More Hit Series as Discovery Travel & Living is Relaunched as TLC

Fans of Discovery Travel & Living are getting a brand new channel that is even bigger, better and bolder… featuring new faces, new genres and new places. Discovery Travel and Living is now TLC, one of the fastest growing lifestyle channels in the U.S.

TLC is upsizing entertainment by not only offering hit series from TLC in the U.S. including Cake Boss and LA INK but continuing with popular travel and cuisine shows like FUN TAIWAN, GLOBE TREKKER, GLUTTON FOR PUNISHMENT and BIZARRE FOODS WITH ANDREW ZIMMERN.

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TLC celebrates everyday life and special occasions by offering both new perspectives and shared experiences from real-life people in remarkable circumstances. The programming on TLC will include content focused on travel, cooking, lifestyle the environment, home improvement and gripping human interest stories.  In addition to the lifestyle programming already available on TLC in the United States, TLC in Asia-Pacific will also provide high-quality entertainment content from across Discovery’s vast portfolio of channels and library.

To celebrate its launch in Southeast Asia, TLC will be giving subscribers in the region a chance to win a ‘TLC Experience of a Lifetime’ – a priceless opportunity to hang out with one of their favourite personalities from the channel! Tune into TLC for more details on the contest.

At launch, TLC will reach 133 million households* in 20 countries across Asia-Pacific. First launched internationally in Norway on 4 March this year, TLC will be available in over 75 countries and 100 million subscribers by 2011, making it one of the most widely distributed lifestyle channel brands in pay-TV. In the US, TLC reaches over 99 million homes and is one of the top ten channels for women aged 25-54. TLC joins Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific’s portfolio of six networks - Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery Science, Discovery HD World, Discovery Turbo and Discovery Home & Health.

 

Click here to see TLC's program descriptions.

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Read on for TLC's program descriptions.

TLC PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

MARCO PIERRE WHITE: THE CHOPPING BOARD

Wednesdays, 6:00 pm

Legendary British chef Marco Pierre White made headlines when he earned a trio of Michelin stars by the tender age of 33, but he is perhaps more famous for making Gordon Ramsey cry! Eight couples have volunteered to potentially face the same fate as they compete in culinary competition series MARCO PIERRE WHITE: THE CHOPPING BOARD. The winner will take home USDUS$250,000 to fund their own restaurant. 

 

BEST FOOD EVER

Wednesdays, 7:00 pm

Go on a cross-country culinary tour narrated by John Goodman to locate the USA’s tastiest treasures to discover the brains behind the mouthwatering methods and innovative ingredients used in each amazing meal. Each episode of BEST FOOD EVER will count down the country’s top ten food destinations in a specific category, highlighting what makes them the best and exactly who is behind these delectable dishes, while also hearing from the foodies that help propel these establishments into the rankings.

 

KING OF THE CROWN

Wednesdays, 8:00 pm

KING OF THE CROWN is a series featuring Cyrus Frakes and his staff at "Gowns and Crowns" as they navigate through the hilarious and heartwarming world of pageant coaching. Every week Cyrus and his staff take a newbie client through a local pageant as well as showcase previous titleholders as they perfect their winning techniques. From walking to talking, to dressing to stretching, Cyrus and his staff set personal goals for each individual client. 

 

GLOBE TREKKER 14

Wednesdays, 9:00 pm

GLOBE TREKKER is back with a brand new season and an inspirational destination guide to the planet. Synonymous with carefree, out-of-the-ordinary travel, GLOBE TREKKER explores some of the world’s most unique sites and cities, and delves beneath the surface to discover time-honoured traditions. Each episode documents the journeys of vibrant young travel guides as they sample local delicacies, stay in lodgings and interact with residents in ways that brings these exotic destinations to life. Destinations in the new season include Antarctica, Syria, Nigeria and Turkey.

WORLD CAFÉ: MIDDLE EAST

Wednesdays, 10:00 pm

WORLD CAFÉ: MIDDLE EAST takes citizen of the world Bobby to eight destinations across the Middle East, a land of spellbinding landscapes and ancient ruins. There, Bobby learns more about what the Middle East has to offer by visiting the local markets, hanging out at the hippest nightspots, and whipping up some delicious and sometimes, downright strange street food.

 

Click here to see TLC's 3Q10 & 4Q10 programs.

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Read on to see TLC's 3Q10 & 4Q10 programs.

 

3Q10 & 4Q10 PROGRAMS

Cake Boss 2

Buddy Valastro, one of the most successful and renowned cake artists in the US, is the Cake Boss. Master baker of Carlo's City Hall Bake Shop in New Jersey, Buddy supervises a team that includes his mother, four older sisters and three brothers-in-law. And when you're working with family on a daily basis, there is bound to be a lot of drama.

 

What Not to Wear

What Not to Wear draws on the personality and talent of fashion experts Stacy London and Clinton Kelly to convert participants from dowdy to dashing. Hair stylist Ted Gibson and makeup artist Carmindy add the finishing touches that complete the change.

 

Stager Invasion

STAGER INVASION is inspired by Lisa Lynch's unique twist on traditional home staging. In only eight hours, Lisa and a massive army of home stagers will take over a single property and create an entirely new look. They will have to use the homeowners' existing furniture and spend no more than USD$1,000!

 

Sea Nation

Sea Nation follows Megan and her family, as well as close friend Shannon and her family, as they uproot themselves from New York City to live on the sea, exploring the harsh realities, obstacles, and beautiful rewards of taking a leap into the unfamiliar.

 

LA Ink 3

Kat finally returns to Los Angeles after being away for months on her book tour - the longest she's been away from LA INK 3. LA INK 3 sees Kat facing the challenges of replacing her top artists, and keeping the peace while running a business. Come follow the ups and downs of life with Kat and the talented artists at High Voltage Tattoo on LA INK 3.

 

Invite Mr. Wright

From Tokyo to Manila, Ian is invited to spend a long weekend experiencing a country with his host, as well as their family and friends on INVITE MR. WRIGHT. Whether staying with a Bollywood film star in Mumbai, flamenco artist in Madrid or TV celebrity in Singapore, Ian experiences the place through the eyes of people who actually live, work and play there. 

 

Sarah Palin’s Alaska

SARAH PALIN’S ALASKA centers on Governor Sarah Palin and her home state of Alaska. See what life is like for the ex-Vice-President nominee and her family in one of the most wondrous places on Earth.