Oct 22 2019
London, October 22, 2019 – Discovery, Inc. today announces the launch in the U.K. and Ireland of dplay, the leading real life entertainment streaming service. The ad supported streaming service launches this week and includes all the great content from Discovery’s free-to-air channels; Quest, Quest Red, DMAX, Food Network, Really and Home. Fans will now […]
Jun 27 2019
Discovery on Wednesday announced that it would rebrand the U.K. channel Home as HGTV and revive former Channel 4 series How to Look Good Naked, hosted by U.K. fashion consultant Gok Wan, for its Really network in Britain. Production firm Maverick TV will revive the hit series for six hourlong episodes in which the host […]
Jan 11 2019
Discovery Inc. is applying for broadcast licenses in the Netherlands to keep its pay-TV channels such as Animal Planet from going dark in the European Union in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Discovery is also establishing a European operational headquarters in the Netherlands, the company said in an emailed statement on Friday. The U.S. […]
Jan 8 2019
Discovery is launching DMAX as a free to air channel in the UK from January 16th. It launches with an adventurous tone of voice centred around ‘more is more’ for men who want to indulge their passions for survival, extreme lives, motoring and comedy. DMAX replaces Travel Channel, though the lTravel Channel will remain as […]
Aug 13 2018
Quest, the high quality factual entertainment channel, and Freeview today announce the launch of Quest in high definition on Freeview. Fans will be able to access all their loved Quest shows and sports events in stunning HD on LCN 114. Quest will continue to be available in standard definition. From Tuesday 14th August, Quest viewers […]
Nov 28 2017
Just missed an episode of Wheeler Dealers on Quest? Or maybe you’ve tuned in late to an episode of Say Yes to the Dress on Quest Red? Well, we have some good news because you can now enjoy your favourite shows from the beginning on Quest+1 on channel number 168, and Quest Red+1 on channel […]
Nov 20 2017
The two Discovery-owned channels Quest+1 and Quest Red+1 are now available free-to-air on satellite. Quest and Quest Red were launched on Freesat channels 167 and 169 this summer. Spaces were left on the Freesat EPG to allow the +1 channels to be placed next to the primary channels. The +1 channels are expected to join […]
Jul 31 2017
Discovery Communications Inc is acquiring Scripps Networks Interactive Inc for $11.9 billion in a deal expected to boost the company’s negotiating leverage as pay TV operators lose subscribers and it seeks new audiences. The acquisition, which was completed Sunday night and announced on Monday, brings together Scripps’ largely female audience of lifestyle channels such as […]
Jul 4 2017
Quest and Quest Red are now available to watch on Freesat channel numbers 167 and 169. There’s a huge variety of programmes to suit everyone across entertainment, documentaries, factual, sport, entertainment, crime and reality. Watch popular shows such as Salvage Hunters, Wheeler Dealers and Spanish Civil War with Michael Portillo on Quest, and Say Yes […]
Jun 28 2017
Discovery’s two Freeview channels have now gone free-to-air on satellite, ahead of an expected arrival on Freesat. Encryption was removed from Quest and Quest Red’s signal via the Astra 2 group of satellites, allowing free-to-air satellite receivers to access both services. An arrival on Freesat, the free-to-air satellite service jointly operated by the BBC and […]
May 18 2017
Quest+1 was downgraded on Freeview earlier in the year, retaining a three hour slot in the early morning at the bottom of the Entertainment channel listing, in order to keep a basic presence on Freeview, but rendering it useless for most viewers. From 1st June 2017, its broadcast hours on Freeview channel 92 will change […]
BBC switch from SD to HD on satellite
Joint UK/international BBC News service from March
Loss of channels on Freesat 4K TV Boxes after a reset
Digital UK becomes “Everyone TV”
Rollout of BBC One HD for the English regions
ITVX launch month delivers 55% increase in ITV’s streaming viewing and 65% increase in online users
New Broadcast 2040+ researchBBC to switch off all SD satellite channels
ITV2/3/4 HD FTA
Nov 5 2020
Discovery, Inc. Reports Third-Quarter 2020 Results
SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Discovery, Inc. (“Discovery” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. David Zaslav, President and Chief Executive Officer of Discovery said, “Discovery delivered improving financial results in the third quarter, a testament to the powerful appeal of […]
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