New channels launch on Freesat

Freesat has today announced the launch of Food Network onto the platform from today, Monday 14 December 2009, on channel 405.
One of the most popular channels on US television, Food Network offers a combination of credible cooking, fresh ideas and high-energy entertainment to inspire foodies and non-foodies alike. Its exciting mix of US and UK programmes features primetime entertainment favourites Iron Chef America, Chopped and Food Network Challenge, alongside daytime shows hosted by new and established talent, including ratings winners Nigella Express and Barefoot Contessa with Ina Garten, plus 30 Minute Meals with US celebrity chef Rachael Ray and Rescue Chef with Cambridgeshire-born Danny Boome.
The time-delayed version Food Network+1, has also launched on Freesat channel 406.

Two Adult channels have also launched on the platform, Babestation on 870 and Filth on 874.
A Freesat Information channel has also appeared on channel 999.