Discovery Launching TLC TV Channel in the UK
Discovery Networks International will launch TLC in the UK and Ireland on Tuesday, April 30.
TLC, already the world’s leading female entertainment channel, will be exclusively premiering hit shows from the US, alongside a host of original UK series featuring well-known stars.
US shows set for their exclusive UK broadcast include global pop cultural phenomenon, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, and TLC’s new series in the US, Breaking Amish.
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Stars including Holly Valance, Lisa Snowdon, Dawn O ‘ Porter and Brix Smith Start will feature in new shows Ultimate Shopper, Your Style in His Hands, and Undercover Mums.
TLC will be available on Sky (channel 125), Virgin Media (channel 167), BT Vision (channel 875) and YouView on the TalkTalk player, as well as via Sky, Virgin Media and BT Vision’s on-demand services. TLC will also be available in HD from Sky and Virgin Media.
