Multichoice has announced the launch of a new DStv Chanel called Discovery Family in a move to expand viewer content and increase family-orientated programming.
The new television channel launched on Thursday, March 31.
The channel will introduce new programme content, as well as incorporate some favourite programmes from Discovery World (DStv channel 187), which stopped broadcasting on DStv after March 30.
The launch of Discovery Family will also coincide with the move of TLC Entertainment, Discovery’s flagship female brand and the number one international lifestyle/entertainment channel in Southern Africa, into DStv’s entertainment channel segment.
From March 31, TLC Entertainment, currently on DStv channel 172 will be available on channel 135, immediately alongside Discovery Family on channel 136.
The move follows a period of tremendous success for TLC, which last year saw the launch of its first local series, Top 10 TLC featuring its first African presenter, Namibia’s David Mbeha.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said: “Discovery Family is Discovery Networks’ newest product, described as being always engaging, always enriching and always entertaining.
“It will showcase entertaining and educational content for the whole family, from fun space adventures and crazy experiments of popular science, to fascinating tales of animals in the wild. It is a channel that will spark involvement, satisfy curiosity and inspire conversation.”
Must-see programmes that are set to premiere on Discovery Family include NASA’s Unexplained Files (starts Thursday, March 31 at 8.10pm), which presents first-hand accounts from astronauts who have witnessed mysterious occurrences in space, from the impossible to the downright odd.
The Willis Family (Tuesday, April 5 at 8.10pm) follows Brenda and Toby Willis and their life at home and on the road following their appearance on America’s Got Talent.
And making its debut on African screens as part of Discovery Family’s daily kids block, Doki (Friday, April 1 at 6am) is the new animated series following seven-year-old explorer Doki and his best friends Oto, Mundi, Fico, Anabella and Gabi as they travel the world in search of answers to their many questions.
“We are very excited about this new channel, which will build on what Discovery World has achieved and take the genre even further down the road of meaningful and enjoyable educatinment,” said Ms Dziva.
Discovery Family will be available on the DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Family and Access bouquets
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