LONDON, August 8 /PRNewswire/ --



- +1 Channels for Hallmark Channel & Diva TV

NBC Universal Global Networks have today launched two time-shifted
channels on the Sky and Virgin Media platforms.

Diva TV +1 and Hallmark Channel +1 are now broadcasting ensuring an even
greater choice for viewers.

Initially Sky will transmit Hallmark Channel +1 at EPG no. 215 and Diva
TV +1 on EPG no. 290 although these numbers will change over the coming weeks
as part of Sky's EPG reshuffle*.

On Virgin Media Hallmark Channel +1 will be EPG no. 191 and Diva TV +1
will be on EPG no. 193.

Martin Heaton Cooper, MD, UK Channels, NBC Universal Global Networks,
said: "This is a significant step in the company's expansion plans and we're
thrilled to be able to offer our viewers even more choice when it comes to
watching their favourite programmes on our channels. The importance of a
timeshifted offering for viewers can't be underestimated and these launches
further cement our commitment to our fans."

Hallmark Channel is home to some of the best drama on television
including House, Law & Order and Damages. The UK premieres of Law & Order:
Criminal Intent (season 6) and Law & Order: Special Victims' Unit (season 9)
launch on the channel on 1 September and 5 October respectively.

Diva TV is the destination for glamour, glitz and gossip. Oprah Winfrey -
the Queen of Chat - takes her place on the channel alongside The Bold & The
Beautiful, Late Show With David Letterman and Secret Lives of Women.

The NBC Universal Global Networks portfolio in the UK also includes SCI
FI - whose great line-up of shows includes Heroes, Thunderbirds, Medium,
Flash Gordon and Who Wants To Be A Superhero - and Movies 24, the home of
great tv movies.

* NBCU GN CHANNEL CURRENT SKY EPG SKY EPG AFTER RESHUFFLE VIRGIN MEDIA
EPG

HALLMARK CHANNEL        150            150             190
    HALLMARK CHANNEL +1     215            205             191
    Diva TV                 282            269             192
    Diva TV +1              290            277             193
    Movies 24               329            327             424
    Movies 24 +1            330            328             425
    SCI FI                  129            129             135
    SCI FI +1               130            130              -



About NBC Universal Global Networks

NBC Universal Global Networks is part of NBC Universal, one of the
world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development,
production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global
audience. It owns and operates the distinct entertainment channels SCI FI,
13th STREET, Studio Universal, Universal Channel, the international
(non-U.S.) Hallmark Channels, Movies 24, Diva TV and an interest in the
KidsCo joint venture. Collectively, these channels reach more than 130
million households across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, Latin
America and Asia. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric and 20%
owned by Vivendi.