Scripps in Deal with UKTV Food

KNOXVILLE, July 27: A selection
of series and specials from Scripps Networks’ Food Network are set to air in
the U.K. on the UKTV Food channel beginning next month.

The agreement includes popular
series such as Everyday Italian with
Giada De Laurentiis, Ciao America with Mario Batali and series and specials from the "Barefoot
Contessa" Ina Garten.

UKTV Food's channel head, Paul
Moreton, noted, “It is really exciting that audiences in the U.K. will now be
able to access some of Scripps’ entertaining series on UKTV Food. With real
synergy between both parties, this agreement brings Scripps’ landmark
programming to the channel, perfectly tapping into our remit to provide viewers
with content that feeds their passion for food."

UKTV Food is part of UKTV, the
Flextech/BBC Worldwide venture that also includes UKTV Gold, UKTV History, UKTV
Style, UKTV G2, UKTV Drama, UKTV Documentary, UKTV People, UKTV Style Gardens,
and UKTV Bright Ideas.