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Food Channel Considers Extra Hours
Carlton Communications’ new cable channel, Carlton Food Network, launched yesterday along with industry speculation that it is already considering extra broadcasting at the weekend.
The channel, which will show a range of programmes about food and cooking, is currently broadcasting on Carlton Select’s weekday daytime slot between midday and 5pm *Carlton Plans New Cable Channel but sources suggest that the Network is looking to extend its broadcasting hours to include weekends as well. A spokesman for the channel however would not confirm this was going to happen.
The weekend also saw the launch of two new Sky channels, Sky 2 and the Weather Channel, with further launches planned for November *Sky Unveils More New Channels, whilst Granada Sky Broadcasting will launch seven new cable and satellite channels on October 1 *Granada Unveils New Channel Details.
*MediaTel subscribers only
Carlton Select: 0171 432 9000
