MUMBAI: Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey interviews singer Justin Bieber in ?Oprah?s Next Chapter: Justin Bieber -- A Worldwide Special? airing in more than 100 countries worldwide. The special will air in India on lifestyle channel TLC on 26 November at 8 pm.

Winfrey attends Bieber?s sold-out Believe concert at the All-State Arena in Rosemont, Illinois and is given special permission to reveal to one lucky young lady that she was chosen among thousands of "Beliebers" to go on stage for Bieber?s signature "One Less Lonely Girl" performance. The next day, Winfrey and Bieber sit down at RL Restaurant in Chicago for a discussion.

Bieber opens up to Winfrey about his growth as an artist, the pitfalls of fame and living in the spotlight. Later, the two go holiday shopping together at Chicago?s Ralph Lauren and Bieber surprises onlookers with an impromptu acoustic performance.

MUMBAI: Lifestyle channel TLC will kick off the show ?Man V Food Nation? on 5 November.

The show will air every night at 10 pm.

TV host Adam Richman is back with a new objective. He gives up his seat at the dining table to let a new generation of fans try their hand at conquering their own hometown challenges.

The show is the follow up to ?Man V. Food? as Adam continues his quest to bring the best eats and food challenges in the US.

After three years of competition, he is on a mission to recruit people while he continues to showcase popular food joints across the US.

Since the start of his journey from coast to coast, he has accumulated and inspired a legion of fans that have supported him in the 59 legendary challenges he has faced. On the show not only does he continue to sample the local flavour during his visits on the streets but invites his loyal fans to rise up to the occasion while guiding them during their once-in-a-lifetime chance to make it or break it in various food challenges.

Discovery South Asia senior VP, GM Rahul Johri said, "Cuisine is an integral part of lifestyle programming and TLC has pioneered this genre with its inimitable treatment to the subject which goes beyond cooking to showcase the culture and the lifestyle. Adam Richman enjoys tremendous popularity in India and our viewers will be delighted to see him don a new role of being on the other side of the table."

Eating challenges showcased will include a massive burrito covered in a spicy sauce coupled with a mountain of French fries or finishing ten grilled cheese sandwiches in record-breaking time.

MUMBAI: Jewellery makes a comeback on lifestyle channel TLC with the new season of the local show ‘Oh My Gold!.

The show will have a new host in former Miss India Nikita Anand. A guide to Indian jewellery, the four-part series airs every Monday at 9 pm from today 22 October.

The new season will showcase the diversity and wealth of Indian jewellery‘s cultural heritage and our age-old love affair with personal ornamentation. There are also wonderful instances of how gold and jewels have transcended materialism and become an integral part of spiritual and religious custom, sanctified over the centuries. Along with the old and glorious, the spotlight is on what‘s new and exciting in the world of jewellery - contemporary trends in gold, diamonds, pearls and gems.

The second season explores the wealth of jewellery in the City of Joy - Kolkata, the Golden Paradise - Chennai, the city of Gods and gold - Thiruvananthapuram and Pune, the land of the Marathas.

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific senior VP, GM South Asia Rahul Johri said, "TLC is excited to present the second season of its highly successful series Oh My Gold!. We are equally enthused to present another refreshing new face on Indian television - Nitika Anand. We are confident that the second season of this exquisite series would be just as successful and will attract wide attention in India and around the world."

Anand said, "This is a dream come true for any woman - hosting a show on your first love - jewellery. It‘s been the most fascinating and enriching journey for me and I am sure the viewers will enjoy this glittering second season of Oh My Gold."

MUMBAI: Discovery?s lifestyle channel TLC is launching a new show titled ?Restaurant Bobby Chinn?.

Starting 5 September, the six part series will air Wednesday at 10.30 pm.
?Restaurant Bobby Chinn? follows celebrity chef Bobby Chinn as he maneuvers his way around architects, designers and even a feng shui master to complete his restaurant on time and within budget.

Chinn will share his experiences and challenges as he embarks on his journey of transforming a 465-square meter space in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam into a restaurant -?Restaurant Bobby Chinn?. From designing the restaurant, hiring the staff, setting the menu to combatting competition from premium five star restaurants in the city, Chinn will guide the viewers to what goes into making a fine restaurant.

Discovery Networks APAC SVP and GM - South Asia Rahul Johri said, "TLC has pioneered lifestyle programming in the country and continues to push the bar by presenting new formats to viewers. We are delighted to present yet another dimension of cuisine related programming with one of India?s favourite television hosts- Bobby Chinn. Restaurant with Bobby Chinn goes beyond the cooking to showcase what goes in to creating a world class restaurant."

MUMBAI: Discovery?s lifestyle channel TLC will double the amount of local content this year to four shows as it seeks to fortify its position in India.

The channel has identified the grooming genre as a popular mix for the Indian audiences and is looking at growing it in a big way.

"As India is becoming an increasingly important market, we are introducing a healthy dose of Indian content. We are doubling the number of local shows on TLC. Local shows help improve the relatability of the channel," says Discovery South Asia senior VP, GM Rahul Johri.

On 3 September, TLC will launch the local version of the international format ?What Not To Wear?. Hosted by Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan and Aki Narula, ?What Not To Wear - India? will run for 13 episodes at 10 pm every day.

The first local show launched this year was ?Be Blunt with Adhuna?, produced by Red Chillies Entertainment.

Produced by BBC Worldwide, ?What Not To Wear? took a year to make. A scouting agency was appointed to find out the participants. The show will give a clothing makeover to women and the selected ones will get Rs 30,000 for the exercise.

"There will be a mix of Indian and western clothes showcased. Our aim is to show the diversity of the country," says Johri.

Khan is all praise for the ideas behind the show, after initially doubting if she was the best fit for it. "This is the first time I am doing this. It was an incentive and also terrifying as I had to expose my personality on the screen. But there was strong content behind me. There are women who struggle with style. It could be due to a physical or a psychological obstacle. They need ideas to help them overcome these obstacles," she says.

TLC?s earlier local shows for the Indian market include ?Oh! My Gold?, which explores some of the most distinct jewellery and ornamental styles of India. It is hosted by international actress Lisa Ray. "Each of them are a first of its kind in the lifestyle genre," avers Johri.

According to Johri, 60 per cent of Discovery?s revenue figures in India come from ad sales. With digitisation, he expects the revenue to be split equally between subscription and ad sales."Quality content will come out on top in a digital world. Viewers will choose depending on quality which is why we are investing more in local productions. We are prepared for digitisation".