July 28, 2009 – New York/London – AETN® UK, a joint venture between A&E Television Networks (AETN) and British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB), has announced two new agreements to launch Dutch-languaged services of HISTORY™ and HISTORY HD™ onto two additional platforms in the Benelux.

“In the Netherlands both channels are now carried on Canal Digitaal, while Delta Kabelcomfort offers the two services in the Zeeland province of the Netherlands. In Belgium HISTORY and HISTORY HD are carried by TV Vlaanderen. In the past two years, HISTORY and HISTORY HD have launched on 12 platforms in the region.”

Christina Foley, Commercial Director, AETN UK said, “We are delighted to add two more operators to our distribution in the Benelux. HISTORY and HISTORY HD programming offer the highest quality production value together with a wide range of historical topics. I have no doubt that the channels will appeal to Canal Digitaal and Delta Kabelcomfort customers.”

HISTORY features award-winning programming that covers a variety of topics, including ancient history, contemporary history, military history and conflict, and technology and transport. Among the original series that air on HISTORY in the Czech Republic and Slovakia are Ice Road Truckers, The Universe, and Battles BC; specials include, Einstein and Nostradamus 2012.

HISTORY HD broadcasts 100 percent HD content that features stunning recreations, cutting-edge CGI and powerful storytelling. The channel offers a separate schedule from the standard definition service with marquee programs such as Ax Men, Life After People and World War II.

Now available in over 140 countries in more than 200 million TV households, HISTORY is the only international television network devoted exclusively to historical programming, featuring informative and entertaining series, specials and documentaries. The network is the leading destination for revealing, award-winning, original non-fiction series and event-driven specials that connect history with viewers in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across multiple platforms. Programming covers a diverse variety of historical genres ranging from military history to contemporary history, technology to natural history, as well as science, archaeology and pop culture.

HISTORY was first launched by AETN in January 1995 in the United States. The AETN UK joint venture with Sky launched in November 1995 and operates HISTORY, BIO®, Crime & Investigation Network™, Military History, HISTORY HD™, BIO HD™ and Crime & Investigation Network HD™ in the UK. AETN UK also operates services in Scandinavia, the Benelux, Central Europe, Sub-Sahara Africa and Greece.

About AETN International:

A division of A&E Television Networks, AETN International markets the quality programming and proven success of HISTORY™, A&E®, BIO™, Crime & Investigation Network™, Military History™, HISTORY HD™, BIO HD™, and Crime & Investigation Network HD™ overseas. Through innovative local partnerships and affiliates, AETN International has expanded the presence of AETN channels and branded blocks around the world. In addition to licensing AETN channels, AETN International handles program sales, format sales and broadband and mobile licensing of content from the A&E and HISTORY catalogues to international broadcasters. AETN channels and programs are now available in more than 140 countries to over 200 million TV households. AETN International has offices in New York, London and Singapore. The AETN International website is located at www.AETNinternational.com.

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CONTACTS:

Kerri Tarmey
+1 212 551 1504
Kerri.tarmey@aetn.com

Celine Xerri-Brook
+44 1273 719 340
Gibraltar.brook@virgin.net

Joanna Mitchell
+44 20 7941 5199
Joanna.mitchell@bskyb.com