Discovery Real Time (French TV channel)

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Discovery Real Time France
Discovery Real Time E.svg
Network Discovery Networks EMEA
Programming
Language(s) French
Ownership
Owner Discovery Networks EMEA
Sister channels Discovery Channel France
History
Launched1 October 2005;16 years ago (2005-10-01)
Closed26 January 2010;12 years ago (2010-01-26)
Links
Website http://www.realtime.fr/ [ permanent dead link ]
Availability
Terrestrial
Digital TV on FranceChannel 45

Discovery Real Time was a French television channel broadcasting lifestyle programmes about decorating, fashion, cooking and similar topics. It primarily targeted women.

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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:

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References

  1. "16h41 : Discovery Real Time : Nouveau logo et habillage en mars 2009 !". Télé7. March 2, 2009.
  2. "Le nouveau look de Discovery Real Time". BLOG.lenodal.com. February 28, 2009.
  3. "Discovery Real Time : La chaîne va disparaître le 26 janvier 2010". Premiere. January 19, 2010.