the end, only one chef will take home the grand title of NEXT GREAT BAKER and whopping $50,000 price money.

     

    In each episode, 10 talented pastry chefs will go head to head – for a heart-pounding, adrenaline-pumping, culinary battle to become NEXT GREAT BAKER and get a chance to work with Buddy at Carlo’s Bakery.

     

    At the helm of the judges’ table will be critically acclaimed Italian American celebrity chef, entrepreneur, and reality television personality, Buddy Valastro who will mentor the contestant, pushing and testing them on baking and decorating skills. Contestants will be further mediated by two guest judges from Carlo’s Bakery, Mary Sciarrone and Mauro Castano. With 9 hours’ time limit, these bakers are under tremendous pressure to deliver the best.

     

    Making cakes in NEXT GREAT BAKER isn’t going to be a piece of cake! Who’s going to outsmart the competition and rise to the top? Catch these and upcoming cake artists on TLC as they attempt to become NEXT GREAT BAKER.

  • TLC gets up close & personal with Hollywood celebrities in ‘Celebrity Style Story’

    TLC gets up close & personal with Hollywood celebrities in ‘Celebrity Style Story’

    MUMBAI: In its endeavour to bring new formats and innovative themes to television screens across India, TLC presents a refreshing series on the style evolution of world famous Hollywood celebrities – CELEBRITY STYLE STORY. The new series airsevery Saturday and Sunday at 10 PM in April.

     

    CELEBRITY STYLE STORY highlights the style statement of well-known celebrities and the influence of their personal life and career on their wardrobe choices.The series follows the cr?me de lacr?me of Hollywood celebrities such as Angelina Jolie,Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman,Jennifer Lopez, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cameron Diaz, Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, Drew Barrymore and Kate Hudson amongst others.

     

    CELEBRITY STYLE STORY showcasesarchived interview clips with celebrities, vibrant red carpet footage and photos, a panel of expert hairstylists, makeup artists, fashion stylists, designers and fashion journalists that weigh in on the celebrity’s looks and transformation from each stage of their career. CELEBRITY STYLE STORYcovers all the major fashion hits and misses through the decades.

     

    CELEBRITY STYLE STORY providesviewers an access to witness the style transition of various celebritiesfrom ordinary people to red carpet showstoppers. To get closer glimpse and more insight of their style stories, stay connected to TLCevery Saturday and Sunday at 10PM.

     

  • TLC strengthens content library with the launch of fresh series this quarter

    TLC strengthens content library with the launch of fresh series this quarter

    MUMBAI: The Discovery Communications owned television network, TLC, is gearing up to amplify the entertainment experience of its viewers with a fascinating line-up of 18 new series this quarter.

     

    Cuisine, high-life and fashion, are some of the lifestyle themes that will be presented in TLC’s distinct and inimitable style to its viewers. Some of the new series that will be launched this quarter include Cake Boss, Celebrity Style Story, Epic, Heston’s Fantastical Food, Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation, and Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club amongst many others.

     

    The thing to look out for in each of these new series will be the fact that it will be presented by world-renowned hosts such as accomplished fourth generation baker buddy Valastro (Cake Boss), passionate cook and author Lorraine Pascal (Lorraine’s Fast, Fresh and Easy Food), culinary wizard Heston (Heston’s Fantastical Food) and one of the world’s most loved television personalities Jamie Oliver (Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club).

     

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific senior VP & GM – South Asia and head of revenue, pan-regional ad sales and Southeast Asia Rahul Johri said in a release, “TLC has been the pioneer in presenting differentiated and aspirational lifestyle content in the country. We will continue to invest and bring in the finest quality programs from across the globe. Spread across a variety of themes and hosted by celebrated chefs, the new programming line-up will make for a splendid viewing experience.”

     

    Taking a closer look at the series, Cake Boss will take the viewers behind-the-scenes to witness the process of creating edible art out of flour and sugar in the form of remarkably modern cakes. Celebrity Style Story delves into the world of fashion uncovering the style secrets of celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Angelina Jolie, the Oslen twins, Cameron Diaz, Halle Berry, Hudson, Nicole Kidman and Lindsay Lohan among others.

     

    In the show, Heston’s Fantastical Food, he will bring back the wonder and excitement of childhood days by creating supersized versions of meals and treats. Madhur Jaffrey will explore the curry nation of Britain in Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation to uncover how Indian food has been transformed and embraced in the UK from restaurants to places of worship to homes of British South Asians.