Discovery Networks International (DNI) has announced a new original series that guides viewers down the insider's road of the used car trade on an international scale. An all new series from X2 Productions, Wheeler Dealers Trading Up (6x60’), follows Mike Brewer, a renowned used car trader, as he hits the road on an automobile adventure. Wheeler Dealers Trading Up will premiere on Discovery Channel in 217 countries across Europe, Middle-East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America in April … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks International launches new series “Wheeler Dealers Trading Up”
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Lance Armstrong interview will now air in two parts
Singapore – Oprah Winfrey’s exclusive interview with Lance Armstrong, previously announced to be a special one-off episode, is now airing in two parts. The two-part worldwide exclusive of Oprah’s Next Chapter will air as a special simulcast on Friday, January 18 (Part 1), and Saturday, January 19 (Part 2) at 10AM (SIN/HK time) on both Discovery Channel and TLC in Southeast Asia and across Asia-Pacific. Internationally, the special will air the same night on Discovery Channel … [Read more...] about Lance Armstrong interview will now air in two parts
Lance Armstrong to appear on Oprah’s OWN for the first time since scandal
Singapore – Oprah Winfrey will speak exclusively with Lance Armstrong in his first no-holds-barred interview about the doping scandal. On Oprah Winfrey and Lance Armstrong: A Worldwide Exclusive, Armstrong will address the years of accusations of cheating, and charges of lying about the use of performance-enhancing drugs throughout his storied cycling career. The special 90-minute episode of Oprah’s Next Chapter will be simultaneously streamed LIVE worldwide on Oprah.com on January … [Read more...] about Lance Armstrong to appear on Oprah’s OWN for the first time since scandal
Mike Rowe: Discovery’s Dirty Jobs cancelled
Dirty Jobs’ host Mike Rowe revealed in a recent blog post that the Discovery Channel series will not be returning. Rowe wrote: “A few weeks ago, I was officially informed that Dirty Jobs had entered into a new phase. One I like to call, ‘permanent hiatus.’ Or in the more popular industry vernacular, cancelled.” “Dirty Jobs is a very personal show, and it's difficult for me to imagine a future that does not involve exploding toilets, venomous snakes, … [Read more...] about Mike Rowe: Discovery’s Dirty Jobs cancelled
Discovery’s Dirty Jobs heads Down Under
Silver Spring, Maryland – Mike Rowe is heading to Australia for all new adventures in filth with the series premiere of Dirty Jobs Down Under With Mike Rowe August 22 on Discovery in the U.S. Mike's journey begins as he travels the dangerous roads to Australia's northern coast to work with Aboriginals who have lived off the land for more than 40,000 years. It's a dirty adventure that leaves Mike speechless as he works and hunts with tribal leaders. Later this season, Mike will journey to … [Read more...] about Discovery’s Dirty Jobs heads Down Under
BBC Knowledge tops factual channel chart
BBC Worldwide Channels Asia announced that BBC Knowledge has topped viewership charts in June to emerge as the top factual channel in Singapore, beating all 11 channels in the factual entertainment category, which according to Kantar, includes Discovery Channel, History Channel, Nat Geo, Crime & Investigation, Animal Planet and truTV. BBC Knowledge soared to the top of the factual channel charts during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend. Momentum carried through the month with … [Read more...] about BBC Knowledge tops factual channel chart