Discovery Networks Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA)
has announced its 2015 programming highlights, which include a local talent search
for lifestyle channel TLC Entertainment and the commissioning of Discovery
Channel’s To Be King, which reveals violence, deception and the
struggle for power within South Africa’s Mapogo lion pride.
“We are hugely excited to present our 2015 content slate to the African market’
said James Gibbons, SVP and country manager, emerging business, Discovery
Networks CEEMEA. “Next year our programming portfolio is better than ever, with
new series from our most popular presenters and even more local content filmed
right here in Africa.’
New shows which will feature on Discovery Channel (DStv channel 121), TLC
Entertainment (DStv channel 172) and Animal Planet (DStv channel 183) include:
• Three new Bear Grylls series on Discovery Channel (The Island with
Bear Grylls, Bear Grylls: Breaking Point and Running
Wild with Bear Grylls).
• TLC Entertainment’s search for a South African host who will win the chance
to present the brand new series Top 10 TLC
• More African content for Animal Planet with four landmark series filmed
across the continent.
“This year Discovery Channel joined TLC as our second truly dedicated local channel
for South and Sub-Saharan Africa, and 2015 will see us invest even more in both,
from our search for a local presenter on TLC, to offering the best unrivalled factual-entertainment content on Discovery Channel. We look forward to working closely
with DStv and our commercial partners next year to ensure our portfolio remains
the most competitive in the market,’ concluded Gibbons.
