Food Network Hammers Out Details for UK Launch
World Screen News - New York,NY,USA
LONDON: On November 9, Food Network will launch in the U.K. as part of a joint-venture deal between Scripps Networks Interactive and Chello Zone, and the channel is on the lookout to commission original British content.
At launch, the network will include a mix of U.S. and U.K. acquisitions. The shows will feature appearances by British celebrity chefs like Jamie Oliver in the U.K. premiere of Iron Chef America and Nigella Lawson in Nigella Express. Danny Boom's Rescue Chef is also in the lineup. From the U.S., celebrity chefs to be featured on the channel include Ina Garten, with her show Barefoot Contessa, Tyler Florence, Giada De Laurentiis and Rachael Ray.
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