March 19, 2018 VICELAND, the lifestyle and entertainment TV channel from VICE Media, will launch in the UK on TalkTalk TV (Channel 338) from March 27th, as the network readies a number of new distribution deals for 2018. The new deal will exist in addition to VICELAND’s on-going partnership with Sky, as well as OTT services NowTV and TVPlayer. CJ Fahey, General Manager, VICELAND EMEA & APAC commented: “2018 marks an exciting year for VICELAND in the UK, as we drive forward our commitment of delivering youth-focused, original content to audiences everywhere. We’re delighted to have the support of TalkTalk in bringing us closer to achieving this, and look forward to showcasing our programming to new viewers.” Aleks Habdank, Managing Director, TalkTalk TV, said: “VICELAND is leading the way with their original and exciting factual programming and adding them to our growing roster of content partners means we’re delivering more of what really matters to our customers – the very best TV on their terms.” Following the launch of TalkTalk’s new multiscreen platform, VICELAND will be available to watch through the set top box and via the TalkTalk TV app across multiple devices.
US lifestyle and entertainment television channel Viceland is to launch programmes on TalkTalk TV from the end of March . The deal will run alongside Viceland ’s existing agreement with Sky , NowTV and TVPlayer . The youth - focused channel is owned by Vice Media and a number of other distribution deals are expected later this year . Viceland was launched as History International , a spin - off of British and ’ History Channel , in 1996 , renamed itself H2 in 2011 and Viceland in 2016 .