Big CBS Prime was an
India
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based English language
television channel
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started as a
joint venture
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between
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited and CBS Studios International(now
Paramount International Networks
Paramount International Networks (PIN) is the international division of Paramount Global. The division oversees the production, broadcasting and promotion of key Paramount's brands outside of the United States. These brands include Paramount Net ...
).
The channel went on air and began telecasting from 29 November 2010. It was High quality cover In including
The company, BIG CBS Networks had rolled out its three channels in a phased manner. The other channels from the network are
Big CBS Spark, which was aimed at the youth and
Big CBS Love, the channel that targeted women. Reliance Broadcast Network Limited also launched a Regional Bouquet of Channels like Spark Punjabi, Big Magic, big RTL amongst others.
Availability and distribution
Big CBS Prime was being distributed through
DTH platforms such as
Big TV, Videocon d2h and
Airtel Digital TV
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, and on
cable network
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via Digicable, Den Networks and
Hathway
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, InCable and 7Star.
Shows broadcast on Big CBS Prime
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Dexter
*Galileo Extreme
*Bullets, Blood & a Fistful of Ca$h
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America's Got Talent
*Big Wheels
*
The Jerry Springer Show
''Jerry Springer'' is an American scripted syndicated tabloid talk show that aired from September 30, 1991 to July 26, 2018. Produced and hosted by its namesake, Jerry Springer, it aired for 27 seasons and nearly 5,000 episodes. The television ...
*
Survivor
*Aspire
*
Blue Bloods
*
13: Fear Is Real
*
CSI: New York
*
Hawaii Five-0
See also
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Big CBS Spark
*
Big CBS Love
References
External links
Official SiteBIG CBS Prime on FacebookBIG CBS Prime on Twitter
{{Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group
English-language television stations in India
Television stations in Mumbai
CBS Television Network
Television channels and stations disestablished in 2013
Television channels and stations established in 2010
2010 establishments in Maharashtra
2013 disestablishments in India
Former CBS Corporation subsidiaries