NBC Universal Global Networks Launch Timeshifted Channels

NBC Universal Global Networks Launch Timeshifted Channels

LONDON, August 8/PRNewswire/ --

- +1 Channels for Hallmark Channel & Diva TV

NBC Universal Global Networks have today launched two time-shifted channels on the Sky and Virgin Media platforms.

Diva TV +1 and Hallmark Channel +1 are now broadcasting ensuring an even greater choice for viewers.

Initially Sky will transmit Hallmark Channel +1 at EPG no. 215 and Diva TV +1 on EPG no. 290 although these numbers will change over the coming weeks as part of Sky's EPG reshuffle*.

On Virgin Media Hallmark Channel +1 will be EPG no. 191 and Diva TV +1 will be on EPG no. 193.

Martin Heaton Cooper, MD, UK Channels, NBC Universal Global Networks, said: "This is a significant step in the company's expansion plans and we're thrilled to be able to offer our viewers even more choice when it comes to watching their favourite programmes on our channels. The importance of a timeshifted offering for viewers can't be underestimated and these launches further cement our commitment to our fans."

Hallmark Channel is home to some of the best drama on television including House, Law & Order and Damages. The UK premieres of Law & Order: Criminal Intent (season 6) and Law & Order: Special Victims' Unit (season 9) launch on the channel on 1 September and 5 October respectively.

Diva TV is the destination for glamour, glitz and gossip. Oprah Winfrey - the Queen of Chat - takes her place on the channel alongside The Bold & The Beautiful, Late Show With David Letterman and Secret Lives of Women.

The NBC Universal Global Networks portfolio in the UK also includes SCI FI - whose great line-up of shows includes Heroes, Thunderbirds, Medium, Flash Gordon and Who Wants To Be A Superhero - and Movies 24, the home of great tv movies.

* NBCU GN CHANNEL CURRENT SKY EPG SKY EPG AFTER RESHUFFLE VIRGIN MEDIA EPG

          HALLMARK CHANNEL        150            150             190     HALLMARK CHANNEL +1     215            205             191     Diva TV                 282            269             192     Diva TV +1              290            277             193     Movies 24               329            327             424     Movies 24 +1            330            328             425     SCI FI                  129            129             135     SCI FI +1               130            130              -  

About NBC Universal Global Networks

NBC Universal Global Networks is part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. It owns and operates the distinct entertainment channels SCI FI, 13th STREET, Studio Universal, Universal Channel, the international (non-U.S.) Hallmark Channels, Movies 24, Diva TV and an interest in the KidsCo joint venture. Collectively, these channels reach more than 130 million households across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, Latin America and Asia. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric and 20% owned by Vivendi.

Source: NBC Universal Global Networks

For all press enquiries please contact: Jane Muirhead, International, NBC Universal Global Networks, Tel: +44(0)207-368-9136, Jane.Muirhead@nbcuni.com; Niki Shakallis, Press & PR Manager Press Manager, NBC Universal Global Networks, Tel: +44(0)207-307-6604 Niki.Shakallis@nbcuni.com

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