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Tickle your funny bone with ‘Star World 10-Tickles’ from 26 Nov
MUMBAI: After a long hard day of work, looking for a way to unwind? Star World has the perfect solution. Kick up your heels and grab a bowl of popcorn or salad (if you are the healthy kind) and get ready to laugh out loud with the latest and biggest comedy shows every night at 10pm on Star World 10-Tickles.
The channel first launched the ‘Star World 10-Tickles’ slot on weekdays a few of months ago bringing about a paradigm shift by airing comedy shows at prime time 10pm. This strategic move was based on the consumer insight that viewers are looking to unwind and simply let go of the day’s worries before they turn in for the night. Starting 26 November, the channel will be extending the slot to include weekends as well.
Weekends couldn’t get more exciting! Max and Caroline are making their dreams come true in 2 Broke Girls season 6 every Saturday at 10pm. Watch a brand new comedy drama series Speechless every Saturday at 10:30pm featuring the DiMeo family – an odd bunch of people at the center of which is J.J., the eldest son who suffers from cerebral palsy but has a wit and biting sense of humor. Jay Pritchett’s dysfunctional family is back in the multi-award winning series Modern Family season 8 every Sunday at 10pm. Modern Family will be followed by a brand new animated comedy series Son of Zorn every Sunday at 10:30pm. The first season of the series follows the journey of Zorn, an animated warrior from the South Pacific island of Zephyria, who returns to California to reconnect with his live-action ex-wife and estranged teenage son Alan. Hilarity ensues as Zorn tries to fit back into the humdrum of real-live society.
Weekdays too will take on a turn for the better with Fresh of the Boat seasons 1 and 2 airing from 9 December at 10pm and Baby Daddy Seasons 4 and 5 airing from 5 December at 10:30pm.
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.
