DStv Opens Comedy, Turner Broadcasting Kids’ Channels to Subscribers

To celebrate the upcoming debut of Trevor Noah as host of legendary “fake news” programme The Daily Show, DStv and Comedy Central (DStv channel 122) are opening the channel to Compact Plus and Compact subscribers for the first week of broadcast (28 September – 2 October).

The news comes as Noah limbers up to step into the shoes of beloved Daily Show creator, Jon Stewart, who left the show in August after 16 years.

The hotly-anticipated Noah debut will be the first time in history that an African has hosted a US late-night TV franchise.

Similarly, Turner Broadcasting and DStv will be making African television history this summer when families all over the continent will be able to celebrate their summer break the African way.

“At MultiChoice Africa, we’re firmly committed to promoting and showcasing African talent on our platforms. This is the reason we have given more subscribers access to watch history in the making as one of Africa’s talents makes his mark in the world,” said MultiChoice Africa CEO, Tim Jacobs.

Commented Evert van der Veer, head of Comedy Central, Africa, “Every comedy fan in the Africa is eager to witness how Trevor is going to handle the biggest gig of his life, and also to see him fly the flag for the continent.  This is such an important milestone for African comedy and we are expecting record viewing figures for the premiere and first week of broadcast.”

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah will air Tuesdays to Fridays on Comedy Central (DStv channel 122) at 20:00 GMT (8pm) from Tuesday 29 September, just 24 hours after the live US premiere.  Comedy Central will be running, full catch-up episodes of The Daily Show online at www.comedycentralafrica.com from 30 September.

Also, Turner Broadcasting and DStv will be making African television history this summer when families all over the continent will be able to celebrate their summer break the African way.

With a first of its kind Africa pop-up children’s channel, Hoolee will boost their festive holidays with surprising shows and outstanding content on DStv Premium packs!

From 01 December until 31 January, DStv Premium customers can relax with their family’s favourite characters over the summer holidays. Subscribers will have exclusive rights to this ground-breaking, eight-week long family channel that will join the existing children’s bouquet on DStv.

The continent’s very first pop-up children’s channel will be built around a selection of the very best shows from Turner and Warner Brothers productions as well as exclusive acquisitions, which will include premieres of the latest and very best in children and family entertainment.

“Imagine laughing, sharing surprising adventures and celebrating the summer holidays with your children every day, is the promise of the channel” said Jacobs.

“Hoolee will offer to the whole family programmes that they have always enjoyed, as well as new and refreshing, exclusive shows and movies.  The range of programming is truly amazing,” adds PIERRE BRANCO, VP and Managing Director of Turner Africa.

With a large volume of 100 hours programs, the new channel will offer carefully chosen movies and animated shows. So that, DSTV viewers will enjoy all the festivities of the holidays with bright, refreshing, surprising and joyful content.