NBC Universal Global Networks Launch Timeshifted Channels

NBC Universal Global Networks Launch Timeshifted Channels

LONDON, August 8/PRNewswire/ --

- +1 Channels for Hallmark Channel & Diva TV

NBC Universal Global Networks have today launched two time-shifted
channels on the Sky and Virgin Media platforms.

Diva TV +1 and Hallmark Channel +1 are now broadcasting ensuring an even
greater choice for viewers.

Initially Sky will transmit Hallmark Channel +1 at EPG no. 215 and Diva
TV +1 on EPG no. 290 although these numbers will change over the coming weeks
as part of Sky's EPG reshuffle*.

On Virgin Media Hallmark Channel +1 will be EPG no. 191 and Diva TV +1
will be on EPG no. 193.

Martin Heaton Cooper, MD, UK Channels, NBC Universal Global Networks,
said: "This is a significant step in the company's expansion plans and we're
thrilled to be able to offer our viewers even more choice when it comes to
watching their favourite programmes on our channels. The importance of a
timeshifted offering for viewers can't be underestimated and these launches
further cement our commitment to our fans."

Hallmark Channel is home to some of the best drama on television
including House, Law & Order and Damages. The UK premieres of Law & Order:
Criminal Intent (season 6) and Law & Order: Special Victims' Unit (season 9)
launch on the channel on 1 September and 5 October respectively.

Diva TV is the destination for glamour, glitz and gossip. Oprah Winfrey -
the Queen of Chat - takes her place on the channel alongside The Bold & The
Beautiful, Late Show With David Letterman and Secret Lives of Women.

The NBC Universal Global Networks portfolio in the UK also includes SCI
FI - whose great line-up of shows includes Heroes, Thunderbirds, Medium,
Flash Gordon and Who Wants To Be A Superhero - and Movies 24, the home of
great tv movies.

* NBCU GN CHANNEL CURRENT SKY EPG SKY EPG AFTER RESHUFFLE VIRGIN MEDIA
EPG

HALLMARK CHANNEL 150 150 190
HALLMARK CHANNEL +1 215 205 191
Diva TV 282 269 192
Diva TV +1 290 277 193
Movies 24 329 327 424
Movies 24 +1 330 328 425
SCI FI 129 129 135
SCI FI +1 130 130 -

About NBC Universal Global Networks

NBC Universal Global Networks is part of NBC Universal, one of the
world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development,
production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global
audience. It owns and operates the distinct entertainment channels SCI FI,
13th STREET, Studio Universal, Universal Channel, the international
(non-U.S.) Hallmark Channels, Movies 24, Diva TV and an interest in the
KidsCo joint venture. Collectively, these channels reach more than 130
million households across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, Latin
America and Asia. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric and 20%
owned by Vivendi.

Source: NBC Universal Global Networks

For all press enquiries please contact: Jane Muirhead, International, NBC Universal Global Networks, Tel: +44(0)207-368-9136, Jane.Muirhead@nbcuni.com; Niki Shakallis, Press & PR Manager Press Manager, NBC Universal Global Networks, Tel: +44(0)207-307-6604 Niki.Shakallis@nbcuni.com

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