TLC to Launch OWN Block Across CEE

WARSAW: TLC is dedicating a block of its schedule to programming from OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network on its channels in Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania and the Balkans.

TLC shows such as Cake Boss, Long Island Medium and Hear Comes Honey Boo Boo will air alongside a hand-picked selection of the the biggest hits from OWN. This includes Oprah’s Next Chapter and Super Soul Sunday. Each week, the OWN programming block will repeat during the daytime hours. The block launched in Poland on August 18 and will roll out in Russia and Ukraine on September 1 and Bulgaria, Romania and the Balkans on October 28.

“The launch of an OWN programming block is hugely exciting for us and marks a key moment in our continuing investment in TLC,” said Paul Welling, the senior VP of channel for Discovery Networks CEEMEA. “We hope to build on the success of the Next Chapter specials with Justin Bieber and Lance Armstrong by showcasing even more of the diverse, entertaining and inspirational content that only Oprah can deliver. We are delighted to premier this block for our viewers on TLC.”

“Oprah is thrilled to bring OWN programming to viewers throughout Central and Eastern Europe,” added Erik Logan, the president of OWN. “This is an exciting time for the network as we continue to grow and expand internationally.”