Gusto TV
| Gusto TV | |
|---|---|
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Gusto TV logo | |
| Launched | December 11, 2013 |
| Owned by | Knight Enterprises |
| Country | Canada |
| Broadcast area | National |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Website | Gusto TV |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Bell TV | Channel 619 (SD) |
| Cable | |
| EastLink | Channel 743 (HD) |
| IPTV | |
| Bell Fibe TV | Channel 1619 (HD) |
| MTS | Channel 1056 (HD) |
| Telus Optik TV | Channel 315 (HD) |
Gusto TV is a Canadian English-language Category B specialty channel. Owned by Knight Enterprises, it features oriented programming related to food, cooking, and cuisine.
History
In October 2010, Christopher Knight was granted approval by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to operate "MmmTV", described as "a national, English‑language Category 2 specialty programming service devoted to luxury, from vacations and leisure activities to home furnishings and fashion."[1]
In the summer and fall of 2013, several media outlets began reporting on aspects Gusto TV and its founder, Christopher Knight, owner of Knight Enterprises.[2][3] In several reports, it indicated the launch of the channel on December 11, 2013. This was confirmed, when on December 5, an official press release was issued by Knight Enterprises.[4]
On August 29, 2015, Gusto TV broadcast Live Feed; described by the network as an example of the slow television concept, the special consisted of live footage from the kitchen of the Beckta Dining and Wine Bar in Ottawa.[5]
On May 4, 2016, Bell Media announced that it had acquired the Gusto TV brand and would enter into arrangements with Knight Enterprises to re-launch the network with a focus on food, lifestyle, and travel. Knight will continue producing original programming for the Bell-owned service, and will hold international distribution rights to this content.[6][7]
Programming
- A Place in the Sun
- Amazing Wedding Cakes
- Fast, Fresh, Simple
- Chinese Food Made Easy
- The Edible Road Show
- Martha Bakes
- My Kitchen Rules
- Rachel Allen's Cake Diaries
- Rick Stein
- The French Chef
- Chefs of the James Beard House
- Building the Dream
- Food and Drink
- French Food Safari
- Jonathan Phang's Gourmet Trains
- Real Girl's Kitchen
- Heston's Great British Food
- James Martin's United Cakes of America
- Roux Scholarship
- Paul and Nick's Big Food Trip
- The Delicious Miss Dahl
- Road Grill
- Sachie's Kitchen
- Street Food Around The World
- The Incredible Spice Men
- There's No Taste Like Home
References
- ↑ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2010-772 CRTC 19 October 2010
- ↑ Mark Prasuhn named Gusto! VP, GM Media in Canada 23 September 2013
- ↑ Doing it with gusto Ottawa Citizen Style 31 October 2013
- ↑ Gusto TV to launch nationally on December 11, 2013 with free preview on Bell Fibe TV and Bell Satellite TV CNW 5 December 2013
- ↑ "Arts & Life Best Bets". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ↑ "Ottawa's Gusto TV to expand after deal with Bell Media". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ↑ "Bell Media goes for Gusto, eyes lifestyle channel launch". Realscreen. Retrieved 5 May 2016.