HAMILTON: The History Channel which is dedicated to bringing events from the past back to life in an innovative manner is rapidly spreading its wings. In India it launches on 30 November on the Star bouquet. The next day it bows in New Zealand on the Sky Digital platform.

As reported earlier by Indiantelevision.com as a part of the global A&E network, The History Channel has access to a vast library of the world's best historical programming. Therefore it can offer critically acclaimed and award-winning documentaries from every corner of the globe. These include the Emmy-Award-winning Biography series, Modern Marvels, History's Mysteries.

Sky Television's entertainment director Travis Dunbar was quoted in an official release saying, "The History Channel is a wonderful addition to SKY's Digital platform. A service of this quality and depth is sure to attract viewers while further broadening SKY's programming line-up."

The History Channel has been programmed for a New Zealand audience and will be delivered from the Foxtel network in Australia. Sky Television now has more than 540,000 subscribers and is in around 40 per cent of New Zealand homes.