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an television channel, initially owned and operated by Scripps Networks Interactive and later by

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

History

The channel was operated by Scripps Networks Interactive in a joint venture with Chello Zone 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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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 HGTV.YouTube - Fine Living HD has now closed
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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, and dedicated to inspiring and empowering people to live better and maximize their time.

All TV shows

* '' 10 Grand in Your Hand'' * ''

Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America ''Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America'' is an American food reality television series that premiered on June 6, 2012 on the Travel Channel. The program is hosted by actor and food enthusiast Adam Richman. In each episode, Richman samples what ...

'' * '' Amazing Water Homes'' * '' America's Most Desperate Kitchens'' * '' Beachfront Bargain Hunt'' * '' Brian Boitano Project'' * '' Brian Boitano's Italian Adventure'' * ''

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'' * '' Caribbean Life'' * ''

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'' * '' Cool Pools'' * '' Cousins on Call'' * ''

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'' * '' Daryl's Restoration Over-Hall'' * ''

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'' * '' Desperate Landscapes'' * ''

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'' * '' Drop 5 lbs with Good Housekeeping'' * ''

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'' * '' Fixer Upper'' * '' Flea Market Flip'' * ''

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'' * ''

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'' * '' Giada Entertains'' * '' Giada in Paradise'' * '' Giada's Weekend Getaways'' * '' Going Yard'' * '' Hawaii Life'' * ''

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'' * '' Healthy Gourmet'' * '' High Low Project'' * ''

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

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) * '' Kitchen Impossible'' * '' Million Dollar Closets'' * ''

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'' * '' Model: NYC'' * '' Mom Caves'' * '' My First Renovation'' * ''

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

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