Discovery Real Time (French TV channel)
Discovery Real Time was a French television channel broadcasting lifestyle programmes about decorating, fashion, cooking and similar topics. It primarily targeted women.
Network | Discovery Networks EMEA |
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Programming | |
Language(s) | French |
Ownership | |
Owner | Discovery Networks EMEA |
Sister channels | Discovery Channel France |
History | |
Launched | 1 October 2005 |
Closed | 26 January 2010 |
Links | |
Website | http://www.realtime.fr/ |
Availability | |
Terrestrial | |
Digital TV on France | Channel 45 |
The channel was launched in October 2005 and was the second Discovery network to launch in France. On 3 March 2009 the channel adopted a new logo and a new look designed to be "fresh and stimulating".[1][2]
After the channel was dropped by leading satellite distributor Canalsat, Discovery decided to close it down. Transmissions ended on 26 January 2010 and was replaced by Discovery HD Showcase.[3]
Programming
The channel used to broadcast both foreign programmes and a few original French productions. Most acquired programmes were originally produced for the American TLC or the British Channel 4. Programmes included:
- 10 Years Younger (Dix ans de moins)
- A Baby Story (Histoire d'une naissance)
- Baby's Room (La chambre de bebe)
- Château Monty
- Colin and Justin on the Estate (La banlieue des deco boys)
- Crimes That Shook the World (Ces crimes qui ont marque le monde)
- Dietbusters (Ex XL)
- Faites comme chez eux
- Flip That House (Mon pari immobilier)
- Grand Designs (Bâtir son reve)
- Groomer Has It (Toilettage Academy)
- In a Fix (Mission renovation)
- It's Me or the Dog (C'est le chien ou moi !)
- La Maison Real Time
- LA Ink
- Le Restaurant
- Miami Ink
- Property Ladder (L'ascenseur immobilier)
- Take Home Handyman (Mon coach brico)
- Tous proprios !
- Trauma: Life in the E.R. (Chroniques des urgences)
- While You Were Out (En votre absence)
References
- "16h41 : Discovery Real Time : Nouveau logo et habillage en mars 2009 !". Télé7. March 2, 2009.
- "Le nouveau look de Discovery Real Time". BLOG.lenodal.com. February 28, 2009.
- "Discovery Real Time : La chaîne va disparaître le 26 janvier 2010". Premiere. January 19, 2010.