Discovery Channel (Ireland)
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| Discovery Channel (Ireland) | |
|---|---|
| Launched | 1989 (Pan-European version) / 2010 (Irish version) |
| Owned by | Discovery Channel International |
| Picture format | 16:9, 576i (SDTV) |
| Audience share | 0.6% (Ireland as of November 2009)[1] (, ) |
| Slogan | "TV Worth Watching." |
| Language | English |
| Broadcast area | Ireland, Northern Ireland |
| Website | / Discovery Channel International |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Sky Ireland | Channel 520 |
| Cable | |
| UPC Ireland | Channel 208 |
Discovery Channel (Ireland) operated by Discovery Networks Europe produces an English speaking channel which targets the Republic of Ireland. The channel's programming is based on programming produced by Discovery Networks Europe, Discovery Channel Canada and Discovery Channel from the US.
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[edit] History
- As of October 28, 2009 the Discovery Channel have signed up to Nielsen Media Research Ireland.[2] Discovery Networks Europe will record data in relation the amount of viewers that actually watch the Discovery Channel in Ireland.
- As of January 1, 2009, Sky Media Ireland operates Discovery Channel Ireland's output in terms of advertising, sponsorship and scheduling.[3]
[edit] Programmes
- MythBusters
- American Chopper
- Extreme Engineering
- How Do They Do It?
- How It's Made
- Deadliest Catch
- Bangla Bangers
- Storm Chasers
- Time Team
- Man Vs Wild
- Dirty Jobs
- Wheeler Dealers
- The FBI Files
- How Does That Work?
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