English Entertainment
History Channel features a special line up for Children’s Day
MUMBAI: The History Channel is celebrating 14 November with a special programming line up from 11 November to 14 November at 4 pm. The show will tell stories about legendary personalities and inventions.
Be it Winnie the Pooh, the world’s first video games, the legend of Phantom- the comic book hero or the game of Monopoly the programs tell astounding tales that promise to be instantly relatable to all age groups. The channel brings history to life through factual and interesting programming.
The History Channel. senior vice-president , content and communication, Dilshad Master says, “We offer programming that is entertaining to all ages. With The History Channel’s line up for children’s day, not only will the kids get to see incredible stories that will entertain them, but their parents will get a chance to relive their childhood.
The children’s day special comprises of a line up of programmes like Phantom, Harlem Globe Trotters, Charlie Chaplin, Hurrah for Hollywood and Fearsome & Fearless Animals.
Biography: Phantom a hero of all times wil bring forth Phantom on 14 November. Biography: Harlem Globe Trotters -Tale of the Clown Princes of Basketball, is scheduled for 13 November. Biography: Charlie Chaplin The life of Chaplin from rags to riches story on 12 November at 4pm.
History’s Lost & Found: Hurrah for Hollywood on 11 November at 4pm will narrate the story of the very first Oscar, the shoes that defined Charlie Chaplin and the sign that towers over Tinsel Town.
English Entertainment
ZEE5 UK partners Narrative Entertainment to add UK channels
Six FAST channels added as platform sharpens hybrid play in Britain
LONDON: ZEE5 UK struck a first-of-its-kind deal with Narrative Entertainment, bringing mainstream UK television channels onto an Indian streaming platform as it pushes to deepen its footprint in a crowded, mature market.
The partnership adds six of Narrative’s FAST channels to the service, including Great! Movies, Great! Romance, Great! Mystery and kids brands POP, Tiny Pop and POP UP, widening ZEE5 UK’s appeal across genres and age groups.
The move reflects a clear shift in strategy. ZEE5 UK is betting on a hybrid model that blends on-demand content with curated, always-on channels to drive discovery and increase time spent on the platform.
“This partnership represents a meaningful evolution in how we serve audiences in mature markets like the UK, where viewers are defined by habits, convenience and choice rather than geography or language alone,” said Parul Goel, territory head, Europe, Zee Entertainment. “By bringing trusted mainstream UK channels together with our premium originals, movies and kids’ content, we are building a more consumer-centric platform that simplifies viewing while increasing depth and relevance.”
Fateha Begum, commercial director, Narrative Entertainment, said the tie-up would fuel growth for both sides. “Our portfolio of quality programming, with such wide and enduring appeal, is a perfect complement to ZEE5 UK. This is a strong partnership that will support growth for both parties, and we share Zee Entertainment’s vision of an increasingly partnership-led future for the industry.”
ZEE5’s global library spans over 4,000 films and more than 500 originals, with over 130 new titles added annually. The addition of Narrative’s channels strengthens its kids offering and introduces genre-led linear experiences alongside its on-demand catalogue.
The deal also gives Narrative access to ZEE5 UK’s fast-growing user base, extending reach without diluting brand identity, while reinforcing ZEE5 UK’s network of more than 40 live channels.
As streaming wars intensify, ZEE5 UK is widening its playbook, blending content, convenience and partnerships in a bid to win screen time in one of the world’s toughest markets.
