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EXCITING PREMIERES AND MOTHER’S DAY SPECIALS THIS MAY ACROSS DISCOVERY CHANNEL, TLC, HGTV, ANIMAL PLANET, AFN AND FOOD NETWORK

PHILIPPINES, MAY 5, 2023 – Buckle up for an exciting line-up of documentaries and series throughout the month! Catch War Zone: Bear Grylls Meets President Zelenskyy on Discovery channel and reality series The Bachelor Indonesia on TLC. Don’t miss out on the wildlife discovery series, Just Animals Season 2 on Animal Planet, and cooking series Gok Wan’s Easy Asian Season 3 on AFN. In addition, celebrate Mother’s Day with Good Bones Season 7 on HGTV, Getting Spicy with Pepper Teigen on TLC, The Pioneer Woman Season 27, Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out Season 3 and more that will also be available on Food Network.

Drama & Sports on Discovery Channel

War Zone : Bear Grylls Meets President Zelenskyy

Premieres Sunday, May 14 at 7:10pm (PH)
 

It’s a journey like no other Bear has undertaken before. In this film Bear is not the survival expert; his role is to learn from other people, to see what they’ve been through. When meeting the president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Bear wants to understand who the man behind the public face of the presidency is. To see what life is like for him away from the podium. He will learn how Ukraine is surviving this war, during this winter of darkness. The meeting does not take place in a formal presidential office setting. Instead, the two of them go for a friendly walk around the city of Kyiv, where Bear has a chance to get to know the real Volodymyr – the man behind the headlines.

The Challenger

Premieres Wednesday, May 17 at 9:55pm (PH)
 

In this Emmy®-nominated series, 12 of the best male and female fighters from around the world descend to the magical island of Langkawi, Malaysia to live and train together as they fight it out in a brutal knockout competition.

Reality Series on TLC

Dr Pimple Popper Season 4B

Premieres Monday, May 8 at 9:00pm (PH)
 

Dr. Sandra Lee is a renowned dermatological surgeon who is tasked with removing life-altering growths from her patients’ skin, so they can try to reclaim their lives.

The Bachelor Indonesia

Premieres Friday, May 19 at 9:00pm (PH)

The 10-episode series follows Indonesian heartthrob, Richard Kyle as the Bachelor, as he seeks his one true love. The emotionally charged reality series promises drama, romance, and rivalry as 19 charismatic and talented women compete for the affections of one of Indonesia’s most eligible men.

DocuSeries On HGTV

Christina In The Country Season 1

Premieres Tuesday, May 16 at 10:00pm (PH)
 

Dr. Sandra Lee is a renowned dermatological surgeon who is tasked with removing life-altering growths from her patients’ skin, so they can try to reclaim their lives.

Wildlife Discovery On Animal Planet

Just Animals Season 2

Premieres Thursday, May 18 at 8:00pm (PH)

Be intrigued, surprised, and enthralled by Just Animals Season 2, an engaging series of documentaries showcasing some of the most amazing animals on the planet and revealing everything you could want to know about their life and behaviour.

Cooking Series on AFN

Gok Wan’s Easy Asian Season 3

Premieres Saturday, May 20 at 9:00pm (PH)

In this third series of Gok Wan’s Easy Asian, Gok is supersizing his love of Asian cuisine and showing us how to make complete meals, banquets, and feasts to impress our friends and family.

Mother’s Day Specials on TLC & HGTV

Good Bones Season 7 on HGTV

Wednesday, May 10 at 9:10pm (PH)

Getting Spicy with Pepper Teigen on TLC

Sunday, May 14 at 12:45pm (PH)

Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines Season 2 : Episode 5 – Korean with Jo’s Mom on TLC

Sunday, May 14 at 1:40pm (PH)

Celebrity IOU Season 1 : Episode 2 – A Mom Renner-vation! on TLC

Sunday, May 14 at 2:00pm (PH)

About Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel is dedicated to creating the highest quality non-fiction content that informs and entertains its consumers about the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. The network, which is distributed to 88.3 million U.S. homes, can be seen in 224 countries and territories, offering a signature mix of compelling, high-end production values and vivid cinematography across genres including, science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the people, places and organizations that shape and share our world. For more information, please visit https://www.discoveryseasia.com/.

About TLC
Offering remarkable real-life stories without judgment, TLC shares everyday heart, humor, hope and human connection with programming genres that include fascinating families, heartwarming transformations and life’s milestone moments. TLC is a global brand available in more than 75 million homes in the US and 270 million households around the world. Fans can find exclusive original video content on TLC.com and also interact with other TLC enthusiasts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube. TLC is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, a leading global media and entertainment company available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages whose portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, HGTV, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others. For more information on TLC shows, please visit www.wbd.com.

About HGTV
HGTV delivers families with relatable stories, superstar real estate and renovation experts and amazing home transformations that inspire a passionate audience. For anyone seeking entertaining and aspirational home and lifestyle content, HGTV is the place to be. HGTV offers: a top 10 cable network that is distributed to 77 million U.S. households; a website, HGTV.com, that attracts an average of 11 million people each month; a social footprint of nearly 29 million; HGTV Magazine, a monthly publication that reaches more than one million readers; and exclusive collections of home-oriented products through the HGTV Home® consumer products line. Viewers can become fans of HGTV and interact with other home improvement enthusiasts through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and TikTok. HGTV is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, a leading global media and entertainment company available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages whose portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.

About Animal Planet
Animal Planet, one of Warner Bros. Discovery’s great global brands, is dedicated to creating high quality content with global appeal delivering on its mission to keep the childhood joy and wonder of animals alive by bringing people up close in every way. Available to 360 million homes in more than 205 countries and territories, Animal Planet combines content that explores the undeniable bonds forged between animals and humans, optimized across all screens around the world. For more information, please visit www.animalplanet.com.

About Asian Food Network
Asian Food Network is an open door to the world of Asian cuisine. It is the beginning of a journey into the stories, heritage, culture, personalities, and conversations surrounding Asian food. Bringing people together around Asian food and cultures, AFN is more than a channel. Across its platforms globally, AFN is a destination for Asian food lovers globally. For more information, please visit https://asianfoodnetwork.com/.