Gusto TV serves up BBC delicacies

TORONTO and OTTAWA – Newly launched Gusto TV has bought 56 hours of lifestyle programming from BBC Worldwide Canada, some of which will premiere later this month, the companies announced Thursday.Titles featured in the deal include programs never before seen in Canada, from celebrity chefs and foodies such as Nigel Slater, Rachel Allen, Rick Stein and Anjum Anand. The lineup also includes festive specials just in time for the holiday season.“When building Gusto TV’s launch schedule, we knew the BBC Worldwide Canada would be a key content supplier”, said Mark Prasuhn, GM and head of programming, in the announcement. “The breadth, depth...