Current TV Bolsters Acquired Slate

NEW YORK: Current TV has acquired two shows to add to its slate in January: the TV version of the radio program This American Life, and the British import Kill It, Cook It, Eat It.

This American Life with Ira Glass, which previously aired on Showtime, makes its basic-cable premiere January 10. The network has acquired 13 half-hour episodes, which tell first-person stories of individuals across the country. The BBC Three show Kill It, Cook It, Eat It, billed as a farm-to-table reality series, launches January 11.

"We remain committed to investing in long-form programming that provides compelling storytelling of real life and real life issues," said James DuBern, general manager of network operations at Current TV. "The acquisition of these hidden gems greatly complements our original fare, with each series offering the same provocative storytelling that has become a hallmark of our network. Our newest acquisitions all deal with real life issues in entertaining ways that allow viewers to see how headline topics impact their lives. We believe each one of these shows will connect with our viewers and are a great fit with our programming lineup."