Suite of A+E Networks Channels to Launch on TalkTalk

LONDON: A+E Networks UK is bringing HISTORY, Lifetime, Crime + Investigation and H2 to TalkTalk's IPTV service later this month.

HISTORY and CI will become available on TalkTalk's Entertainment Extra Boost package as of August 28, while Lifetime and H2 join the Entertainment and Entertainment Extra Boost packages. The A+E Networks UK portfolio will be available on TalkTalk TV and on TalkTalk’s catch-up service soon after the launch of the linear channels, with on-demand to launch later in 2014.

Bakori Davis, the VP of commercial operations at A+E Networks UK, said: “We are very pleased to announce this partnership, which offers a significant opportunity for us to expand the reach of our leading factual and entertainment channels across the U.K. and Ireland. We’re confident that the exciting content across our portfolio will really appeal to TalkTalk’s customers.’’

Henrik Karlberg, the head of TV at TalkTalk, said: “As Britain’s fastest growing TV service, it’s fantastic to be offering our ever increasing base of TV customers more of the content they love. Our TV packages are getting richer and we’re providing even more value to our customers. This deal is yet another example of how TalkTalk TV keeps getting better.”