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| Numericable adds KidsCo to schedule KidsCo, the international children's channel has announced today that is has signed an agreement with France's biggest cable operator, Numericable, which will see the channel being shown in Belgium and Luxembourg. The deal, which was signed at the Digital TV World Summit, 17th November, in London, will see KidsCo being broadcast in Luxembourg for the first time. KidsCo is expected to go on air with Numericable in January 2010. Numericable will be broadcasting KidsCo in French, English, Portuguese, German and Spanish. Programming will include shows such as The Wiggles, The New Adventures of Madeline and Dino Squad, in addition to much loved series such as Count Duckula, DangerMouse, The BFG and The Wind in the Willows, as a result of KidsCo's recent deal with FremantleMedia. Such classics will be shown alongside original KidsCo programming including Boo & Me and Jass Time. Paul Robinson, Managing Director of KidsCo, welcomed the news: "Numericable is widely recognised as one of Europe's leading cable operators. As such, Numericable is able to take its pick from the vast array of channels available. We are delighted that Numbericable has selected KidsCo to offer to the children and families of Belgium and Luxembourg and are confident that the channel will add significantly to their viewing choice. We are looking forward to building on this relationship with Numericable in the future." Pascal Dormal, Managing Director at Numericable Belgium, added: "Our viewers expect the best and we are committed to providing high quality programming to all of our audiences. KidsCo's blend of programming, which parents can trust and that kids relish, sets the benchmark for its genre and we are delighted to be able to offer this to our viewers." write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Jazz News :: home page |