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 and satellite

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 channel owned by Fox International Channels (US) Inc. (FIC). It is distributed in India by NGC Network (India) Private Limited ("NGC India"). The channel was previously known as Fox History & Entertainment and was renamed FOX History & Traveller in May 2011 and further as FOX Traveller in October 2011.

A key player in the English infotainment genre, FOX Traveller reaches out to audiences in India and various south Asian countries including Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The channel recently increased its focus on travel based content, which is edgier and aimed at young adults. The channel aims to present a perspective of the world through the eyes of Indians and undertakes locally produced content which ensures a fresh and relevant on-air presentation.

History

FOX Traveller (erstwhile known as Fox History & Entertainment) is owned by FIC which also operates and distributes many other channels in India including FX, Fox Crime

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 and Baby TV.

FOX Traveller started experimenting with a different programming line up in January 2011 with the introduction of a dedicated Traveller Band (weeknights, from 9 to 10 pm), which received tremendous response from the viewers, both in terms of the ratings and qualitative response. The channel increased its focus on locally produced content to engage better with the viewers as well as offer enhanced integration opportunities to its advertising partners. The first local Indian production of 2011 was a unique show that explored the psyche of Indian men across the country through the eyes of two sassy, urban women – Sugandha Garg and Indrani Dasgupta. The show ‘What’s With Indian Men’, was high on entertainment, wit and exploration of both - the geography and the gender.

"This Journey is Fun"

The channel follows a new brand philosophy of ‘This journey is fun’ as all their shows and productions focus on the journey rather than the destinations. With this philosophy, the channel looks at accentuating the very essence of travel. Unlike regular travel shows that are centered on destinations only, the shows on FOX Traveller focus on the fun element attached to travel, the experiences and the people. The audiences includes people who are hungry for new, bigger, better, and varied experiences; open to experimenting; open to trying out even challenging things and wanting to visit the places and ideas that they see on the channel.

Popular shows that have an India connect

Life Mein Ek Baar
‘Life Mein Ek Baar’ is an adventurous journey of four friends, including actor and VJ Purab Kohli. Launched on 6th November 2011, every Sunday at 10 PM, the program showcases the adventure undertaken by a gang of boys chasing their travel wish list, thrilling escapades and heart-warming journeys continue, causing some serious adrenaline rush.

Twist of Taste with Vineet Bhatia
Michelin Star Chef Vineet Bhatia travelled to 13 Indians cities and added his signature touch to the local flavours, transforming them into exotic sought-after dishes, fit for both the Indian and International taste buds on ‘Twist of Taste with Vineet Bhatia’. The show premiered on August 14th 2011 and was aired every Sundays @ 9 pm.

What’s With Indian Men?
Indrani Dasgupta and spunky actress, Sugandha Garg attempt to decipher Indian men while undertaking a journey across the length and breadth of India in, ‘What’s With Indian Men?’. The show premiered on June 4, 2011, and was aired every Saturday night at 10. Sugandha and Indrani travelled to 10 different Indian cities including Delhi, Amritsar, Jaipur, Kolkata, Goa, Mumbai, Varanasi, Guwahati, Kochi and Ahmedabad to understand what makes Indian men tick.

The official Fan Page of the channel on Facebook is http://www.facebook.com/foxtraveller

Programming

All the programs are available in English, Hindi and Tamil.

• Life Mein Ek Baar
• Twist of Taste with Vineet Bhatia
• What's With Indian Men?
• It Happens Only In India
  It Happens Only In India
  It Happens Only in India is a show featured on the Fox History & Traveller channel in India. It showcases various cities of India and is hosted by Malishka, who also performs the title song...
  
  
• Food Safari
  Food Safari
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• David Rocco's Dolce Vita
  David Rocco's Dolce Vita
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• Poh's Kitchen
• Paul Merton in India
  Paul Merton in India
  Paul Merton in India is a television show broadcast on Five in the United Kingdom and Fox History & Entertainment in India. The first episode was aired on 8 October 2008. It follows comedian Paul Merton as he travels around India. The series was commissioned after the success of the previous series...
  
  
• Paul Merton in Europe
  Paul Merton in Europe
  Paul Merton in Europe is a six-part television series airing on Five from 11 January 2010 onwards. The series is a follow up to Paul Merton in India. It follows presenter Paul Merton as he travels around several countries in Europe including Germany, Ireland, Italy, France and Spain . The series...
  
  
• 101 Challenges
• Bondi Rescue
  Bondi Rescue
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• Cheese Slices
• Ultimate Traveller
• The Amazing Race
  The Amazing Race
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• The Lonely Planet
• Excellent Adventures
• Getaway
  Getaway
  Getaway is Australia's longest-running and most popular holiday and travel television programme. Debuting on 14 May 1992, it is currently broadcast on the Nine Network and TLC...
  
  
• Word Travels
  Word Travels
  Word Travels is an adventure travel television documentary series. An original Canadian production, the show debuted on OLN on January 30, 2008 and airs in Canada on OLN and CityTV, and worldwide on Nat Geo Adventure...
  
  

...And many more shows currently on air.

Logos

Fox Traveller changed logos continuously, from November 2008 to the present, Fox traveler has changed its logo 4 times. Initially it was Fox History and Entertainment. Then it became Fox History and Traveller because there were no Entertainment serials and there were a lot of history serials. Then it changed into a different logo which was Fox History and Traveller. This was the third logo. Now it became Fox Traveller since there were no History serials and there were only travel and sightseeing serials.