Discovery Real Time (French TV channel) explained

Discovery Real Time France
Network:Discovery Networks EMEA
Owner:Discovery Networks EMEA
Language:French
Sister Channels:Discovery Channel France
Website:http://www.realtime.fr/
Terr Serv 1:Digital TV on France
Terr Chan 1:Channel 45

Discovery Real Time was a French television channel broadcasting lifestyle programmes about decorating, fashion, cooking and similar topics. It primarily targeted women.

The channel was launched in October 2005 and was the second Discovery network to launch in France. On 3 March 2009 the channel adopted a new logo and a new look designed to be "fresh and stimulating".[1] [2]

After the channel was dropped by leading satellite distributor Canalsat, Discovery decided to close it down. Transmissions ended on 26 January 2010 and was replaced by Discovery HD Showcase.[3]

Programming

The channel used to broadcast both foreign programmes and a few original French productions. Most acquired programmes were originally produced for the American TLC or the British Channel 4. Programmes included:

Notes and References

  1. News: 16h41 : Discovery Real Time : Nouveau logo et habillage en mars 2009 !. Télé7. March 2, 2009.
  2. News: Le nouveau look de Discovery Real Time. February 28, 2009. BLOG.lenodal.com.
  3. News: Discovery Real Time : La chaîne va disparaître le 26 janvier 2010. Premiere. January 19, 2010.