Tiscali Press Release

New service gives Tiscali TV customers access to programming highlights based on editorial suggestions and viewing trends

Tiscali TV today announces the launch of Tiscali Recommends, a pioneering new channel and service designed to help guide viewers through their unrivalled selection of on demand and linear programming. Combining the benefits of an IPTV platform with an editorial voice, the service will offer viewers increased choice and ease of access to fantastic programming, making it easier to find popular and premium content.

At the core of the service is Showcase, a six screen entertainment hub promoting US and UK comedy and drama, film, sport, stunts and special events, divided between the following categories:

Screen 1 - New shows and returning series

Screen 2 - Channel of the month & broadcast events. Helping viewers discover a new channel or make sure they don't miss that must see sporting moment

Screen 3 - Most Watched. Bringing a pick of six of the most viewed shows of the past week, revealing what's hot with Tiscali TV subscribers

Screen 4 - Last chance to see

Screen 5 - Themes and stunts. Viewers will be presented with a pick of shows, chosen by the Tiscali TV team under a different theme each week, starting with a look at memorable pilots in 'How It All Began'

Screen 6 - Movies Now & special events. Featuring the latest blockbuster films and some golden oldies, opening with Charlie Wilson's War and the chance to win a trip to Washington D.C.

With each screen updated weekly, Showcase gives viewers an easy access window to current highlights, along with a tone of voice and editorial suggestions they can come to use as a guide through the often daunting mass of multichannel and on demand television available. Accessible from the top level EPG, the service is easily navigated to.

Jonathan Sykes, Managing Director, Content Strategy for Tiscali, says: "Tiscali Recommends represents another significant step toward putting greater choice and control firmly in the hands of the viewer. Empowering our subscribers with ever growing ease of access to our huge range of content is at the heart of everything we do."

Today's launch marks just the beginning for 'Tiscali Recommends' with development opportunities open to continually improving the range of viewing choices available. The ability to gather detailed data across Tiscali's IPTV platform, means trends and habits can be observed in order to refine the service and make targeted, intelligent upgrades.

Sykes adds: "Allowing consumers to choose from the most watched programmes of their fellow subscribers based on viewing data is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of how flexible and responsive we aim to be as a pioneering IPTV service."