London – Scripps Networks UK & EMEA, a division of the world’s leading producer of engaging lifestyle content, announces that as part of their pan-regional deal with Liberty Global, Food Network has launched in HD in the Czech language on UPC Czech Republic, the largest provider of pay TV services in the country. Food Network HD, the global food, entertainment and lifestyle brand, will be available this September as part of the digital basic package.

Viewers tuning in to Food Network HD on UPC Czech Republic, Ltd., will be able to enjoy hundreds of hours of high quality programming, with voiceover in the Czech language, in the best possible quality, from new commissions including Follow Donal…to Vietnam, Jenny and Reza’s Fabulous Food Academy, Ching’s Asian Adventure and Siba’s Table 2 tohighly rated series such as Chopped, Dinner at Tiffani’s, Mystery Diners and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

The deal follows the recent announcement of the launch of Food Network in the Czech language by the DTH platforms Skylink (both SD and HD versions) and freeSAT, as well a number of regional cable operators in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.