Smithsonian Channel HD to Debut in Asia

SINGAPORE: Smithsonian Channel HD, featuring original programming focused on a variety of historical, scientific and cultural topics, is slated to become available for the first time in Asia on Singapore’s StarHub TV.

Smithsonian Channel HD will launch on StarHub TV on September 27. The network will be offered in the Education Basic HD Upsize package. A free preview will become available to all StarHub TV customers with HD set-top boxes from launch until October 10 at 12 p.m. Non-StarHub TV subscribers will be able to access the channel on their mobile devices through Go Select on StarHub Go for a monthly fee.

Among the upcoming titles premiering on Smithsonian Channel HD are Islands of Creations (September 29 at 6 p.m.), Asian Tsunami: The Deadliest Wave (October 15 at 8 p.m.), Uncommon Courage: Breakout at Chosin (October 10 at 9 p.m.), Unbelievable Flying Objects (October 11 at 8 p.m.), Aerial America (September 28 at 7 p.m.) and Million Dollar American Princesses (September 28 at 10 a.m.).

Lee Soo Hui, the head of content and TV for StarHub, stated: “We are excited that StarHub TV customers will be the first in Asia to enjoy Smithsonian Channel HD. With countless hours of original programming, the addition of this channel shows our commitment to our education offering. The learning never stops on StarHub TV and we will continue looking for content which entertains and inspires our customers.”

“The launch of Smithsonian Channel in Singapore is another step in our ongoing efforts to expand the brand to an international audience,” added Tom Hayden, the president of Smithsonian Channel. “We are proud to bring our award-winning and diverse programming to StarHub TV customers.”