Music and Youth
Zee Music UK goes free-to-air from mid November
MUMBAI: Seems like Zee UK is bitten by the festive bug, the Networks music channel, Zee Music’s UK feed will now be free to air from 15 November. Also a revamp in the programming line up is in store to attract new subscribers to its bouquet of channels.
Currently a 1,66,000 strong subscriber base, both on DTH and cable, in the UK, the four channel (Zee TV, Zee Music, Zee Cinema and Alpha ETC Punjabi), bouquet is touted to be popular amongst the Asian community there.
Available on Sky Digital EPG 809, Zee Music and was the first Asian music channel to arrive in the UK four years ago. But recently, the music channel has been facing stiff competition from its biggest rival B4U Music, which is broadcasting free-to-air for several months now after a tough time gaining subscribers. Additionally to that, B4U has also introduced some new programming initiative, say media reports.
So with the holidays coming in, Zee Music’s offer to go FTA seems to be a bid to allow them to promote their other offerings to potential subscribers. The officials however have not set any dates to revert back to being subscription based only.
Zee Music is looking at a complete overhaul in its programming line up. While a string of UK based shows including Sorted, Trendz and Hot Shots are facing the axe, Mutz Cutz-a weekly email request show will be extended to an hour. Zee Music officials are reported to have other “big” plans to garner further interest in the channel.
The new head of Zee Network in the UK & Europe, Subroto Bhattacharya, who has been in the position for five months, has additionally also committment to UK based programming and music shows, adds the reports.
Music and Youth
TLC launches ‘World On My Plate’ with Shipra Khanna
New travel-food series premieres 29 March at 7:00 PM.
MUMBAI: Shipra Khanna just packed her bags and her flavours because when a celebrated chef takes you on a global plate tour, even the couch starts feeling like first-class. Warner Bros. Discovery India has announced the launch of World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna, a new travel and food series set to premiere on TLC on 29 March at 7:00 PM. Hosted and curated by the popular chef and television personality, the show blends food, travel and culture through an intimate and immersive lens.
Across three visually rich episodes, Shipra journeys to global destinations to explore not just what people eat, but why they eat it, uncovering the stories, traditions and human connections behind every dish. The series opens in London, weaving its iconic landmarks with diverse culinary scenes, before moving to Spain’s vineyards, olive orchards and coastal kitchens.
Warner Bros. Discovery head of advertising revenues for South Asia Tanaz Mehta said: “At TLC, our focus has always been on bringing authentic stories that reflect how people live and connect. World On My Plate builds on this by using food as a lens to explore shared traditions across geographies. We’re excited to collaborate with Chef Shipra Khanna, whose perspective brings both depth and relatability to these narratives.”
Shipra Khanna added, “Food has always been my way of connecting with people and understanding cultures. With World On My Plate, I’ve had the opportunity to step into new worlds, learn from incredible individuals, and share stories that go far beyond the plate. This show is very special to me.”
The series promises strong visual storytelling, meaningful interactions and a fresh perspective on global cuisine celebrating flavours alongside the emotions and traditions that shape them.
In a world where travel shows often feel like distant postcards, Shipra Khanna is serving up something far more personal: a passport to cultures through their kitchens, proving that the best way to understand a place is still through the plate. Tune in to World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna starting 29 March at 7:00 PM on TLC.
