Fine Living (Sometimes called Fine Living Network or FLN) was a

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an television channel, initially owned and operated by

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and later by Discovery Inc., from 2018 onwards. It broadcast from to . It featured

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, and

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shows related to home, cooking, travel, lifestyle and health.

History

The channel was operated by

in a joint venture with

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from the launch till 2018 when

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acquired Scripps Networks Interactive. Fine Living HD launched in Europe on 1 September 2015. Fine Living ceased broadcasting in the Netherlands and Flanders on 31 January 2019. Content from former Scripps television channels

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, Fine Living and

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has been integrated into the programming of

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and

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in the Benelux. On 31 December 2020, it was announced that the television channel has been dissolved following a bankruptcy proceeding due to accumulated debt of over €30 million, and was replaced by the pan-European version of

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Programming

Programs on Fine Living were of factual entertainment and originated from the categories of Design & Décor, Food & Drink and Travel & Adventure.

All TV shows

* '' 10 Grand in Your Hand'' * '' Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America'' * '' Amazing Water Homes'' * '' America's Most Desperate Kitchens'' * '' Beachfront Bargain Hunt'' * '' Brian Boitano Project'' * '' Brian Boitano's Italian Adventure'' * '' Candice Tells All'' * '' Caribbean Life'' * '' Color Splash'' * '' Cool Pools'' * '' Cousins on Call'' * '' Curb Appeal'' * '' Daryl's Restoration Over-Hall'' * '' Dear Genevieve'' * '' Desperate Landscapes'' * ''

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives ''Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'' (often nicknamed ''Triple D'' and stylized as ''Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives'') is an American food reality television series that has aired on the Food Network since April 23, 2007. It is hosted by Guy Fieri, and in ...

'' * '' Drop 5 lbs with Good Housekeeping'' * '' Extreme Homes'' * '' Fixer Upper'' * '' Flea Market Flip'' * ''

Flip or Flop ''Flip or Flop'' is an American television series that aired on HGTV, hosted by the formerly-married couple Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall. The program was the original show in the ''Flip or Flop'' franchise, debuting in 2013. On November ...

'' * ''

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'' * '' Giada Entertains'' * '' Giada in Paradise'' * '' Giada's Weekend Getaways'' * '' Going Yard'' * '' Hawaii Life'' * '' Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger'' * '' Healthy Gourmet'' * '' High Low Project'' * ''

House Hunters ''House Hunters'' is an American unscripted television series that airs on HGTV and is produced by Pie Town Productions. Each episode follows people making a decision about a new home purchase or rental. Debuting in October 1999, the show has ...

'' * '' The Insider's List'' * '' Island Life'' * '' The Jennie Garth Project'' * '' Junk Gypsies'' * '' Kitchen Cousins'' ( John Colaneri & Anthony Carrino) * ''

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'' * '' Million Dollar Closets'' * '' Million Dollar Rooms'' * '' Model: NYC'' * '' Mom Caves'' * '' My First Renovation'' * ''

Platinum Weddings ''Platinum Weddings'' is an American reality television series which premiered on July 23, 2006, on the WE tv cable channel. The series chronicles the lives of couples who are planning their upcoming lavish weddings. The series spawned one Spin-o ...

'' * '' Rehab Addict'' * '' Restoration SOS Virginia'' * '' Selling LA'' * '' Texas Flip N Move''

References

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History

Programming

All TV shows

See also

References